576: Return, jealous

Being forced to meet Chen Xuan's gaze, Yun Ziling was so shy she didn't know what to do; she tightly closed her eyes, not daring to look at Chen Xuan.

"What's wrong, Ling'er? Why do you look like this? Are you perhaps unwilling to see me?"

"No, no! I just..."

"Then open your eyes and look at me properly, otherwise, I might have to punish you."

"Ah? No! I'm still Duan Fei's... It's not that Ling'er is unwilling, but if this matter were to get out, it would affect your Face, Chen Xuan Gege..." Yun Ziling was startled by Chen Xuan's words and quickly opened her eyes.

"See, this is when you're most beautiful!"

"Ying Ning..." Yun Ziling felt completely dazed at this moment, not knowing what to do.

Unconsciously, she let out the resentment in her heart: "Chen Xuan Gege, why have you ignored me these past few days? Did I do something wrong to make you angry?"

Chen Xuan heard her, pulled her into his embrace, and gently patted her back, comforting her: "Silly girl, it's not your fault. It's just that I've been so busy and overwhelmed with things these past few days that I neglected you."

Feeling a warmth she had never experienced before, Yun Ziling held Chen Xuan tightly, as if afraid he would disappear the next second: "Chen Xuan Gege, when will you... when will you return after you leave? I... I'll miss you every day."

Chen Xuan released her, cupped her Face with both hands, and his gaze was gentle yet firm: "Ziling, once I've handled things outside, I'll return. You must be good and help me take good care of the Yun Family, okay?"

"Help you take good care of the Yun Family..." Hearing Chen Xuan's words, Yun Ziling's heart was filled with emotion.

Does this... mean he has already acknowledged her status?

"Yes, okay, Chen Xuan Gege, I, I will definitely protect... our Yun Family!"

"Mm, however, before I leave, I still need to check your body. Don't let me come back and find you've become emaciated; if that happens, I'll truly have to punish you!"

"Wu, I, I know, Ling'er will be obedient!"

"What you say doesn't count, I need to check thoroughly!"

"Ying Ning..."

Shi Meitong stood outside the door and let out a soft sigh.

Afterward, Chen Xuan led Yun Ziling to sit by the bed, and the two leaned closely, recounting the details of their days. Chen Xuan patiently listened to Yun Ziling talk 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 softly said: "Ziling, I must go."

This time, tears welled up directly in Yun Ziling's eyes, but she tried hard to hold them back, forcing a strong demeanor: "Okay, Chen Xuan Gege, you go. I'll wait for you to come back."

Seeing her alluring appearance, Chen Xuan once again embraced her tightly and kissed her forehead.

"Ling'er, wait for me to return, and we'll have a proper reunion."

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

...

Not long after, Chen Xuan and the others passed through the spatial tunnel and, in the blink of an eye, arrived in Luo Menglan's hidden exclusive space.

At the teleportation entrance, Xia Chuwei stood quietly like a blooming flower, seemingly having waited for a long time.

When her eyes caught sight of Chen Xuan, an uncontainable sparkle instantly flashed across her gaze.

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

Her gaze, originally filled with anticipation and joy, was now covered as if by a layer of frost, becoming cold and unfriendly.

"Oh, your spatial tunnel is quite something; it can teleport instantly! I say, Brother Yu, the person behind you? What a grand gesture!" Duan Fei, upon entering, also marveled.

"Haha, that's natural, Brother Duan, please follow me. I'll introduce you to the existence behind me!" Yu Guili said, then prepared to leave with Duan Fei.

"Uh, Chu Wei, we have a distinguished guest, and I need to take him to the Elder's place immediately to report, so I can't accompany you!"

Before leaving, he left this message for Xia Chuwei, then departed with Duan Fei.

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

"Uh, well, Sister-in-law, we're back!"

If Chen Xuan could see the indifference in Xia Chuwei's eyes, he could naturally also see the unfriendliness in her eyes.

"Mm, however, 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 should go back and check on it first!"

With that, Chen Xuan was just about to pull Shi Meitong and quickly leave this awkward place.

But the next moment, he heard Xia Chuwei's voice, cold as ice and tinged with Yin and Yang sarcasm, sound from behind him:

"Oh, where are you rushing off to? What, you just got back and you're already not putting me, your Sister-in-law, in your eyes?"

Chen Xuan's steps faltered, and he secretly cursed his bad luck, slowly turning around, forcing a smile on his Face: "Sister-in-law, look at what you're saying. I was just thinking that after all the travel, I should first take Miss Shi... back to her room to rest."

Xia Chuwei's lips curved into a meaningful arc, her gaze lingering for a moment on Chen Xuan and Shi Meitong's clasped hands, and she said coldly:

"Rest? What's the hurry? As your Sister-in-law, I've been looking forward to your return. At least, you should come to my home and sit for a while, and we can catch up properly."

She deliberately emphasized the words "catch up properly," and the chill in her eyes grew even stronger.

Shi Meitong felt the tension in the air and instinctively hid behind Chen Xuan.

Xia Chuwei took in this small movement, her eyes growing even colder: "What, Miss Shi, are you afraid I'll eat you? I'm just being kind. If you refuse again, you'll be giving me too little Face."

Chen Xuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree: "Then we'll trouble Sister-in-law."

The next moment, Xia Chuwei led the way, taking unhurried steps, the sound of the high heels Chen Xuan had given her clicking on the ground, particularly jarring in the silent space.

Chen Xuan and Shi Meitong followed behind, neither daring to speak easily.

Especially Shi Meitong, she always felt that something was strange.

The woman in front of her was clearly Chen Xuan's Sister-in-law, but she had a sense of... being caught in the act by the main wife!

...

Upon arriving at Xia Chuwei's residence, Shi Meitong looked at the interior decor; it was luxurious but exuded a suppressive aura.

Xia Chuwei gestured for the two to sit down, then personally poured them tea, her movements elegant yet with a hint of deliberateness.

"Chen Xuan, you've certainly gained a lot from this trip." Xia Chuwei sat in the main seat, her gaze fixed directly on Chen Xuan, her words full of Yin and Yang sarcasm.