But he had to maintain some level of engagement because of his parents.
They were the ones who had requested his assistance, who insisted he couldn't completely separate himself from family business. They were still a family connected by blood.
So he did the minimum required to keep them satisfied and maintain his own independence. Whatever wealth he had, he had worked hard for it, and all belonged to his daughter, and now that he had a wife, he needed to change the will and add his wife too.
Ah Ling nodded, accepting the postponement without comment, and returned his attention to his own work.
Lin Shuyin paid no attention to their business discussion.
She was focused entirely on Yuyan, her fingers working through the girl's long silver-white hair with surprising gentleness.
The hair was beautiful but clearly hadn't been properly cared for this morning, it flowed wild and free down Yuyan's back, nearly reaching her waist, tangled from sleep.
