Then there's Choo Lan, acting out of character, visiting the Qin Family Old Residence every few days. Shen Manru had no choice but to reluctantly entertain her, as it would be impolite to chase her out due to their old classmates' relationship. However, Choo Lan did nothing but flatter her with sweet words.
This left Shen Manru without any excuse to confront her even if she wanted to.
However, Shen Manru now truly trusts what Qin Yize and Gu Qiaoqiao say. They mentioned Choo Lan had ulterior motives, and she believed it. But she's just an ordinary human who can't see anything amiss, leaving her in a bad mood recently.
Perhaps it's because Choo Lan visits frequently, and even though they're not physically close, the distance isn't far. This led Gu Qiaoqiao to notice Shen Manru's complexion was deteriorating. Despite the boost from her spiritual energy, her mood, compounded by the malevolent energy, inevitably was affected.
