Fu Shinian had considered keeping the old lady's situation a secret from Su Mu for the time being. In her current state, she seemed incapable of bearing anything more. But such things could not be hidden for long. The old lady's health, even at its best, could only be maintained for six months. Now, with Qiqi missing and emotions running high, her mind restless to the point she couldn't sleep properly, Fu Shinian truly didn't know when he would receive a call from Gui Ning Residence.
Instead of letting Su Mu passively accept the news later, it might be better to tell her now, so at least she could mentally prepare herself.
But the kind of reaction Su Mu might have to this mental preparation was something Fu Shinian couldn't predict. So after he said these words, his eyes never left Su Mu. He was genuinely worried she might completely collapse. Yet as minutes passed, it seemed fine—not calm, but not an extreme reaction, either.
