It wasn't until nighttime that I finally finished cleaning up the temples in a few towns. By the time I got home, it was already half past ten at night.
"Xiao Ling, it's so late. Why not stay the night here?" Mrs. Chen said warmly.
Bai Xiaoling blushed like she'd caught on fire, stumbling over her words, "Auntie... I'd rather not. My mom would worry about me."
"I see. Well, I won't hold you then," Mrs. Chen smiled. "I'll have Shou Yi see you out."
Bai Xiaoling wouldn't dare let President Chen escort her, hurriedly saying, "No, no! Uncle, Auntie, President Chen, I... I'm heading off."
...
After Bai Xiaoling left.
Mrs. Chen chattered, "I think Xiao Bai is quite nice too. She's pretty and has a good personality."
"Just a bit too old," Chen Dawei remarked.
"That's true. She's probably five or six years older, which is a bit unsuitable," Mrs. Chen acknowledged.
