After Zheng Jin left, Xu Nianhua looked over Ji Shuyuan. This cousin of hers was actually quite good-looking—about 1.8 meters tall, with regular features and an air of righteous integrity that made people feel both trusting and close to him.
Xu Nianhua said, "Shuyuan, you sure kept this a secret!"
"I… I didn't mean to keep it from you, it's just that Xiaojin wouldn't let me tell you." Ji Shuyuan was feeling guilty; when he and Zheng Jin had just made things official, he'd really wanted to tell Xu Nianhua, but Zheng Jin just wouldn't have it no matter what.
There was nothing for it, so Ji Shuyuan had to agree with Zheng Jin to keep it from Xu Nianhua for now.
"Shuyuan, actually…" Xu Nianhua paused and said, "Back in high school."
She'd just started speaking when Ji Shuyuan already knew what she wanted to say, so he cut her off: "Nianhua, I know she used to like Nian'an, but that's all in the past. I believe she really likes me now."
