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Episode 299: Choosing a Location_2

"Master Wang may be a bit eccentric, sure," she said, "but he's never had a malicious intent. You two sisters-in-law should let it go and not hold it against him. Everyone has one or two things they'd rather keep to themselves; don't pry, and let the others at the shop know to give him some leeway. I believe Master Wang isn't unreasonable."

Chun Xi and La Mei stared at her as if looking at a creature from another world. No matter how they prodded, Hua Xiaomai simply refused to say more. Helpless, they withdrew their hands and grumbled away, each going off to tend to their duties in the main hall.

It was nearing midday when Wang Zhanrui finally made his shaky entrance into Daoxiang Garden.

By then, Hua Xiaomai was in the main hall, giving instructions to Qing You. At the sound of footsteps, she turned and offered him a smile.

Wang Zhanrui froze and hurried forward awkwardly, as if to explain himself, but Hua Xiaomai stopped him with a gesture.