Under the suspicious gaze of her younger sister Jiang Zhenling, Jiang Han linked arms with Qin Shunying as they stepped down from the latter's Griffin Carriage, then briefly introduced her sister, whose face was full of detective-like intensity, to the store manager.
Jiang Zhenling stepped forward two paces and gave Qin Shunying a discreet once-over. She was a witch whose complexion was somewhat pale, yet did not give off an unhealthy impression.
"This is my younger sister, Jiang Zhenling." With a social smile on her face, Jiang Han introduced her to Qin Shunying. The latter raised an eyebrow and, without being presumptuous, leisurely glanced at the sisters' heights.
Store Manager, you're going to get beaten up like that... Jiang Han turned her head toward her sister and found her gaze resting on her face, so she smiled softly.
"And this is Miss Qin Shunying, my... friend."
Jiang Zhenling nodded and looked again at the unfamiliar yet beautiful witch who had brought her sister home.
Her expression seemed to be suspecting something again.
With a smile, Qin Shunying suddenly pulled a uniquely shaped pocket watch from her pocket, tied with a white satin ribbon and a blue satin ribbon in a bow. Its exterior depicted a woman in witch robes shaking hands with a woman in a witch adventurer's uniform. It was exquisitely crafted—probably a souvenir from the Witch Adventurers Association?
She handed the ribbon-tied pocket watch to Jiang Zhenling. Her smile held less madness now, and more of the confidence peculiar to successful people.
"Nice to meet you. I was wondering who this lady with such distinctive bearing might be, and it turns out you're Jiang Han's younger sister. Innocent and lively may not suit you very well, but mature and tasteful—those were my first impressions of you. You remind