Above the Galaxy
Chapter 407 - 261: Kiss the Little Mouth, Hold Hands!_2

Chapter 407: Chapter 261: Kiss the Little Mouth, Hold Hands!_2

"Oh," Little Fatty complied.

When Little Fatty and Sheng Xinhua returned, Tang Fei and Phoenix were sitting on the hospital bed chatting.

"You’re back?" Phoenix asked, "Couldn’t find the bathroom? Why did it take so long?"

Sheng Xinhua scrutinized Tang Fei and Phoenix’s faces as if searching for something, and spoke up, "Guess why we took so long?"

"..." Phoenix dared not guess.

She knew that a dog can’t spit out ivory, just like Sheng Xinhua can’t say anything pleasant.

Sheng Xinhua didn’t need a response and continued on her own, "For your bliss, we sacrificed our happiness."

"..."

Phoenix wore a speechless expression.

As expected, Mr. Sheng never let anyone down.

Phoenix didn’t dare to contradict Sheng Xinhua’s words, worried she might say something even more explosive.

She looked at Tang Fei with a tender expression and said softly, "I’m glad you’re okay, we’ll be going back now... I’ll come to see you again when I have time."

"Okay," Tang Fei nodded and responded, "But I’m almost recovered and expect to be discharged in the next couple of days."

"Alright. If you’re discharged, I’ll come see you at the cottage."

"Okay." Tang Fei glanced at Little Fatty and added, "Take him back with you."

"Brother..." Little Fatty looked anxious.

He had barely had the chance to talk to his big brother before being whisked away again; he was reluctant to leave.

Tang Fei patted Little Fatty’s shoulder, comforting him, "I’ll be back soon. Remember, don’t do anything before I return."

This kid was single-minded, and if he became convinced that Shen Xinglan was responsible for his injury, he would actually go and seek revenge.

He wouldn’t care that Shen Xinglan was the revered, top-ranked individual of the Blue List, nor would the Shen Family’s prestigious background matter to him...

After all, he didn’t understand these things.

"Mm," Little Fatty nodded.

"Alright, go back," Tang Fei said.

"Brother, I’ll wait for you at home," Little Fatty said.

The Phoenix Sect arranged for Little Fatty to be driven back to school, while Phoenix and Sheng Xinhua took a car back to the Phoenix Palace.

Sheng Xinhua scrutinized Phoenix’s face, causing her to feel flushed. "What are you looking at?" Phoenix asked.

"Did you kiss?" Sheng Xinhua blurted out.

"How could that be? Don’t talk nonsense," Phoenix denied.

"You definitely kissed," Sheng Xinhua said with certainty, "We only stepped out for a moment, and there’s not much else you could do. A little peck on the lips, holding hands – that’s possible..."

"I didn’t."

"Not yet?" Sheng Xinhua pursed her lips and said, "When you left, the way you looked at him was totally sappy."

"..."

"What did we agree upon initially? If either of us started a relationship, any progress had to be shared openly..." Sheng Xinhua looked at Phoenix with feigned sadness and added, "What, going back on your word? Forgotten our solemn promises?"

"Oh, it’s not like I don’t want to tell you..." Phoenix’s face turned red, seeming embarrassed, "It’s just... how do I even say this kind of thing?"

"Tell the truth," Sheng Xinhua said seriously, "So I’m asking you again, did you kiss?"

"We did."

"How many times?"

"..."

"Trying to hide it? You’re breaking my heart..."

"Three times."

"Three times?" Sheng Xinhua was surprised by the answer, "How did it become three times?"

"Tang Fei said..."

"What did he say?"

"He said that practice makes perfect... and told us to practice more...."

"That scumbag," Sheng Xinhua cursed loudly, saying, "He just wants to take advantage of you, and you believe such nonsense?"

Phoenix blinked, her long eyelashes fluttering, and softly said, "I know."

When I like you, every nonsense you say is sweet talk.

When I don’t like you, every sweet talk you say is nonsense.

"..."

The Flying Car had just landed in the parking area inside the Phoenix Palace when Chen Fenglei came to welcome her. After bowing, he said, "Princess, the King wishes to see you."

Phoenix looked at Chen Fenglei and asked, "Did father mention what it’s about?"

The smile carved a bunch of wrinkles on Chen Fenglei’s shriveled face as he said, "No. Perhaps he just misses the Princess and wanted to spend some time with you. When I came over, he even had me wake a bottle of fine red wine ahead of time to wait for you."

"Thank you, Grandpa Chen," Phoenix said happily.

Although Chen Fenglei didn’t specify what her father wanted, the news he revealed already proved that her father’s mood was not too bad, and the matter wouldn’t be too serious.

Even as the King’s daughter, she had to maintain good relationships with these people around her father.

Especially Chen Fenglei, this old guy had stood unshaken for decades, and his status in the palace was almost irreplaceable, which showed how formidable he was.

Once you enter the palace, it’s as deep as the sea, and those who can swim in these waters are all exceptionally cunning, aren’t they?

"Ah, Princess, you’re going to be the death of me. I can’t live up to that title; just calling me Manager Chen is already an honor... How could I, a servant, be considered an elder to the Princess?"

"How many times have I said it? All of us siblings grew up under your watch. You’re like our Grandpa... It’s only right for us to call you Grandpa."

"Don’t call me that anymore, someone might hear and scold me, Chen Fenglei, for not knowing my place and the difference between master and servant," Chen Fenglei pleaded.

"Alright, in front of others, I’ll call you Manager Chen, and when no one’s around, I’ll call you Grandpa Chen," Phoenix said with a smile.

She turned to look at Sheng Xinhua and said, "Please have someone take my friend to the Phoenix Pavilion."

"No problem. Miss Sheng is a valued guest; we will treat her with the utmost care," Chen Fenglei said obsequiously, not showing any pretense of his position as Chief Steward.

"Thank you, Manager Chen," Sheng Xinhua said, expressing his thanks.

After Sheng Xinhua left, Phoenix followed Chen Fenglei to the Taihe Courtyard, where her father was resting.

Zhong Daolong was sitting on the sofa looking at a document. When he saw Phoenix enter, he immediately put down the document, took off his glasses resting on the bridge of his nose, and said with a beaming smile, "Yo, my darling daughter is back."

"Dad..." Phoenix ran and sat next to Zhong Daolong, wrapping her arms around his, and said coquettishly, "Weren’t you inspecting Changan City? How did you come back so quickly?"

"When I heard my darling daughter was unwell, how could I keep inspecting? I immediately had them arrange my travel to hurry back from Changan." Zhong Daolong looked at Phoenix with concern and asked, "How are you feeling? Where doesn’t it feel right? Have you seen a doctor?"

"Dad, I’m sorry..." Phoenix apologized, her face full of guilt, saying, "I’m not really sick; I just felt a bit out of sorts, a continuous upset stomach... I couldn’t explain it clearly to them, afraid of being laughed at, so I had to hurriedly end the trip and rush back."

"I failed to do well in such an important matter entrusted to me by dad, and I’ve let you down."

"If it wasn’t done well this time, we’ll do it again next time. What job is as important as your health?" Zhong Daolong looked at Phoenix and said, "An upset stomach? That’s no small matter, have you taken medicine?"

"I’ve taken medicine, and I’m much better now. Don’t worry, dad," Phoenix reassured.

"Good. As long as you’re fine," Zhong Daolong nodded and said, "If you’re not feeling well, rest at home. Why are you still running around? I heard you went to investigate White Crane Academy?"

Phoenix’s heart sank slightly; she knew she could not hide her whereabouts from her father, but it still made her nervous to be questioned directly.

"Dad, I went to visit Tang Fei," she said.

Phoenix knew that her father was already aware of the answer, and evading or hiding it would only backfire.

"After I came back, I received a call from Little Fatty, who said his brother had returned from an adventure seriously injured and has been unconscious till now. He wanted me to take him to White Crane Academy to see... White Crane Academy has strict security; it’s difficult for ordinary people to get in."

"You know how close I am with those brothers, so I couldn’t refuse such a request and went with Xin Huai to visit Tang Fei, alongside Little Fatty."

Zhong Daolong looked at Phoenix and asked, "Tang Fei is alright, isn’t he?"

"He was unconscious for two days but has now come to."

Zhong Daolong looked at Phoenix with a chuckle and said, "Our darling daughter isn’t really planning to marry that youngster, is she?"

"..."