Rose's sudden question left Yang Chen momentarily at a loss. After realizing what the question was, he fell silent.
It wasn't that he couldn't talk about it; he trusted Rose completely, and some things wouldn't make much of a difference if he shared them. However, Rose might not fully understand. Of course, there were some things he absolutely couldn't reveal. While he might be fine saying them, if Rose were to find out, it would likely bring unimaginable consequences.
Everyone has their own circles that they should stay within. Crossing boundaries can result in attacks, just like in business where violating rules can lead to government and company intervention. In the military, crossing boundaries can invite enemy fire. If you learn things you shouldn't, you might not even know how you'll die.
