“A reward?”
“How about I reward you with a lollipop?!”
Even someone as shamelessly tough as Ye Zhibai couldn’t help but panic at that moment.
Her expression remained as carefree as ever, utterly detached from worldly concerns, but that didn’t stop a full-blown world war from erupting inside her heart.
Because when Yun’er spoke those words, her gaze—as if acting entirely on its own—swept first over Ye Zhibai’s thighs peeking from beneath her nightgown, then up to her slender waist and alluring collarbone, before finally meeting Ye Zhibai’s eyes.
Yun’er’s breathing had lost its steady rhythm.
Like prey locked in a hunter’s sights, Ye Zhibai instinctively took a small step back.
But that single step only made the feral gleam in Ye Zhiyun’s eyes burn even brighter!
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Was that half-step retreat for real?!
No, I took a full step back—not half a step.
Ye Zhiyun could no longer hold herself back.
She lunged forward with both hands, grabbing Ye Zhibai’s shoulders. Her grip wasn’t hard—quite gentle, in fact—but Ye Zhibai could still feel the wild turbulence of emotions surging through her.
And she was nervous.
“No reward is fine, but… but I hope Sister will hear me out! Otherwise, I… I definitely won’t be able to sleep tonight!”
Can’t sleep? Count sheep!
Why scare a poor little Zhibai like that?!
Guang Yu was wide awake now.
Little Kitty perked up her ears, listening intently to the sounds beside her, her heart brimming with anticipation!
Ye Zhibai narrowed her eyes, frowning slightly as she mulled over her words for a long moment before finally squeezing out a sentence.
“What do you want?”
“I want to…! No, that’s not very ladylike.”
“……”
Fine, don’t say it. I think I’ve already guessed what you want to say.
And it’s terrifying!
But Ye Zhiyun had been brewing her words just as carefully—the ones she desperately wanted to voice.
She had almost decided to swallow them back down, right there at the tip of her tongue.
But then she looked into Ye Zhibai’s eyes, those purple pools as clear and still as the calmest lake, without a single ripple.
Gritting her teeth, Ye Zhiyun decided to say it anyway.
And say it loud!
As the words tumbled out, her grip tightened unconsciously, pinching Ye Zhibai’s shoulders just enough to make them ache a little.
“Sister! I’ve been holding this in all day. Now, I’m telling you!”
“What is it…?”
“Today, I got jealous!”
“？！”
I know!
We had dumplings for lunch and dipped them in vinegar—I got jealous too!
Ye Zhibai was just comforting herself.
She knew full well that Yun’er didn’t mean it that way!
And sure enough…
Seeing Ye Zhibai fall silent, Ye Zhiyun’s momentum surged even stronger.
She pressed forward, closing in on Ye Zhibai.
Her jealousy had boiled over completely now—no taking it back.
“This morning, when Sister saw Lin Zihan… even for a split second, did you think she was pretty?”
“No.” A total lie—Lin Zihan really was pretty, after all. Honesty would be the death of her.
“You’re lying! Sister’s gaze lingered on her for a solid three and a half seconds! No, closer to four!”
“!”
Hey, hey, that’s too much!
Come on, some random person suddenly jumps out from behind a willow tree—you’d have to check who it was, pretty or not!
Ye Zhiyun probably knew she was being a bit unreasonable, but she wasn’t done yet!
“And—and! When I hit her, Sister actually protected her! Aaah, I know Sister was right to do it! But it still made me so mad! Just thinking of Lin Zihan’s smug face pisses me off!”
Did she have a smug face?! You nearly beat her to tears!
“I wasn’t protecting her. I just think hitting people is wrong,” Ye Zhibai insisted.
“I know… even though I know… what I’m saying doesn’t make sense, I still got jealous…! It feels awful.”
“……”
Folks, there’s something Ye Zhibai had to say.
This little sister of mine? She’s ridiculously cute.
Who knew girls actually admitted to being jealous out loud like this?!
Don’t let Ye Zhibai’s blank expression fool you—she had no idea how to respond to this situation.
But inside, her heart was a raging storm, waves crashing a thousand feet high! Thoughts alone wouldn’t help, though.
To Ye Zhiyun, that serene calm looked like her sister didn’t care at all about this little tantrum she’d mustered the courage to throw—like she was being brushed off, ignored.
That neglected, overlooked feeling sent a strange tingle through Ye Zhiyun. Part of her even wanted Sister to scold her harshly for being unreasonable.
But…!
No, it really hurt.
And if it hurt, she needed to vent, to let it all out.
Her mind went blank with heat.
Ye Zhiyun threw caution to the wind.
A jealous woman could be terrifying—and decisive.
“Sister, sorry. I’m being forward.”
“Hm? Mmph?!”
Just a second ago, Ye Zhibai had been marveling at how cute Yun’er was, how healing she felt.
The next second, she felt a matching softness suddenly press against her own tender lips.
Along with the sudden warmth of being pulled into a tight embrace!
Guang Yu shot to her feet!!
Guang Yu was right behind Ye Zhibai—in her cat form, she was standing!!
The scene before her filled her big kitty eyes with emotion, her paws waving wildly in excitement!
Because Ye Zhiyun had really stepped up!
This decisive black-haired girl, whose every thought and glance was fixed on Ye Zhibai…
Had chosen the most direct—and effective—approach.
She went for it!
Yes, before Ye Zhibai could even react, Ye Zhiyun planted a fierce, passionate kiss on her, so forceful it sent Ye Zhibai stumbling back several steps!
Not… maybe she hadn’t lost her footing.
It was pure shock—or perhaps some sudden wave of comfort—that left her too weak to stand firm.
How could Ye Zhibai not be shocked?!
In her past life, she was too poor for pudding.
In this life, she hadn’t even tasted it yet—but now she knew exactly what it was like!
Sweet, soft, fragrant.
With a hint of astringency.
That was half of it. The other half?
Pure fright!
Ye Zhibai’s eyes flew wide. She pressed her hands weakly against Yun’er’s arms and pushed— but it did nothing.
When ambushed like this, anyone’s instinct was to struggle, even if just a token, meaningless flail.
Ye Zhibai couldn’t muster any strength, and Ye Zhiyun held her in an iron grip, refusing to let go.
This kiss was an inescapable trap.
Ye Zhiyun lost herself in it, forgetting to ease up. Her relentless fervor made it hard for Ye Zhibai to breathe as she kept retreating.
Until her back slammed into the bookshelf at the far end of the room.
With a loud crash, it finally stopped her.
The impact was too much for the books on the shelf.
The one at the very top—How Aluminum and Copper Were Tempered—tumbled straight down from the highest shelf!
Its hard corner smashed right onto the head of the still-cheering Guang Yu!
“Meow-oww!!”
Goddess of Drama, drama-loving soul—you only deserve to pass out cold.
Dazed and disoriented, Guang Yu’s vision blurred. If this were a comic, her eyes would be swirling spirals right now.
Kitty down, critically hit, collapsed, out cold!
Even as she fainted, she’d been cheering the pair on.
She really… I can’t stop crying!
And just like that…
In this not-so-big room, there were truly only Ye Zhibai and Ye Zhiyun left.
No one else.
Ye Zhibai had nearly been kissed senseless by Yun’er!
Finally, Yun’er showed mercy.
Reluctantly, she pulled back slowly—agonizingly slow—giving Ye Zhibai back the right to breathe.
Now they could look into each other’s beautiful eyes again.
But maybe it was better not to!
Because the tenderness in Yun’er’s gaze right now, sparkling with light, was enough to blind Ye Zhibai!
She had zero intention of letting Ye Zhibai go.
Wait, who can tell me how things escalated this fast?!
Guang Yu! Can you explain?!
Uh… Guang Yu?
In her panic, Ye Zhibai glanced back.
She was out cold.
At the critical moment, you’re useless too!
