“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.”
“Do you know if she’s also asked Tao and Lei?”
“Yes. The same amount.”
“It must be big trouble. Otherwise, why would she want so much so soon? I’m terribly worried.”