Wen Shaoyang had sharp, stern features that made him seem unapproachable at first glance.
But the many expressions he wore whenever his younger brother got the better of him quickly dispelled that sense of distance.
Winnie's awkwardness at the sudden arrival of a stranger had eased considerably.
Taking advantage of the relaxed atmosphere, she asked what had been puzzling her. "Wen Shaoyang, why do you call Xiao Xiao Master Xiao?"
"Well, that's—"
Wen Shaoyang glanced at Xiao Xiao, whose expression hadn't changed at all.
"Master Xiao is just Master Xiao."
Wen Shaoyuan found his older sister's question a little strange. "Besides, Master Xiao sounds really cool."
It wasn't like the usual ways of addressing someone, like big brother or big sister.
It was the first time he'd called someone Master.
The little boy found the title both novel and exciting.
Uh...
Wen Shaoyuan's innocent words left Winnie at a loss for how to explain that she hadn't meant it that way.
Wen Shaoyang suddenly realized his younger brother was a lethal weapon.
He was amazing at shutting down a conversation.
He smiled at Winnie. "Actually, I think Master Xiao is an even better fit."
"Master Xiao?"
Master?
Did he mean...
Gu Youxuan and Winnie exchanged a glance.
Was it what they thought it was?
"Probably... what you think it means."
Wen Shaoyang's words made the two girls' expressions change. Had they just said their thoughts out loud?
"No."
Seeing the two girls visibly relax, Wen Shaoyang continued, "You just showed it on your faces."
Gu Youxuan: ...
Winnie: ...
What was the difference?!
Wen Shaoyang's expression was solemn, leaving the two girls unsure whether he'd said that by accident or was joking.
That was why having a poker face was such