Chapter 149: Did He Overthink It?

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Yun Tiancheng looked at Yun Shifei in this state, feeling deeply pained. The child had finally returned after enduring so much suffering, yet now she still had to keep enduring. Thinking about this, Yun Tiancheng felt a pang of remorse in his heart. But there was no choice; at this critical juncture in her studies, as Yun Shifei had pointed out, missing one day could mean falling behind on a lot of coursework. "How about I hire you a tutor again?" Yun Tiancheng thought for a moment and sought Yun Shifei’s opinions. "Is that possible?" Yun Shifei looked at Yun Tiancheng expectantly. Last semester, she had taken tutoring lessons at the Cheng Family home but later told Yun Tiancheng she didn’t want to go anymore and asked him to stop the sessions. If she hired a tutor now and the Cheng Family found out, would they suspect her father had been lying before? Yun Tiancheng noticed Yun Shifei’s concerns and gently ruffled her hair. "Shifei, don’t overthink it. If you want a tutor, Daddy will hire one. You don’t need to worry about others." Yun Shifei snapped back to her senses. Remembering Sun Xiaoqi had once told her something similar, she nodded. "I understand." "At your age, this is the time when you should be carefree. As long as it’s not illegal or harmful, go ahead and do whatever you want. If anything happens, Daddy will shoulder it for you." Warmth filled Yun Shifei’s heart. Her father was truly wonderful. Even though she had missed out on over ten years of his love, at this moment, she felt completely enveloped by it—never cold at all. She thought for a moment, then blinked her eyes and looked at Yun Tiancheng. "Dad, can I give you a hug?" Previously, she had seen Yun Sisi hugging Xu Ya and Yun Tiancheng excitedly after winning an award. She had always wanted to have that kind of close relationship with her parents too, but her reserved nature and lack of accomplishments held her back from daring to do so. Yun Tiancheng was momentarily stunned but quickly bent down. "Of course, you can." Yun Shifei smiled and embraced Yun Tiancheng briefly. Yun Tiancheng hugged her back too. But he didn’t hold her too tightly, gently placing his hands on her shoulders in a loose embrace. It was his first time hugging Yun Shifei like this—a father-daughter hug that warmed Yun Tiancheng’s heart. This gesture indicated Yun Shifei had fully accepted him. How rare this moment was! Still, he felt it necessary to remind Yun Shifei of something. "Shifei, Daddy loves you very much and believes you love Daddy too. But as girls grow up, they shouldn’t casually hug others of the opposite gender. Even with Daddy, you need to be mindful of boundaries. Understand?" He was worried Yun Shifei lacked a sense of gender awareness and might one day be deceived. Yun Shifei nodded, taking his advice seriously. Although she appeared youthful on the outside, she had already lived through one lifetime. Seeing Yun Shifei seemed to have understood, Yun Tiancheng’s expression eased a bit. He said to her, "Come on, Daddy will take you to school." Yesterday, Cheng Lie had packed up the belongings Yun Shifei left at school and brought them home for her. However, Yun Shifei had fallen asleep after that and had no idea how Cheng Lie had explained things to Yun Tiancheng. On the way to school, Yun Tiancheng brought up the topic. "That boy Cheng Lie seems a bit different from how I remembered him." "How different?" Yun Shifei asked. She thought Cheng Lie was particularly kind. Especially his thoughtful actions yesterday—if not for him, she didn’t know how long she would’ve been stuck in the bathroom. Even now, just thinking about it left her feeling haunted. "I feel his condition isn’t as severe as it used to be," Yun Tiancheng said with a furrowed brow. Previously, he had assumed Cheng Lie’s autism left him entirely immersed in his own world, immune to external stimuli. But to his surprise, Cheng Lie had rescued Yun Shifei and even called him to come home early. How strange! Yun Shifei, on the other hand, had no suspicions. "Mild autism naturally isn’t too severe. Especially with familiar people, he’s able to engage in some communication," she explained. It was just like her interaction with him—occasionally, Cheng Lie would say a few words to her. Yun Shifei didn’t question it for two reasons. First, based on her experiences in her previous life, Cheng Lie undeniably had autism during this period. If he didn’t have it, how could he endure the bullying from the Cheng Family members? Second, Cheng Lie’s behavior in this life seemed obedient and genuinely innocent. If he were a cold, ruthless big shot, he certainly wouldn’t resemble how he was now. Hearing Yun Shifei’s explanation, Yun Tiancheng let go of his initial doubts. Perhaps he had simply been overthinking it. After all, Cheng Lie was just a child, the same age as Shifei. Looking at Shifei’s innocent and pure demeanor, if Cheng Lie’s condition wasn’t severe, how could he possibly hide it? Upon arriving at school, Sun Xiaoqi immediately ran up and asked Yun Shifei, "Shifei, what happened yesterday? I heard that despicable Song Yang bullied you. Are you okay? Were you hurt?" She looked at Yun Shifei’s once rosy cheeks, now pale and sickly, realizing she must have fallen ill. Yesterday afternoon, when she noticed Yun Shifei had missed several consecutive classes, she began to wonder. The teachers who showed up for class all seemed tacitly aware of something and didn’t question Yun Shifei’s absence. She asked Cheng Lie, but he didn’t respond. After some inquiry, she finally learned that Yun Shifei had been bullied by Song Yang and had gone home early. Last night, when she returned home, she called Yun Shifei, but it was Yun Shifei’s father who answered. He told her Shifei was already asleep, and she asked him to convey her concerns. Seeing Sun Xiaoqi’s anxious expression, Yun Shifei recalled Yun Tiancheng had indeed mentioned this. Unable to hold back, she chuckled. "Did I scare you?" "Of course! If anything bad happened to you, what would I do?" Such a beautiful girl with such a kind temperament, yet still being bullied—it filled Sun Xiaoqi with rage just thinking about it. She knew exactly what kind of scoundrel Song Yang was. Fortunately... "Luckily, that Song Yang got expelled. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have let him off the hook." Hearing this, Yun Shifei froze for a second, her eyes widening in surprise. "Song Yang got expelled?" "Yep, yesterday he ganged up with a younger schoolmate to bully you, causing a serious issue. The teachers decided after deliberation to expel Song Yang and those students involved." Yun Shifei was taken aback. She didn’t think Song Yang’s expulsion was unreasonable—he had committed several serious wrongdoings, and being expelled was well-deserved. But considering how much money the Song Family had poured into the school, it was astonishing that this time would be different. Previously, despite many incidents, even when he and Yun Sisi were caught doing such disgraceful things in the storage room, he hadn’t been expelled. This time, all it took was inciting others to bully her, and he got expelled. The logic here felt odd to Yun Shifei. However, she didn’t bother to think too much about it. Song Yang’s expulsion was undoubtedly a good thing. At least now she wouldn’t have to see his irritating face anymore.

Chapter 149: Did He Overthink It?

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