Pu Dahai also knew that it wasn't time for them to really fall out, so he responded with a feigned smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, "Oh, it turns out to be Brother Ma. What brings you here as well? And these people, are they all your friends?"
Ma Juncai, sensing that something was amiss, quickly squeezed next to Pu Dahai and whispered in his ear, "Brother Hai, there's been a misunderstanding today. Do you think you could help, step in, and make peace with these young ladies?"
Upon hearing this, Pu Dahai's face took on a look of alarmed surprise, and he vigorously shook his head, "Brother Ma, don't put me in harm's way. Each one of these young ladies has too much clout for me to provoke. You saw what happened today; I definitely don't have the guts to speak up to them."
"Besides, I begged and groveled just to get the chance to invite them for a meal here today—how could I have anticipated something like this happening? I will have to apologize to them later!"