Tang Anzhi paid no attention to the undercurrent of tension between the two men, and, with a slight smile, said to Huangfu Zheng, "Husband, let's go inside! We've been out here long enough."
Her use of the word "husband" elicited differing reactions from the two men.
Huangfu Zheng grinned widely, "Wife, let's go." Then he looked up at Huo Dongke and said, "Huo Lao San, your garden's explanation is quite good, my wife and I won't disturb you from enjoying this beautiful night view anymore." Afterward, he looped his arm around his wife and walked inside. At least in that moment, he was completely pleased with himself; his wife had been incredibly supportive, and just that single call of "husband" was likely enough to make Huo Lao San fume with rage.
This was what you'd call an invisible killer move. He was utterly impressed with his wife.
Those interactions he'd had with Huo Lao San before were really weak in comparison.
