Ning Xueling, for reasons unknown even to herself, subconsciously wanted to enact a display of deep mother-daughter affection with her stepdaughter.
But it turned out to be a performance for no audience, as Luo Qiao had already left.
Instantly, she lost the desire to continue shopping. After He Xiaoqing picked out a dress and quickly paid for it, Ning Xueling claimed she was feeling unwell and wished to return home sooner.
He Xiaoqing didn't give it much thought, since she had already finished her shopping, so she turned to Mi Jiaojiao saying, "Jiaojiao, if you don't have anything else you want to buy, let's head back. My aunt isn't feeling well."
Mi Jiaojiao glanced at Ning Xueling; she didn't show anything on her face but thought to herself, "What an act, truly a drama queen."
Having already bought what she wanted, Mi Jiaojiao couldn't exactly express that when she heard what Xiaoqing said, and complied, "Alright, let's go back together then. Aunt's health is more important."
