Liang Mao gave a dry smile, but said nothing more.
Gu Qiaoqiao grinned at the supportive Du Shuang, "Sister-in-law is right." She then turned to Liang Mao, hiding the unusual color in her eyes, and spoke lightly, "Asking me for help would be a disservice. You might as well ask your childhood friend Choo Lan. She has pretty good connections around here, right, Choo Lan?"
Choo Lan was at a loss for words.
To say her relationships were poor was embarrassing; to admit they were good meant that Liang Mao, like an annoying plaster, would surely pester endlessly.
She darted a sullen glance at Gu Qiaoqiao and said, "It's not like you said. The relationships are just average."
Liang Mao naturally didn't believe her.
He wasn't unaware of Choo Lan's family background.
And the local people probably knew it too, so currying favor was definitely a given.
However, it wasn't good to press her too urgently.
Impatient, Du Shuang started to leave, pulling Gu Qiaoqiao with her.