***
Mai Duoduo felt somewhat indifferent to the words that had come before.
But when she heard the mention of Qinglang, her heart was pricked.
*
"Sis, please don't tell Brother Qinglang I went out for tea!"
Mai Duoduo clutched at Xiaomai's clothes, so anxious that she was nearly in tears.
"Duoduo, I won't tell Qinglang, but think about it, he's in the know in these circles. What stops news from reaching his ears?"
Xiaomai looked at her and continued to persuade, "Stand upright and others can't make you falter. Duoduo, I hope you take to heart what I've said to you today."
"Yes, sister, I'll remember everything, as long as you don't tell Brother Qinglang!"
Mai Duoduo nodded obediently.
Xiaomai saw that she still focused on how Feng Qinglang saw her, rather than truly examining whether her own actions were correct. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly, filled with concern.
However, one couldn't rush these things; they had to be taken slowly.
