Cheng Mi looked at him, her face flushing red, unsure how to respond. Despite her appearance, Feng Jingxu wasn’t really affected. He simply said, “Actually, it had little to do with her.”

Although she also found him a burden, Cheng Mi was still friendly towards him, occasionally asking about his well-being. She didn’t treat him like others, who either mocked him or ignored him with disdain.

Moreover, it wasn’t her decision to abandon him; she couldn’t act as his parent.

Although Feng Jingxu had resented them before, he was now clear about it. Just as they had no relation before, they wouldn’t have any in the future.

“He said that after they signed the agreement to terminate the custody, it would be best for both parties not to interfere with each other.”

Looking at the calm and composed young man, Sheng Xia’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears. She wiped her eyes and pretended to be moved, saying, “Ah, our little Xu is growing up. Mom is very happy, you becoming more and more like your father. I’m so relieved.”

She had been fine until she mentioned “Mom.” Feng Jingxu suddenly shivered, his ears turning red again.

Afraid that Cheng Mi would reveal something inadvertently and that Sheng Xia wouldn’t keep the secret, Feng Jingxu couldn’t help but step forward, covering Cheng Mi from Sheng Xia’s view and preventing her from looking at Cheng Mi.

Seeing his inexplicable guilty action, Sheng Xia raised her eyebrows, her expression gradually becoming meaningful. She teased, “Xiao Xu, you’re not keeping anything from Mom, are you?”

“…Stop joking.”

Hearing the keyword, Feng Jingxu shivered involuntarily again, his gaze shifting left and right. He said dryly, “Everyone’s still waiting. Let’s hurry back. Don’t we still need to figure out how to find a day job?”

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Even though the live stream room had been shut down due to an unexpected event hinted by Director Xu, they were still waiting for him to leave together.

“Wait a moment, Xiao Xu. Although I don’t know what kind of job you need, maybe I can help…” Cheng Mi, feeling a bit flustered, instinctively called out to Feng Jingxu as they were about to leave.

“No need, thank you for your kindness.” Just now, he had forcibly tried to pull Sheng Xia away, but when he turned to look at her, his awkward smile gradually faded, becoming cold and polite. “We can handle it ourselves; this is our task, and we don’t need anyone’s help.”

Cheng Mi paused, hearing the unfamiliar restraint and impatience in his tone. She could only hide her disappointment and smile apologetically. “I’m sorry, I was being presumptuous.”

Feng Jingxu casually nodded and stopped paying attention to her, only pulling Sheng Xia towards the others. After apologizing to them, everyone took the subway back to their accommodation.

As they were preparing to go back to their rooms, Sheng Xia was suddenly stopped by Sheng Lanqiu.

Thinking about her strange expression earlier, Sheng Xia hesitated slightly but was curious about what she was thinking. She let Sheng Lanqiu follow her into the room.

Sure enough, as soon as they entered the room, Sheng Lanqiu spoke up, “Sister, do you know who that woman is?”

Even though she pretended to be worried and embarrassed, Sheng Xia couldn’t hide the gleam of satisfaction in her eyes. She blinked innocently and shook her head. “Of course I don’t know, but it shouldn’t matter. Why, do you know?”

Thinking of the moments between Feng Yan and Sheng Xia and how Shi Yulin had treated her, Sheng Lanqiu unconsciously bit her lip and clenched her hand tightly, only to stop herself from showing her jealousy.

Was Sheng Xia following her around because she was jealous and wanted to surpass her, no matter what?

If she was destined not to be happy and always be compared to her older sister, then why should she be able to obtain happiness while she can’t?

“I know a little, but I’m not sure if I should tell you.” She took a deep breath without showing any emotion, seeming very concerned as she hesitated, “But I think, sister shouldn’t be kept in the dark; you should have the right to know. So I’ve been conflicted for a long time, and I’ve decided to tell you.”

Sheng Xia smiled graciously, as if she were listening attentively. “Please go ahead.”

“Do you know why your husband often doesn’t come home and stays abroad?” Pretending not to notice her irritating behavior, Sheng Lanqiu sighed deeply, looking at her with concern and worry. “I’ve heard before that President Feng has someone he likes. It’s said that they’ve known each other since they were young and even had a promise, so he’s been looking for her ever since.”

“After President Feng found her, she often came to the company to see him, and it seemed like she had a relationship with Xiao Xu. Not long after, she went abroad to pursue her dreams, and President Feng suddenly adopted Xiao Xu. They even went to the airport together to see her off.”

Thinking of all the rumors, half true and half false, Sheng Lanqiu’s eyes flickered. She said with a mix of truth and falsehood, “And after that, he has been busy working overseas and hasn’t come back much…”

“I remember, even after he married you, sister, it seems like he didn’t come back…” Seeing Sheng Xia’s thoughtful expression, Sheng Lanqiu clenched her hand tighter, trying hard to suppress her excitement and distorted emotions.

“Sister, you mentioned this when you called us before, right?” She seemed to remember something and her voice became quieter, “You even scolded your husband, saying he must have a lover outside, and that there must be another reason for marrying you…”

She had once dreamt that Feng Yan rushed back to the country when “Sheng Xia” was exposed for abusing her stepson and stepdaughter. Before that, he had never shown up.

Having suffered from personal decline and fame; Before being sent to a mental hospital by him, She vaguely remembered “Sheng Xia” saying that Feng Yan married her because of another woman, but now he had failed his responsibilities and promises, which was a complete betrayal to her.

After that, the Feng family declined, and Feng Yan gradually shifted his focus overseas. When he finally left, he was accompanied by another woman who seemed very familiar with Feng Jingxu, showing special care for him.

Although Feng Jingxu seemed awkward around her, it was obvious he knew her.

When Sheng Lanqiu first saw Cheng Mi, she felt a sense of familiarity, but it wasn’t until she saw Feng Jingxu’s complex emotions that she suddenly remembered who she was.