"That was my cousin! She came to Lanjing to visit a while ago. I showed her around a few tourist spots, and she's already gone back." Jiangg Yao waved her hands frantically, blurting out a clumsy excuse. Her expression, however, was unspeakably stiff, her face turning deathly pale in an instant.
Chen Yuan gave her a puzzled look. Something felt off. He had just asked casually, so why was her reaction so extreme? It was true that he had never heard Jiangg Yao mention having a sister.
But he didn't press the issue. The reason was simple: a couple probably had to reach a certain level of intimacy before they'd even think about introducing each other to family. That was a step usually taken when marriage was on the table.
There's a saying that goes, if you're not sure about something, don't make it public knowledge. It's best if the two end up together, but if they eventually go their separate ways, it gets awkward when friends and family ask.
