If he really had the skills, that would be one thing...
Father Hua shook his head.
In his view, Master Xiao was far more reliable.
Although he was young, he was leagues ahead of the other experts they had met in every other respect.
Besides, what had happened to their son was right there before them.
How could his concrete results not convince them?
"All right."
Xiao Xiao stood up.
"A Yun, make sure you look after Yanyan."
Mother Hua reminded her son, then smiled at the girl. "Yanyan, please make yourself at home. If you need anything, just ask A Yun."
"Mm."
Yu Yanyan nodded, her eyes crinkling.
Father Hua and Mother Hua led Master Xiao to the study.
Everyone present knew they were going to give Master Xiao his payment.
"Yanyan, I'll invite you over to my house by yourself next time."
Hua Ziyun looked a little embarrassed.
"It's all right."
The girl shook her head, smiling warmly. "I'm glad Xiao Xiao came with me this time."
"If I'd come alone, I really would have been a little nervous."
"But you've got me, don't you?"
Hua Ziyun pointed at himself. "I'll keep you company."
Yu Yanyan glanced at him and smiled without replying.
"Still, this worked out well."
The young man laughed. "They can talk about their stuff, and we can talk about ours."
"It's been ages since we last saw each other."
"If my mom hadn't stopped me, I would've come to see you ages ago."
"Auntie Hua was just worried about you."
"I know, but I missed you."
"Did you miss me?"
While the young couple outside were being sweet with each other, the atmosphere in the study was quite relaxed too.
"Master Xiao, please have a seat."
After inviting him to sit,