Li Tianyu: "Lili, my dear, you look absolutely stunning tonight. You remind me so much of your mother, she would have been so proud of the young woman you've become."
Lili: "Thank you, Dad. That means a lot to me."
Mrs. Mo: "Yes, indeed. You look lovely, Lili."
Mo Lina: "Yes, very lovely indeed."
As Mrs. Mo and Mo Lina exchanged strained smiles, a palpable tension hung in the air. Behind their forced expressions, their minds raced with questions and uncertainties. Mrs. Mo's smile, though polite, lacked its usual warmth, her eyes betraying a flicker of unease. Similarly, Mo Lina's demeanor appeared rigid, her lips pressed into a tight line as she observed Lili.
Their thoughts swirled with confusion, grappling with the unexpected turn of events. How was it possible that Lili appeared unscathed, radiant even, despite the recent turmoil she had endured? Their minds raced with suspicions and unanswered questions, casting a shadow over the otherwise joyous occasion.
