Shen Wei completely quieted down, now looking at Cheng Xi dazedly. Cheng Xi smiled in response, and then said to Shen Wei’s equally dazed brother, “Shen Wei’s thirsty. Get her some water to drink.”

When the water was brought over, Cheng Xi personally helped Shen Wei drink it. As Cheng Xi held the glass up, she said, “Don’t be afraid, and don’t worry. Drink this and go to sleep. After you wake up, everything will be fine.

“Don’t worry. If anything happens, I’ll shoulder the blame with you.”

Perhaps it was because Fu Mingyi’s ‘death’ had shocked her too much, or perhaps it was because Cheng Xi’s words had warmed her heart, but for whatever reason, Shen Wei actually cooperated and drank that glass of water.

Not long later, amidst the sobs of the Fu family, she closed her eyes and fell into a peaceful sleep.

Only then did Cheng Xi lightly exhale, put down Shen Wei, and turn to address the distraught Fu family. They were all clustered around Fu Mingyi, hugging him, crying, and calling for help. “Don’t worry, he’s not dead. He just ingested a few sleeping...