He walked over, took Chen's mother from behind, and gently held her in his arms.
Chen Zhi smiled and walked to Si Ye's side, and Si Ye casually draped his arm over her shoulder. They exchanged a glance, not saying a word, and intuitively turned to leave, giving the space to the two of them.
Chen's mother hadn't noticed the switch and just kept crying, pouring out her words. She was so heartbroken, crying so hard she could barely catch her breath and looked like she could pass out at any moment.
Si Chengye found it distressing to see her so upset, but at the same time, he felt a conflicted sweetness because she was crying for him, heartbroken for him.
"Ayu, stop crying, I'm not dead, I'm fine, I haven't died." He turned her around and spoke to her gently, with a smile.
Chen Xiangyu was stunned into silence, her crying ceased abruptly, and she stared blankly at Si Chengye, unable to regain her composure.
