Chapter 998: Do You Also Think a Daughter is Best?

The group chatted for a while before Ian, overwhelmed by the antics of two children, retreated to the backyard. Tina glanced at Master Tam, who was bent over a box, carefully inspecting its authenticity. She sighed, exasperated. “Master, you’ve already accepted the gift. Can we stop beating around the bush now?” Master Tam paused, reluctantly closing the box. His tone shifted immediately. “You little rascal! What do you take me for? Didn’t I say enough during our phone call yesterday?” Among all the people in the world, Tina prided herself on knowing Master Tam best. If she claimed the top spot, no one would dare claim second. Unless he got his hands on the wild snow lotus, there was no way he would spill the truth. He was the kind to toss a small stone to test the waters first. Tina cast him a calm look. “Would you really reveal information equivalent to a wild snow lotus over the phone?” Master Tam froze. He didn’t reply. Of course, he hadn’t said anything over the phone—he