第六章 调查敌情

林晓心里直打鼓，面上却笑得乖巧：“Father, you’re back. Everything here is fine, just busy with preparations for the Lunar New Year. How are you?” She kept her voice steady, avoiding her father’s sharp gaze, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that he was testing her. The old man, Lan Mingqing, nodded slowly, his eyes still half-closed. He didn’t say much, just strolled through the courtyard before going back to his room. From the tone of his footsteps, Lin Xiaoyu could tell he was still displeased, but at least he didn’t seem to suspect anything. The next day, Lan Mingqing called Lin Xiaoyu into his room again. This time, he sat down and finally opened his mouth. "Xiaoyu, your mother and I have noticed something lately. You’ve been spending more time with that little brat, Lan Xiaotian, than with your brothers." Lin Xiaoyu’s heart skipped a beat. She hadn’t expected her father to bring this up so soon. She quickly replied, "Father, it’s just that Xiaotian is lonely, and I’m trying to take care of him. But I’ll make sure to spend more time with my brothers too."