Xiao Muli was telling lies to the two old women without a blush or a skipped heartbeat. And as she did so with such earnestness, the two old madams didn't doubt her for a second, not even Situ Xin, who was stunned by Xiao Muli's serious demeanor and found himself wondering, "What does Grandpa Xiao want to tell me? What does he need to say to me?"
"Old Xiao has something to say to Baby," said Old Madam Loo, before turning to Situ Xin, "Baby, you stay here, then. Grandma and I will head back first."
Old Madam Situ then told Xiao Muli, "Muli, Grandma Loo and I will go back to the hotel. After you finish talking with Baby, please send him back, but don't be too late, alright?"
"Grandma Loo, Grandma Situ, don't worry. Once I'm finished talking with Xiao Xin, I'll send him back to the hotel," assured Xiao Muli, her heart leaping with joy at their concession, though she didn't show it on her face.
