Upon hearing this, Su Xiaowan shook her head, saying, "I don't know why she is acting this way. But sooner or later, a fox's tail is revealed. We might as well turn her plan against her..."
Her elder cousin, Song Yongyu, blinked in response, asking, "What do you mean, Xiao Wan?"
With a smile, Su Xiaowan nodded and said, "Exactly. Isn't this the perfect excuse we've been looking for?"
After some thought, Song Yongyu said, "That could indeed be a good strategy..."
The two shared a knowing smile. However, Su Xiaowan's mood took a solemn turn by noon and she lost her appetite.
When Han Dongchen arrived, he ran into Song Yongmei and they entered the yard together. Seeing no sign of Su Xiaowan, he asked, "Where's Xiao Wan?"
His aunt heaved a sigh and said, "In your room. I don't know what's gotten into her. After you left this morning, she walked outside for a bit, then ran back to her room and hasn't come out. Her cousin tried calling her out but to no avail."
