The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

Forced to look Chen Xuan in the eye, Yun Ziling was so embarrassed that she didn't know what to do. She closed her eyes tightly, not daring to look at Chen Xuan.

"What's wrong, Ling'er? Why do you look like this? Don't you want to see me?"

"No, no! I just..."

"Then open your eyes and look at me properly, or I'll punish you."

"Ah? No! I am still Duan Fei's... It's not that Ling'er is unwilling, but if this matter gets out, it will affect your reputation, Brother Chen Xuan..." Yun Ziling was startled by Chen Xuan's words and quickly opened her eyes.

"Look, this is the prettiest way!"

"Mmm..." Yun Ziling felt dizzy and didn't know what to do.

Without realizing it, she vented her resentment: "Brother Chen Xuan, why have you ignored me these past few days? Did I do something wrong and make you angry?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan embraced her, gently patted her back, and comforted her, "Silly girl, it's not your fault. I've been so busy these past few days that I neglected you."

Yun Ziling felt the warmth of the embrace she had never experienced before. She hugged Chen Xuan tightly, as if afraid that he would disappear at any moment: "Brother Chen Xuan, when will you... when will you come back? I... I will miss you every day."

Chen Xuan released her, cupped her face in his hands, his gaze gentle yet firm: "Ziling, I'll come back once I've taken care of things outside. You have to be good and take good care of the Yun family for me, okay?"

"I'll take good care of the Yun family for you..." Hearing Chen Xuan's words, Yun Ziling was deeply moved.

Does this mean... he has already accepted his identity?

"Yes, okay, Brother Chen Xuan, I, I will definitely protect...our Yun family!"

"Well, before I leave, I still need to give you a check-up. I don't want you to come back and find that you've become very thin. If that happens, I'll really have to punish you!"

"Oh, I know, I'll be good!"

"You don't have the final say, I need to check carefully!"

"嘤咛......"

Shi Meitong stood outside the door and sighed softly.

Afterwards, Chen Xuan pulled Yun Ziling to the bedside and sat down. The two leaned close together, recounting the little things that had happened over the past few days. Chen Xuan listened patiently as Yun Ziling talked about the trivial matters at home, occasionally interjecting a few words that made her giggle.

After a long while, Chen Xuan checked the time and knew he couldn't delay any longer, so he said softly, "Ziling, I should go."

Tears welled up in Yun Ziling's eyes this time, but she tried her best to hold them back and put on a strong appearance: "Okay, Brother Chen Xuan, you can go now. I will wait for you to come back."

Upon seeing her alluring appearance, Chen Xuan once again pulled her into a tight embrace and kissed her forehead.

"Ling'er, wait for me to come back, and then we'll have a proper get-together."

Yun Ziling nestled in his arms, feeling his warmth and presence, and nodded silently.

……

Before long, Chen Xuan and the others passed through the spatial tunnel and, in the blink of an eye, arrived at Luo Menglan's hidden private space.

At the teleportation point, Xia Chuwei stood quietly like a blooming flower, seemingly having been waiting for a long time.

When her eyes caught sight of Chen Xuan, a hint of excitement flashed across them.

However, the next moment, Shi Meitong, who appeared right behind Chen Xuan, caused a subtle change in Xia Chuwei's expression.

The eyes that were originally full of expectation and joy are now covered with a layer of frost, becoming cold and unfriendly.

"Wow, your space tunnel is amazing! It can teleport you here in an instant! Brother Yu, who's behind you? They've got some impressive connections!" Duan Fei exclaimed in amazement after entering.

"Haha, of course, Brother Duan, come with me, I'll introduce you to the person behind me!" Yu Guili said, and then prepared to leave with Duan Fei.

"As for Chu Wei, a distinguished guest has arrived. I need to take him to the magistrate immediately to inform him. I must apologize for not being able to accompany him!"

Before leaving, he said this to Xia Chuwei and then left with Duan Fei.

However, apart from Chen Xuan, no one noticed the indifference in Xia Chuwei's eyes when she looked at Yu Guili.

"Um, sister-in-law, we're back!"

Chen Xuan could see the indifference in Xia Chuwei's eyes, so he could also see the hostility in them.

"Well, I think you should say what you want to say to me."

"Uh, no, no, I... I haven't been back to my little house in a long time, I need to go back and check on it first!"

As he spoke, Chen Xuan was about to pull Shi Meitong away from this awkward situation.

But the next moment, he heard Xia Chuwei's cold, sarcastic voice behind him:

"Hey, where are you rushing off to? What, you've only just gotten back and you're already disrespecting your sister-in-law?"

Chen Xuan paused, inwardly realizing something was wrong. He slowly turned around, forcing a smile, "Sister-in-law, look at what you're saying. I was just thinking that after such a long journey, I should take Miss Shi... back to her room to rest."

Xia Chuwei's lips curled into a meaningful smile. Her gaze lingered for a moment on Chen Xuan and Shi Meitong's clasped hands before she coldly said:

"Rest? What's the rush? As your sister-in-law, I've been looking forward to your return for so long. I have to invite you to my home so we can catch up."

She emphasized the words "reminisce about the past" very heavily, and the coldness in her eyes intensified.

Shi Meitong sensed the tense atmosphere and subconsciously hid behind Chen Xuan.

Xia Chuwei took in all of this little action, her eyes growing even colder: "What, Miss Shi, are you afraid I'll eat you up? I'm just trying to be nice, if you refuse again, you'll be really disrespecting me."

Helpless, Chen Xuan could only bite the bullet and agree, "Then I'll have to trouble you, sister-in-law."

The next moment, Xia Chuwei led the way, walking at a leisurely pace. The sound of the high heels Chen Xuan had given her striking the ground was particularly jarring in the quiet space.

Chen Xuan and Shi Meitong followed behind, neither of them daring to make a sound.

Shi Meitong, in particular, always felt that something was off.

Even though the woman in front of her was Chen Xuan's sister-in-law, she had a feeling that she was being caught cheating by the eldest son's wife!

……

Upon arriving at Xia Chuwei's residence, Shi Meitong observed the luxurious interior, which exuded a sense of oppression.

Xia Chuwei gestured for the two to sit down, and then personally poured tea for them, her movements elegant yet somewhat deliberate.

"Chen Xuan, you've certainly had a very fruitful trip." Xia Chuwei sat in the main seat, staring directly at Chen Xuan, her words full of sarcasm.