The little bean sprout in front of her was full of childish innocence, with two cute little pigtails on her head bobbing with her movements.
She blinked her eyes and looked at Old Man Xu, "Daddy said he had something to do and would be back soon, telling me to wait here obediently."
The little bean sprout was Si Xinxin.
Old Man Xu subconsciously cast his gaze around.
After confirming that there were no unusual auras nearby, he relaxed and muttered, "This child is so adorable, how can she have such a terrifying father?"
He did not wish to interact with Si Jianye.
The aura emanating from that man was too terrifying, sending chills down one's spine.
Since Si Jianye was not here, he didn't mind keeping Si Xinxin company.
"Old Man Xu, the roast chicken last time was delicious. I haven't had it in a long time, can you make me another one?"
Si Xinxin blinked her bright eyes and gently tugged at Old Man Xu's sleeve with her chubby little hand.
Looking at the obedient and cute face in front of him, Old Man Xu nodded in agreement.
Leaving the main hall, Feng Ninghe did not rush back to her room but walked to a less crowded place in the mansion.
She stopped her steps and turned to look beside her, "You've been following for so long, it's time to come out."
She had sensed a faint aura in the main hall.
In the shadows.
Axi crossed his arms, gently stroking his chin, "Young Master, she can actually discover us."
Si Jianye, clad in black, his broad figure imposing, his golden mask shining brightly under the sun.
Beneath the mask, his narrow eyes hid a ripple of emotion.
Everything Feng Ninghe had done on the city gate was reflected in his eyes.
Everything that had just happened in the main hall was also clearly seen by him.
This woman was more decisive than he had imagined.
She acted even in broad daylight.
Looking at the slender white figure not far away, Si Jianye said, "Since we've been discovered, you go."
"Me?"
Axi was stunned, "Young Master, what about you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Si Jianye was no longer beside him.
Axi bit his lip, on the verge of tears, and reluctantly stepped out, his face a picture of distress, "Miss Feng..."
Seeing Axi appear before her, Feng Ninghe subconsciously looked around him.
Si Jianye had already left.
Only Axi was here.
She had clearly felt a powerful and terrifying aura just now, an aura that only Si Jianye possessed.
"Where is Si Jianye?"
Feng Ninghe raised an eyebrow subconsciously, her gaze sweeping over Axi.
Axi replied without hesitation, "Young Master and Xinxin are waiting for you in the courtyard."
At the same time, Axi played out his entire performance in his mind, his lips curling into a smug smile.
In this world, perhaps only he had such quick reflexes.
"What is he doing here?"
Feng Ninghe's brows furrowed even tighter.
If it weren't for Si Xinxin, she wouldn't want to have any more contact with Si Jianye.
She dared to say that she had never met anyone as terrifying as Si Jianye.
This man was of extremely high cultivation, his schemes were deep, and it was impossible to fathom what he was thinking.
Axi quickly said, "Miss Feng, today is the day you treat Xinxin. Xinxin has been clamoring to see you, so we brought her."
Feng Ninghe then showed a look of understanding, "Alright, let's go to the courtyard."
Shi Yuan.
Old Man Xu was busy roasting chicken.
He tore off a steaming chicken leg, wrapped it, and handed it over, "Try it and see how it tastes."
Si Xinxin's bright eyes seemed to twinkle with stars as she eagerly took the chicken leg and began to eat.
The rich gravy enveloped her mouth, and the tender, delicious meat made her eyes light up.
"It's so delicious! How wonderful it would be if I could eat such chicken legs every day!"
Si Xinxin's small cheeks were filled with satisfaction, her eyes curved into a smile.
Her smile seemed to heal everything, warming one's heart.
Even Old Man Xu was infected by her smile, "If there's a chance, I'll make more chicken legs for you."
Si Xinxin nodded enthusiastically, taking a big bite of the chicken leg.
Suddenly, a fierce wind swept through the air.
When the wind stopped, a figure stood in the courtyard.
Si Jianye's gaze immediately fell upon Si Xinxin, who was eating a chicken leg.
The man's cold eyes made Old Man Xu tremble involuntarily, and he instinctively took a step back.
Si Jianye simply stood there, his icy and sharp aura making people instinctively recoil.
This man...
He was truly terrifying...
"Daddy, there are no extra chicken legs for you."
Si Xinxin chewed on the chicken leg, her lively eyes blinking.
At this moment, the sound of crisp footsteps echoed from behind.
Feng Ninghe stepped into Shi Yuan.
Axi followed behind her.
"Pretty sister!"
Si Xinxin, as if seeing her favorite toy, threw her hands open and rushed over eagerly, still chewing on half a chicken leg.
The little pigtails on her head bobbed as she ran, bringing a hint of warmth to Feng Ninghe's eyes.
Every time Feng Ninghe saw Xinxin, she felt exceptionally happy and had an indescribable fondness for her.
"Pretty sister, look what I prepared for you!"
Si Xinxin finished the chicken leg in a few bites and carefully held out a bulging oil paper bag.
Feng Ninghe took the oil paper without hesitation and looked down at her, "What is this?"
Opening the paper, she found a fragrant, large chicken leg wrapped inside.
The chicken leg was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, its rich aroma whetting the appetite.
Not far away, Old Man Xu tilted his head up with a hint of pride, and did not forget to explain, "This is the chicken leg I made, renowned as the number one chicken leg in the world!"
Si Jianye's gaze was heavy, his masked face obscuring his features, his narrow eyes exceptionally cold, and the chill emanating from him intensified.
Xinxin said there were no more chicken legs?
She actually saved one for Feng Ninghe!
He was her biological father!
Xinxin treated others better than her own father?
The temperature in the entire Shi Yuan dropped.
Old Man Xu rubbed his nose and sneezed, shrinking his body.
Axi stood by the side, wisely silent, fearing that he might anger this demon king with a single wrong move.
"Since Xinxin saved it for me, I naturally have to try how it tastes."
Feng Ninghe, unaware of the anomaly, brought the chicken leg to her lips and took a gentle bite.
Old Man Xu's roasting skills were truly top-notch.
She had tasted delicacies from all over the world, but in the end, she was won over by a roast chicken.
Si Xinxin looked at her with expectant eyes, her lively eyes blinking from time to time, clearly waiting for praise.
Feng Ninghe's eyes curved, and she reached out a hand to gently pat her head, "It tastes very good. Xinxin even knows to save delicious food for me, it's not for nothing that I treat you so well."
The words of praise made Si Xinxin beam, her tender cheeks filled with smiles.
Si Jianye stared at everything before him with displeasure, his sharp eyes like an iceberg.
"Alright, let's focus on the important matters."
A chilling male voice interrupted the two who were conversing.