Matthew was struck dumb.

He did read the news of the Century Group in a newspaper, but he didn't pay attention to its date.

Old Mr. Parker hit the table with great force and snapped at him, "Look at you! You're just a stupid good-for-nothing!"

Old Mrs. Parker pressed old Mr. Parker's angry hand down and said to the housekeeper, "Prepare a coffee for Matthew."

"Don't lose your temper. Matthew isn't a kid anymore." Old Mrs. Parker comforted old Mr. Parker. "He just wants a second ...