"Do you plan to continue working after you get married?"
Mr. Liu's question about Elena's career grated on her nerves. It was increasingly evident that he held rather old-fashioned views, and this was pushing Elena's patience to its limit. She understood the traditional undertone of his question and the implied expectation.
Elena didn't respond immediately. She reached for the glass of water before her, taking a measured sip. It served as a brief moment of composure as she battled the urge to unleash a torrent of frustration.
