He always felt like she was hinting at something, but Feng Jingxu also felt a bit guilty and didn’t dare to ask directly. He could only glare at her and mutter under his breath, “So lively, doesn’t look like someone who’s sick. It can’t be that you…”

Seemingly thinking of something, his ears suddenly turned red, his eyes flickering as he closed his mouth.

But seeing his guilty look, Sheng Xia raised an eyebrow instead, smiling teasingly as she asked, “It can’t be what? Oh, Xiao Xu, what are you thinking, even your ears are red?”

Feng Jingxu: ?

He took a step back, trying to appear calm as he turned his head slightly, “Of course I suspect you’re faking illness to avoid tasks, what else could I think? Hmph, it’s not like it’s the first time you’ve done this.”

After all, wasn’t he tricked into participating in this program like this?

【Obviously, Jingxu is just like us, haha】

【Yeah, obviously so lively yesterday, what did she do at night to feel unwell now? Can this be said? (Covering mouth)】

【Ah, why did the live stream close yesterday, damn it, I hate the program team! We’re so familiar, what can’t we see? (Twisting) (Screaming) (Stretching neck)】

At this time, the mothers had also confirmed the children’s conditions, listening to them chattering about today’s rehearsal, and proudly saying that they had taken good care of Aunt Xia. They all smiled.

Seeing that Sheng Xia was fine, Bai Jing couldn’t help but clear her throat, and asked meaningfully, “Looks like you’re almost recovered. How about it, did you really catch a cold from the wind last night?”

They only found out in the morning that Feng Yan had come over, and Sheng Xia was resting in the neighboring apartment. Although they didn’t mind Feng Yan taking her place for the task, they were a little skeptical of the “illness” excuse.

However, faced with Feng Yan’s cold and calm face, they couldn’t tease too much, so it wasn’t until now that they smiled ambiguously at Sheng Xia’s response.

But faced with their teasing implications, Sheng Xia didn’t feel ashamed at all: “What else could it be?”

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She leaned against Feng Yan, weak and aggrieved, holding her chest. “Wuwu, how could you suspect me like this? We have endured hardships together; how could a comrade leave the battle before victory and abandon you?”

“Even our comrades-in-arms who eat and live together don’t trust me. Shouldn’t you reflect on yourselves? How can you be so cold, so heartless, so suspicious?” Her words were filled with reproach. “Oh, this is too much.”

Bai Jing: “…”

Before she could speak, the others: “…”

The system vaguely felt that this rhetoric seemed familiar, but couldn’t recall it, and fell into contemplation.

“Can’t I admit defeat to you if I can’t argue? Stop playing mind games with me.” Bai Jing was amused and exasperated, rolling her eyes at her. “Who asked you to sneak out behind our backs? In my opinion, this is just retribution.”

Le Chuxin smiled, “Actually, this is fine. With Xia Xia helping to look after the children, we can rest assured. At least Yang Yang and Ya Ya will definitely cooperate with the teacher in rehearsal and not slack off.”

Yin Qinyu, with her head rubbed by her, immediately stuck out her tongue at her mother, looking proud. “We didn’t slack off at all. We rehearsed very seriously, right, Yi Yangyang?”

Yi Yangyang, fearing that the adults would misunderstand, quickly straightened her chest and nodded earnestly.

“That’s true. Anyway, this task is useless.” Bai Jing criticized mercilessly, “With the little money we earn, how can it be enough for the children to perform in the theater? And even going to the theater relies on Feng’s connections, it’s really useless.”

Director Xu immediately looked at his nose and mouth, pretending not to hear anything.

Tao Rou, on the other hand, noticed something sharp-eyed, raised her hand to cover her lips and coughed lightly. “Xia Xia, did you change your ring?”

Several people immediately looked at Sheng Xia’s hand, she was now holding her chest, and the ring on her middle finger, which seemed understated but exceptionally beautiful, was particularly prominent.

“What, let me see!”

Seeing everyone discussing the ring with Sheng Xia, Feng Yan was patient in facing their questions and openly admitted that it was a newly customized wedding ring. Sheng Lanqiu’s expression became unpleasant.

Earlier, when she learned that Sheng Xia was unwell and unable to complete the task, she felt a bit pleased. After all, Sheng Xia had been heartbroken and seemed on the verge of madness last night, so it was normal for her to lose her composure today.

She was not surprised at all by Feng Yan’s sudden appearance here; she even felt that it coincidentally confirmed her own speculation.

However, Sheng Lanqiu did not expect that the development of the situation would be completely different from what she had imagined.

Thinking back to the scene just now, although she had coincidentally met Cheng Mi, Feng Yan did not even glance in her direction, but instead seemed to only care about Sheng Xia. Feng Jingxu even more directly inserted himself between the two, blocking Cheng Mi’s gaze—

Even though Sheng Lanqiu wanted to deceive herself into thinking that they were just avoiding suspicion, their cold attitude simply couldn’t be justified.

Where did it go wrong?

Instead of causing trouble for Feng Yan, Sheng Xia calmly changed the ring and showed affection? Was it because she was afraid of losing her status as a wealthy wife and dared not investigate further, or was she pretending in front of the camera?

While Sheng Lanqiu was staring at Sheng Xia, feeling particularly uncomfortable, she inadvertently met Feng Yan’s sudden gaze.

Her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

The man’s black eyes seemed calm and deep, but they carried a chilling coldness. It was as if he could see through her thoughts, making her scalp tingle. At the same time, she keenly felt the oppressive feeling, almost forgetting to breathe, like being in the depths of the sea.

At this moment, Sheng Lanqiu finally understood why her family always spoke of Feng Yan with a tone of envy and fear.

…Feng Yan was truly frightening.

Thinking of how she had tried to sow discord between Feng Yan and Sheng Xia yesterday, her palms suddenly became sweaty.

Regardless of whether Cheng Mi had misunderstood or not, if Feng Yan found out what she had done, it would be easy for him to retaliate—

Realizing belatedly what she had done, under his indifferent gaze, Sheng Lanqiu broke out in a cold sweat and finally felt fear.

Although she always said that she no longer believed in that dream, she was still influenced by it. In her mind, the Feng family would eventually decline, and they couldn’t compare to the Shi family, so she could be arrogant and domineering.

But in reality, it was the Shi family and the Sheng family who needed to beg to meet Feng Yan, while the Feng family could do whatever they wanted to them.

…She was simply courting death.

Sheng Lanqiu suddenly pinched her palm, hastily shifted her gaze, her heart pounding in panic, and finally felt regret.

But it seemed, it was too late.

Back in the room, Sheng Xia sat on the bed, turning her head to look at Feng Yan who was following behind nonchalantly, raising an eyebrow lightly. “Mr. Feng, when did I feel unwell?”

Feng Yan walked up to her, squatting down to gently hold her hand, his gaze fixed on the beautiful, slender fingers, noticing she hadn’t taken off the ring. A restrained sense of joy shone in his eyes.

“I’m sorry, I tried to wake you up this morning, but you were sleeping so soundly, I hesitated to disturb you.”

He didn’t argue, just apologized gently and sincerely, “I acted on my own without asking for your opinion. I thought it wouldn’t matter to complete today’s task on your behalf. Can you forgive me, Xia Xia?”

“Is that the main point?”

Sheng Xia rolled her eyes, lightly kicking him. Just as she was about to say something, he grabbed her ankle and placed it naturally on his leg.

His gaze was calm and clear, reflecting her figure perfectly. “So, what is the main point?”

He asked calmly and gently, but his slightly rough fingertips were gently caressing her ankle, as if playing with a precious treasure, unwilling to let go.

Sheng Xia trembled instinctively, feeling the warmth of his palm and a slight itchiness. Her eyelashes trembled, revealing a fragile and tender expression.

See, the cold, aloof ninja turtle is no more.

She lazily propped herself up on the bed, her beautiful black eyes showing an unashamed mischievous smile, deliberately prolonging her words, “Of course—it’s since everyone knows you’re taking a leave today, why not just make it official?”

The corner of her pink lips lifted, forming a wicked arc, “Mr. Feng, are you unable to?”