Chapter 442

"Or is it that you have just too many beautiful women around you, to the point that my looks no longer catch your eye?"

"Yes, that's right. Whether it's Yao Shi, Milutin, or Su Qian, everyone around you is prettier, younger, and has more of the youthful energy that belongs only to girls than me."

Ye Luotong felt weak and limp because of the lack of strength in her body, and even sitting up straight became a problem.

Without giving Wu Liang a chance to speak, Ye Luotong gently leaned against Wu Liang's shoulder as if embracing a lover, and wrapped her fair arms around his neck.

With her eyes lowered, Ye Luotong to herself in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz. The effects of the alcohol were already kicking in, and she looked as aggrieved as a puppy abandoned by its owner.

Her mind was in complete disarray, and she no longer knew what she was rambling about. All Ye Luotong wanted to do was lean against the person she loved and tell him all her secrets.

She wanted to tell Wu Liang how she viewed him and how she had gradually become attracted to him.

She wanted to tell Wu Liang how she fell in love with him while preparing for the international comic convention, and how she regarded him as her hero after realizing her long-cherished wish.

She wanted to tell Wu Liang how she had suppressed her emotions during this period, and how she had endured the lonely nights of insomnia.

And she wanted to tell Wu Liang how much she wanted to hear a word of affirmation and acceptance from him today.

Not as a student, but as a man, she hoped Wu Liang could face up to her feelings and give a proper answer and response.

"I want to be by your side like they are... not as a teacher... but as a lover..."

The last sound was almost fainter than a mosquito's buzz, and an intense drowsiness pounded into the depths of Ye Luotong's mind like a giant hammer.

Heavy eyelids were draining her last bit of energy, and her consciousness was fading away, perhaps because she felt unwilling to accept that she hadn't received a response from Wu Liang.

In the last moment before her consciousness faded, Ye Luotong suddenly tightened her grip on Wu Liang's neck, lifted her face, buried it in Wu Liang's neck, and bit down hard. A wave of sweet and metallic taste immediately filled her mouth.

"I can wait..."

Finally unable to resist the drowsiness, Ye Luotong left these few words and then fell into a deep sleep, her whole body limp and unconscious in Wu Liang's arms like a marshmallow.

The effects of the strong liquor became apparent at this moment; Ye Luotong, disheveled and with her bare shoulders exposed, looked as docile as a kitten curled up in Wu Liang's arms.

Ye Luotong's beautiful legs, clad in flesh-colored black stockings, wiggled restlessly, and she occasionally let out a few low moans as she kicked her small feet, perhaps complaining because the position was uncomfortable.

"..."

Wu Liang gazed quietly at Ye Luotong, who had fallen asleep in his arms. After an unknown period of silence, he slowly reached for her neck.

A slight stinging sensation was coming from her neck, and her hands still had traces of Ye Luotong's saliva and some fine bloodstains.

"Wasn't that a bit too harsh, Elder Ye... Ye Luotong..."

Wu Liang didn't show much emotion, but reached out and tugged at Ye Luotong's coat with a faint smile.

Today, Ye Luotong was completely different from usual, asking him so proactively and forcefully, without even giving him a chance to respond.

Instead, she talked on and on to herself before falling into a deep sleep. Was that a little trick of hers, not even giving him a chance to respond?

"How do I see you...?"

Wu Liang picked up Ye Luotong's delicate body and prepared to go upstairs, but after hesitating for a moment, Wu Liang moved one hand to pinch Ye Luotong's soft little face.

After poking her cheek and plucking at her eyelashes, Wu Liang played around with Ye Luotong for a few minutes before letting out a heavy sigh.

What happened tonight was far beyond his expectations. He never imagined that Ye Luotong would look at him in this way.

"Qijiu, you're not drunk, are you?"

Thinking of this, Wu Liang turned around and looked at Qijiu, who was lying on the sofa with her back to him.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qijiu, who had previously passed out drunk, sat up without anyone noticing.

Qijiu opened a new bottle of red wine, filled a wine glass, and raised it with her back to Wu Liang, swirling it in her hand.

"Let's talk about it later."

Wu Liang smiled helplessly. So, this woman's drunken state earlier was all an act.

"Um."

Qijiu took a sip of red wine, made an OK sign with one hand, and responded with a voice as soft and melodious as a nightingale.

Twenty-four

Ye Luotong, who had fallen into a deep sleep, had all her weight on Wu Liang, but even so, he still felt that Ye Luotong's body was very light.

Although Ye Luotong's figure was quite voluptuous, the weight in his arms made Wu Liang Ye Luotong his head and take a second look at her.

She was still fast asleep like a little pig, and her slightly rising and falling chest occasionally revealed the lace lingerie she was wearing underneath her clothes.

"I really don't know if she's really asleep or just pretending."

Feeling the tightness around his neck, Wu Liang reached out and wrapped his arm around Ye Luotong's slender waist with a helpless smile.

Even though she was already fast asleep, she was still hugging his neck so tightly that he wondered if he could get Ye Luotong off him later.

After the woman fell asleep, she clung to him like an octopus, refusing to let go, while the way she pressed against his chest resembled a kitten.

Moreover, his unguarded sleeping face makes one feel a little itchy, after all, he is a healthy adult male.

Facing Ye Luotong, who was like a touch of red flower intoxication, the little girl's appearance was simply too tempting.

"I wonder what she'll look like when she wakes up tomorrow morning."

"If I could remember everything that happened tonight, if I could remember what she just said to me... it would definitely be something very interesting..."

Wu Liang reached out and brushed aside the stray hairs hanging in front of Ye Luotong, looking at her pretty face, flushed and fast asleep, and smiled helplessly.

Teacher Ye is a very reserved woman. She is not as enthusiastic and open as Qijiu and Milutin. In terms of feelings, she is not even He Xue.

She is not good with words and is very conservative. She likes to keep everything that is easy to misunderstand to herself and not tell anyone.

Especially her own emotional issues; when she finds that she cannot convey her feelings to the other person or express her true feelings, she will choose to escape.

Regardless of the external factors that influenced her, once Ye Luotong believed that it was an insurmountable obstacle or an insurmountable predicament,

She would then protect herself with a closed cage, locking her emotions in Pandora's box, and curl up her petite body in a corner like a cat.

Ye Luotong is the typical type of person who would rather suffer herself than confide her troubles to others.

Because she was afraid of causing trouble for others, and even more afraid of the negative consequences if her secret were discovered, she chose to bury it deep in her heart and bear it alone.

"As you said, there is a limit to human patience."

Wu Liang carried Ye Luotong upstairs and muttered to himself that Ye Luotong's impulsive behavior today was not solely due to being drunk.

Rather, it was because the emotions she had been suppressing were constantly increasing and fermenting, to the point that her emotions had overflowed and she could no longer control them.

That's why Ye Luotong seemed so unfamiliar and agitated just now, so unfamiliar that for a moment Ye Ruotong even felt like a completely different person.

But he had to admit that Ye Luotong had stirred his heart somewhat just now, because that was when Ye Luotong was at her most authentic.

"How long have you two been eavesdropping and spying here?"

Carrying Ye Luotong up the last step, Wu Liang looked at Milutin and Yao Shi, who were standing respectfully in front of him in classic black and white European maid dress, and said with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

He had thought it was strange that Yao Shi and Milutin suddenly left the hall, and now he realized it was because the two of them had been eavesdropping all along.

"It's been about two hours since we left the hall, hasn't it?"

Milutin stroked his chin and glanced at the ancient clock behind him. Ah, thinking about it, it's been so long already.

Could it be because the interaction between the young master and Teacher Ye was too interesting that she didn't notice how much time had passed?

"Young Master, let Milutin and I take care of Teacher Ye. Don't you still have something to say to Miss Qijiu?"

Yao Shi reached out her small hands and pinched the sides of her long skirt. She took a small step back with her right foot and lifted her skirt to curtsy, her fair legs flashing beneath the skirt.

Yao Shi took long strides and walked gently to Wu Liang's side, looking at Ye Luotong, who was sleeping soundly in his arms. Her black gem-like eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight.

Teacher Ye, I never imagined you had such a deep affection for the young master. I'm so sorry, it seems I underestimated you before.

You and the young master are five or six years apart in age, and you are also the young master's teacher. I thought nothing would happen between you and the young master.

Even though there was a relationship beyond that of teacher and student, I only considered you as friends and never thought of you as lovers.

But what I didn't expect was that your love for the young master is no less than that of any of us. Logically speaking, you should have the same right as me to stay by the young master's side.

As the young master's personal maid, I should have discovered this much earlier and guided you and the young master step by step to get along.

It is my fault that I have caused you so much pain. I am truly sorry.

"Young Master, please hurry up and go. It's not good to keep Qijiu waiting for too long."

Milutin walked over to Wu Liang and gave him a look, implying that Qijiu probably also had a lot to say to the young master.

Although Qijiu might be slightly better than Ye Luotong, she does indeed have feelings for the young master that go beyond friendship.

Therefore, it would be better for the young master to clarify these matters concerning his feelings with Qijiu as soon as possible.

Making a girl wait is extremely impolite. If it drags on for too long, Qijiu might become the second Ye Luotong.

"Okay, then I'll leave Teacher Ye in your care. Please take good care of her; she's not feeling well because she drank too much."

"I'll apply a damp towel to her head in a bit. It seems like she's not just drunk; she also looks a little chilled."

Wu Liang pointed to the coat draped over Ye Luotong, then tried to put Ye Luotong down from his arms.

But to everyone's surprise, Ye Luotong suddenly started struggling after sensing the danger, kicking her little feet restlessly and refusing to get off Wu Liang no matter what.

Her delicate, fair hands clung tightly to Wu Liang's arm, unwilling to let go, as if she wanted to stay with him all night.

"Teacher Ye, I'm sorry to offend you."

Yao Shi stared at Ye Luotong, who was struggling in Wu Liang's arms, and shook her head slightly. With a swift chop, she knocked Ye Ruotong unconscious.

"Young Master, please leave the rest to us. Take care."

Yao Shi helped Ye Luotong up and nodded to Wu Liang.

Miss Qijiu... might be discouraged...

Chapter Twenty-Five: How to Raise an Empress

Yao Shi and Milutin each supported the unconscious Qijiu on one side as they watched Wu Liang leave.

After Wu Liang's figure disappeared from sight, Milutin freed one hand and scratched his hair with a sense of helplessness.

"So what should we do now? Teacher Ye is obviously drunk."

Milutin turned to look at the silent Yao Shi and casually shrugged. What should they do now?

The problem wasn't resolved with the young master and He Xue, but now Teacher Ye and Miss Qijiu have suddenly appeared.

Isn't this a bit too exaggerated? When exactly did the young master make his move against these two people? Why didn't she notice it at all?

However, when did Teacher Ye and Miss Qijiu become infatuated with the young master? Aren't they in a senior-junior relationship?

Especially the complicated relationship between Teacher Ye and the young master, which cannot be explained in a short time.

Is she crazy, or is the world crazy? Does the young master really have no intention of letting any woman around him go...?

"You heard what the young master just said clearly. Now we should take good care of Teacher Ye."

"She drank quite a bit and caught a chill. Let's take turns staying by her bedside tonight to take care of Teacher Ye."

"If Teacher Ye gets sick or something happens to him because of this, the young master will definitely be worried."

Yao Shi silently watched the direction Wu Liang left in. After a moment of silence, she helped Ye Luotong, who was in her arms, towards the bedroom.

Anyone with eyes can see the feelings Teacher Ye has for the young master. Both he and Milutin can see it, so naturally the young master can see it too.

Moreover, Ye Luotong truly loves the young master from the bottom of her heart. It's not just a passing fancy; she genuinely admires him as a lover.

Although she didn't know when Ye Luotong and the young master started to develop feelings for each other, she was certain that it was all Ye Luotong's true feeling, and that she genuinely wanted to become the young master's lover.

If she didn't truly like the young master, if she wasn't truly infatuated with him, Ye Luotong would never have felt so pain because of his identity as a teacher, and she would never have kept her true feelings buried deep inside her heart, afraid to reveal them.

Just as Ye Luotong said, she could no longer suppress her feelings for the young master. That small space was now completely filled with her love, even overflowing.

So, taking advantage of the young master's invitation to her home today, Ye Luotong, under the influence of alcohol, told him everything.

"I'm telling you, Yao Shi, you don't have any feelings for Teacher Ye and the young master at all..."

"Milutin, you don't need a reason to like someone. Age and gender are not issues, let alone each other's professions."

Yao Shi raised her small hand, interrupting Milutin's words.