Li Longwei, Jiang Yulin, Pei Ting, and Su Fengxi entered the adjoining room.
This room had been prepared especially for her.
It was where the psychiatric session would take place.
The space was not large, but it was neat and quiet. A wooden table stood near the window, a wide sofa rested against the wall, and beside it was a reclining chair meant for rest.
Su Fengxi felt a faint nervousness rise in her chest.
Pei Ting glanced at her gently and spoke in a calm voice.
"Go lie down there."
She nodded obediently and lay down on the reclining chair.
Pei Ting pulled a chair closer and sat beside her.
Jiang Yulin and Li Longwei stood quietly at a distance, neither interfering nor speaking.
"Miss Su Fengxi," Pei Ting said softly, "please look at this."
He took out a small hypnotic clock.
The pendulum swayed back and forth.
Su Fengxi's gaze followed its movement. Slowly, dizziness crept in. Her eyelids grew heavy, fluttering as they gradually closed.
Pei Ting smiled faintly.
"Miss Su Fengxi" he asked gently, "what did you do yesterday?"
Her eyes were shut now. Her voice was low and soft.
"I was walking in the garden… I spoke to the butler… I ate… then I slept."
Pei Ting hummed thoughtfully.
"Miss Su Fengxi," he continued, "what is your name?"
Her brows knitted slightly, then slowly relaxed.
"I… I am Su Fengxi."
Li Longwei's pupils constricted.
She didn't remember her original name.
She only remembered the name he had given her.
Pei Ting paused for a moment before asking again, his tone cautious.
"Miss Su Fengxi… do you remember your childhood?"
"Childhood…" she murmured faintly.
Pei Ting called her name again.
There was no response.
Tears suddenly slid down her closed eyes, soaking her long lashes.
Li Longwei's expression shifted.
So did Jiang Yulin's.
Su Fengxi cried quietly, as if trapped in a memory she could not reach, yet could not escape.
Li Longwei clenched his fist.
He stepped forward and said coldly,
"Enough."
Pei Ting stiffened, startled. He immediately lowered his head, not daring to meet Li Longwei's gaze.
Li Longwei walked to Su Fengxi's side.
His long fingers brushed away the tears at the corners of her eyes, then gently cupped her cheek.
For the first time, Li Longwei realized how fragile she was.
Jiang Yulin froze.
He rubbed his eyes twice.
Was he hallucinating?
Li Longwei… being gentle?
Jiang Yulin pinched his own cheek.
Ithurt.
So it was real.
Li Longwei paid no attention to the others in the room. His cold gaze shifted to Pei Ting.
Pei Ting straightened at once and stood up.
Li Longwei bent down and lifted Su Fengxi into his arms.
Her body was light, limp, unconscious.
He glanced down at her once, then carried her out of the room.
Later , In the Study room
"Junior Ting, don't worry" Jiang Yulin said gently. "He won't say anything."
Pei Ting smiled faintly.
Just then, Butler Simon entered.
"Mr. Pei, Master says you may leave now."
Pei Ting was momentarily stunned, then nodded politely despite his embarrassment.
Jiang Yulin tried to comfort him, but Pei Ting shook his head, saying it was fine.
He soon left.
Jiang Yulin turned and headed toward Su Fengxi's room.
She was asleep.
Li Longwei glanced at him and gestured toward the door.
Jiang Yulin understood and waited outside.
Moments later, Li Longwei spoke in a low voice.
"Don't invite him again."
Jiang Yulin nodded, then asked,
"Let me take a look at her."
Li Longwei nodded.
Jiang Yulin entered the room, scrutinized Su Fengxi, and came out ten minutes later.
"She's fine," he said. "She was only unconscious for a short while. She'll wake up in a few hours."
After a pause, he added seriously,
"I don't think we should continue this. The psychological impact is too heavy. Forcing it will only hurt her."
Li Longwei frowned slightly and nodded.
An hour later, Jiang Yulin left.
Li Longwei returned to his study.
Evening
Su Fengxi woke up.
Her head throbbed faintly. She pressed her fingers against her temples, confused.
"What… happened?"
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't remember.
A servant soon reported,
"Master, Miss Su Fengxi has woken up."
Li Longwei nodded and stood up.
As he opened the door
"Ouch."
A soft voice sounded.
His gaze fell on the woman rubbing her nose.
"What are you doing here?" Li Longwei spoke coldly his sharp eyes fixed on her.
Su Fengxi stiffened slightly under his gaze.
"I… I wanted to know what happened to me."