The atmosphere in the room suddenly became silent, even a bit solemn.
Dai Shiyuan couldn't bear the gaze of the female lead, slowly lowering her head, staring at the tip of her shoes, and her hands behind her vigorously grasping the edge of the table, with bits of paint quickly staining the nails.
This silent resistance showed a very resolute attitude, completely beyond the expectations of Shan Yaxin.
However, when she thought of the personality hidden beneath this person's sweet appearance, she was relieved.
Shan Yaxin smiled lightly, took the initiative to ease the tense atmosphere, and took out her phone, saying, "Xiaoyuan, choosing a university is an important matter, and your decision needs to be told to your parents."
"Okay," Dai Shiyuan immediately nodded, feeling relieved.
Confronting the female lead really required some courage.
Shan Yaxin dialed a number, put the phone on speaker, and placed it on the table.
The other end was quickly connected, and a low male voice came through, "Xiaoxin, is Xiaoyuan's illness better?"
Hearing this caring question, Dai Shiyuan's eyes flickered, feeling a bit strange.
She had almost no memory of her father, and now suddenly having a nominal father caring about her made her a little overwhelmed.
Seeing Dai Shiyuan not responding, Shan Yaxin gently laughed and replied, "Dad, Xiaoyuan's cold is already better."
Her tone was respectful and polite, and she looked at Dai Shiyuan and said, "Right, Xiaoyuan?"
"Yes," Dai Shiyuan replied softly, the word "Dad" stuck in her throat and unable to say it.
"Good, Xiaoyuan, you must pay more attention to your health in the future. Don't set the air conditioning temperature too low in the summer, drink less cold drinks, and as a girl, you should drink more hot water. You mustn't ignore your health just because you're young..." Dai's father rambled on, repeating his health regimen.
Dai Shiyuan nodded from time to time and made a "hmm" sound in agreement. Her youthful face looked very cute and obedient.
On the side, Shan Yaxin watched with a hint of coldness in her eyes.
This woman was good at pretending, always acting like an innocent and lively young girl.
But she knew that her little sister-in-law was far from being as simple as she appeared.
When Dai Ba finished speaking, Shan Yaxin finally spoke up with some concern, "Dad, Xiaoyuan wants to go to school outside the province. I've tried to persuade her, but it's no use. Please talk to her, tomorrow is the deadline for college applications."
Hearing this, Dai Shiyuan's heart trembled.
This female protagonist was quite good at causing trouble. She couldn't persuade her, so she dragged someone else to do it.
Now she was really curious about the reason why the female protagonist insisted on keeping her.
"Xiaoyuan, tell Dad why you want to choose a school outside the province?" Dai Ba didn't start blaming her right away, but patiently asked for her reasons.
Dai Shiyuan felt moved by these words, and a warm current flowed through her heart. She pursed her lips and said, "Because I want to go see other places."
"If you want to broaden your horizons, Dad can take you to visit the whole country this summer. How about that?" Dai Ba said gently, his deep voice filled with indulgent laughter.
Dai Shiyuan's eyes flickered, feeling happy about the fatherly love reflected in his words.
However, her life was at stake, and she had to go to another province to study.
"I really like the school I chose, and I want to go there to study." Dai Shiyuan said softly, her childish voice tinged with grievance and coquetry.
And a subtle sense of nervousness.
She was really afraid that the longer she spoke, the more likely the other person would find a flaw.
Shan Yaxin watched the innocent face with a nervous expression and the coldness in her eyes grew stronger, her brows furrowed even more tightly.
She is a bit confused about her little sister now, why does she insist on going to study outside the province? Going to a local university is clearly the best choice. "Xiaoyuan, a good university is related to your life for the next four years and your future development. Although our family is not short of money, no matter what university you go to, there is no pressure. But if you go outside the province, how can dad and mom manage? It's not easy to see you. You have never left home before, and dad and mom will really miss you." Dad Dai's tone became more and more choked as he spoke.
Dai Shiyuan inexplicably felt a bit sorry, pursing her lips and not knowing how to respond. She had fantasized countless times that if her father was still alive, could she also be like other children, acting coquettishly and enjoying herself.
Now she has the opportunity in front of her, and she is a bit tempted. But she also understands that she is fake and not the real daughter in this role. It is better to stay away in case she reveals a flaw.
"I finally have to grow up one day. I can't live under my parents' wings forever." Dai Shiyuan said firmly, completely unmoved.
Dad Dai advised her for a long time, but he couldn't change Dai Shiyuan's decision. He could only sigh helplessly, "You have grown up and have your own ideas. Dad respects your decision. Just think carefully, Xiaoyuan, and choose a local school so that the family can take care of you."
"I still want to go to study outside the province and see the outside world," Dai Shiyuan repeated, glancing at the female lead with a hint of anger in her clear and beautiful eyes.
Dad Dai sighed and turned to talk to Shan Yaxin, "Xiaoyuan is still young and may not have made the right decision. You are a university teacher with rich experience, please give her more guidance."
"Okay, Dad," Shan Yaxin answered with a gentle voice and a smile.
After hanging up the phone, Dai Shiyuan was the first to speak. "I have decided to go to study outside the province. You don't need to persuade me. I won't change my mind."
Upon hearing this, Shan Yaxin smiled gently and ran her slender fingers over the cracks on the volunteer form. After a few seconds, she suddenly approached Dai Shiyuan and whispered in her ear, "Xiaoyuan, tell your sister-in-law the truth. Why do you insist on studying outside the province?"
The sudden closeness startled Dai Shiyuan, and she couldn't help her heart from racing as she looked at the beautiful face so close to her. Especially the warm breath in her ear, it made her cheeks flush red, and the blush continued down to her snowy white neck.
"Because..." Dai Shiyuan's mind went blank under the burning sensation, and she kept blinking her eyes and saying 'because'.
She had already given her reasons, but now she couldn't concentrate enough to remember them due to the female lead's stimulation.
The person she most wanted to avoid was now standing next to her, and the safe distance between them was almost zero.
The sparkling eyes of the other party were as beautiful as stars, but she always felt a chill in them.
Shan Yaxin waited patiently, not urging her.
At such a close distance, she finally realized that this younger sister-in-law's skin was really tender, with plenty of collagen on her face, exuding youth and vitality unique to her age.
Despite being shy and nervous, she tried to remain calm, making her even more adorable.
Especially those curly lashes that fluttered like butterflies, shimmering and revealing the owner's unease. It made Shan Yaxin couldn't resist wanting to bully her for a moment.
But she knew very well that these were just disguises. This younger sister-in-law of hers was not so innocent and harmless.
"Because I want to go out and see the world, live independently," Dai Shiyuan finally remembered her previous reason and hurriedly said.
As she spoke, she didn't dare to look at the female lead's eyes, and even moved her body slightly backward, increasing the distance between them.
She wasn't used to being so close to others, always feeling a little dangerous.
"Is this still your reason?" Shan Yaxin raised her eyebrows, looking skeptical.
Dai Shiyuan immediately nodded, shrinking her shoulders and moving back a little, with a stiff smile on her face.
Actually, she didn't want to use such an unconvincing reason. But at this moment, she couldn't think of a better one.
Shan Yaxin stared at this face that was almost unfamiliar yet familiar for a long time before suddenly smiling brightly, revealing a gentle expression. "Since you have made your decision, I won't persuade you anymore. Rewrite the volunteer form, and after I confirm it, you can apply online."
"Okay." Dai Shiyuan nodded eagerly, secretly relieved.
"I'll go get some fruits for you," Shan Yaxin smiled and stood up straight, then turned and walked out the door.
She didn't go to the kitchen, but returned to her own room.
Glancing at the fruit plate in the room, Shan Yaxin dialed another number.
She had to wait a while this time before an impatient voice came from the other end, "What's up?"
Shan Yaxin was not surprised by this attitude. She lightly hooked her lips and her eyes showed a bit of indifference as she respectfully said, "Mom, Xiaoyuan still wants to go to school outside the province, and I can't persuade her."
"Really useless, can't even handle such a small matter," Mrs. Dai scolded angrily, her tone full of dissatisfaction.
"I'm sorry, Mom..." Shan Yaxin immediately apologized and blamed herself, but her eyes still held a coldness, without any remorse.
In the past, she would have been anxious and uneasy for offending others.
No matter how bad the other person's attitude was, she would feel that it was her fault for not satisfying her mother-in-law.
Even if she was beaten or scolded, she would willingly continue to serve this family.
But now, she had abandoned this foolish idea.
She wouldn't compromise herself just to please others, and she wouldn't be foolishly bullied without fighting back.
And she would never make the same mistakes as before. If someone bullied her, she would find a way to retaliate and not foolishly blame herself.
Even if it was her mother-in-law or her husband who had disappeared since the wedding, she wasn't that foolish anymore.
Perhaps she should be grateful that the man was only her nominal husband, and her body was still pure.
Hearing this weak tone, Mrs. Dai immediately became angry and disdainfully snorted, "Since she doesn't want to change, you can wait for her to finish filling out her application and then go online to change her choices."
"But what about this..."
"What about it? Just do as I said."
Shan Xin's words were interrupted by someone's forceful interruption, and she nodded in pretended fear.
When she hung up the phone, a smile gradually spread across her beautiful face, but it was full of coldness.
She would never let this seemingly innocent woman escape from her grasp.
TO BE CONTINUE...
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