Chapter 40 He Treats Her Like a Baby

“Okay.”
Shen Junxi compromised—low voice held a meaningful laugh. Su Niansheng’s ears heated.
Why—laughing at her?
Illusion?
She frowned—stared. His brows were serious—like tying her shoes was sacred.
Must be an illusion.
But he looked cute now.
Growing up—he always cared for her. Fed her, carried her essentials, did all heavy work…
Before—fine. Now she’s grown, can do things herself. Yet he treats her like a helpless baby—even tying shoes.
But thinking back—past life. The one she chased so hard—wouldn’t even tilt an umbrella for her. Shen Junxi—even as an adult—still knelt to tie her shoes. Never changed.
Maybe years of habit made her ignore his kindness, hurt him. She was a fool!
She felt guilty and moved—eyes teared. “Shen Xiaoxi—thanks for standing up for me today.”
“Stand up for you?”
Shen Junxi looked up—her expression seemed off.
“What happened?”
“Huh?” Su Niansheng was surprised. “You don’t know?”
She thought Zhong Zhe/Duan Chengyu told him—so he came.
“Duan Chengyu only said you were at school.
And with Tao Yu.”
Earlier at Chongde Building—Lin Yixuan, teachers, classmates pressured her to explain entering the studio. She stayed silent.
Now—she wanted to tell him.
Because he’d trust her without reason.
“Yesterday afternoon—I passed the studio. Heard a cat. Went in—found a stray cow cat on the 11th floor windowsill. Dangerous. Lured it with snacks—took it to the garden…”
“Sounds ridiculous?”
“Isn’t this your usual?”
Shen Junxi chuckled.
After all—a simple fool tricked by a kitten.
“But next time—be careful. Strays are wild—might hurt you.”
He believed her without doubt. Studio people—would never believe. So she didn’t want to explain.
“But Lin Yixuan’s painting went missing then. She suspected me—gathered people to accuse me in the studio.”
“What?”
Shen Junxi’s face darkened instantly.
“Zhou Yi—turn around.”
He spoke coldly. Su Niansheng was stunned. Turn around—why?
Was he going back to teach them a lesson?
“No need!”
“Zhong Zhe/Duan Chengyu cleared my name. You came in front of everyone—Tao Yu/Lin Yixuan looked awful. Gossips shut up. I felt great—don’t want to deal with them anymore.”
“Really?”
Shen Junxi stared—if he saw a hint of grievance, he’d go back.
“Really—cross my heart!” She raised two fingers. Then curious: “Since you knew nothing—why act in front of everyone?”
Act?
Shen Junxi lowered his eyes—light flickered.
“Do you think I acted?”
“Else—you really want to chase me?”
They’ve known each other years—if he wanted to, he would’ve.
“Your acting was top-notch—Oscar-worthy! Didn’t know you had talent!”
“Also—thanks Zhong Zhe/Duan Chengyu today.
Zhong Zhe’s so smart—spots details others miss. Heard his IQ’s over 140—genius! Finally get it.
Duan Chengyu—looks carefree but is loyal. Stood by me in the studio—super safe…”
She rambled—eyes bright. Didn’t notice his face—black as night.
“You think so highly of them?”
“Of course!”
She nodded—ignored his gritted, unfriendly tone.
“Especially after today—so much Good impression!”
“Is that so?” Shen Junxi finished tying shoes—stood, brushed off his suit. “You don’t know them well—especially their preferences.”
“What preferences?”
Su Niansheng was curious.
“Like—Zhong Zhe’s a medical student. His family lab dissects animals—mice, rabbits, cats.
Su Niansheng paled at “dissect”. Shen Junxi detailed: “Ever seen a rabbit dissected? He showed me—lift fluffy ears, shave fur, inject drugs into stomach/veins/muscles/even conjunctiva…”
“Stop!”
She felt nauseous.
Shen Junxi’s eyes flickered with mockery. “Can’t take it? Just his daily. Last time—I sent my ‘child’ photo. He wanted it in the lab.”
“Weirdo!”
She stared—furious.
Geniuses—better keep distance. Too scary!
“Duan Chengyu’s loyal—popular with girls. But a girl confessed to him. Know what he said?”
“What?”
Shen Junxi paused—glanced at her chest. “Sorry—you’re not a C cup. Not my type.”
“Creepy!”
As he finished—Su Niansheng judged.
Hearing her praise them as “genius”/”safe” then call them “weirdo”/”creepy”—he almost smiled.
“So—don’t be fooled by appearances. Not everyone’s as good as me.”