Although Su Yaya hadn’t done anything to deserve Shen Xiuqi’s wrath, she felt powerless in the face of his imposing presence, especially after the negative comments online had tarnished her image.

Who was she, after all? Just a cannon fodder character, while Shen Xiuqi was the overbearing male lead of this story. There was simply no way for a supporting character to match the intensity of the protagonist.

As Su Yaya continued to dwell on these thoughts, Shen Xiuqi approached her and stopped directly in front of her. He scrutinized her with his piercing gaze and asked, “Why are you just standing there in a daze?”

Su Yaya’s heart raced as she replied, “Why are you here?”

Shen Xiuqi looked at her and said, “You’ve been gone for quite a while. I thought you might have gotten lost, so I came out to look for you.”

Su Yaya subconsciously pouted and replied, “How could that happen? I definitely wouldn’t get lost. Hehe!”

Shen Xiuqi raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair, saying, “It’s entirely possible, considering how stupid you can be.”

Su Yaya: “……”

You’re the stupid one; your whole family is stupid!

Shen Xiuqi extended his hand toward her, his expression serious. “Give me your phone.”

Su Yaya blinked, feeling the weight of his firm, unyielding gaze. She didn’t dare refuse, so she obediently handed him her phone.

“From now on, you’re not allowed to surf the internet, play on your phone, or go on Weibo,” he stated firmly as he slipped her phone into the pocket of his suit pants.

“……” Su Yaya opened her mouth to speak, but before she could utter a word, Shen Xiuqi took hold of her left hand. His large hand enveloped her small one; although he didn’t grip it too tightly, his hold was firm and impossible to resist.

“If you have anything to say, we can discuss it after we get back,” he said, glancing at her as he led her to his office.

Su Yaya wanted to ask him several questions along the way, but when she saw the tension in his face—his jaw clenched and his thin lips pressed into a straight line—she reconsidered. He seemed unwilling to engage in conversation, so she held back her words and followed him silently.

As they reached his desk, Shen Xiuqi still held her hand. Unable to contain her curiosity any longer, Su Yaya looked up at him and asked, “Did you already know about the comments online?”

Shen Xiuqi glanced at her, the corners of his mouth curling into a faint smile. “It seems you’re not as stupid as I thought.”

Su Yaya pursed her lips, recalling that he had confiscated her phone. She quickly grabbed his arm and asked, “Did you take my phone away so I wouldn’t feel sad about those comments online?”

Shen Xiuqi reached out and gently stroked the top of her head, neither confirming nor denying her question.

Since he remained silent, Su Yaya took it as a tacit agreement.

“Thank you.” Su Yaya rubbed her head against Shen Xiuqi’s body. “You’re so good to me.”

He was worried she might feel sad after seeing those comments, so he took her phone to shield her from the negativity. He had even gone out to find her, concerned she might hide away and cry alone.

Shen Xiuqi really was a wonderful person, Su Yaya thought.

“Don’t worry, I’ve already arranged for someone to handle the situation. It will be resolved soon,” he reassured her.

Knowing that Shen Xiuqi was in charge gave her confidence that everything would be fine. Su Yaya nodded and hugged him tightly, gazing at him with adoration. “Husband, you’re the best and the most powerful person. I believe in you.”

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