"Lame," Ruo said unhesitantly.
"I like it, simple and elegant," Liyue said with a nod while also throwing a chess piece accurately at Ruo's forehead.
Ruo suppressed another growl. She couldn't mess with this particular big sister too much. She wasn't Han Li or Yue Li; Liyue would probably beat her up if she acted too cocky.
Hua Feilan spoke up this time, not asking about the sect business.
"I am all for the promise, and I am ready to enter the binding. I… just have one question. I don't even mind becoming a part of this Paradise as long as I won't be forced to do something I don't want to. I just have one question."
Han Li looked at her. She looked back at him, unflinching.
"I have not one, but two questions. Sorry for that, but may I know why Hua Yu is not a part of this discussion?
"…And I still don't know—even as her best friend—what your relationship is with her.