Jinhoo was hit so hard that he grimaced; his grandmother was truly vigorous for her age, and even now her strikes were just as painful.
He didn't dare dodge, knowing Old Granny Zhang's nature—if you take the beating quietly, the matter ends there.
If you dare to dodge, she could break three feather dusters in the process, and remembering it the next day could warrant another beating.
While enduring the pain and listening to Old Granny Zhang's tirade, his face alternated between red and white, realizing that all his little thoughts were seen through and exposed.
After all, he was young and cared about his reputation, so he couldn't help but say, "Grandma, I know I was wrong. Please, save some face for your grandson, can't you?"
The door was open while she was hitting him and yelling so loudly, while two old women stood at the courtyard entrance. If anyone saw or heard this, it'd be so embarrassing!
How could he face people later?
