Chapter 60: Chapter 60 UnwillingYun Shifei quietly carried the takeout box and returned home.

    She only hoped they hadn’t come back yet, or were busy with their own things.

    But as soon as she opened the door, she realized she had been thinking too much.

    At this moment, Yun Tiancheng, Xu Ya, and Yun Sisi were sitting in the living room, staring at her.

    The gaze of the three bore an invisible pressure on Yun Shifei.

    Because Cheng Lie had allowed her to move out under his name, Yun Shifei felt the pressure wasn’t as overwhelming, and she even managed a smile: "Dad, Mom, Sisi, you’re back?"

    Her only worry was that they’d notice what she was carrying in her hands.

    "Shifei, where did you go? Coming back so late."

    Yun Shifei hadn’t even had time to reply when Yun Sisi stood up, wearing a look of teary-eyed grievance: "Sister, I’m sorry, please don’t be angry."

    Yun Shifei was baffled—why would she be angry?

    But Yun Sisi clearly wanted Yun Tiancheng and Xu Ya to misunderstand that Yun Shifei was angry.

    "It’s all my fault for asking Mom and Dad to accompany me to the performance and leaving you alone. That’s why you got upset and went out to clear your mind, right? It’s my fault. Don’t blame Mom and Dad."

    "Shifei..." Because of Yun Sisi’s words, Xu Ya instinctively called out to Yun Shifei.

    But then she realized her tone wasn’t appropriate, and immediately shifted from reproach to calmness.

    "Is what Sisi said true?"

    "Mom, do you think what she’s saying is true?"

    Not expecting Yun Shifei’s counter-question, Xu Ya froze.

    "Just now, Cheng Lie came to find me, and we took a walk outside," Yun Shifei continued her explanation.

    She was a bit tired and didn’t want to keep going back and forth because of Yun Sisi’s instigation.

    "If there’s nothing else, I’ll go upstairs and take a shower."

    She smelled like barbecue; it was quite unpleasant.

    Once Yun Shifei went upstairs, Yun Tiancheng finally reproached Yun Sisi: "Sisi, can you stop bringing your presumptions into everything you say? Your sister will get upset."

    "Dad, I’m sorry, I know I was wrong." Yun Sisi actually started crying, tears brimming in her eyes.

    No matter how she tried to provoke Yun Shifei, Yun Shifei wouldn’t pay her any mind now, leaving her alone to play out her one-woman act, essentially hitting her own face.

    It was always like this; despite her efforts to make things difficult for Yun Shifei, somehow, in the end, it was she herself who suffered.

    Yun Tiancheng glanced at Xu Ya and shook his head.

    Xu Ya’s mood was heavy. Ah, she had promised herself to love Yun Shifei better.

    But every time Yun Sisi spoke, she instinctively believed her.

    How could she fix this habit?

    At this moment, the three in the living room were all wrapped in their own thoughts.

    Meanwhile, Yun Shifei, who was misunderstood, was happily eating her food upstairs.

    After finishing her shower, she opened up her leftovers and enjoyed her late-night snack. Sёar?h the N?velFire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    She had initially worried that if Yun Tiancheng and Xu Ya saw her eating this junk food, they might scold her.

    But because Yun Sisi caused a stir, they hadn’t noticed she had brought food home.

    She seized the opportunity to rush upstairs.

    Chewing on crispy chicken skin, she looked content.

    Eat and cherish the moment.

    After this meal, who knows when she’d get to eat such stuff again?

    Yun Tiancheng belatedly revisited Yun Shifei’s explanation in his mind.

    Didn’t Yun Shifei say she wouldn’t be friends with Cheng Lie anymore? Then why did she go out with him?

    And it was Cheng Lie who came to find her.

    That kid—would he really take the initiative like that?

    He wasn’t prejudiced against autism; he simply didn’t understand much about it. As far as he could recall, Cheng Lie was never very sociable.

    "Shifei, did you make up with Cheng Lie?"

    The next morning, Yun Tiancheng asked Yun Shifei the question he pondered all night.

    Yun Shifei nodded.

    Thinking back to yesterday’s events, they probably counted as reconciled now.

    "Isn’t that kid not social? Shifei, you shouldn’t become friends with someone just because they actively approach you. We need to have our own boundaries; not everyone is suitable as a friend."

    Hearing Yun Tiancheng say this, Yun Shifei found it a bit funny.

    "Dad, don’t worry, I have my own considerations."

    Seeing her say this, Yun Tiancheng inexplicably felt relieved.

    He realized that when it came to Yun Shifei, he truly didn’t need to worry much.

    She was so sensible and understanding, with her own principles. He genuinely didn’t need to fret over her choice of friends.

    But thinking about the tutoring...

    "Are you still going over to the Cheng Family for lessons?"

    Yun Shifei suddenly felt awkward. Last time she said she wouldn’t go for classes anymore, and now she’d have to go again? What would the Cheng Family think of her?

    To be honest, she wasn’t thick-skinned enough for this.

    Unexpectedly, that afternoon, Zhao Haishuang called Xu Ya and insisted Yun Shifei must come for tutoring today.

    "How much conflict can there really be between children?"

    Xu Ya smiled and agreed.

    "Besides, Mr. Ming has already taught Shifei so many lessons, she’s gotten used to his teaching style. If we suddenly switch teachers, it will take time to adjust. And as for our Xiao Lie, he’s also accustomed to Mr. Ming. If we replace him with a stranger, he’ll face a transition period too."

    With Zhao Haishuang saying this much, what could Xu Ya say?

    "I’ll make sure Shifei goes for her lesson."

    She also knew that Yun Shifei and Cheng Lie had reconciled.

    Since this was the case, resuming the tutoring wasn’t an issue.

    Yun Sisi cast a jealous look from the side.

    She was so envious of Yun Shifei now. Why was her academic performance so good? If she weren’t that good, she could also go for tutoring and spend time with Cheng Lie.

    Initially, she thought Yun Shifei didn’t get along with Cheng Lie because of her.

    Now she realized she had been imagining things.

    Was she really imagining things? Thinking of that boy’s cold face and sinister gaze, even though days had passed, Yun Sisi couldn’t help but shudder.

    She still didn’t have the courage to approach Cheng Lie again.

    She was truly afraid he’d lose it and kill her.

    After all, there’s a fine line between being a fool and being crazy.

    But to let Cheng Lie be with Yun Shifei just like that? She was unwilling.

    "Shifei, I heard you didn’t want to take my class anymore—you really scared me," Ming Zeqi joked as soon as he started the lesson.

    "Teacher, you’re overthinking. See, I’m here, aren’t I?" Yun Shifei smiled innocently.

    Actually, she did feel a bit embarrassed—could we just not bring this up anymore?

    After all, it seemed this semester she’d be studying at the Cheng Family for good.

    Ming Zeqi shook his head and then said, "Alright, let’s focus on the lesson."

    Nearby, Cheng Lie, who was painting, raised his gaze and glanced at Ming Zeqi.