Chapter 160: No Worries

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"It’s fine, Dad. I don’t want to see you and Mom arguing because of her again." Although Yun Shifei was gradually growing more disappointed in Xu Ya, she still didn’t want the two of them to quarrel. When that happens, Yun Sisi would play the victim again, making the matter endlessly drawn out. She had already experienced Yun Sisi’s manipulative tactics far too many times. What she liked more than anything now was the peace and quiet of her current life. Yun Tiancheng thought for a moment and agreed. He and Xu Ya had already separated and didn’t plan to acknowledge Yun Sisi as his daughter anymore. Whatever happened to Yun Sisi was none of his concern. "Shifei, don’t act like this in the future. Dad almost misunderstood that it was really you who did it. This isn’t your fault. You can explain everything honestly. Dad is on your side. Cheng Lie is sick; no one would blame him for this." Yun Tiancheng felt he still needed to guide Yun Shifei properly. This girl’s soft disposition would surely lead her to suffer when she grew up or entered the workforce. Yun Shifei nodded, "I understand, Dad." Yun Shifei had no idea how to tell Yun Tiancheng about the Cheng Family’s situation. Everyone would just assume that because Cheng Lie was sick, even if it was admitted he did it, few would hold him accountable. But she knew that the Cheng Family would definitely vent their anger on Cheng Lie. Remembering how Zhao Haishuang had just come over to apologize, Yun Shifei couldn’t help but feel worried about Cheng Lie. When Zhao Haishuang returned home, she let out a sigh of relief. The matter was resolved much faster and easier than she’d expected. But she was still deeply angry. Cheng Lie, this fool, how could he create such a big mess? Unable to contain herself, she went upstairs and flung open the door to Cheng Lie’s room. She saw Cheng Lie sitting at his desk, quietly drawing. She quickly approached him and tore up his drawing in one swift motion. The action was so abrupt that Cheng Lie seemed frozen in shock. His hand was still poised in the drawing position. Zhao Haishuang didn’t even bother to look at what Cheng Lie had been drawing. After all, this fool liked drawing, but whatever he created was hardly impressive. "Cheng Lie, if you ever cause trouble like this again, I’ll make you pay!" Zhao Haishuang glared at Cheng Lie with a malicious intensity, as if she wished to tear him apart. But the boy appeared as though he couldn’t hear her, his empty gaze staring blankly forward. After a while, he put the pencil in his hand down. Then he pulled out a fresh sheet of paper to start drawing again. Zhao Haishuang continued to snatch his artwork and rip it apart. Each tear seemed to calm Zhao Haishuang inside, her fury quelled by this violent, cathartic release. This kind of domineering pleasure, the utter suppression of a weaker person, fed her sense of control. She couldn’t physically hit Cheng Lie—any visible injuries would lead to bigger problems. Still, before leaving, she pinched Cheng Lie’s arm hard. "Next time, don’t you dare cause trouble outside! If you do, I won’t let you step foot outside this house ever again—not even if Yun Shifei comes to find you." She might even intentionally drive Yun Shifei to break ties with him. Thinking of this made Zhao Haishuang angrier. It was Cheng Guomin’s fault for pushing the idea that Yun Shifei, who was being ostracized by her classmates, could be paired with Cheng Lie, who was also outcast. He thought the two of them together might work out. Considering the Yun Family’s wealth and status, a union with the Cheng Family could be seen as mutually beneficial. This was likely the only redeeming factor about this useless brat. However, who could’ve predicted that Cheng Lie remained unchanged while Yun Shifei had undergone such a transformation? Her beauty surpassed Yun Sisi’s by far. What’s more, her demeanor had improved greatly, and word had it she was focused on studying hard. This... Who would’ve thought Yun Shifei would turn out so remarkable? Furthermore, it was clear that Cheng Huai had taken a liking to Yun Shifei. Yet Yun Shifei only seemed to enjoy hanging out with Cheng Lie. If she had known Yun Shifei would grow up to be this stunning, she never should’ve listened to Cheng Guomin’s suggestion to pair her with Cheng Lie. Wouldn’t pairing her with Cheng Huai have been much better? Such a beautiful and obedient girl would’ve been so easy to manipulate. But now, it was too late for anything. Zhao Haishuang walked out, slamming the door shut behind her. Cheng Lie pursed his lips, his expression icy and unreadable. No one could guess what he was thinking at that moment. The next morning, Yun Shifei went to the Cheng Family house early to find Cheng Lie. After greeting Zhao Haishuang, Yun Shifei confidently walked upstairs to find Cheng Lie. "Cheng Lie, are you okay?" She looked at Cheng Lie with concern, her eyes scanning him up and down. The boy’s expression seemed as usual, his demeanor as cold and indifferent as ever. He looked fine. She let out a sigh of relief. Thinking of last night’s events, she frowned slightly. "Could you stop being so honest all the time? Even though it was you who did that, it has nothing to do with you. You didn’t need to admit it." Yun Shifei thought it was also her fault—she hadn’t explicitly told Cheng Lie to keep quiet about it. After all, she assumed Cheng Lie, with his autism, wouldn’t say anything. But who would’ve guessed... he actually confessed. Did he think he’d done something bad? Was he feeling guilty inside? How could this child be so obedient? Seeing Yun Shifei staring at him intently, her large black eyes like glistening glass, utterly focused and unwavering, Cheng Lie couldn’t bear to meet her gaze for too long. He looked away. "I’m fine." "You need to stop being so straightforward—people like that are too easily taken advantage of," Yun Shifei repeated. Cheng Lie: "..." Given all the times she had been wronged before, how could she have the nerve to lecture him? Was he being straightforward? The only reason he confessed was because he didn’t want Yun Sisi to bother Yun Shifei again. He didn’t want her to be bullied further, so he took the blame on himself. Fine. Let her misunderstand if she wanted to. Yun Shifei proceeded to tell him what had happened the previous night. Cheng Lie realized her account closely aligned with what he had expected. Yun Sisi really had gone to trouble Yun Shifei, and Yun Shifei had originally intended to take all the blame herself. But he had preemptively admitted to it. After finishing her story, Yun Shifei suddenly leaned closer to Cheng Lie, her lips near his ear. "The Cheng Family didn’t do anything to you, did they?" Her voice was low, as if afraid someone might overhear. The two were very close at that moment, and as she spoke, the warmth of her breath brushed against his ear. The soft, warm sensation tickled him, making Cheng Lie’s body go rigid. Yun Shifei waited for a while without hearing him respond. Turning to look at him, she saw Cheng Lie staring directly at her. They were so close, and yet he looked at her so unflinchingly that Yun Shifei was startled. She stepped back and asked, "What’s wrong?" Her voice pulled Cheng Lie back to reality. The boy lowered his gaze, seeming somewhat frustrated. Why did he keep zoning out like this? He’d never been like this before. But now, Yun Shifei’s every move could so effortlessly draw his attention. Such a strange feeling—both joyful and unsettling. "I’m fine," he repeated. Cheng Lie never lied, so if he said he was fine, he likely was. Yun Shifei let out a sigh of relief. Then, pulling a few candies from her pocket, she handed them to Cheng Lie. "Here, have these." Cheng Lie looked up at Yun Shifei. Her smile was so sweet, sweeter than the candy she offered.

Chapter 160: No Worries

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