Hearing the words of the eldest Liang son, all eyes in the family instantly fixated on Liang Kean.
"I can't go."
Liang Kean's refusal left his mother both heartbroken and despairing.
Wiping away her tears, she began to speak in a tone reminiscent of stale green tea, "Kean, Mama doesn't blame you, this is my own doing, I deserve it."
The two older brothers couldn't bear to see their mother cry like this, and took turns trying to persuade Liang Kean, insisting that he must plead with Shen Hongmei no matter what.
"Kean, to tell the truth, this trouble Mom's in is partly your fault too. If it weren't for your blind date with Shen Hongmei, our family wouldn't have gotten involved with her."
This sentiment was echoed by the whole family.
With no choice left, Liang Kean had to reveal Shen Hongmei's warning.
"If I go find her again, she will go to my boss. If the factory learns about what Mom did, how will I ever have the face to stay there?"