Liu Xiuying froze, her chopsticks halfway to her mouth. Her heart skipped a beat as her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. She quickly lowered her chopsticks and looked at Yu Sinian, unsure of how to respond.
Yu Sinian, on the other hand, seemed completely unfazed by the question. He leaned back in his chair and smiled at the woman, though a faint hint of surprise flickered in his eyes. He glanced at Liu Xiuying, who was now looking at him expectantly, her expression a mix of embarrassment and curiosity.
"No, Auntie Liu, she's not my girlfriend," he replied smoothly, his voice calm and steady. "She's my junior from university."
Liu Xiuying let out a breath she didn't realize she had been holding, relieved that he had answered for her. She managed a shy smile, her face still slightly red from the woman's teasing.
