They even specifically asked Duan Ruilian's sister-in-law, Hao Liping, to visit Yu Xinyan and gave the same instructions: "We'll come call you when we go out to eat later."
Yu Xinyan smiled and after some pleasantries said, "Sister-in-law, I have some food in my bag that might spoil if left too long, so I won't join you for dinner tonight. Thank you."
Duan Ruilian's sister-in-law, Hao Liping, upon hearing this, reminded her to be safe and to find them in their room if she needed anything, then left.
When Duan Ruilian saw her sister-in-law enter, she asked, "Sister-in-law, where's Xinyan?"
Hao Liping smiled faintly and said, "Your female classmate said she has some food in her bag that might not keep, so she won't come down for dinner tonight. I guess she might be short on money."
Duan Ruilian put down the book in her hand, glanced at her sister-in-law, and said, "Sister-in-law, you're mistaken about that."
