When the group arrived home, the fading light of the day cast a warm glow on the surroundings. Sun Lixia was in the living room with Ren Zirui when they entered. Li Chen greeted Ren Zirui, asking about his well-being, to which Ren Zirui responded positively. Zhang Mei mentioned that she needed to check on her mother, and Tang Ziyi, expressing exhaustion, announced her intention to freshen up.
Sun Lixia, curious about their day, inquired, "How was your day?"
Tang Ziyi, still buzzing with excitement, replied, "It was so much fun."
Sun Lixia, noticing the multitude of shopping bags, teased, "The shopping bags say a lot."
Zhang Mei chimed in, "I think Li Chen here wanted to leave the mall empty."
Amidst laughter, Zhang Mei and Tang Ziyi left the living room. Xu Zhonhao, remaining behind, turned to Sun Lixia and informed her, "Ma'am, we were being followed."
"Followed?" Sun Lixia queried.
Xu Zhonhao assured her, "Yes, but nothing happened."
