Wu Pengpeng felt a chill creep up her spine, and her whole body froze.
She stiffly turned her head, without a trace of a smile on her face. "What do you mean, Second Brother?"
Wu Junyu stared into her eyes expressionlessly for half a minute, then broke into a bright smile. "It's nothing. I just think Xinxin is so cute. She looks just like you when you were a kid."
Wu Pengpeng knew he was changing the subject. She followed his words and laughed. "Second Brother, you're only a few months older than me. It's like you actually remember what I looked like as a kid."
"Of course I remember." Wu Junyu curved his eyebrows, and once again he was the gentle and amiable Second Brother of the past. "My sister was so cute. How could I forget?"
But Wu Pengpeng felt a shiver run down her spine at his smile. She didn't know where this莫名 fear came from. All she could do was follow her instinct and want to run away.
"Second Brother really loves me." She gave a sweet smile, looking innocent and harmless. "Let's talk later, Second Brother. I need to go to the bathroom first."
After saying that, she covered her stomach and ran away as if she would wet her pants if she was a second late.
Wu Junyu watched her back. The smile in his eyes instantly froze, replaced by a chill as cold as ice.
Just then, his phone vibrated. He took it out and glanced at it. Then, with a cold face, he typed a reply. "She really doesn't have any memories of the past."
Wu Pengpeng didn't stop until she ran all the way to the bathroom. She looked at her panicked self in the mirror, and an inexplicable fear welled up in her heart.
This big mansion was like a bottomless well. She was now trapped at the bottom, not knowing where the danger was lurking.
"Pengpeng," someone suddenly patted her on the shoulder, and then a gentle voice came from beside her ear. "Are you okay?"
Wu Pengpeng turned her head and saw Lin Xiyue looking at her with a worried face.
Seeing her pale face, Lin Xiyue quickly stepped forward to support her. "What's wrong with you?"
Wu Pengpeng forced a smile and waved her hand. "I'm fine. Maybe I ate too much at noon. My stomach is a bit uncomfortable."
Hearing this, Lin Xiyue became even more worried. "Then I'll help you go back first, and then call a doctor to check you out."
Wu Pengpeng quickly stopped her. "No need, Sister Xiyue. This is an old problem of mine. I'll be fine after drinking a cup of hot water later. Don't call a doctor. Otherwise, the uncles will make a fuss again."
Lin Xiyue had heard from Wu Junyu that the whole family doted on Wu Pengpeng. If they knew about this, they would come to care about her one after another, and Wu Pengpeng might not be able to rest well.
So she followed Wu Pengpeng's wishes. "Then I'll help you go back to rest."
Wu Pengpeng stood still. "You go back first, Sister Xiyue. I'll catch my breath here."
Lin Xiyue was worried about her. "I'll stay with you."
Seeing the sincere worry in her eyes, Wu Pengpeng didn't have the heart to refuse her kindness.
The two stood in the bathroom in silence for a while before turning back.
On the way, Wu Pengpeng suddenly had an idea and broke the silence. "Sister Xiyue, how long have you and Second Brother been together?"
Lin Xiyue blushed shyly. "We, we're not together yet."
Wu Pengpeng was a bit surprised. "… I thought you were together. I thought he brought you here to meet the family today!"
Lin Xiyue blushed even more and whispered, "No. Junyu said you were bringing the baby back today, so I wanted to come and see you."
Hearing this, Wu Pengpeng's heart sank like a stone into a cold pool. The chill that had just been suppressed welled up again.
Did Wu Junyu know something?
His words just now were actually a test of her.
But why did he do this? Was it his own idea, or was it Uncle's instruction?
Wu Pengpeng walked to the living room door in a complete mess. Her mind was still in a muddle, and she couldn't sort out any clues.
Seeing that she was silent, Lin Xiyue thought she was feeling unwell. She said gently, "You go back and rest first. I'll go to the kitchen and ask Aunt Lin to make you a cup of ginger tea."
Wu Pengpeng gave her a grateful smile. "Thank you, Sister Xiyue. You've gone to so much trouble."
Seeing that her face was even paler than before, Lin Xiyue felt a bit heartache. "Why are you being so polite with me? Go and rest quickly!"
After saying that, she hurried towards the kitchen. Her worried look didn't seem like a disguise at all.
Wu Pengpeng really couldn't figure out the current situation. She walked into the living room in a daze.
By chance, she looked up and saw Wu Junyu holding Yan Zixin, smiling happily.
Wu Pengpeng felt as if her heart had suddenly been grabbed. Her heart skipped a beat.
She almost ran over, her voice trembling. "Xinxin, come here. We're going home."
Everyone looked over when they heard the sound. Seeing her pale face, they were all taken aback.
Wu Junyu's eyes met hers. He asked with concern, "What's wrong, Pengpeng?"
There was a worried expression on his face, but his hand holding Yan Zixin didn't loosen.
Little Yan Zixin had no idea how his mother was feeling. He was lying limply in Wu Junyu's arms, still playing with his toy.
Wu Pengpeng looked at the different looks in everyone's eyes. She felt as if she was in a dragon's den and tiger's lair full of dangers, not knowing when the danger would suddenly come.
It was all her fault for being careless. She had brought the baby here without any preparation, putting him in danger.
Now all she wanted was to take the baby away from here quickly and find a safe place to hide him.
He was still so young and didn't know what danger was at all.
Among these grandparents and uncles who were holding him and making him laugh, she didn't know who would suddenly turn into a fanged monster and swallow him up.
Wu Pengpeng's face darkened, and her voice turned cold. "Come here now!"
The baby was startled. He subconsciously slipped off Wu Junyu's lap and slowly shuffled towards her, looking so pitiful.
Wu Pengpeng's heart softened instantly, but she couldn't show it. She had to take this opportunity to take him away.
If the baby was a bit uncooperative, the uncles would definitely find an excuse to keep him, and then she wouldn't be able to refuse.
Wu Junchen noticed that Wu Pengpeng was in a bad mood. He got up and walked over, patting her on the shoulder and comforting her gently. "Pengpeng, the child is still young. Why are you scolding him?"
Seeing the slightly reproachful look in Wu Junchen's eyes, Wu Pengpeng suddenly felt extremely aggrieved. She called out softly, "Big Brother."
Wu Junchen gave her an understanding look, then bent down and picked up the aggrieved baby in his arms, coaxing him gently. "Xinxin, don't be angry. Uncle will get you some milk to drink."
He carried the baby to get a box of milk. The little glutton's stomach was appeased, and his bad mood disappeared in an instant. He was smiling with his eyes curved as he hugged the milk box.
Wu Pengpeng looked at his carefree look, and her heart softened completely.
This little one had to grow up healthily under her protection.
But she had put him in such a dangerous place.
She secretly swore in her heart that she would never bring him back here again.
Wu You had been observing Wu Pengpeng's reaction since just now. Seeing that there was a mist in her eyes, he felt both heartache and worry.
He thought that Wu Pengpeng didn't have the experience of taking care of a child and was exhausted by the sudden arrival of the baby.
He sighed in his heart. She was still a child herself. How could she not be flustered when she suddenly had a child?
"Pengpeng, it's not right for you to educate the child like this. If you feel tired…"
"I'm sorry, Uncle." Before he could finish his sentence, Wu Pengpeng smiled and explained. "I forgot that he has a painting class this afternoon. Just now, the teacher called and asked me why he hadn't arrived yet."
Wu You said softly, "Since he's already late, you can just ask the teacher for a leave. Don't go today."
Wu Pengpeng had regained her composure. She calmly smiled and agreed. "Okay."
Just as she finished speaking, she saw Wu Junchen carrying the baby back. The baby's eyes met hers, and he timidly called out, "Mummy."
Wu Pengpeng's heart almost broke at his call. She suddenly thought that it would be great if He Qianshan was here.
Someone could help her protect the baby, and she wouldn't have to be so nervous.
Just as this thought flashed through her mind, her phone in her pocket vibrated.
She opened it and saw a message from He Qianshan. "Are you okay?"
The emotions that Wu Pengpeng had been holding back for a long time were easily shattered by his words. Tears instantly welled up in her eyes.
She quickly turned around. Tears fell first as she typed. "Yanshen, I want to go home."