Liu Zhiwen did not detect anything amiss in Xiao'er's words. Reputation was indeed of great importance to a woman. Therefore, he said, "Then, I will have someone escort the two of you home."
"Thank you, Young Master Liu, but we can get home ourselves," Fang Wanping's voice carried a hint of resentment. Why couldn't this man insist a little more? If he were to send her home and then have someone explain to her grandmother the reason for their change of clothes, it would not only preserve their reputation, but also bring prestige to her and her mother.
Furthermore, if those who looked down upon them knew of this, they would think twice before bullying them in the future.
Subconsciously, Liu Zhiwen wanted to refuse. It was unthinkable to let the two women return home by themselves after they had saved him. To take no care of them after what they've done would make him feel guilty. He was just about to speak when...