Lin Youning paid her respects to Mrs. Kong Sr., who carefully examined her from head to toe. Without further words, Mrs. Kong Sr. took off a bracelet she was wearing and slipped it onto Lin Youning's wrist.
Afraid that Lin Youning might refuse, she said, "Wear it, my dear. Your foster mother and I have been acquaintances for some time. In our eyes, you are like our own child."
Could this be a subtle implication that if Kong Tianru made a mistake, her foster mother would treat it just like a mistake made by her own child and not take it to heart?
The thought flashed through Lin Youning's mind, but she didn't voice it. Instead, she looked at her foster mother across the room. Seeing her nod, she thanked Mrs. Kong Sr. and accepted the bracelet.
