C41 The Secret of the Zhong Family

I hadn't noticed when it happened, but a figure had silently materialized behind me.

That figure was Zhong Ling's father.

His sudden, silent appearance caught me off guard, and I jumped in surprise.

Turning to face Zhong Ling's father, I felt a wave of awkwardness wash over me. After a brief pause, I greeted him, "Hello, Uncle."

"Mm."

His response was terse, and from his tone and demeanor