'Don't associate yourself with men like him' rang in Song Luli's mind.
Long Jie didn't tell her to not associate herself with other men, only men like Peng Wu, who wants to take advantage of women. She wasn't sure how to feel about it. Was he upset about what she did tonight? But he also didn't try to control her by forbidding her to hang out with other men, since men and women can be friends. It was only for men like him.
Was he concerned?
Still, she didn't understand him. He helped her tonight, but it could be out of duty and obligation. Also, he didn't appear upset at all; he just followed with her plan, sprucing it up, which turned out to be her win.
Song Luli followed after Long Jie, trying to wrap her head around how to proceed with their—possible friendship?
He was tall and fast with his legs, and just when she thought he was about to leave her behind, he paused at the entrance waiting for her.
