“Just do what you think is best. Can’t you borrow some cash from your friends or colleagues without father knowing?”
“That might do. But...”
“But what?”
“Sooner or later, I will have to return the money from my own salary. How on earth am I going to hide that from father? For how long? You very well know my situation. Don’t you?”
“Yes. But in this case we better not let them both worry more. I think that’s why Mei didn’t explain to you in the fi rst place. She is afraid your tongue would slip. You are after all so close to them.”