"Did you look for me, Nana? I was just sleeping," Xiaojing yawned.

How did she suddenly appear?

I didn't have time to think much, so I held Xiaojing's hand and sat face to face with her.

Her hand was icy cold, and I quickly recalled that this was probably the first time I held her hand.

"Lately, my skin has been extremely dry. I wanted to ask what skincare products you usually use. Your hands are so fair," I pretended to envy.

At this moment, a faint stench reached my nose, mixed with a strong perfume scent.

Xiaojing pulled her hand back. "I haven't really used any skincare products. Maybe it's because I always hide indoors and get less sun exposure."

I noticed the red thermos cup on the table. "Could it be related to the tea you drink? I heard that drinking flower tea can also improve the complexion."

I reached for the thermos cup, but Xiaojing snatched it away and held it tightly in her hands.

"It's nothing, just ordinary saffron," she said.

"You're really stingy," I forced myself to make a silly face.

Intentionally or unintentionally, I grabbed her hand and took a closer look. "Come on, tell me, what brand of skincare product is it?"

Her fingertips were indeed turning black, and the closer it was to the nails, the darker the color became. There was a crack in the skin of her middle finger, as if it was going to peel off with the nail.

To cover the crack, she had applied a thick layer of concealer.

Xiaojing nervously pulled her arm back, and suddenly, I felt like the flesh and bones in her hand disappeared, as if only an empty skin remained.

The sensation was like holding a shriveled glove.

I was stunned for a moment.

Xiaojing quickly exerted force, and the fullness in the palm of my hand returned.

Xiaojing hurriedly said, "There's really nothing. Occasionally, my family makes some homemade snow cream with added lard. I've just finished using mine, but I'll send you some later."

I quickly eased my expression, let go of her hand, and acted as if nothing had happened.

"That's great. I knew you had a secret. Haha, well, I'll go back to my room then."

When Xiaojing heard the word "secret," she froze for a moment, but immediately relaxed her expression.

I quickly escaped from the room and headed towards the stairs.

Suddenly, my heart skipped a beat. I had forgotten my phone in her room!

And the video call was still on!