"So it seems you took the initiative? That's good."
"I... uh... hmm... ah..." Tang Xian hesitated repeatedly, eventually choosing to remain silent.
Zhong Yao smiled and said:
"You're just like Tang Wen. Back then, Tang Wen clearly liked me but held back and wouldn't say it. Luckily, I acted first. I've always thought that my son must never take after his father in this regard."
As Zhong Yao spoke, her gaze carried a faint sorrow. It was unclear whether she was remembering Tang Wen or thinking about some other issue.
Tang Xian, who had always been curious about why his parents separated, asked:
"What happened to Father? When I was in the Sea God's sanctuary, I found some clues he left behind. What is all this about? Why are you here in Eden's ruins, while he's elsewhere?"
At the mention of Tang Wen, a glimmer of longing appeared in Zhong Yao's eyes.
