Shi Chun was cautious around Duan Xiangmei, an outsider; Wu Jinliang could feel it—after the initial greetings, he hardly spoke in front of Duan Xiangmei, which wasn't hard to understand. After the introductions, he let Duan Xiangmei continue with her tasks.
After another walk outside the new house, Young Master Nan, having other matters to attend to, arranged a meal with Shi Chun before leaving.
Before leaving, he suggested Shi Chun keep a spirit pet in the mansion, basically saying that although the area was protected by a large protective charm, having something to guard the home wouldn't hurt. At the very least, it would be easier to be alerted if someone approached.
This suggestion implied that he thought Shi Chun's defensive capabilities were weak, and relying entirely on outsiders for protection was unreliable.
Then there was a discussion about how there is always more fish in the sea, and that a man shouldn't hang himself on one tree.
