Su Qinglan watched the interaction with a curious smile. She nudged Xuan Long with her elbow and whispered, "What was he saying? Can you understand his hisses? Is he telling his brothers how much he loves them?"
Xuan Long didn't even blink. He looked at his soggy, grumpy son and then back at Su Qinglan with a perfectly straight face.
"He said he is just very happy to be here," Xuan Long lied smoothly. "He said he missed his mommy so much, and he told his brothers that he's honored to have such big, strong protectors."
Hearing this, Su Qinglan's heart melted, her eyes shining with joy. "Oh, really? What a sweet little baby! I knew they would get along eventually."
Inside the nest, Xiao San poked his tiny head out from under the thick hide, his little eyes wide with shock.
Shameless father! he thought, flicking his tongue in indignation. When did I ever say that? I never said I missed these furry walking monsters!
