Cousin?
This attracted Bai Lin's attention. After all, according to what Yan Ruo had said when he invited her, the only thing that made him feel annoyed and unhappy was this bunch of relatives.
Although Yan Ruo's words did not go to that extent, Bai Lin always felt some pity for him. She subconsciously assumed that Yan Ruo's relatives must be some kind of scourge. In her imagination, Yan Ruo must be weak, pitiful, and helpless in this kind of occasion—being bullied verbally, physically, and in all other ways.
As such, Bai Lin was prejudiced. Even though Yan Yue was only following the rules and there was nothing wrong with her attitude, Bai Lin still felt a sense of hostility toward jer.
"Yes." Facing Yan Yue's question, Yan Ruo's attitude was much calmer.
He took Bai Lin's hand and walked into the banquet hall.