Severing ties with family to marry the young marshal, his whole family chases me to the crematorium.

Chapter 150 Collective Speechlessness

Long Jiaojiao was speaking excitedly, but when she saw Si Jingnian and Ruan Hongshuang busy comforting Shen Qingyao, her heart tightened. She realized that she might have said something wrong and upset Shen Qingyao.

Her face flushed bright red instantly, and a wave of regret washed over her.

Long Jiaojiao blinked her big, watery eyes, looked up at Shen Qingyao, and said in her sweet, childlike voice, like heavenly music:

"Mommy, don't be sad. If there's really no other way... how about I shrink down to a tiny bug and crawl inside your belly to help you get that annoying bead out, okay?"

As she spoke, she gently tugged at Shen Qingyao's clothes with her chubby little hands, as if this would make Shen Qingyao feel her deep concern.

Time passed by, and the surroundings were so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Si Jingnian, Ruan Hongshuang, and Long Jiaojiao all stared nervously at Shen Qingyao, secretly wondering what would happen next.

Based on their understanding of Shen Qingyao, they figured she would be furious at this moment, and might even yell and scream at them.

However, to everyone's surprise, Shen Qingyao did not fly into a rage as they expected. Instead, she simply took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, letting out a long sigh.

"Sigh... It's just that I was accidentally controlled and swallowed a bead! It's just that my body is uncontrollably leaking some yin energy! What's the big deal? What's so great about it! Even if the situation gets worse, how bad can it be? I'm not even afraid of death, so why would I be afraid of such a small, broken bead?"

As Shen Qingyao spoke, she casually tossed her hair, trying to appear nonchalant.

However, only she knew that deep down she was filled with fear and unease, but she was unwilling to show it in front of others.

Although she pretended to be indifferent to the bead, she was actually very clear about it.

Anything capable of controlling a person's consciousness is certainly not a benevolent being.

If this bead only had the power to kill, perhaps she could have truly ignored it.

However, she knew all too well that there were many things in this world more terrifying than taking a life.

There are some things in this world that can not only kill a person, but also cause them endless torment and suffering after death, from which they can never escape for all eternity.

At this moment, she had no idea what the mysterious bead she had swallowed was, and had absolutely no clue what it was.

Although her mind was already in turmoil, and she had imagined countless possibilities.

But how could Shen Qingyao, who has always been extremely proud, easily reveal her vulnerable and helpless side in front of just two or three people?

Moreover, they are still in danger, so she cannot show negative emotions at this time and affect them.

Si Jingnian, Ruan Hongshuang, and Long Jiaojiao were all astonished by this scene.

They never expected that the usually strong and resolute Shen Qingyao would react in this way, so much so that for a moment, they didn't know how to respond to her.

However, precisely because Si Jingnian and Ruan Hongshuang knew Shen Qingyao's temperament so well, they became even more worried about her current unusual behavior.

Anyone who pays a little attention can easily see that Shen Qingyao is just putting on a carefree act. In reality, her heart is like the sea after a storm, churning and turbulent.

"Ayao..."

Si Jingnian's gaze was fixed on the seemingly incredibly strong woman in front of him.

His deep eyes were filled with heartache, and even his tone of voice was so gentle, as if he was afraid of accidentally touching the already broken strings of her heart, with a hint of caution in his voice.

Upon hearing the sound, Shen Qingyao turned her head and was slightly taken aback when her eyes met Si Jingnian's. But in an instant, she burst out laughing.

A smile, as radiant as the warm spring sun, curved her lips as she spoke:

"Si Jingnian, look at your expression! Do you really think I'm some kind of fragile porcelain doll that breaks at the slightest touch? Let me tell you, I'm not as fragile as you think! This little thing is nothing to me. You, a grown man, how come you're more sentimental than me?"

As she spoke, Shen Qingyao generously extended her delicate hand and gently patted Si Jingnian's broad and sturdy shoulder. The carefree attitude she displayed at this moment seemed more genuine and believable than before.

However, when faced with the optimistic and open-minded Shen Qingyao, Si Jingnian could only respond with a helpless, bitter smile.

Although he knew that the other party was resilient by nature and never easily showed weakness, the deep worry in his heart did not diminish in the slightest.

Meanwhile, Ruan Hongshuang, who was standing to the side, let out a long sigh, her complex emotions beyond words.

Then, she silently turned around and walked slowly to a distance, trying to calm the uncontrollable agitation in her heart.

Only the lively and adorable Long Jiaojiao, upon hearing Shen Qingyao's personal statement that she was alright, immediately beamed with joy. Her delicate little face was like a blooming, vibrant flower, brimming with happiness.

"Mommy, you are so strong! I have always believed that someone as tenacious as you could never be defeated so easily!"

"See? It proves I was right! This confirms my idea, and I was right after all!"

Long Jiaojiao stood with her hands on her hips, her small face full of pride and confidence. Her confident demeanor even carried a hint of pretentiousness, which made people chuckle.

Si Jingnian: ...

Ruan Hongshuang: ...

Upon hearing this, Si Jingnian and Ruan Hongshuang simultaneously turned their gazes to Long Jiaojiao, both of them speechless.

He wondered to himself: Where did this little guy learn these words? How can he look so innocent and naive? Could it be that all spirits are as simple as a blank sheet of paper?

At this moment, even the usually calm and composed Shen Qingyao's expression stiffened slightly, and she appeared quite unnatural for a few brief moments.

However, she quickly regained her composure and said with a light laugh:

"Hehe... Of course! Who am I? How could I be defeated so easily? Si Jingnian, Senior Sister, you two can rest assured, I'm fine."

After saying that, as if she had remembered something, she added:

"Moreover, what Senior Sister said just now is absolutely right. My master is all-powerful and knows everything. She must know the origin of the bead I swallowed. As long as Master is here, we have nothing to fear!"