Xiao Yan's answer nearly made Yao Wan choke to death on her own saliva.
"Huh?"
Yao Wan had never imagined, even in her dreams, that Xiao Yan would say something like that.
"Of course I trust old Clan Leader Yao Dan, but..."
After all, they were both his fathers-in-law. How could there be any question of trust? Still, Wan'er's suggestion had indeed made him think of quite a few related matters in an instant.
"What if, when this child grew up, she got restless and wanted to go out and see the world? Clan Leader Yao Dan might be afraid something would happen to her and refuse, but then what if the little girl secretly slipped out on her own?"
Xiao Yan stroked his chin, then could not help speaking as Yao Wan's expression gradually changed.
"Huh? H-how could that possibly happen?!"
Yao Wan paused, then hurriedly denied it. "Honestly, you—don't make wild guesses about things that could never happen—"
Yet Xiao Yan remained completely unmoved by Yao Wan's sudden impatience and continued, "Running away from home would be one thing, but what if she happened to meet some brat outside, found him interesting, and stayed by his side for a few extra days..."
"Heh..."
Unable to keep up the act any longer, Yao Wan immediately lowered her head and said flatly, "You might as well make yourself clearer."
Knowing he had pushed things far enough, Xiao Yan naturally did not dare say any more. Jokes had to have limits, after all. If he truly angered her, Xiao Yan did not dare imagine the consequences.
"What happens next... I don't know. I'm just a little worried, that's all."
Xiao Yan pondered for a moment before speaking.
"You don't know?"
Xiao Yan nodded repeatedly.
"I really don't know. Whether those who