章 779: Chapter 779 Awareness of Provocation (4)_1

At that moment, Shen Ji gazed intently into the courtyard, though it was unclear what or whom he saw, or what he heard, an uncontrollable smile spread across his gentle face, adding an unusual brilliance to an already handsome visage.

Xiao Ruiyuan followed his gaze and saw Mo Yan feigning anger as she tugged on the ears of two creatures, his face darkened instantly, and his eyes, sharp as knives, shot daggers at Shen Ji.

Ever since he became aware of Shen Ji as a "competitor," Xiao Ruiyuan had always viewed him in a poor light, yet he couldn't deny that Shen Ji indeed met the Mo Family's criteria for a son-in-law more closely than himself. He was by no means a kind-hearted soul, nor was he inclined to play dirty behind the scenes, but with such an audacious man standing right in front of him, coveting the one he loved, he couldn't help feeling a murderous impulse.