Zhu Zhuqing ignored the jaws that looked ready to crack around her. Her gaze was completely drawn to Tang Wulin.
Although, as the God of Speed, she usually carried herself with cool, aloof pride, that icy demeanor instantly melted into spring water before this younger member of the family whom she had watched grow up.
She walked over to Tang Wulin in a few strides, reached out with her beautifully maintained, fair, slender hands, and unceremoniously pinched his cheeks, giving them a gentle tug.
"So cute."
An exceedingly faint yet beautiful smile curved Zhu Zhuqing's lips, her eyes filled with nostalgia. "When you were born, you were such a tiny little thing, all sweet and baby-soft. Who would have thought you'd grow up to be so handsome?"
She looked Tang Wulin up and down, a hint of teasing in her gaze. "With those looks, if you'd lived in our day, I think... I definitely would have chosen to marry you."
At those words, everyone turned to stone again.
Had anyone else said that, Dai Mubai would probably have torn them to pieces already.
But now, the corners of Dai Mubai's mouth merely twitched wildly a few times. He rubbed his nose helplessly and gave a dry cough. "Ahem... that's enough, Zhu Zhuqing. The boy's all grown up now. Mind your image."
Despite his words, his eyes were full of affection. Clearly, he had long since grown accustomed to this sort of "teasing" from his wife.
With his cheeks being pinched, Tang Wulin felt a little embarrassed, but he could sense not a trace of malice from this "ancestor." Instead, she radiated a warmth that felt familiar and comforting.
He scratched his head and called out shyly, "Aunt."
That "Aunt" rolled off his tongue remarkably smoothly.
Zhu Zhuqing froze for a