Hidden Pride

While the ruckus down below was loud, the viewing booth was silent. Wu Yōushì, Wu Taohua, and the two elders sitting next to them didn’t know what to say. Only Wu Àiliàn seemed capable of talking.

“Well, now. That was very impressive. Right, dear?” she asked her husband.

Wu Yōushì blinked as though snapping out of a trance. He glanced at his wife, then his lips twitched. It was small. Most people would have never been able to spot it, but there was definitely a smile on his face. Wu Àiliàn grinned back at him.

“It was. He has grown greatly in the last six months.”

Wu Àiliàn puffed out her chest. “That he has. I remember when you said he was too meek to ever make something of himself. I hope you remember this moment.”

Wu Yōushì winced. “To be fair, it did not seem like he would ever become strong enough to benefit this family.”

“And so you thought it was best to ignore him and focus on training someone more worthy? Someone like Wu Yong?”