Before the Defense

"Su Song?"

When he heard the young man say that name,

Wang Tong froze. The look in his eyes as he studied the young man before him grew a little strange.

He'd heard that name plenty of times over the past hour, and had even developed a measure of reverence for Su Song.

He hadn't expected that, during his visit to the exhibition, he'd have someone named Su Song right beside him.

Wang Tong took another careful look at the young man. The strange look in his eyes gradually gave way to suspicion.

Maybe it was just his imagination, but he suddenly felt

that this young man named Su Song bore some resemblance to the old man who had appeared at the end???

The most striking similarity was their faces. Neither had particularly handsome features, but both had imposing, square faces, thick, arched brows, and an unmistakable air of scholarly refinement.

What were the odds?

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Tong asked Su Song uncertainly,

"You're Xiao Su, right? Your name's quite special. It's exactly the same as that Mr. Zirong Layman Yi'an introduced."

The young man named Su Song lowered his eyes slightly, keeping Wang Tong from noticing the complicated look in them. His voice remained calm as he said,

"Mm. I have the same name as that Su Song. According to our family genealogy, my branch traces back to Mr. Zirong."

Wang Tong froze again for a few seconds, but soon the expression on his face turned to understanding.

So he was Su Song's descendant.

No wonder they looked vaguely alike. It must have been some subtle genetic influence. Considering Xiao Su's connection to Xu Yun, perhaps the exhibit's depiction of Su Song had even been modeled on him.

As for sharing a name, that was nothing