Following behind Sikou Yao, Xiao Chifeng came out to see his lovely wife embracing her father and laughing so happily that he too began to smile.
But Sikou Yao's trust and dependence on her father made him feel a pang of envy, a sour feeling of discomfort and jealousy.
The Hall Master led Sikou Yao by the hand, casually strolling into the hall as if it was his own home.
As he passed by Xiao Chifeng, Chifeng called out, "Father-in-law, you're back."
The Hall Master grunted in reply, acknowledging Xiao Chifeng's greeting.
Even with a simple grunt, Xiao Chifeng felt extremely pleased.
What he feared most was being ignored by his father-in-law, as if he didn't exist. That would be absolutely terrifying.
That the Hall Master deigned to grunt at him now indicated that he was still in his sight. Even though it was just a grunt, it acknowledged his title as son-in-law and confirmed his existence!
