The kitchen was filled with rich aromas, and the man holding the plate of food hesitated, shifting his feet awkwardly.
He took a few deep breaths, but despite repeatedly trying to reassure himself, he still couldn't step over the threshold, standing there foolishly instead.
"What's with all the stalling?" Xu Fan leaned casually against the doorframe, looking amusedly at the flustered man.
It was him who said he'd go ask the old man. It was him who claimed he'd risk everything for his brothers. Now, it's still him standing frozen and scared stiff.
Seems like he really takes it all.
"Brother, I'm going now." Xu Linchuan took two steps forward, and just as he was about to brush past him.
He forced a somewhat ingratiating smile: "If the old man hits me, you'll back me up, won't you?"
He was truly terrified of that cane. When it landed on someone, it hurt badly enough that no one would recover in less than two or three days.
