“Um… Sis doesn’t care about my waiting at all… I’m burning with passion, but your heart’s like cold stone. It hurts.”
These were the killer lines Ye Zhiyun uttered on the way from the gates of Ye Family Manor all the way back to their two-story villa.
In just five minutes, she’d unleashed a string of them, one after another.
They could even fill a whole book of classic quotes!
She’d been pretty normal in the car, just staring out the window in a daze.
Every now and then, she’d scoot over to Ye Zhibai’s side for a quick nuzzle, then go back to her daze.
After all, the Head Maid had still been there at the time. She had to maintain her dignity, so she couldn’t really throw a tantrum or complain to Ye Zhibai.
But once they got out of the car and the Head Maid left…
She no longer had to hold back!
Her little grudge over that bumpy day when “Sis met up with a friend” came pouring out in the form of these classic quotes, constantly hinting to Ye Zhibai that her mood was all storm clouds and rain.
Even Guang Yu had to admire it!
You couldn’t come up with these pearls of wisdom without a solid ten volumes of heartbreak poetry under your belt.
A true literati!
They were just a few steps from the front door now.
Seeing that her sister had ignored her the whole way, Yun’er tilted her head to the side.
She pursed her lips and muttered softly.
“You won’t even say you love me… The wind’s whistling by, and tonight feels so cold.”
“……”
Are you never gonna stop?!
It wasn’t that Ye Zhibai didn’t want to respond—it was that this heartbreak poetry of hers made it impossible to jump in without fear!
She was already this chilled through; if Ye Zhibai’s unreliable mouth accidentally doused her with more cold water, wouldn’t she freeze solid on the spot?!
Ye Zhibai paused just outside the fence in front of their two-story villa.
She knew saying the wrong thing wouldn’t do, but staying silent forever wasn’t an option either.
So, she decided on the safest way to resolve it.
Answering a question with a question!
“Yun’er, what exactly are you trying to say?”
“I’m saying! I barely got to talk to you all day today—I’m about to lose it! And also, Sis, can you take off that ring Lin Zihan gave you first? It’s suffocating me just looking at it!”
Wuwu, we’re home already, and you’re still wearing the ring she gave you.
Does Sis plan to wear it in the shower and bed too?!
Oh, right, that wouldn’t work—wearing the Vine Ring in the bath would turn it into anything but a ring once you’re done.
Since Yun’er had put it that way, Ye Zhibai carefully slipped the Vine Ring off her index finger, taking great care to move lightly as she tucked it into her pocket.
She couldn’t damage it. She’d treasure it once they were home.
In all sorts of ways, this was the first gift Ye Zhibai had ever received from a friend.
Sister Liang’s gifts counted as family, not friends.
But that super-cherishing motion from Ye Zhibai made Ye Zhiyun’s nose tingle all over again!
Sis! Compared to your ring, can’t you look more at your poor Yun’er? Wuwu! I’m so pitiful!
Pitiful or not, life went on as usual.
Ye Zhiyun punched in the passcode on the gate’s lock—Ye Zhibai’s birthday—and opened the villa door beyond it.
Now that they were home, Ye Zhibai’s thoughts cleared right up.
She wasn’t oblivious to why Yun’er was so sensitive right now.
The Detective Trench Coat she still hadn’t changed out of said it all.
Guang Yu chimed in with a friendly reminder: “Ye Zhibai, say something nice quick—look at her state! She’s definitely gonna ravish you hard tonight! I don’t mind~ You two getting cozy makes me happy, but didn’t your legs hurt this morning? If you can’t keep it sustainable and hurt yourself, it’ll be more loss than gain.”
Thanks, Guang Yu. You’re so thoughtful.
You even remember how I was limping this morning, too scared to close my legs. It touches me deeply.
Cuddling’s great, but it needs moderation, or it’ll wear out Little Zhibai—and Little Zhibai’s own little Zhibai would suffer floods too.
If Ye Zhibai wanted to survive, now was the time.
She waited until Yun’er had taken off her Detective Trench Coat, folded it neatly, and tiptoed to stuff it into the entryway cabinet up top.
Then she seized the moment.
Ye Zhibai stepped up behind her and promptly surrendered.
“Yun’er… You weren’t happy today? I made two new friends… You should be happy about that.”
Oh, you stupid mouth—what the hell! Look at this cursed mouth of mine! I actually told her to be happy!
Yun’er didn’t know where she found the strength, but she leaped up and shoved the trench coat all the way into the high cabinet!
She slammed the cabinet shut with a squeak and whirled around.
That poised, aloof little face of hers was on the verge of bursting into aggrieved tears!
She forced a smile, agreeing with Ye Zhibai’s words, and nodded vigorously!
“Uh-huh, you’re right, Sis… Totally right! I should be happy! You’ve made friends, and your life’s gonna be so much more colorful now. As your little sister, I should bless you for it! Even if you don’t need Yun’er anymore… Wuwu, ahem! Anyway, I’m thrilled! Congrats, Sis!”
That slip of the tongue in an instant had totally given away that she wasn’t happy at all!
A wave of guilt—unnecessary guilt, really—surged in Ye Zhibai’s heart.
Making friends was only natural for her… But Yun’er’s possessiveness was so strong; she always twisted things in her own head and made herself miserable.
Look—Lin Zihan and Sister Liang’s relationships with me were pure as could be! Purest of the pure, okay?!
Guang Yu sat cross-legged right there in her mind.
She wanted to see how Ye Zhibai would break out of this tough spot.
Ye Zhibai did have a plan.
She figured… she always said the wrong thing, and one wrong word made a bad situation worse.
If that was the case…
Then why talk at all!
She suddenly remembered how Lin Zihan had smacked her forehead against hers without a word, and how Sister Liang had kissed her cheek without asking.
—Time to imitate them!
She looked up at Yun’er’s tempting cherry lips.
No ripples showed in Ye Zhibai’s cool gaze.
But inside, her heart was churning with massive waves!
Now, she just needed a bit of courage.
“Guang Yu, do you think I can do it? Tell me I can.”
“Ha? No way, no way~ With your guts, let’s stick to catching butterflies together~ That’s what suits us best.”
Fuming!
Sure, the way she got her courage was a bit weird, but hey, courage was courage!
Under Ye Zhiyun’s puzzled yet clearly expectant gaze…
Ye Zhibai advanced with a cool look, taking a small step forward. She murmured a soft “Sorry” from her lips.
Then, without another word, she leaned in, tilted her head, and pressed her lips to Yun’er’s!
Silver hair fluttered up and settled down, strands mingling with Yun’er’s black locks.
They intertwined, shimmering in close embrace.
Yun’er was a bit stunned at first, her eyes flying wide open!
But Yun’er was Yun’er, after all—she reacted in a flash!
A normal person might’ve pulled back.
Not Yun’er.
She surged forward to meet it!
Ye Zhibai had only meant a quick dragonfly-touch of a kiss, just to make her point before pulling away.
But just as Ye Zhibai’s lips had barely left that warmth…
They were forcibly pressed right back!
Yun’er clutched Ye Zhibai’s shoulders tight, leaving her no chance to retreat!
“Mmph?!”
Hearts seemed to swirl in Ye Zhiyun’s deep blue eyes.
Sis, you came to me—now you wanna run?!
No such good deals in this world!
Originally, Ye Zhibai had been the one taking the initiative.
But somehow, in a blur, she’d become completely passive?!
The Little Fox Guang Yu shook her head with a wry smile and spread her little hands.
She thought it was hilarious.
See? I told you—catching butterflies suits us better. You just wouldn’t listen.
Now look, you’ve walked right into the lion’s den and asked for it.
No matter what, know your limits.
Ignore the deity’s words, and suffer right away!
