"This is because... because..."
Feng Jin stammered her reply, speaking for a long time, but still unable to articulate her reasons. In the end, she simply stopped talking altogether.
"Why have you stopped talking?"
Ling Mo Han asked indifferently. He was very eager to hear how Feng Jin would attempt to excuse herself.
He also wanted to know when Feng Jin had started interacting with the Sheng family behind his back. He had heard that the third young master of the Sheng family was very unusual towards Feng Jin. And Ling Wan, that little imp, had gone out today specifically to find people from the Sheng family. When had these people become so close to the Sheng family behind their backs? All of this made him extremely curious.
"What do you want me to say? You can't expect me to explain everything to you. Do you want me to tell you how many bites of food I ate today and how many steps I walked? If that's the case, what privacy do I have left? You, as a person... can't always be so selfish. You need to learn to let go..."
To defend herself, Feng Jin racked her brain, trying to brainwash Ling Mo Han. The truth was, Ling Mo Han was too controlling, wanting to meddle in even the most trivial matters.
Who could live like this, feeling restricted even when walking? She certainly was tired and had been trying to find ways for Ling Mo Han to change his mindset, but the effect was minimal.
"Privacy... What privacy do you still want? The privacy you speak of is you interacting with the Sheng family behind my back!"
Feng Jin's evasiveness further solidified his suspicions. Instantly, his tone of voice carried a hint of anger.
"What nonsense are you spouting? What do you mean 'interacting behind your back'? I've always been open and honest!"
Anger surged within her, and Feng Jin immediately exploded, standing up abruptly to confront the man.
Ling Mo Han snorted coldly, a sneer curving his lips. "Do you really think I don't know that you secretly treated Sheng Xu Bai not long ago? And that Ling Wan went to the Sheng residence at your instigation? Come on... tell me exactly what happened."
Feng Jin's heart suddenly sank. Her expression stiffened slightly. After a moment of stunned silence, she slowly said, "I... I was... it was saving a life, which is better than building a seven-story pagoda. It was accumulating merit..."
As her voice fell, Feng Jin added self-righteously, "Who is like you, killing without batting an eye on the battlefield? I was... I was helping you eliminate karma. Everything I did was for you!"
This excuse was truly shameless, and even she felt embarrassed saying it. But to escape Ling Mo Han's questioning, she had no choice but to do so. It was a helpless situation.
"Are you saying this is all my fault? If that's the case, should I thank you properly?"
"That's not necessary. I'm not someone who presses her advantage. As long as you understand my efforts, and you treat me better in the future, I'll be grateful to heaven and earth!"
She dared not take credit for this. As long as Ling Mo Han stopped pressing her, she would be thankful. She hoped this matter would pass quickly.
The man snorted, his tone filled with indignation. How could he believe Feng Jin's fabricated excuses? She was saying this simply to stop him from asking further questions.
But if he didn't get to the bottom of it today, he wouldn't be able to sleep soundly. "Stop making excuses. Tell me clearly, what exactly happened between you and Sheng... that Sheng boy!"
After thinking for a long time, he couldn't recall the other person's name. He could only refer to him as "that boy." After all, it was just a name; why bother with so much detail?
Feng Jin pouted. This man was too difficult to fool, truly troublesome.
"His name is Sheng Xu Bai. He has a name, you know. You should at least show some basic respect!"
He wouldn't even call him by name, directly referring to him as "this boy" and "that boy." He had the nerve to do so.
"Respect? If he dared to appear before me now, I'd punch him away with a single blow!"
With his anger brimming and nowhere to vent, if Sheng Xu Bai dared to show himself, he wouldn't be blamed for being rude. He had to throw a punch to vent his anger.
"Don't do anything reckless. Sheng Xu Bai's frail body couldn't withstand your punch. With one blow, you'd take his life!"
Having been ill for so long, Sheng Xu Bai's body was already weak. Even an ordinary person would be seriously injured and bedridden after receiving Ling Mo Han's punch, let alone someone like Sheng Xu Bai who had been ill for a long time. It would directly cost him his life.
"You're worried about whether he lives or dies!" The man's tone was laced with deep anger, as if he would come forward and choke her to death if Feng Jin admitted it.
Feng Jin's entire body felt numb under his gaze. Goosebumps erupted on her back, and a jolt went through her mind. She quickly said, "No... How could I worry about him? What nonsense are you talking about? I was just worried that if you accidentally beat him to death, you'd have to take responsibility. I was worried that something would happen to you again."
Feng Jin had thoroughly figured out Ling Mo Han's petty thoughts. With a few words, she managed to make him quite happy.
The man's anger gradually subsided by a third. However, he still grudgingly reached out and pinched Feng Jin's pert little nose. "At least you have some conscience!"
Just as Feng Jin let out a sigh of relief, Ling Mo Han continued, "But..."
Those two simple words made Feng Jin gasp sharply. Her nerves instantly tensed, and she quietly waited for the man's next words.
"But, you are not allowed to interact with anyone from the Sheng family in the future. If there's a next time, you won't be able to step out of this room!"
This was his final warning to Feng Jin. If there was another time, he couldn't guarantee what he would do.
Feng Jin nodded like a pecking chick, "I promise there will absolutely not be a next time. You can rest assured..."
For now, she had to go along with Ling Mo Han's words and appease him first. Otherwise, if he got stubborn again and threw a tantrum, it would be difficult to resolve.
Ling Mo Han's expression finally softened. He no longer bothered Feng Jin. "Let's put this matter aside for now. Blow out the lamp and go to sleep."
As his voice fell, the brightly lit room instantly plunged into darkness. Before Feng Jin could react, her entire body was lifted into the air.
"Ah! What are you doing..."