"What's going on? Why?" Chen Xingru asked in surprise.
Xia Ruyi explained, "I noticed that several of our sisters are looking at him differently now, and since they all have families, this isn't right."
"Before, you guys would joke around with him, have a bit of fun, and I didn't say anything,
but now, it's clear there's an underlying meaning. Sister Xingru, you're the eldest, you should take charge."
Chen Xingru thought silently, you want me to handle it? How could I possibly manage that?
That would be like the guard letting in a thief!
But since her good friend raised the issue, she felt she must 'give it some attention.' She patted Ruyi's shoulder and comforted her, saying, "Your sisters all know what's what. Of course, I'll give them a little warning in private too."
Xia Ruyi felt reassured upon hearing this.
She'd been on edge these past few days,
afraid her good sisters might all fall for this man.
Not that she didn't trust her friends,
