Li Jing returned to the terrace before anyone spoke.
"How did it go? Did they all leave?" Lin Zhou asked her.
"They left!" Li Jing said, "Your dad asked me to tell you to take care of yourself!"
"Alright, don't worry about them!"
Lin Zhou opened the folder and gathered everyone back around.
"Since Lin Hai asked and you all want to know and are willing to help me, I thank you all in advance. But to be clear, if you're helping, do your best, but don't trouble yourselves! I've always said it's a kindness to help, but it's your right not to. If there's anything you want to say, just say it!"
"Enough, stop rambling!"
"Speak straightforwardly!" the group responded.
"Alright, I'll speak directly then!"
