Wen Qing just smiled, as pleased as she was unsurprised by that answer. Of course Lightning would understand. "I knew you would," she said quietly and took another sip from her drink. "If... when your sister shows up, I hope to meet her, too, and I will do my best to win her approval."

Gaining the approval of Lightning's family, that felt far more important than just being liked by a friend's relatives. This was important.

She ducked her head, finding her glass suddenly very interesting. "I would wish her to think that you have made the right choice by spending your time with me."