Shen Hanqian acted very sycophantically, with an expression that somewhat resembled He Shen flattering Emperor Qianlong.
"Flattering me?" Xiao Qingcang looked at her very puzzled, resting his finger against his forehead as if trying hard to think. "How come I haven't noticed you trying to flatter me? All I've got was a lot of cold shoulders!"
She laughed. "Maybe that's my way of flattering you. It's meaningless to flatter and fawn over you like everyone else does. Look, it's only by using the right method that you got a deep impression of me!" Then she immediately changed the subject. "President Xiao, let's drink some mare's milk liquor. I tried it once and thought it was awful. I think I haven't tasted the good flavor yet; this time, I'll give it a proper try!"