What Xun'er Longed For

"I was calling for Dad!"

At this moment, Xiao Xiao blinked her big, bright eyes and looked at her father as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

After receiving confirmation from his beloved daughter once again, Xiao Yan's anxious heart finally died...

He heard right!

My daughter, who used to sweetly call me "Daddy," now calls me "Old Daddy"!

Xiao Yan felt like crying.

"Ahem~, um, Xiao Xiao, why don't you keep calling me 'Daddy' like you used to?"

To avoid frightening his daughter, Xiao Yan asked tentatively in a rather gentle tone.

Seeing this, Xiao Xiao looked at her father with a strange expression.

Then, the little girl put her right index finger against her chin, as if she were thinking.

Yes, Xiao Xiao learned this move from Zi Yan...

Sister Zi Yan told Xiao Xiao that Xiao Xiao has grown up, and that the title "Daddy" sounds too childish, as if it means that Xiao Xiao hasn't grown up yet. So, of course, the title should be changed!

Moreover, Sister Zi Yan said that calling him "Dad" would sound more affectionate, and that's what she did.

I think what Sister Zi Yan said makes a lot of sense!

In three months, Xiao Xiao will be nine years old. How can I still be as childish as I was when I was little?

Xiao Xiao spoke up again, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

That's right, in Xiao Xiao's eyes, she's already a grown woman!

So, when her father came back this time, she resisted the urge to throw herself into his arms and act spoiled.

The fact that she didn't pounce on him directly was another reason why Xiao Yan sensed a change in his daughter.

Thinking back to the past, not to mention every time he returned from an outing, even if he stayed in the Starfall Pavilion, Xiao Xiao would immediately run towards him with her short legs as soon as she saw him.

But what about this time?

He no longer receives that kind of treatment...

That wretched senior Zi Yan, give her back the Xiao Xiao she used to know!

Xiao Yan really wanted to cry right now.

Originally, he thought that since his parents had returned to the Northwest Continent and Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian were still cultivating in the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, he thought that finding a playmate like Zi Yan, who could be both a mother and an older sister, for Xiao Xiao would be quite good.

But as it turns out, he has now discovered that the "not" in the phrase "quite good" can be removed.

That was a terrible choice!

"Xiao Xiao, it's okay, there's no rush. You're not even nine years old yet. It's not too late to make changes after you're an adult. You can still call me 'Daddy.'"

Xiao Yan tried to "correct" his precious daughter's behavior.

He still hopes his beloved daughter will continue to call him "Daddy".

That would give him the feeling that he could conquer the whole world!

Yes, this is a super buff from my daughter!

But this buff seems to be about to disappear...

"No, Dad, Sister Zi Yan told Xiao Xiao that if you say that, it means you're saying Xiao Xiao isn't grown up yet, that Xiao Xiao's a burden..."

At this moment, as Xiao Xiao spoke, tears began to well up in her eyes.

"Oh? How could that be? Xiao Xiao is so cute, how could Daddy dislike you as a burden? Xiao Xiao will definitely be a great help to Daddy in the future!"

Xiao Yan quickly began to comfort his daughter.

"But, Dad, you still make Xiao Xiao call you 'Dad'..."

Xiao Xiao expressed disbelief.

We're doomed!

At this moment, Xiao Yan really wanted to burst into tears.

"Xiao Xiao, really, Father... Father has never disliked Xiao Xiao!"

Finally, Xiao Yan had no choice but to give up his inner convictions.

He knew that from this day forward, his daughter would never come back!

"Hehe, that's great! Xiao Xiao will definitely grow up quickly so she can help Dad, Mom, and everyone else!"

Xiao Xiao's words were probably the only comfort Xiao Yan could offer.

However, Xiao Yan couldn't help but complain in his heart: why was the address of "Mother" unchanged, but the address of "Father" was gone?

Surprisingly, Xiao Yan actually became jealous of Medusa because of his own precious daughter...

Meanwhile, Xiao Yan's friends and family witnessed the joyful interaction between Xiao Yan and Xiao Xiao.

Surprisingly, they were all quite happy to see Xiao Yan get his comeuppance...

Anyway, Xiao Xiao only changed how she addressed Xiao Yan; she didn't change how she addressed the others!

Besides, Xiao Xiao only changed how she addressed Xiao Yan; her feelings for him never changed.

After spending some time with his daughter, Xiao Ding, the eldest brother, stepped forward and handed him something.

"What's this?"

Looking at the envelope-like object his elder brother handed him, Xiao Yan asked curiously.

Xiao Yan did not sense any special fluctuations from the envelope.

This proves that what is recorded on it is not some kind of Dou Technique or Cultivation Method.

"This is what Grandpa left you before he passed away. He said it was a blessing for you and Xun'er, a gift of goodwill for you both."

Xiao Ding glanced meaningfully at Xiao Yan and Xun'er, as well as Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran beside them, before speaking.

"Huh? It's related to me too?"

Xun'er was a little confused.

As for Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, they were somewhat puzzled by Xiao Ding's gaze.

"Because Clan Leader Gu Yuan also possesses a copy of this..."

Xiao Li once again played the role of supplementing his elder brother's explanation.

"My father also has a copy... Could it be...?"

At that moment, Xun'er's pupils contracted slightly, followed by overwhelming joy!

She seemed to have guessed something.

Sure enough, as Xiao Yan unfolded the envelope, inside was an Engagement Contract between Xiao Yan and Xun'er!

Seeing the thing she had longed for in Xiao Yan's hand, Xun'er was overwhelmed with excitement.

At this moment, Xun'er really wished she could return to her clan immediately and get confirmation from her father!

You should know that when Xun'er was still living in the Xiao Household, she was extremely envious of the Engagement between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran.

Back then, in the "confrontations" between the two women, whenever Nalan Yanran brought up her Engagement to Xiao Yan, the Eldest Miss of the Gu Clan could only angrily retreat to her room and bite her handkerchief...

Later, when she learned that Xiao Yi Xian also had such an Engagement Contract, she was so eager to snatch it away that she immediately changed Xiao Yi Xian's name to her own!

Now, I never expected she would have one too!

Do you think the Eldest Miss of the Gu Clan wouldn't be excited?

As for Xiao Yan, when he saw the Engagement Contract left by his grandfather, he was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Sure enough, this is the same trick his grandfather likes to play!

However, to be fair, Xiao Yan was extremely impressed that his grandfather had managed to get Xun'er's father to secretly sign such an Engagement Contract!

You should know that even today, there are still many stubborn old men in the Gu Clan who oppose their young ladies marrying men from other tribes...