Chapter 449

Just as Milutin was about to say something, Yao Shi, who was walking in front, suddenly turned around and glared at them with a ferocious expression. Her scarlet pupils were terrifying, like those of a demon.

Yao Shi murmured in a low voice, "Just a little peace and quiet will be fine, yes, just a little peace and quiet will be fine..."

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Han Yu is also assertive

"Damn it."

Her small fist slammed hard against the wall with a dull thud. The rough wall scraped her delicate hands, and a little blood oozed from the wound.

Alone in the garden alley, Yao Shi stared at the wall in front of her with a gloomy expression, feeling the stinging pain in her fist. She felt extremely irritable.

"I just can't calm down... What's wrong with me...?"

Yao Shi slowly sat down on the grass at her feet, hugged her shoulders tightly, and murmured softly.

What is she worrying about all of a sudden? She was perfectly fine when she left home this morning, so why is she suddenly so irritable?

Where did her usual composure and calmness go? As the young master's personal maid and the head of the Wu family's maid corps, how could she show such an ugly side?

"I clearly support the relationship between the young master and Teacher Ye, so why am I so irritable now?"

Yao Shi frowned and fiercely grabbed a handful of weeds from the ground and clenched them in her hand.

Completely ignoring the scrapes on her fists, she was now sulking like a child constantly venting her frustrations.

"Jealous? Am I jealous because of the young master and Teacher Ye being alone together? No, that's not right, this isn't the feeling of jealousy."

"If this is jealousy, I would have already broken down when the young master is with Han Yu, He Xue, Su Qian and the others."

Yao Shi hugged herself tightly, buried her head between her thighs, and muttered to herself.

She was certain that this wasn't some petty jealousy between young girls, nor was it just pointless envy or possessiveness.

"Damn it, the more I think about it, the more uncomfortable I feel. This feeling of holding in a grudge is so irritating."

Feeling increasingly uncomfortable, Yao Shi raised her fist and slammed it hard into the soil.

This was the first time she had experienced such a strong emotional fluctuation, and the first time she had felt such intense dissatisfaction and resistance towards outsiders.

The moment the young master and Teacher Ye walked into the lounge together, she felt an extremely strong killing intent towards everything around the young master. She couldn't explain why, but she was certain that she wanted to eliminate Teacher Ye, Han Yu, He Xue, Ning Shuang, Su Qian, Qiao Xinying, and even Milutin.

Moreover, it wasn't just them; she also felt a sense of disgust towards all the girls who had had contact with the young master, including Qijiu, Qiao Ranxin, and Mo Qianhuan.

"Am I crazy or is the world crazy? How could these crazy ideas suddenly pop into my head?"

With her mind in complete chaos, Yao Shi clutched her head and shook it frantically, trying to shake off the negative emotions deep within her mind.

But what she didn't know was that the more she thought about these issues, the more her suppressed negative emotions would accumulate, eventually piling up like a mountain that was difficult to eliminate.

When that time comes, she will also be affected by those emotions and develop an unavoidable urge to attack Ye Luotong and the others. If she is unlucky, something irreversible may happen.

This was the ending Yao Shi least wanted to see; she didn't want the young master's happiness to be ruined because of her mistake alone.

Is there really no way to save her from this situation? If this situation doesn't improve and continues, she will eventually be driven crazy by these unknown negative emotions.

"Look at yourself now, you look like a pitiful cat that has been abandoned by its owner."

"What, after losing the master's favor, you've slipped away here alone, curled up, and silently licked your wounds? This doesn't seem like the aloof and cold-faced maid I know."

The mocking female voice was particularly jarring in the dimly lit alley. Han Yu, wearing black leather shoes, walked up to Yao Shi with a cold expression.

She raised her chin and looked coldly at Yao Shi, who sat alone in the corner, looking dejected. She found Yao Shi's fragile appearance extremely repulsive.

This woman named Yao Shi is Wu Liang's personal maid. She possesses a brain as precise and meticulous as a machine, and an aloofness comparable to ten thousand years of ice.

Yao Shi was Han Yu's rival, the only woman among Wu Liang's group of women who could rival her and even surpass her.

Therefore, Yao Shi is not the kind of woman who would be defeated by such a trivial matter, nor is she a little girl who would be jealous because Wu Liang was taken away by Teacher Ye.

But the way she's acting now is like that of a wounded wildcat, pitiful and alone, hiding in a dark corner to lick her wounds and seek solace after being denied affection.

It's infuriating! It's so incredibly infuriating! How could Yao Shi be such an ordinary woman? She refuses to admit it, she absolutely refuses to accept this fact.

"Take a good look at the expression on your face right now. Your listless, pale cheeks look like you're dead."

"You were a rival I acknowledged, the only one who could compete with me. But look at yourself now. Do you think you can still be my rival?"

Han Yu suppressed the urge to go up and teach Yao Shi a lesson, walked straight to Yao Shi's side, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her up from the ground.

When Han Yu saw the bloodstains on Yao Shi's finger bones and the blood seeping out, a deep anger flashed in the depths of her amethyst-like eyes.

Her delicate and pretty face instantly darkened many times over. Han Yu glared at Yao Shi's bloodless face, her anger rising rapidly.

"When did you become an idiot like Xiaoxue?"

He gripped Yao Shi's hand tightly, scolding her sternly, and hurriedly pulled out a few band-aids from his pocket, tearing them off and wrapping them around Yao Shi's wound.

Tsk, hopeless. So what if Teacher Ye joined in? What's so disheartening about this woman? Where did that majestic queen-like demeanor go? Did the dogs eat it?

"Han Yu, you're hurting me."

Yao Shi, who had been silent for a long time, raised her eyelids and looked at the girl in front of her with a faint expression. The annoyance in her heart dissipated a lot after Han Yu's scolding.

Yes... why is she so troubled... even to the point that she needs Han Yu to comfort her...

"That's what you deserve."

Upon seeing Yao Shi suddenly appear much more normal, Han Yu proudly raised her head, a string of exquisite and beautiful Black Star Earrings sparkling on her earlobes.

Chapter Thirty-Eight

"I never thought I would need you to comfort me. Have I become weak?"

Looking at the bandages already applied to her right hand, a bitter look flashed in Yao Shi's eyes.

It's astonishing that she, as the young master's personal maid, has been tormented by such trivial troubles for so long; it seems she's becoming increasingly fragile.

If this were the old Yao Shi, she would never have been bothered by such a trivial matter.

She wouldn't feel annoyed or frustrated by the women around the young master, nor would she feel uneasy or panicked because the young master was gradually being taken away by others.

If she hadn't become more vulnerable, she wouldn't have developed any aversion to Teacher Ye and Su Qian.

"It's not that you've become more vulnerable, but that you've become more like a person with flesh and blood and feelings."

"Before, you were merely a cold, emotionless machine that knew only how to obey orders, devoid of self-will, or perhaps a puppet that knew nothing of emotion."

"Without emotions, you naturally wouldn't be bothered by these messy things, which is why you were like a perfect machine without any flaws."

"But it's different now. Having emotions means you're no longer that finely tuned machine, but a living, breathing person."

"Humans are extremely complex beings, and their emotions are the most mysterious and difficult to describe in words of all. It's normal for you to feel confused because of this."

Han Yu suppressed her previous anger, gripped Yao Shi's slender wrist, and explained word by word.

Yao Shi has indeed changed a lot. The current Yao Shi is completely different from the expressionless maid who always had a cold face.

Ha, I never expected that a doll without emotions would undergo such a drastic change after acquiring her own unique feelings.

Even she had to admit that Yao Shi now possessed a charm far surpassing her former self. If she were to truly use the current Yao Shi as an opponent, she might not be able to defeat her.

After all, Yao Shi, who now has feelings for someone, is far more charming than before.

I'm no match for Yao Shi right now, and although I'm very unwilling to admit it... I just can't beat her...

"Emotion."

Silently listening to Han Yu's explanation, Yao Shi raised her pretty face and looked up at the bright, clear sky. Because she had developed feelings, she had become so strange lately and liked to overthink.

Whether it's the dislike for Teacher Ye and the others, or the unease felt towards the young master, the source of these feelings probably stems from the negative emotion of 'jealousy'.

Because of jealousy, I failed to control my emotions, which is why I acted so aggressively just now, causing a lot of trouble for Milutin and the young master.

How ridiculous! I actually turned into a monster because of jealousy. What on earth have I been doing until just now...?

"Thank you, Han Yu. If it weren't for you, I might still be stuck in a rut and unable to break free."

Yao Shi exhaled a heavy breath and then gripped Han Yu's soft little hand tightly.

Han Yu's pretty face, staring in astonishment, was reflected in his dark pupils. It was like a red flower blooming on a snow-capped mountain, with her cherry lips slightly curved and a gentle smile on her face.

Just as Wu Liang said, Yao Shi's smile is very beautiful, extremely beautiful.

Although a large part of the reason is related to her usual seriousness, the gentle smile that emanates from her face, which remains as serene as a snow-capped mountain that has stood for a thousand years, does indeed give people a sense of inexplicable comfort.

Her pink lips were like thin jade leaves pursed into slits, and a gentle smile curved at the corners of her mouth like a crescent moon.

"Ah..."

Han Yu stared blankly at Yao Shi's gentle, spring-like smile, and suddenly felt as if her heart had been struck by something, trembling violently.

The blood in her body was inexplicably rushing faster, and the violently pounding heart made Han Yu's mouth dry, her face flushed and her ears burning, as if it was about to jump out of her chest.

This was the first time she had ever seen the other person smile at her with genuine gratitude, and it was also the first time she had ever been so harmonious with Yao Shi.

She always had a serious, stern face before, but this woman's smile is so beautiful! I'm so... her smile is so sweet...

"Ahem, I just couldn't stand your self-deprecating attitude just now, I didn't mean to comfort you."

"No matter what, you are still a worthy opponent of mine, and I will never allow my opponent to be so easily defeated."

When Han Yu realized that Yao Shi was somewhat lost in thought because of her smile, she quickly coughed twice to cover up her embarrassment.

She abruptly turned her head away, no longer looking at Yao Shi, and arrogantly raised her chin with her arms crossed.

However, judging from her ears, which were flushed red with embarrassment, Han Yu was simply being coy.

"Let's go."

Turning around, Han Yu glanced at Yao Shi behind her. When she saw that Yao Shi was still looking at her tenderly, Han Yu's face flushed slightly.

Damn it, why did I have to be shy around that woman Yao Shi? I didn't even come here specifically to help her, and she actually thanked me...

"These earrings suit you perfectly."

Looking at the Black Star Earrings on Han Yu's earlobe that were sparkling in the sunlight, Yao Shi chuckled softly.

It seems the gift I chose for Han Yu wasn't bad; at least she liked it very much.

So-so.

Upon hearing this, Han Yu's eyes lit up with joy, and she couldn't help but raise her small hand to touch the earring on her earlobe, muttering softly.

But the warmth flowing through her heart made her feel extra comfortable; it was the most precious gift she had received besides Xiaoxue.

"Let's go back."

With her hands behind her back, Han Yu glanced discreetly at the figure gradually disappearing into the pavilion and smiled faintly.

If Yao Qing hadn't told him where Yao Shi was, his relationship with Yao Shi wouldn't have changed so drastically.

The other party hoped that he could enlighten Yao Shi, but he unknowingly brought himself closer to Yao Shi.

I had originally thought that this time I could make the other party owe me a favor, but judging from the current situation, it seems that the favor is now offset by the other party.

"Okay, let's go back."

Yao Shi rubbed her slightly sleepy shoulders and spoke softly.

It seems that she is indeed less mature than Han Yu in some ways, at least judging from the conversation between them just now.

It seems the one who hasn't grown up isn't someone else, but herself; she still needs to keep working hard...

Chapter Thirty-Nine

22:30 at night

"Traveling far away is not like Qiao Ranxin's personality. She shouldn't like such troublesome things."

Lying on the bed, Wu Liang casually flipped through the travel essentials handbook that had just been distributed that afternoon.

"Bolun Island," a world-renowned scenic spot, boasts breathtaking seascapes and unparalleled beauty, attracting numerous visitors every year.

Even Wu Liang, who isn't particularly interested in tourism, has often heard of the Bolun Island, and has seen advertisements for it on television and various online platforms.

Especially during the peak tourist season, the Bolun Island, known as the "Garden of Paradise," experiences a surge in visitors from all over the world.