Xinghe's request to start the search immediately was easily accepted as well. They gave the impression that no matter how unreasonable her request was, they would accept it. They were giving off the impression that they would play the best host and Xinghe's group were their esteemed guests.
However, Xinghe thought otherwise. She expected as much from them. She would not let her guard down in front of them and think that they were actually looking out for her. If anything, they only made her extra cautious around them.
After even more back and forth, neither party seemed to able to read the other.
After discussing the details of the search, Xinghe made her intention to leave clear. No matter how hard the He Lan family tried to make her stay at their guest house, Xinghe politely rejected their kindness. She insisted on staying at the hotel; the He Lan family had no choice but to yield to her wishes.
