Six years later, I and my four cubs blew up my ex-husband's house

Thinking of this, Charlene suddenly had a bold idea.

Or... take this opportunity to test him?

During this period, the relationship between the two has progressed slowly, like a frog being boiled in lukewarm water.

She tried her best to remain patient, but she could never see through his true feelings.

She's getting a little impatient.

I want to know what he thinks of me, whether he's even slightly attracted to me.

Perhaps, a moment of impulse prevailed.

Charlene's physical actions were even faster than her thoughts.

Almost instinctively, she took two steps forward, slightly raised her head, and looked directly at him.

Her voice held a hint of probing and expectation as she softly asked, "Is Shi Ye so protective of me because he sees me as a younger sister, or just a friend?"

Or perhaps... there's some other reason?

Shino was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting her to ask such a question.

At this moment, the two were extremely close, just a step apart.

Charlene tilted her head slightly, her face full of anticipation.

Deep within those clear eyes, an undisguised searching gleamed.

Tokino was speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond.

However, in this brief silence...

For the first time, he saw so clearly the affection hidden beneath her probing gaze.

This made him think of the analyses from netizens.

They say Charlene has feelings for him.

At the time, he was still skeptical.

At that moment, I was suddenly struck by that gaze.

Shino's heart skipped a beat.

He subconsciously lowered his eyes, his eyelashes fluttering slowly twice.

After a long pause, he asked in a low voice, "What do you think?"

Charlene searched his face, carefully examining every subtle change in expression.

Then, she wrinkled her nose slightly, her tone tinged with helplessness, and said softly, "I can't tell. Shi Ye, you're always like this. Your expression is as calm as still water, without any ripples, as if you hide all your thoughts in the deepest part of your being, making it impossible for anyone to see through you."

but……"

She paused, her voice lowering slightly but carrying a firm tone, "I can tell you honestly, what I truly feel! It's not me!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Ye was stunned again.

Charlene took a deep breath, her expression becoming even more serious, and continued, "I have never regarded Shi Ye as an older brother, nor have I ever considered you as a friend!"

It's someone I like!

Shino's eyes suddenly darkened, his gaze becoming complex and profound.

His lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something in response.

But Charlene's cheeks flushed slightly first, and her ears also blushed slightly.

She took a few steps back from him in a flustered manner and said in a slightly hurried voice, "It's late, Shi Ye, you should get some rest. Good night."

Without waiting for his response, she quickly swiped her card and entered her room.

The door closed gently, shutting out the air between the two.

Leaning against the door, Charlene covered her burning cheeks, her heart pounding uncontrollably.

Although what you just said wasn't very direct, it was probably a tacit confession, right?

Tokino is so smart, he should be able to understand what it means, right?

However, Charlene felt a sudden sense of unease.

Without being completely certain of the other person's feelings, I rashly revealed what was on my mind.

Won't it scare him away?

Confessing your feelings might feel good at the moment, but won't it lead to disaster later?

Charlene didn't regret what she had said impulsively.

But my thoughts kept churning uncontrollably, a mix of worries and doubts.

After taking a shower, instead of relaxing, I was wide awake.

She tossed and turned, as if countless tiny insects were crawling in her heart.

Finally, she couldn't help but sit up, reach for her phone, and find Shi Yang's chat window.

Her fingers flew across the keyboard as she typed out a short passage, briefly recounting everything that had just happened.

After sending.

I thought that Shi Yang must have already fallen asleep by now, at this hour.

Unexpectedly, her phone lit up almost immediately.

Shi Yang's reply jumped into view: "What, you confessed?"

Charlene was taken aback and quickly asked, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Shi Yang's reply was tinged with languor: "I was already asleep, but A Si just got back from his business trip and woke me up."

"Right now, I'm having a late-night snack with him outside. He just finished talking with Brother Shiye."

Charlene asked, somewhat puzzled, "What are you going to talk about?"

Shi Yang replied truthfully, "We are in talks about whether or not to have Emily come back to continue filming."

It is now certain that she possesses substantial evidence that can prove her innocence.

In this situation, choosing to replace the player would clearly not be a wise decision.

If the truth comes out later, the audience may turn around and accuse the production team of failing to distinguish right from wrong.

It could even trigger a larger public outcry.

Shi Yang paused briefly before continuing, "The production team's consideration is to let Emily continue to participate in the recording."

Although there is some pressure at present, in the long run, this will actually help reverse the program's reputation.

Of course, the production team has decided not to let your sister, who schemed against you, participate in any further recordings.

However, Tokino initially disagreed with this plan.

He believed you had been wronged and that more decisive measures should be taken, which led to a disagreement between the two of you.

Shi Yang's tone became somewhat helpless: "Precisely because of the conflict in our ideas, we went to Sister Xue's side."

Sister Xue was also undecided and unable to make a decision, so she had no choice but to report the situation to them.

Let's see if we can find a more appropriate solution.

Charlene suddenly realized, a look of understanding flashing in her eyes.

Then, with a hint of urgency, she asked, "So what's the final decision?"

Shi Yang sighed softly, her tone calm yet thoughtful, and slowly replied, "My suggestion is to let Emily continue to participate in the program."

The director's words are indeed not without merit.

According to data provided by the program team, Emily's viewership and traffic during the program's broadcast were indeed higher than those of the same period.

This is purely because her unique personal charm and her interesting and sincere soul have attracted the attention and love of a large audience.

Of course, the most important thing is that I know you've always liked her.

This incident has implicated both of you.

However, she herself was not involved.

I think that in your heart, she is still the same pure and admirable person she was before, right?

Since that's the case, why not let her off the hook for now and give her a chance?

In a way, it gives us a forgiving choice.