25: Li Wenting was afraid and looked for evidence

Li Wenting hurried upstairs, her heart filled with extreme trepidation, fearing that a single mistake might provoke Long Feiyang's anger.

Looking at the passage door that opened automatically as she approached, she was amazed by the miraculous technology on one hand, but terrified by the unknown on the other.

Returning upstairs, Li Wenting quickly scanned the area to confirm Long Feiyang hadn't followed her. In that instant, a strong impulse surged in her heart; she wanted nothing more than to grab Yaoyao and flee this place that made her so uneasy.

But as soon as the thought appeared, she froze in place.

Countless doubts swirled in her mind: Why did Long Feiyang tell her these secrets? Why was he comfortable letting her go upstairs alone? What exactly was his goal?

The more she thought, the more afraid she became. Various terrifying scenarios flashed through her mind, and her courage to escape gradually dissipated.

She was most worried about Yaoyao getting hurt. At the thought of potential danger, she didn't dare act rashly, fearing her terrible imaginings might become reality.

Li Wenting recalled the events of the past two days. Long Feiyang's change was far too drastic and bizarre, as if he had become a different person overnight.

He, who originally never cooked, now had culinary skills surpassing Sha Zhu;

He used to ignore Yaoyao, but now he doted on her;

Though he was still cold toward her, he no longer spoke to her with malice.

Then there were the two Golden Eagles that suddenly brought wild game, and this mysterious basement—all of it was beyond ordinary, leaving Li Wenting full of confusion and unease.

Suddenly, Li Wenting remembered what Long Feiyang said yesterday: "The previous Long Feiyang is dead. I have started a new life."

Those words seemed ordinary, but at this moment, they set off a storm in her heart. A terrifying thought emerged: Could it be that he isn't Long Feiyang, but someone else impersonating him?

Meanwhile, in the basement, Long Feiyang held his huafen phone, expressionlessly staring at Li Wenting's every move on the surveillance monitor. He thought to himself: As expected, she was scared.

This technology that transcended her cognition had frightened her after all.

What would she do next? Would she call the police to report me, or plan to report me after a divorce?

Long Feiyang watched quietly. After a long time, Li Wenting was still standing there in a daze, motionless.

Could she be so scared that she didn't even have the courage to call the police?

Long Feiyang frowned slightly. After considering for a moment, he decided to go upstairs to test Li Wenting.

He knew in his heart that if Li Wenting wasn't trustworthy, it would be better for both of them to separate.

"Li Wenting, don't be afraid. I'm not an enemy agent, and I certainly won't hurt you two. I really couldn't stand the smell of the chamber pot, so I built this basement just for convenience. In the future, you won't have to use the public toilets outside, and you can bathe at home every day. It'll be much more comfortable."

"If you want a divorce, we can go through the procedures anytime. What I said last night still stands. However, you must keep the matter of the basement a secret and not tell anyone."

Long Feiyang's voice suddenly rang out behind Li Wenting. Unprepared, she shuddered all over in fright.

Li Wenting remained silent, her mind in a mess.

At this moment, she found it hard to believe Long Feiyang's words. She felt she had to figure out Long Feiyang's true identity before she could feel at ease.

"Forget it, take your time to think. I'll take Yaoyao to bathe first."

Seeing that Li Wenting wasn't speaking, Long Feiyang sighed softly, walked over to Yaoyao, and said gently, "Yaoyao, let's go take a bath."

"Okay!" Yaoyao nodded obediently, her face beaming with a pure smile.

Long Feiyang picked up Yaoyao's clothes, carefully lifted her up, and walked toward the basement.

Li Wenting suddenly remembered that Long Feiyang had a mole on his back and a patterned birthmark on his hip.

He would definitely have to take off his clothes to bathe; this was the perfect chance to confirm it.

Thinking this, Li Wenting felt as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw. She plucked up her courage and followed quickly.

"What, do you want to bathe with us?" Long Feiyang noticed Li Wenting following and made a joke on purpose, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

Li Wenting's heart tightened, and she gritted her teeth inwardly: [He wants me to bathe with him? Absolutely not. Even if I have to fight for my life, I won't agree. If he tries to force me, I'd rather die than be defiled.]

Despite her internal resistance, in order to confirm Long Feiyang's identity, Li Wenting endured her fear and shame, following closely without saying a word.

Long Feiyang felt somewhat helpless watching Li Wenting follow him all the way to the basement. He thought: If she wants to look, let her. The original owner was her husband; she's probably seen him naked long ago. Seeing him once more wouldn't matter.

That being said, a hint of awkwardness still arose in Long Feiyang's heart.

In his previous life, the woman who heartlessly betrayed him had never been so intimate with him. Now, being seen naked by a beautiful woman, he couldn't help but feel a bit shy and uneasy.

Long Feiyang took out towels, shampoo, body wash, and other bathing supplies from the storage cabinet. He led Yaoyao into the bathroom, turned on the water heater, and began undressing to prepare for the bath.

Standing at the bathroom door, Li Wenting widened her eyes and stared intently at Long Feiyang's back, her tension reaching its peak.

When she clearly saw the familiar mole and the birthmark on his hip, her heart jolted: The mole on his back is there, and the birthmark is too. Is he really Long Feiyang? Then how could he have changed so much?

Li Wenting's thoughts were instantly thrown into chaos, and her previous conviction was completely overturned.

She had thought Long Feiyang was dead and the person before her was an imposter, but the ironclad evidence before her eyes made her realize she had been overthinking.

Li Wenting turned and left despondently, her back looking lonely and forlorn.

Long Feiyang looked at her departing back with a face full of confusion, muttering to himself: "What's wrong with her? Has she lost her mind?"

Shaking his head helplessly, Long Feiyang turned back and carefully applied body wash to Yaoyao.

Watching Yaoyao happily play with the bubbles, smelling the fresh scent, and hearing her giggle, a gentle smile gradually appeared on his face.

Once the smart bathtub was full, Long Feiyang held Yaoyao and soaked comfortably in the tub, enjoying this moment of peace and warmth, temporarily putting the previous troubles and doubts out of his mind.

Li Wenting returned upstairs and began searching cautiously.

Since she had confirmed that the Long Feiyang before her was the real person, her only goal now was to find evidence that he was an enemy agent.

She knew she couldn't let Yaoyao stay near a potentially dangerous Long Feiyang. Even if there was only a sliver of potential threat, she had to eliminate it resolutely.

Thus, like an alert cat, she rummaged through every corner with light steps, not letting any detail escape her.

However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't find any trace of evidence to confirm Long Feiyang's status as an enemy agent.

After finishing the bath, Long Feiyang carried Yaoyao back upstairs.

"You can go bathe now," he said to Li Wenting.

Li Wenting hesitated for a moment but eventually headed toward the basement with her clothes.

She thought that since she couldn't find evidence upstairs, perhaps the basement held some clues.

Meanwhile, Long Feiyang quickly customized a bed that looked identical to the original one. The difference was that the new bed had a soft mattress inside, making it slightly taller than the previous hardboard bed. He then replaced the two beds.

After all, he didn't want to endure the feeling of the hardboard bed from last night again.

After Li Wenting entered the basement, she first cautiously looked around to ensure Long Feiyang hadn't followed her, then began a focused and meticulous search.

Time passed minute by minute. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, yet she still came up empty-handed, with no evidence pointing to Long Feiyang being an enemy agent.

In her helplessness, Li Wenting could only temporarily give up on the search.

Her gaze fell on the bathroom equipment. After a long internal struggle, she finally gritted her teeth, slowly undressed, and began to bathe.

As the warm water sprayed from the showerhead onto her body, Li Wenting immediately felt incredibly comfortable, no longer experiencing the discomfort of being hit by heavy water in the public baths.

At this moment, an inexplicable feeling welled up in her heart. She suddenly felt that the existence of the basement might not be so bad after all.

In the future, she wouldn't have to go to the public toilets or public baths.

As soon as the thought emerged, Li Wenting snapped back to her senses, her face turning pale: [I cannot be corrupted by these comfortable conditions. I must find out Long Feiyang's true purpose.]

Since Long Feiyang hadn't shown any intention of harming her or Yaoyao so far, the fear in Li Wenting's heart gradually subsided a little.

But she firmly believed that the basement facilities were not ordinary items the state could provide. Long Feiyang must be hiding an unspeakable secret behind him.

After bathing, Li Wenting looked at the dirty clothes she had taken off. After hesitating for a moment, she took out the manual from the storage cabinet.

Following the operating steps in the manual, she carefully stuffed the clothes into the washer-dryer combo and started the washing cycle.

After nine o'clock in the evening, Li Wenting dragged her tired body back to the bedroom to prepare for sleep.

The moment her body touched the bed, she immediately noticed something strange: Why did the bed become soft? And it was bouncy? When she was looking for evidence earlier, the bed wasn't like this.

Her heart rate suddenly accelerated, and a flash of panic crossed her eyes.

She cautiously glanced at the sleeping Long Feiyang. After pondering for a long time, she finally climbed into bed to sleep.

However, although her body was lying on the bed, her thoughts were out of control. All sorts of wild imaginings flooded in, making it impossible for her to fall asleep for a long time...