Pretending To Be A Boss

Chapter 902: Chapter 59: Talking about the Daughter-in-Law Matter_2

“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.

“At the time, we entered Eden’s ruins together, bringing you along to search for the Eden Master, intending to complete the final step of the Eden Heart fusion. We did succeed, but when it came time to leave, the Eden Master told us that there was a deeper realm here—the Eden Sanctuary.”

Tang Xian roughly guessed what happened next.

“The Eden Sanctuary had many forms of advanced technology. Both of you wanted to learn about it, but the Eden Master informed you that only one of you could enter?”

Zhong Yao looked surprised and nodded, saying:

“You’re truly clever.”

She continued: