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Du Runiang picked up the upside-down cup on the table, poured a glass of water and handed it to the man beside her. Only then did she say in a low voice, "I believe what you feel for Zhou Qin is only responsibility. I'm not someone who makes trouble for no reason. If you'd told me the truth earlier, this wouldn't have happened today."
Seeing his wife in this stance, all ready to call him to account, Zhuo Dashan nervously tightened his hold on the cup in his hands, staring at her without blinking, waiting for what she would say next.
Du Runiang glanced at the cup in his hand and spoke more gently: "Look at how dry your lips are, drink some water first."
He had rushed back overnight from the camp, and as soon as he returned he started explaining about Zhou Qin to them. He hadn't even had a sip of water until now.
Zhuo Dashan paused, then broke into a wide grin with an "eh," tipped his head back and drained the cup in one go.
