“But you also know Mei. If she weren’t in trouble, she wouldn’t ask for help. Right?”
“What if the money were not for her but all for Bing’s gambling?”
“I don’t know.”
On this exact point of dead-end, I felt as fragile as the shattered froth of a beautiful fantasy.
“What if father fi nds out?” Asked Long.
“Father loves us. Nothing is unforgivable.”
“But I still have no idea where to get the money.”
“Just do what you think is best. Can’t you borrow some cash from your friends or colleagues without father knowing?”