The useless second daughter of the Hua family

In the morning, Lingxi woke up in the warm morning light. She squinted her eyes and her hands unconsciously groped around her. After a moment, she finally reacted. She looked at her palms thoughtfully and couldn't help but smile bitterly. Those habits in her bones can't deceive people, but now she is sleeping alone, what is she looking forward to?

Lingxi did not doubt that Taoyao liked her, but this feeling was mixed with respect and subtle alienation, which made her very uncomfortable. She vaguely felt that they should not have been like this before. She tried to recall every bit of the past, but found it was in vain. Those memories seemed to be shrouded by a veil and blurred. She sighed silently, and a complex emotion surged in her heart.

Lingxi took a deep breath, sorted out his thoughts, and pushed the door open. The courtyard was full of various exotic flowers and plants, there was a rattan swing under the tree, and a clear stream was flowing by the door.

Tao Yao sat on a large rock beside the stream, her beautiful figure glowing softly in the morning light. He noticed someone approaching, so he slowly turned his head, and the moment his eyes met Lingxi's, a peaceful smile bloomed on his face, as gentle and moving as the spring breeze.

At that moment, something in Lingxi's mind seemed to snap. She stood there blankly, unable to look away. Time seemed to have frozen, and everything around her became blurry. In her eyes and in her heart, there was only Taoyao's smile.

Tao Yao seemed not to feel her scorching gaze. He slowly stood up and walked step by step to Lingxi.

"It's so beautiful here." Tao Yao exclaimed.

"Yes, it's really beautiful." Lingxi echoed, not sure whether he was talking about the scenery or the people.

Tao Yao looked at Lingxi, his heart filled with warmth and happiness. He gently put his arm around Lingxi's waist and said, "Thank you for giving me a home."

Lingxi raised her head contentedly, "It's my duty. You're welcome. It's my honor too."

The two of them strolled in the courtyard, enjoying the tranquility and warmth.

Not far away, Pi Fu witnessed everything. She complained to Bai Lin beside her: "Tao Yao is really depraved. He even resorted to the honey trap."

Bai Lin just listened silently without expressing any opinion. Because although Pi Fu said so, her face did not show any disapproval, and she even looked a little relieved.

Suddenly, a strange sound was heard in the sky, and a brilliant light streaked across the sky.

Taoyao and Lingxi looked at each other and rushed towards the center of the light at the same time.

When the light landed on the ground, the sparkle gradually faded, and a familiar person in a white satin robe walked out.

The visitor looked at Lingxi with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Tao Yao put Lingxi behind her and asked with a defensive and distant look, "I wonder why the Star Lord Siming is here to visit?"

Lingxi had suffered a great loss at the hands of Siming, and Taoyao was even worse. He couldn't find anyone at the critical moment, but he showed up after the dust settled. No wonder Pi Fu was gritting her teeth now. If Bai Lin hadn't stopped her, she would have gone up to beat him up.

Siming knew that he was not well received, which was normal. Anyone who had come back from the mortal world after experiencing a catastrophe would always have a period of desensitization to him. It was his duty, and it was inevitable. Besides, he was indeed in the wrong about Lingxi, so even if he was beaten today, it was not unfair.