"Hello, sister-in-law. Nice to meet you, and I look forward to your guidance." Qin Xue smiled and responded to Xiao Zhi's words, pretending not to notice the scrutiny and probing in her gaze.
She hadn't done anything she felt guilty about, so she wasn't bothered by being looked at. It's just that Xiao Zhi's gaze seemed a little too much. It made Qin Xue feel somewhat displeased—was this woman called Xiao Zhi also one of those 'white lotus' types?
Qin Xue quietly withdrew her gaze and her comment inadvertently made things awkward. Xiao Zhi had said she had long admired her reputation, while Qin Xue replied it was their first meeting. This implied Xiao Zhi clearly knew about her past, yet still used that remark to insinuate something. Qin Xue's reply turned it back on her.
