The host had intended to briefly move past Chen Xueru, but unexpectedly she spoke at length, making it impossible to interrupt abruptly until she had finished. Only then did the host steer the conversation away.
Tang Si nodded in approval. The speech was quite good. Although not perfect, considering it spanned only a few minutes during which she had to process surprise, shock, and strategize a response while keeping in mind the Tang Family's image, the wedding the next day, and a myriad of other issues, her composure and intelligence satisfied both Tang Si and Wen Lan.
