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After receiving the items Changer asked him to pass on to his sister, Xie Dongcheng headed straight for the Chang Residence. Madam Chang knew that other than plotting against her, Xie Qingqing's stepmother was unlikely to teach her anything beneficial. Coupled with Xie Qingqing's reputation for being headstrong, Madam Chang assumed that Xie Qingqing was probably ignorant of stewardship and social customs, which had contributed to her notoriety. Therefore, she kept Qingqing at the Chang Residence, intending to impart some important advice before her marriage.
Seeing that his sister didn't show the joy he had anticipated upon receiving the gift, the smile on Xie Dongcheng's face gradually faded. "Qingqing, do you not like this gift?"
"These earrings are quite exquisite. I do like them." Xie Qingqing smiled faintly.
Xie Dongcheng watched his sister for a while and then asked earnestly, "Qingqing, did you agree to this marriage because of what I said to you before?"
