Be Mentally Prepared

Watching Xie Yuyan walk over, looking completely stiff and fidgety, Ye Feng couldn't help but find it a little funny. To think that a once ruthless female assassin could have such a cute side. Perhaps this was the real Xie Yuyan.

"Is... is there something you need?"

Sitting down next to Ye Feng, Xie Yuyan first glanced at Shen Mengli opposite her. It wasn't until she noticed Shen Mengli's sly look, carrying a barely perceptible hint of teasing, that she couldn't help but purse her lips.

Obviously, her current flustered state was quite awkward, but the next second, Ye Feng interrupted her wandering thoughts.

"Yuyan, did you hear what we just said?"

"Yes, I heard the gist of it. Congratulations, Ye Feng. It must be a relief to finally be free."

"Yeah, without this damn system, the heavy stone in my heart has finally dropped. My future life won't be affected by it anymore."

Ye Feng sighed with emotion. Meeting Xie Yuyan's charming eyes, he reached out and pulled her into his arms.

"Life from now on won't be so dangerous and uncertain. Relax, everything will get better."

"Mhm~"

Perhaps pleased by Ye Feng's sudden embrace, even the pitch of Xie Yuyan's reply rose quite a bit.

Just like that, after chatting with Shen Mengli and Xie Yuyan for a few more sentences, Ye Feng suggested going back to their rooms.

"It's getting late. You two should head back to your rooms and sleep. As for the system, I'll talk to Mucheng and Yuxin about it tomorrow."

"Okay, see you tomorrow, Little Feng~"

Shen Mengli reached out her small hand and waved at Ye Feng. At the same time, she linked her arm with Xie Yuyan's and looked at her, saying,

"Yuyan, shall we go back to our rooms too?"

"Yes, good night."

Xie Yuyan nodded clumsily. After watching Ye Feng leave, she headed into the hallway together with Shen Mengli.

It wasn't until they reached the door to Shen Mengli's room that the two stopped one after another.

"Want to come in for a chat?"

Shen Mengli still maintained her gentle smile, but the hand holding Xie Yuyan's arm slowly let go.

"Alright."

Xie Yuyan didn't say much else. She simply gave Shen Mengli a concise answer before entering the bedroom with her.

"This is great. It looks like we won't have to worry about Little Feng's health anymore."

Once Xie Yuyan closed the bedroom door, Shen Mengli finally stretched lazily and leaned against her vanity.

"So, what do you think? Yuyan, do you think Little Feng's words are highly credible?"

"Ye Feng... didn't look nervous, nor did he have any strange little habits. It seems there aren't any major issues."

At this moment, the initial sluggishness in Xie Yuyan's eyes vanished, replaced by a sharp gleam flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"That's good..."

Shen Mengli let out a soft sigh of relief, the melancholy on her face fading a bit thanks to Xie Yuyan's answer.

"Little Feng always shoulders his hardships all by himself. When he suddenly told me all this, I thought..."

"It's fine, Mengli. Ye Feng's tone just now was entirely one of relief, and this happened exactly with the last person, Yuxin. This also shows it was a sudden situation; otherwise, Ye Feng wouldn't have told us so quickly."

"Yeah, you're right, Yuyan. If things are really as Little Feng said, that would be wonderful. Without those restraints, Little Feng can live freely."

"Cough..."

Right then, a cough from Xie Yuyan interrupted Shen Mengli. Xie Yuyan turned around, slowly walked to the door, and whispered.

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back to my room first. Rest early."

"You too, Yuyan. Good night~"

......

"Click."

With the quiet closing of the door, Ye Feng also returned to his own room. After finally being freed, Ye Feng felt incredibly refreshed, but he seemed to have forgotten an even more important matter.

"It's about time to rest. I hope I don't wake up Yuxin."

Just as Ye Feng muttered this while walking towards the large bed, he suddenly noticed that Su Yuxin, who had been sleeping, was sitting up on the edge of the bed. She was staring straight at him with a pair of sparkling eyes.

"Yu... Yuxin?"

Ye Feng was startled by Su Yuxin, but he quickly recovered.

Perhaps he had made too much noise, or perhaps Su Yuxin had woken up midway to find him missing from the bed, causing her to jolt awake.

Thinking of this, Ye Feng hurriedly walked over and sat down beside Su Yuxin. He knew she might look scared—after all, given what happened tonight, taking care of the girl's feelings was the top priority.

Just as Ye Feng sat down beside her, before he could even speak, Su Yuxin beat him to it.

"Brother Ye Feng."

"Uh... what's wrong, Yuxin? Are you not feeling well? Should I call the private doctor to come take a look?"

"No."

Su Yuxin's twin tails swayed as she leaned forward, resting against Ye Feng's shoulder. Pursing her lips, she said shyly,

"Brother Ye Feng, did you do it on purpose or by accident?"

"Ah! What are you talking about, Yuxin? Why don't I understand what you mean?"

"Brother Ye Feng, you are not honest at all! Do you really have to make me spell it out~"

As Su Yuxin spoke, she lowered her small head, bit her cherry-like lips, and muttered,

"Brother Ye Feng, you can turn on the lights. I'm mentally prepared."

"Huh????"