Shen Xin could tell that Guo Jin was a good, kind-hearted man, but when it came to Li Xingping's situation, there was little he could do.
After sitting for a while, Guo Jin got up and left.
Li Xingping shoved Li Shi toward the door, telling him to go back to school and sleep.
He muttered in a local dialect about how he was killing himself working, and yet Li Shi still wouldn't focus on his studies.
Since he hadn't gotten any help from Guo Jin, he must have been resentful. His voice was loud, and he smacked Li Shi on the head a few times.
Li Yao followed behind, watching timidly.
From deep within the house, an old woman craned her neck, staring intently as well.
Li Shi didn't talk back, just shot his father a furious look before grabbing his bicycle and leaving.
A whirring sound quickly faded into the distance.
Guo Jin knew Li Xingping was sour with him, but he wasn't angry. He just sighed softly, started his motorcycle, and left.
