After the plane stopped and the cabin door slowly opened, illuminated by the dawn light, Tianye the young master emerged, his handsome and cold face, tall and robust physique inspiring immense respect. He held Si Xiaoshuang’s hand, stepping down slowly.
Following behind, Hui was equally impressive and imposing, but with no expression on his face, respectfully carrying the young master’s coat and helping Miss Si Xiaoshuang with her bag.
On the airport runway, high-ranking Tianzu personnel were lined up in welcome, with a brass band celebrating the young master’s return.
From the crowd emerged Tianye’s father, Tianzu’s chairman Tian Zixiong. He looked as robust as ever, with a noble royal temperament that commanded immediate respect.
Tianye was delighted by his father’s warm reception, striding forward to Tian Zixiong’s side, happily saying, “Dad, why did you come here? It would have been better to wait for me at home.” He then smiled, looking his father up and down after not seeing him for days.
Tian Zixiong was naturally happy, glancing at Tianye and humming in acknowledgment, then turning to look at his daughter-in-law Si Xiaoshuang, smiling and asking, “Xiaoshuang, how was your trip? Tianye didn’t bully you, right?” After speaking, he placed his hand on Si Xiaoshuang’s shoulder, bending down to look at her with an intimacy that seemed like looking at his own daughter.
Tianzi Xiong followed Hui’s gaze and looked up at Tianye, indeed with good skin, looking crystal clear under the light filtering through the curtains. Tianzi Xiong laughed, “Tianye has been like this since childhood, hehe. When he was just born, I even thought he was a Caucasian.” The hall’s atmosphere was good, and Tianzi Xiong was relaxed and joking.
Tianye also burst into laughter, understanding Hui’s intention to ease the tension. He said, “Dad, you’re still in good health. Back then, you…
Tianye was about to reveal his father’s violent history, but Tianzi Xiong blocked his words, perhaps not wanting his new daughter-in-law to hear about his past.
Tianzi Xiong pretended to be calm, patted Hui beside him, and pointed at Tianye and Si Xiaoshuang sitting opposite, laughing, “Hui, look, look, these two are so well-matched, truly a perfect couple.”
As the words fell, Hui looked up, time seemingly frozen.
Si Xiaoshuang smiled softly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
Tianye’s mouth was still open from his unfinished words, about to close, but shocked by his father’s words.
Tianzi Xiong, however, was laughing heartily, completely at ease.
Who knows how long passed – perhaps a second, perhaps a year – Tianye, Si Xiaoshuang, and Hui returned to their previous state, and the hall’s atmosphere became harmonious again.
They were still laughing, but their hearts had already drifted away…
