Chapter 403: Ruthless (1)_1
Tang Xin’s kneeling was a sight no one could bear to refuse. Mo Qingze also felt sympathy for her but did not agree directly. He extended his hand in a guiding gesture and said in a gentle voice, "Child, please get up first, then we can talk."
Feeling somewhat disappointed inside, Tang Xin knew remaining on her knees would only cause displeasure, so she stood up, her once hopeful eyes dimming, making her look all the more pitiable.
"Father, let’s just give the Tang Family some silver and keep Tang Xin here. Daughter begs you," Xin Er pleaded, unable to hold back as she embraced her father’s arm. It wasn’t just because Tang Xin was her good sister; she would have wanted to help even a stranger.
Zhenzhen also shook her father’s other arm, chiming in to plead, "Father, please help Sister Tang Xin. If we don’t have enough silver at home, I have some here."
"Adoptive father..." The Yun Zhao siblings did not outright ask but looked eagerly at Mo Qingze with eyes full of entreaty.
The grandfather and grandson of the Li Family genuinely sympathized with Tang Xin from the bottom of their hearts. Although they too hoped Mo Qingze would agree, they were more restrained by their sense of duty and therefore did not speak up.
Mo Yan was somewhat conflicted. If he had not known, it would have been easy, but this young girl kneeling before him in utter desperation was too much to bear. Helping was not easy, yet not helping was a hurdle he could not get over in his heart. There was nothing to say if he chose not to help; but if he did, he needed a good plan to completely solve the girl’s plight without attracting any trouble.