This era wasn't as liberal as the ones to come.
However, for a woman to spontaneously offer to wash a man's clothing, the innuendo is evident.
Moreover, Mo Baichuan was known for his aloof demeanor.
Though, the popular phrase "aloof" wasn't prevalent yet in that time.
Most would describe a man like Mo Baichuan as "solitary and proud."
Mo Baichuan always kept to himself, never letting any woman get too close, yet Li Xianxian felt she was an exception.
Being the only female assistant by Mo Baichuan's side.
She was the object of envy amongst all employees.
Besides, she has a lot to be proud of.
She was young, beautiful, intelligent, knew how to watch her step and when to advance or retreat. She stood out from the crowd. And she was personally chosen by the Mo Family. Although they never explicitly said so, Li Xianxian saw herself as the future matriarch of the Mo Family, and the prospective wife of Mo Baichuan.