Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

The video, which lasts a full thirty minutes, begins with a drone's aerial view of a villa nestled in the mountains, accompanied by a soothing violin melody and soft narration by Baima.

"I've been working on this transition for a long time..."

Ding Heng didn't join in the fun. Instead, he changed into slippers and went to the balcony garden to gaze at the lights on the river.

Not long after, footsteps came from behind.

Wen Shu leaned against the railing, half a step away from Ding Heng.

She also gazed at the river and finally had a chance to speak.

"Thank you, brother-in-law."

"You're welcome."

Ding Heng knew she was referring to the matter at Xie Hospital, and he didn't pretend not to understand.

Wen Shu then said self-deprecatingly, "Brother-in-law, am I really that cynical? How could I do something like that to a newborn child..."

She herself found it difficult to talk about this.

Ding Heng responded, "No one is perfect, why are you dwelling on this? Have your parents and your older sister reflected on their actions? Have they apologized to you?"

Wen Shu was taken aback by the question.

"The main reason they apologized to your second sister was because of me."

Ding Heng had no intention of boasting; he simply stated the facts calmly: "If it weren't for me, your second sister would still be silently enduring at home. Do you think they would willingly back down?"

Wen Shu sighed, "But my second sister..."

"Your second sister is your second sister!"

Ding Heng interrupted, "Her saintly temperament of repaying evil with kindness is one in a million. Do you really have to compare yourself to her? If you really don't like having contact with your family, just stop associating with them. There's no need to force yourself."

Wen Shu hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and sighed.

Humans are social animals after all, and family ethics are ingrained in our minds from a young age.

No matter how readily you speak, putting it into practice is far from easy.

Ding Heng didn't continue the conversation, adjusting his posture and leaning against the railing: "Let's not talk about that! How's university life lately? How's it going in the photography club?"

Wen Shu chimed in, "It was great! Going out for photography with the club during Qingming Festival was quite interesting."

Where is your boyfriend?

Ding Heng suddenly asked again, "How far has it progressed?"

Wen Shu was taken aback at first, then her face flushed red at a visible speed, spreading from the base of her neck all the way to the tips of her ears.

"Brother-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about? Where would I get a boyfriend?"

"is it?"

Ding Heng raised an eyebrow: "Your sister and Bai Ma both told me you have a boyfriend, but they're secretly keeping it from us."

"How is that possible!"

The girl's voice suddenly rose, startling all three people in the living room who turned to look at the balcony.

Realizing she had overreacted, Wen Shu quickly composed herself.

"Absolutely not! I'm busy with classes and activities at school every day, how could I have time for dating?"

"If you don't have it, you don't have it. Why get so worked up?"

Seeing her anxious and embarrassed, Ding Heng didn't show any more emotion.

Wen Shu breathed softly, pressed her left hand against her chest to calm her heartbeat, and finally complained helplessly.

"When did my sister become so fond of gossip...?"

"She's your sister, it's normal for her to care about you."

Ding Heng joked, "Besides, college students should date as soon as they can experience it on campus. This will make them less likely to be deceived when they enter the workforce."

"Well... I hope I can meet the right person in the future."

Wen Shu's intention was merely to be perfunctory, but after speaking, she subconsciously looked up at Ding Heng.

But the next second, she immediately avoided eye contact, turning her guilty gaze toward the river.

"Wenshu! Come here for a moment! I have something to take to the capital for you. Try it out and see if it works."

A quiet voice called out from the living room.

"coming!"

Wen Shu quickly responded and hurried back into the house.

The next morning.

Wen Shu got up early to wash up and prepare to catch her flight.

Upon entering the living room, I saw Ding Heng sitting in the entryway, changing his shoes.

Ding Heng smiled at her: "You're here, perfect timing to come together."

Wen Shu suddenly realized: "Brother-in-law, you're going to the capital too?"

Ding Heng stood up and bounced lightly twice: "Well, I happen to have something to do with Hua Qing, so we'll take the same flight."

Another coincidence?

Wen Shu didn't ask any questions. She bent down to change her shoes and followed Ding Heng out the door.

On the way to the airport, neither of them made a point of talking, and the car fell silent again, just like when they went to the hospital yesterday.

Two hours later, the plane landed in the capital, where Hua Qing had been waiting for a long time.

As she stepped forward, Hua Qing noticed Wen Shu standing next to Ding Heng and offered to help.

"Xiao Shu, do you want me to take you to school?"

"No need, no need."

Wen Shu quickly waved her hand to refuse, saying, "I already have plans with my classmates and other activities, so it's not on my way."

Hua Qing didn't try to stop her, nodded, and told her to be careful.

Wen Shu said goodbye to the two men, quickly got into a taxi, and gave them the school address.

As the taxi drove out of the airport, she suddenly raised her right hand and slapped herself lightly.

"Snapped!"

Her clear voice caught the attention of the driver in the front seat, who glanced at her curiously through the rearview mirror.

Wen Shu covered her face with one hand, her thoughts unable to settle for a long time.

We agreed not to provoke each other, so why couldn't we stop talking about it as soon as we got back?

How shameless of you!

……

On the other end, Hua Qing watched Wen Shu's figure disappear and frowned slightly: "What's wrong? Xiao Shu seems a bit strange."

"fine."

Ding Heng naturally put his arm around Hua Qing's shoulder: "She's probably just a little tired from catching the plane."

Hua Qing didn't ask any more questions and went back to the car with the man.

The car drove away from the airport and merged into the traffic on the highway.

Hua Qing looked straight ahead and casually mentioned, "I might have a tour this summer, in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai area."

Ding Heng cut to the chase: "You want me to stay with you?"

"No way!"

The fairy remained as stubborn as ever.

Ding Heng didn't expose him, and quietly observed the road conditions ahead.

"I'm not available during the summer vacation, so I might have to work as my brother's assistant."

"I don't care."

Hua Qing continued to be stubborn, but her disappointment was clearly visible on her face.

"but……"

Ding Heng suddenly changed the subject: "If you're too tired from the tour, give me a call, and I can come over occasionally to help you relax."

"abnormal."

Hua Qing gripped the steering wheel tightly, her voice muffled, as if she were cursing but didn't want the other person to hear her clearly.

Ding Heng smiled and stopped teasing her.

After driving for a while, the car got stuck in the morning rush hour traffic in the capital.

Hua Qing stopped at the red light and then suddenly asked curiously, "When do you plan to tell Long He the truth?"

Ding Heng said casually, "We'll see. Teasing my brother is quite fun right now."

Hua Qing pursed her lips and remained silent.

The red light turned green, and the car continued forward.

Ding Heng sensed Hua Qing's emotional change and immediately guessed what she was thinking.

"Does the senior think this is wrong?"

"A little."

Hua Qing readily admitted it.

Although she had gotten used to Ding Heng's occasional "playful" attitude towards them, her past simple values ​​still made her a little uncomfortable, and she even felt indignant on behalf of Long He.

As for herself, she was the woman Ding Heng had taken a liking to on a whim.

Long He is Ding Heng's brother who grew up with him since childhood. Is it necessary to make fun of him?

Ding Heng smiled and asked, "Senior, do you know why Yang Sijie tacitly approved of my behavior?"