Thick-skinned

Qian Shanmin wore a bitter smile as he began to recount the conversation. "Lan suggested that we should consider things carefully before making a decision, especially since you and your wife were away at the time."

"But shortly afterward, she told me that we weren't compatible and that I deserved someone better."

"I inquired if she was worried about my treatment of Jinglan, but she assured me that she trusted me."

"I asked her if she saw me as disabled, but she shook her head, saying she saw me as a healthy person."

"When I questioned her about remarrying, she stated she had no intention of doing so."

"Later, I discovered that your aunt went to speak with Alan, and she must have said something hurtful to him."

"Apparently, your aunt wanted to introduce her niece to me."

"I declined the offer, yet Alan still insists that she doesn't want to remarry."