"Yebai—" Xiao Shuju struggled a bit.
"Sister, my wife hasn't fully recovered yet. Standing here, what are you letting them say? Can you let my wife have some peace?"
What Dabai said finally eased the tense atmosphere. Xiao Shuju sheepishly followed her brother out.
Ou Yanan noticed Gu Nuan casting a seemingly investigative glance over, so she whispered to Zhao Mengjin, "Let's go outside and talk."
Zhao Mengjin was also afraid of arousing suspicion, as she didn't know how to explain to her family that she was just acting. She took the opportunity to go out with him for a clearer understanding.
