Before Mo Liujin had even stepped into the room, he heard the sound of Chu Qingmeng's soft sobbing. Taking a couple of quick strides, he found her crouched in a corner, weeping quietly. His heart clenched instantly. He hurried to help her up, had her sit on the daybed, and gently soothed her, "There, there, Qingmeng, don't be upset. I've already taught him a lesson; that man is an old classmate and friend of mine. Stop being angry, alright?"
Hearing him put it that way, Chu Qingmeng only felt even more aggrieved. Choking back her tears, she stated a simple fact: "I haven't seen you all day long."
Mo Liujin burst out laughing. He had been wondering what was wrong with her; why hadn't he seen her act like this before? Smiling, he pulled her into his arms and began to coax her softly.
Chapter 48