He Yining's words were sharp, cutting Feng Kexin so deeply she could barely catch her breath. In this world, almost everyone fawned over Feng Kexin. Everyone except He Yining. He Yining had always kept his distance from her, never getting close. But now, he was openly clashing with her without any restraint. If it weren't for the faint remnants of their cooperative relationship, He Yining would have likely ruined Feng Kexin's reputation long ago. He Yining never considered himself a good person. On the contrary, he was a demon. If others didn't provoke him, everything was fine. But once they did, they could expect a thunderous retaliation! "He Yining, treating me like this will make you regret it!" Feng Kexin, now forgetting all about Shen Qi's matter, trembled with rage and screamed into the phone: "He Yining, you and Shen Qi won't have a good ending! Just wait and see!" With a crack, Feng Kexin threw her phone to the ground. Listening to the screaming on the other end, He Yining sneered disdainfully and tossed his phone to Xiaochun: "From now on, if that stupid woman calls, tell her I'm not here." Xiaochun immediately put the phone away and relegated Feng Kexin's number to the list of undesirables. Shen Qi had indeed obediently washed the grapes and handed them to He Yining, looking at him with a fawning, ingratiating expression. "Go ahead, what's the matter?" He Yining couldn't help but smile at Shen Qi's expression. "I've been here for three days now. Can I go back?" Shen Qi looked at He Yining with hope: "See, I'm fully recovered. The drug's effects have worn off." "Is there something to go back for?" He Yining realized he hated hearing Shen Qi say she wanted to leave. "Yes!" Shen Qi replied immediately: "Everyone has their own private life. I'm really grateful that you saved me, but I also have things I need to do." The grape He Yining was about to bring to his mouth suddenly lost its appeal, and he set it down on the plate. His phoenix eyes narrowed: "Not happy staying here? Think Jinghua Manor isn't luxurious enough?" Shen Qi pressed her forehead: "He Yining, can your brain work normally for once? I'm just your personal stylist, not your full-time housekeeper." His phoenix eyes dropped: "Oh." Hey, don't put on such a disappointed expression! I'm not falling for it! Hey, you're not actually disappointed, are you? Hey, what are you even disappointed about? You're not... having feelings for me... Shen Qi's mind raced through several thoughts, and her heartbeat suddenly quickened inexplicably. Could it be that he... had developed strange feelings for her too... "Then go ahead and leave," He Yining suddenly said lightly. "At least I won't have to feed you anymore! You eat so much, you'll eat me out of house and home!" "Cough, cough..." Shen Qi nearly choked on her own saliva! She knew it! She shouldn't have entertained any fantasies! How could someone as nasty as He Yining ever like her? She really needed to stop being so sentimental! Hmph! Shen Qi steadied herself and said, "Really? Then I'm off! See you! Xiaochun, see you! Butler, see you! Everyone, see you!" Shen Qi grabbed her bag and bolted like her tail was on fire. He Yining's eyes followed Shen Qi's retreating figure intently, watching her leave without looking back, and his mood plummeted to rock bottom. He had rushed through his work at the company, eager to get home and see her first, only for her to be thinking only of leaving quickly... He Yining shoved the plate in front of him away forcefully and strode off. These three days, with her staying here, had suddenly made his empty home feel like it had a bit of life. For someone who never missed home, he now found himself looking forward to coming back early. Even if it meant bickering and teasing with her, even if it meant eating her terribly made dinners... But she had just up and left like that? Shen Qi left Jinghua Manor and slumped against a tree by the roadside, utterly drained. She really couldn't stay any longer. Over these three days, Shen Qi realized she was increasingly unable to resist his closeness. From the initial discomfort to now, where his active proximity no longer sparked any aversion... Shen Qi knew she was in danger. She was destined not to walk the same path as He Yining. Since she already knew the outcome, she absolutely couldn't indulge herself any further. What needed to be cut off should be cut off, or chaos would follow. Feelings that shouldn't exist had to be ruthlessly nipped in the bud! A taxi came by, and Shen Qi got in, giving the driver her address. Her gaze fell on the location of Jinghua Manor. There was He Yining, there were countless indescribable stirrings, and a feeling that shouldn't have sprouted. She couldn't come here again. She had to find a way to keep enough distance from him. Jinghua Manor gradually faded from view until it disappeared, and only then did Shen Qi reluctantly look away. When she got home, Shen Lu greeted her with his usual warm hug and told her about his achievements over the past few days. Shen Qi always smiled gently, but as she listened, her mind wandered, and He Yining's mischievous grin kept flashing through her thoughts. Shen Qi knew she was truly done for. "Xiao Qi?" Shen Lu noticed her absentmindedness and couldn't help asking, "What's wrong?" Shen Qi's eyes flickered: "Brother, I'm suddenly a bit tired. I'm going to rest. Sorry, can we listen another time?" Watching Shen Qi's back, Shen Lu muttered to himself, "Xiao Qi has someone else in her eyes." Shen Qi returned to her room, shut herself in, and forcibly drove He Yining's image from her heart. Just then, her phone rang. Without looking, she answered: "Hello, this is Shen Qi." On the other end came He Butler's voice: "Miss Shen, the old lady wants to see you." Shen Qi's eyes flew wide open, and she nearly jumped up: "What?" He Butler said calmly, "The old lady mentioned that since you entered the He family, you've never come to the He mansion for a meal. She heard that you and the young master haven't been back to the villa lately, so she'd like to invite you both home for dinner." Shen Qi's heart immediately tightened. What? Go to the He mansion for dinner? To meet her nominal husband? What should she do? What should she do! She had no preparation at all! Was she about to face him so suddenly, do those things, and... have a child? Shen Qi felt she had never been so flustered. "The time is set for six o'clock the day after tomorrow. I hope Miss Shen won't be late. The old lady really dislikes young people who aren't punctual." He Butler delivered the message and hung up without waiting for Shen Qi's response. Meanwhile, He Yining also received a call from the He mansion: "Grandma, why do I have to go back for dinner? I don't want to! I'm not interested in the Shen family's daughter." The old lady said displeasedly, "You have to come back whether you want to or not! Since you got married, you haven't spent a single night at the villa! How did you promise me?"