"That's fine!" The ultimate response from Nan Sichen comes out tepid.
Mrs. Nan, the matriarch, sizes up Sichen sharply and picks up the tea cup in front of her for a sip before following up: "I heard that girl drugged you?"
Sichen's demeanor remained cool and indifferent, with just a faint hint of a smirk. "Seeing isn't always believing, let alone hearsay."
His answer wasn't a denial about being drugged but rather a pointed jab at Mrs. Nan's utilization of 'hear-say'. This subtly put an end to the topic.
Meanwhile, Qin Yin was already anxious, like an ant on a hot stove. She couldn't find her earring. Without the earring, her design suddenly seemed so much more ordinary.
The design was a classical cheongsam with trendy elements blended inside. For such a dress, earring matching wasn't very strict. Either a classical or a modern style could pair well with it.
