Gu Jin'an: "This reason is even more far-fetched. With your temperament, how could it be possible that as early as February 6th you would start preparing for the March auction of hams?"
Gu Jinli: "Am I really this stupid? Seems I can't fool you."
Gu Jin'an: "This has nothing to do with stupidity. It's just that with your temperament, it's impossible to start next month's business so early."
Gu Jinli was frustrated; her big brother truly had the temperament of the family down to a science, just by observing one's disposition he could tell whether she had something to hide.
"Spit it out," said Gu Jin'an. "If you don't clear this up, I won't be able to focus on the exam."
Gu Jinli had no choice but to explain that the Old Gu Family wasn't dead but had sided with Lai Vice Magistrate. They had learned her family was doing big business and wanted to take it away.
Gu Jin'an, who was always calm, heard the Old Gu Family had returned and actually trembled slightly.
