Zhong Xinglong summoned his younger brother to his study after dinner.
Old Master and Madam Zhong hadn't noticed the peculiar behavior of their sons; he was listening to his youngest daughter recount what she had bought and whom she had seen while out shopping that afternoon.
Then, they had visited elder sister's home, where, as it happened, the brother-in-law was in the kitchen making egg pancakes.
Upon receiving the summons to the study, Zhong Xingwang's expression was one of bewilderment mingled with fear, wondering if his elder brother had discovered his misdeeds.
In the study, after the servants had poured tea for them, Zhong Xinglong took a sip and observed with satisfaction as his nervous younger brother bristled with apprehension.
"Out with it! What are you planning?"
"Elder brother, what plan?"
"That's for you to tell! Taking your monthly salary in advance, even renting a carriage...!"
"Elder brother..."
"No need to explain... you sure have some guts..."
