Li Mu Feng (Uncle Li) was worried sick as he looked at Xia Yaoyao's pitiful appearance. The large bruises on her fair skin stood out sharply—it looked painful, but what truly shocked him was the expression on her face. It was as if she didn't feel any pain at all. Instead, her face remained calm and emotionless, her eyes fixed on the scenery outside the window. Maybe she was in the middle of brewing an evil plan to exterminate the Xia Family? Who knows. Not even Li Mu Feng could guess what was playing inside her pretty head.
He brought Xia Yaoyao back to the mansion, even though she had refused his help to treat her injuries. If her wounds didn't get treated early, it could hinder her plans—especially something like her dislocated shoulder. If left untreated, it could leave her in pain for a long time.
Suddenly, a text arrived on Xia Yaoyao's phone.
Prince Jing Yan: Are you okay?
Xia Yaoyao: I'm good. Just a little bit of discomfort.
Prince Jing Yan: Make sure you're eating well. See you soon at school.
That simple text from her first friend brought a small smile to Xia Yaoyao's face.
A FEW DAYS LATER
Xia Yaoyao's injuries had improved enough for her to return to her daily routine—exercising and doing a bit of martial arts to stay healthy. After completing her morning routine, she headed back to school after being away for several days.
She entered the classroom with a big smile plastered on her face. "Hey everyone, long time no see," she greeted.
In return, she was met with a snort, glares full of disgust, and disapproving looks cast down at her. She simply smiled and sat at her desk.
"Oh wow, this stupid creepy bitch is still alive."
"Look at that disgusting smile on her face."
"That's creepy. Why do I have to be in the same class as this psycho?"
Hearing all the insults thrown her way somehow made her day.
During recess, as always, Xia Yaoyao brought her laptop to the blind spot on the rooftop—the place she shared with Wu Jing Yan. As usual, Wu Jing Yan was already there, holding a plastic bag of food in his hand. When he heard footsteps approaching, he looked up with a big smile and spotted Xia Yaoyao coming toward him, her expression bored.
"Hey, are you okay? How about your injuries?" he asked, checking her over as she walked closer.
"Fine," she replied, earning a sigh of relief from Wu Jing Yan. He gestured for her to sit beside him and handed her some bread. Xia Yaoyao quietly accepted it while she opened her laptop and began typing. After she finished nibbling the bread, he passed her the same pudding brand she had shared with his brother the other day. Xia Yaoyao stared at it for a second—it brought back memories—then ate it in just three spoonfuls.
Wu Jing Yan smiled as he watched her chubby cheeks move, reminding him of a little hamster.
Just then, his phone lit up. A message had arrived.
'friend, home,'A text from his dearest brother—just two words, yet it left Wu Jing Yan speechless, like always.