Chapter 3

Feng Yan and Feng Shaoyu had noticeable similarities in their facial features, but compared to Feng Shaoyu’s gentleness, Feng Yan, as the elder brother, had sharper facial contours, emanating a cold and proud aura.

Even appearing on the video screen, he exuded a particularly oppressive presence.

At this moment, his pitch-black eyes were fixed on Sheng Xia as he calmly called out, “Sheng Xia.”

No kidding, the men of the Feng family were truly getting more handsome one after another. With these three men together, the room seemed considerably brighter.

Visual feast indeed.

Sheng Xia rubbed her slightly numb ears, cleared her throat, and leaned against the back of the wheelchair, seemingly weakly greeting, “Hi, husband, long time no see.”

Feng Shaoyu: …

Feng Jingxu: …

“I miss you so much. If we count the time, it’s like we’ve never seen each other.” Sheng Xia’s tone was full of affection, and she pouted with a hint of grievance. “I still remember on our wedding night, your cold and handsome figure when you left…”

“Cough, cough.” Feng Shaoyu, unable to bear it, lightly coughed twice, subtly indicating that there were others in the ward.

Feng Jingxu, on the other hand, had a dark expression, and the hand holding the phone trembled slightly—this woman, she had no shame! Didn’t she see that both he and his little uncle were still here? She dared to act like this in public!

Did she really think Feng Yan would fall for this?

Sheng Xia changed her tone, fluttered her long eyelashes, and with a trembling gaze, she said, “So, I thought my husband was really gone. I didn’t expect you to still be alive. Oh, I’m so touched.”

Still alive Feng Yan: …

He obviously recalled the words he had said to Sheng Xia back then, and he rubbed his temples expressionlessly.

So, in her eyes, he was already a dead man?

The system: [?]

[No, Host, how could you—]

“Isn’t this your guidance? Complain about your husband’s indifference as soon as you meet him, make him more disgusted with me.” Sheng Xia still appeared innocent and pitiful on the surface, while secretly taking credit in her heart. “How did I do? Does it match the character setting?”

Is that so?

The system always felt that something was off: [But—]

Before the system could delve further, Feng Yan spoke slowly, “I heard you had a car accident. Are you okay?”

Feng Jingxu sneered.

Sheng Xia blinked her beautiful eyes, and with a slight raise of her eyebrow, she said playfully, “Nothing at all, we’re still alive and talking to you, aren’t we?”

“At most, your son might become a vegetable, and your wife might not be able to stand up anymore. Certainly not as important as your work. But it’s okay; Shaoyu will take good care of us. So, husband, don’t worry. You don’t need to rush back from outside.”

She spoke as if she was sensible and considerate, even patting Feng Shaoyu’s hand behind her. In a gentle tone, she asked, “Right, Shaoyu?”

Feng Shaoyu: …?

Under the gaze of his elder brother and nephew, he felt quite pressured, and his smile became strained. “Yes, right?”

Was this how his sister-in-law acted in front of his brother? It seemed different from what she said when she called him before.

Thinking about her past grievances, Feng Shaoyu suddenly felt nervous.

Feng Yan’s deep black eyes had been fixed on Sheng Xia, seemingly lost in thought. After a few seconds of silence, he gently rotated the wedding ring on his finger and spoke ambiguously, “Sheng Xia seems to have changed.”

Even though she was complaining about him not coming home, her tone carried a strange, sarcastic vibe. Her emotions seemed to have changed too—no longer melancholic and gloomy, now emitting a bright and clever essence, as if she suddenly came alive, radiating a vivid charm.

Even if she pretended to be weak, she couldn’t hide her inherent composure and agility.

“Is that so? Has she become more in love with her husband?” Seemingly unaware of his intimidation, Sheng Xia, with her face propped on her hand, sweetly talked and glanced at someone as if nothing was happening. “Or maybe it’s because of the car accident, and she’s impatiently seeking her husband’s concern.”

Suddenly, Feng Jingxu, feeling a sense of déjà vu, choked. Did she say something similar before? Realizing that Sheng Xia’s words were intentionally said for him to hear, he clenched his phone, glaring at her with gritted teeth: Don’t go too far!

“Is that so? I apologize if I haven’t cared enough for Sheng Xia.” Feng Yan’s voice seemed gentler, but his eyes were even more profound. “But I also hope that Sheng Xia can get along with Jingxu in the future, can she?”

It seemed that her husband cared about her eldest son, knowing the cause of the accident and specifically coming here to warn her?

Sheng Xia nodded obediently with a playful thought in her heart.

Feng Jingxu’s face appeared somewhat unnatural, and he coldly snorted.

The system, unable to remain silent, said: [That’s natural. Even though Feng Yan and Feng Jingxu aren’t blood-related, Feng Yan still cares about him. So, if you want to change the outcome, it’s better not to anger Feng Yan excessively.]

—For example, like blatantly wishing for her own widowhood, which wasn’t something the original host would do!

Sheng Xia pretended not to hear.

Rest assured, everything will go as everyone wishes in the end. Wasn’t she doing well with the task?

The system: [I’m not reassured at all.]

“Since I’ve seen that you’re all fine, I can be at ease now.” Feng Yan nodded faintly and looked at Feng Shaoyu. “Shaoyu, please take care of Sheng Xia and Jingxu during this time.”

Really going to take care of them?

Shaoyu hesitated, pointing at himself with a face full of question marks.

Feng Yan pretended not to notice his anxious gestures and said in a deep voice, “I’m quite busy at the moment and can’t come back for a while. As Shaoxu’s uncle, take care of them a bit.”

Why involve innocent people just because you can’t control your wife and are worried about her causing trouble at home?

Shaoyu couldn’t help rolling his eyes at his elder brother, expressing his speechlessness.

In this strange atmosphere, only Sheng Xia was unaffected, cheerfully nodding, “Mm-hmm, dear, don’t worry. While you’re away, I’ll take good care of our children and little brother and sister.”

Feng Yan fell silent for a moment and then seemed to smile. “Okay, then take care, Xiaxia.”

After the video call ended, the ward fell into silence. After a few seconds, Feng Jingxu couldn’t help but gag, “Sheng Xia, you’re too fake. I’m about to puke!”

—This was even more nauseating than her affectionate self-proclaimed “mom”!

Sheng Xia, completely unaffected, propped up her face, looking at him with a sigh, “Zhao Shu, aren’t you going to check on Xiaoxu? He must be experiencing the aftereffects of a concussion, just look at how nauseous he is. Ah, this child, he won’t say anything even if he’s uncomfortable, just to appear strong in front of his mother.”

Feng Jingxu twisted his face, clenching his fists, and shouted angrily, “I’m nauseous because of you, Sheng Xia, stop pretending!”

“Mm-hmm, you’re just venting, Mom won’t get mad.”

Feng Jingxu: … Ah, he was going to kill her!

Watching the lively scene in the ward, Feng Shaoyu suddenly had an ominous feeling. He swallowed hard, moved next to the butler, and asked softly, “Zhao Shu, were they always like this before?”

“Of course not. Madam and Master Jingxu barely spoke before. Now, after experiencing adversity together, they seem much closer.” The butler pulled out a handkerchief from somewhere and wiped his eyes casually. “Ah, it’s truly touching.”

He sounded relieved, “I believe that Young Master, when you return, you’ll also be able to feel my emotions. It’s wonderful.”

Feng Shaoyu: …

What emotions? Was it the feeling of being pushed to the brink of collapse?

So, Zhao Shu, have you become so indifferent that you joined them because you couldn’t beat them?

…

How did things turn out like this?

Before coming, he was prepared to endure his sister-in-law’s melancholy complaints, comfort his nephew in the throes of adolescence, and complete the visitation task to return home. How did his brother trick him with just a few words?

On the day of their discharge, Feng Shaoyu arrived to pick them up, even though he was sighing and lamenting/

Eager to return to the luxurious life of a wealthy family, as soon as Sheng Xia sat in the newly customized pink wheelchair, she saw her little brother-in-law still immersed in pain.

With a pitying look at this poor fellow, she tilted her head and asked, “Are you regretting taking care of us? Find us troublesome, and you don’t want to take care of us anymore?”

Shaoyu instinctively lowered his head. From this angle, Sheng Xia’s pointed chin and pale, fragile complexion, sitting in the wheelchair, seemed even more heart-wrenching.

Although he was still a bit uneasy about his sister-in-law’s past neurotic behavior, looking at her now, he couldn’t help but soften.

He showed a comforting smile, and the peach blossom eyes, filled with a hint of a smile, always looked gentle and playful. “How could that be? Second Brother isn’t at home, so of course, I should take care of you all.”

Feng Jingxu had just lifted his head and saw the two of them looking at each other’s. He couldn’t help feeling the situation was a bit strange and instinctively shouted at Sheng Xia, “Hey! Get in the car. What are you still looking at?”

[System, you must be careful after returning to the Feng family. Due to the unexpected accident in the car crash, Feng Yan has become aware of the original host’s actions. Feng Shaoyu’s return home this time is likely to monitor you, and Feng Jingxu is also returning home to recuperate.]

The system analyzed rationally: [In the plot, “Sheng Xia’s” actions are only revealed at the end. Therefore, during this time, when you torment Shao Yuan and the children, be careful not to be discovered by them.]

“Mm-hmm, got it.”

Sheng Xia’s mind was already full of the imminent experience of a wealthy life, completely treating the system’s words as if they were irrelevant.

Gradually getting used to the host’s unreliability, the system only hesitated for a moment, then subtly advised: [If your actions are discovered, you will be punished according to the degree of plot distortion. Please… be more careful.]

—At least, try to avoid behaviors like directly provoking the big BOSS as last time!

“Mm-hmm, got it.”

The system: […]

…

As soon as they entered the Feng mansion, Sheng Xia couldn’t help but marvel internally.

This place, rather than a villa, felt more like an estate.

The luxurious, modern architecture sparkled in the sunlight, and the outdoor swimming pool shimmered with ripples. The splendid garden seemed endless, filled with rare and valuable plants. Servants were busy everywhere, and upon seeing their car enter, they stopped their work, bowing respectfully.

It was a world apart from the desolate and desperate wasteland of the apocalypse.

Now, with no danger to life and no need to struggle for survival, this was her territory, and these were the people specifically here to take care of her. Was there anything better than this?

Nothing! This is simply the ideal life!

In the peak of summer, Sheng Xia felt exceptionally comfortable, with a look of anticipation on her face.

Seizing the opportunity, the system tried to tempt her: “Yes, as long as you, the host, earnestly complete the tasks and make a few minor changes to the outcomes, all of this will belong to you! But if there are mistakes and you miss out on all this, won’t you feel regretful?”

Regret? Of course, there would be regret.

Imagining the scenario of billions of banknotes flying away, Sheng Xia suddenly shuddered and gave an honest response.

Just as the system was about to breathe a sigh of relief, it saw her blinking in confusion, sounding as innocent as possible: “So, didn’t I do well? You should feel honored to have such a cooperative host, shouldn’t you?”

[…Haha.]

The system was almost thrown into chaos, you should have some self-awareness!!