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Chapter 31 Business Groundwork
With the news reporters and TV crews buzzing around the woman and her son like bees drawn to honey as the entire retinue retreated down the stairs, I saw the chance to flee indoors quietly, and I took it. With a wave to everyone else inside, we left the Institute quickly.
That night, Uncle and Aunt Quan were adamant in wanting to buy us dinner for my father's help. He said to my father, "Come on, Brother Hai. We're as close as brothers! There's no need to be shy! I would have died a wronged man if not for your help today! Come, we'll have some wine too!" "Indeed, Brother Hai! The Gordian Knot of our predicament would not have been resolved if not for you! Come come come!" Aunt Quan quipped as well. Resigned to their relentless pestering, my family joined Uncle Quan with his wife and son at a restaurant. Uncle and Aunt Quan made full sure that my parents' glasses were full as we waited for the dishes, and round after round, they emptied their glasses and
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