As she spoke, several police officers walked in.

The headmaster stiffened, eyes wide with disbelief. When did she report to the police?

…

The police were, of course, handled by the professional butler Zhao, and the remaining matters were left to him to negotiate.

Sheng Xia took Feng Shaoyun and left. In the corridor, she turned back and smiled at the silent Professor Hao who had followed them, “Thank you for your hard work, Professor Hao. We owe you for this.”

Professor Hao, feeling melancholic, glanced at her and then at Feng Shaoyun, who seemed to be in a much better state than when she arrived, and let out a long sigh of relief. “It’s nothing. If I had been more careful back then… maybe this wouldn’t have happened.”

Patting Feng Shaoyun, who was anxiously shaking her head but not knowing what to say, Sheng Xia comforted, “Professor, one cannot guard against villains. Even if you had been more careful, the final work would still have ended up in the headmaster’s hands. Teachers need to learn to be strict with others and lenient with themselves. So, don’t blame yourself for anything. Blame those villains instead. Complain a little, it’ll help with your mental health.”

Professor Hao: “…”

She pondered her words and suddenly laughed, reaching out to pat Feng Shaoyun’s head from a distance, “You’re right. Now I finally understand why Shaoyun has been in a better state lately.”

Feeling the professor’s carefulness, Feng Shaoyun hesitated for a moment, then gathered the courage to slightly raise her head and touch her palm with hers. She then smiled shyly at the stunned professor, “Thank you, Professor.”

Having taught Feng Shaoyun for several years, Professor Hao naturally knew how closed off she was psychologically. Coupled with her outstanding talent, she couldn’t help but pay more attention to her.

Seeing her smile at her and tolerate physical contact, Professor Hao couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional, her eyes slightly moist. “You’re such a good child. You’re doing so well now.”

“I didn’t really help much. If it weren’t for your family noticing, even if I doubted why your work was rejected, I might not have investigated further.” She smiled, slightly teasing, “So, the figure you painted, was it her?”

Sheng Xia raised an eyebrow, curious. “What figure? You mean me?”

Feng Shaoyun’s face instantly turned red, waving her hands in a panic. “No, I, that… I can’t say yet!”

“Oh—” She’s so nervous, could it be the surprise?

Sheng Xia knew what it was, but seeing Feng Shaoyun’s shy and anxious expression, she played along and pretended to forget, “Oh, what did I hear just now? I seem to have forgotten everything.”

Feng Shaoyun: “…” She clearly heard it!

Seeing Feng Shaoyun looking much livelier, even able to argue with her sister-in-law and tease the students, Professor Hao smiled knowingly.

With Madam Feng by her side, Feng Shaoyun should gradually improve and come out of her shell, right?

That’s great.

“Sister-in-law, Shaoyun!”

As they bid farewell to the teacher and just stepped out of the building, they suddenly heard the voice of Feng Shaoyun. Looking up, they saw him running towards them, looking anxious, bending over and panting heavily.

Surprised to see him here, Sheng Xia raised an eyebrow. “How did you get here?”

“I just heard about this, so I brought a lawyer over immediately. When something like this happens, we need to investigate and then sue directly,”

Feng Shaoyu said, his eyebrows furrowed, his usually gentle peach blossom eyes now filled with coldness. “Otherwise, do they really think our Feng family is easy to bully?”

He tried to suppress his anger and spoke apologetically yet firmly to his sister, “I’m sorry, Shaoyun. I only just found out about this. Rest assured, Third Brother will definitely help you find out the truth and won’t let you be wronged.”

Upon hearing his caring words, Feng Shaoyun blinked, then after a few seconds of silence, she couldn’t help but avert her gaze, refusing to meet his eyes.

Feng Shaoyu: ?

Seeing her reaction, he felt slightly strange. He asked softly, “It’s not… over yet, is it?”

Feeling his sister’s resentment, which was evident in his whole being, Sheng Xia, having forgotten about him earlier, couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty.

She cleared her throat and casually explained the situation to him in a few words, “We called the police later. Since the lawyer has arrived and Uncle Zhao is negotiating inside, let them go in quickly.”

“You came just in time.”

Feng Shaoyu: … Thanks for the comfort, but maybe no need comfort from my sister-in-law next time.

In any case, the situation was almost resolved. They managed to retrieve the painting, which relieved Feng Shaoyu. He nodded to the lawyers in suits behind him, signaling them to go inside.

When he turned back, he smiled wryly, sounding humble, “Sister-in-law, if something like this happens again, even if you can’t say it in the group chat, can you at least let Uncle Zhao tell me?”

“After all, I’m still a member of the family. Even at work, I can come over immediately.” His tone was pleading.

Looking at Sheng Xia pitifully, Feng Shaoyu said, “Sister-in-law, you brought Shaoyun over directly, making me feel excluded, like I’m completely useless.”

“My presence isn’t that insignificant, right? I only found out about this when you were almost done, and it really hurts me.”

In order to make sure Sheng Xia would at least remember to bring him along in the future, Feng Shaoyu didn’t care about his pride and pleaded in a soft voice, “Please, Sister-in-law.”

Meeting his earnest gaze, Sheng Xia raised an eyebrow.

She was indeed used to solving problems herself when faced with difficulties. Therefore, upon discovering the issue, she had directly brought the housekeeper and Feng Shaoyun to the school. Even the two of them only found out when they arrived at the school and heard her talking to Professor Hao.

Upon careful consideration, after all, Shaoyun was his sister. It was indeed her fault for not informing him in advance.

“Sorry, I did forget to inform you,” she admitted her mistake calmly, then smiled, “But who would have thought Shaoyu would want a next time for something like this?”

Feng Shaoyu’s expression stiffened immediately, and he quickly shook his head, “Of course not, of course not, Shaoyun, Sister-in-law, please don’t misunderstand!”

Seeing him sweating profusely on his forehead, obviously rushing over, Feng Shaoyun pursed her lips, feeling a bit embarrassed. She apologized, “I’m sorry, Third Brother, I will pay more attention in the future.”

“Ah? That’s good, then I can relax.”

Feng Shaoyu paused, then awkwardly rubbed his nose. However, just as he was about to show his sister a gentle smile, he heard Sheng Xia’s tone becoming serious, “So, Shaoyu, did you tell your brother and Xiaoxu when you were coming over?”

He had rushed over upon hearing the news, completely forgetting to inform his brother and nephew.

Feng Shaoyun: …?

After three seconds of silence, he quietly bowed his head in reflection, “I was wrong.”

Sheng Xia suddenly realized, tapping her palm, “So everyone here is a lone wolf player. This is a high-level game that not to be underestimated.”

While Feng Shaoyu was using his fastest hand speed to send messages in the group, trying to salvage the situation, he couldn’t help but shiver when he heard her sarcastic joke.

A few days later, Feng Shaoyun received an invitation from the organizers.

“The Human World” had returned to her hands, and it had won first prize, surpassing other works.

The invitation stated that her painting would be displayed in the gallery for half a month, and she was sincerely invited to F country to participate in their art exchange event.

After reading the invitation carefully twice and confirming that her name was indeed on it, Feng Shaoyun couldn’t contain her excitement. She turned around and hugged Sheng Xia tightly. “Sister-in-law, I… I really won first prize!”

At that moment, Sheng Xia was trying to walk independently, and she almost got knocked over by Feng Shaoyun’s excited hamster ball. Luckily, she managed to grab onto the wheelchair in time to stabilize herself.

She rubbed Feng Shaoyun’s head and praised her generously, “I always knew you would be fine. In my heart, you have always been the best. This is amazing!”

Blushing slightly, Feng Shaoyun’s normally calm and numb black eyes now sparkled with light. “Can you accompany me to go? I… I have a surprise I want to give you…”

She hesitated, then whispered, “It’s better to see it live, so it’s more convenient.”

“Of course, no problem.”

Hearing her sister-in-law’s immediate response, Feng Shaoyun couldn’t help but smile with joy.

It was only at this moment that Sheng Xia noticed a shallow dimple on her right cheek.

The dimple was as shy as she was, only faintly visible when she showed a truly happy smile.

“However, since you’re going to the art exchange, this look won’t do.”

Just as Feng Shaoyun was secretly looking forward to it, she heard her sister-in-law’s gentle voice. Just as she felt something was amiss, she saw her take out a pair of scissors from nowhere, smiling slyly at her. “Why don’t I trim your bangs a bit? They’re so long they’re covering your eyes, which will be inconvenient when meeting people, right?”

Sheng Xia whispered like a demon, “You have to trust your sister-in-law’s skills. Just blink once, and it’ll be over.”

Feng Shaoyun: … So, will I be able to see grandma now?