It was, however, remarkably effective.
The blush on Xiao Wan'er's face faded visibly. She couldn't help but protest, a mix of embarrassment and annoyance in her voice.
"Brother-in-law, what are you talking about?"
Chen Yi gestured ahead, saying mischievously, "I imagine Miss Liu from the Liu Family won't be quite as expressive as you are, Sister."
Xiao Wan'er understood his gesture and playfully swatted at him.
Still, she knew he was just clowning around to help her calm down.
And so, she did something quite out of character for her—she gave him a cute eye-roll.
"Sister Zhaoxue seems to have excellent manners. That last time..."
After a bit more small talk, Xiao Wan'er regained her usual poise, though a trace of bashfulness lingered in her heart.
It was likely because she had shown a side of herself to Chen Yi that was different from her usual self, stirring up the complicated feelings of a young woman.
