She gazed at him with a radiant smile and said, "You've shed that distant, unapproachable aura and gained a warmer, more human touch. Plus, you never used to smile much before, but now your face lights up far more often."
Hearing this, Xiao Junyan's lips curved slightly. "That's because traveling the world has broadened my horizons. No longer confined to one place, I've seen so much more of life—my perspective and outlook have naturally changed."
"So traveling really does make a difference. But Big Brother Xiao, don't you need to return to the family to take charge? Can you really keep wandering like this?" she asked curiously.
"The family has the Old Predecessor to guard it, the Patriarch to handle affairs, and Junheng assisting. Though they've urged me to return, I still wish to see more of the world." As he spoke, he lifted his teacup and took a sip.
