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“This is inappropriate.”
Hearing Tiz say that, Karon just spread his hands. “I think it can be considered from the standpoint of family, but there is one problem: Aunt Winnie and Clarice do not know how our family differs from others. At most, they think we just live a bit better. They do not know that the words ‘go die’ are not merely spoken in anger, but can be turned into something real. More importantly, once they are turned into something real, we can handle it cleanly, without burden or consequence.”
Tiz took a sip of tea and said, “Do you know why, after you recovered, I told your uncle to involve you more in the family business?”
“Because we were short-handed?” Karon asked.
“Corpse movers are not difficult to hire; The pay is high, and the work is not exhausting.”
Karon nodded. Tiz set down his teacup. Karon stood up, refilled it, and sat back down.
Karon said, “Grandpa, you want me to understand the boundaries of life and respect through the operation of the funeral home, so that I will not become reckless after gaining power.”
“Heh.” Tiz smiled. Talking with a clever grandson was genuinely pleasant.
“I understand your meaning,” Karon continued. “I have always guarded my principles, and I am beginning to understand your moral standard. I will not cross lines. I respect rules. But Aunt Winnie and Clarice are our family, while you and I are also their family. Family works both ways.
“This isn’t about pitying a poor mother and daughter. It isn’t about being disgusted by a man who abandoned his...
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