At this moment, his gaze towards Shao Chen held a hint of disdain. But since Shao Chen was still his sect leader, Xu Zhan cleared his throat and spoke with difficulty.
"Yan'er is a good child, but did she agree to this?"
Xu Zhan was referring to Shao Chen's visit today, intending to take Yao Yao back and include her in the family genealogy.
Shao Chen's eyes darkened at the mention of this. "Not yet, but since she is my and Ling'er's child, I certainly won't let her wander outside."
Then, with a dry throat, she said, "Let her take a break during this time, and announce it later."
Regardless of whether Yao Yao accepts it or not, Shao Chen will absolutely not allow his Liu Yan to be left to wander outside.
No, after being registered in the family genealogy, her name should be changed to Shao Yan.
Xu Zhan's feelings were naturally very complicated after returning home. Watching Yao Yao practice her sword in the courtyard, he felt a mix of emotions.
This child has experienced too much stress today and is definitely venting.
Then he came to Yao Yao's side and said, "Yan'er, I want to tell you something."
Yao Yao sheathed her sword. "What's wrong, Father?"
Xu Zhan shuddered as he recalled the resolute tone in Shao Chen's words earlier that day.
"I'm here today to talk to you about your background."
Xu Zhan said earnestly, "Yan'er, I've watched you grow up, from such a tiny little dumpling to the graceful young woman you are today. I've always treated you like my own daughter and never mistreated you. I always thought we would continue like this."
"But today, the cult leader came to me and told me about your background. He's your father, isn't he?"
Xu Zhan observed Yao Yao's expression. Yao Yao already had a plan in mind, so she wasn't surprised. "Yes, he told me that today too."
Seeing that he didn't seem to be in any extreme mood, Xu Zhan felt relieved. "The leader said that after a while, he will announce your relationship with him to the members of the Demonic Sect and include you in the family tree."
"He didn't tell me about this?"
Upon seeing Yao Yao's expression, Xu Zhan knew that Shao Chen had not consulted with her.
But who told him to be their leader? "Yan'er, don't get excited. Although you've called me 'father' for so long, we are ultimately not related by blood. The leader did this because he values you. Even after you return home, the doors of our Xu family will always be open to you."
Hearing this, Yao Yao felt a warmth in her heart; she was truly blessed to have such a family.
Then, fearing that Yaoyao might do something foolish, Xu Zhan quickly added, "The sect leader... his attitude was also very forceful today. He probably feels he owes your mother too much, and this time he's determined to take you back."
"No need to say anything more," Yao Yao said. "I know what you mean, and I won't do anything foolish. My mother's greatest wish before she died was to find my father. Since that's the case... let's consider it fulfilling one of my mother's wishes. However..."
Yao Yao's expression softened. "You are still the people I respect the most."
Xu Zhan patted Yao Yao's shoulder with emotion, "Good girl, remember to come back and visit often."
...
Shao Chen drifted to the garden like a ghost, sat on a stone bench, stared at his reflection in the gleaming tabletop, and muttered to himself.
"Ling'er... Yan'er has acknowledged me." Although it was just a sentence, "No matter what, he is still my father by blood."
But in Shao Chen's eyes, this was a form of approval.
"Ling'er, I'm so sorry. I'll take good care of Yan'er. I won't let you down..."
The next day, after obtaining Yao Yao's consent, Shao Chen publicly announced his relationship with Yao Yao.
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