"Senior Sister Du, I'm truly, terribly sorry!
I really lost my head just now. Desire clouded my mind, and I actually did something so rude and despicable to you. I deserve to die ten thousand times over!
Luckily, Senior Sister Zhou arrived in time and saved you-and saved me too. Otherwise, I truly wouldn't have known how to face you or everyone else.
From today onward, I swear I will never appear before you again. Even if I spot you from far away, I'll immediately take a detour. I absolutely won't cause you any more trouble or distress.
Please be magnanimous, Senior Sister, and don't stoop to my level. Forgive me just this once!
I'll reflect deeply on my mistakes, painfully mend my ways, and turn over a new leaf..."
Seeing that Du Xiangmei remained unmoved, Ye Qingxuan redoubled his efforts to apologize. He knelt on the ground like a child, tears and snot streaming down his face, his body trembling nonstop as he made himself look utterly humble and pitiful,
as though he had truly recognized his mistakes and resolved to reform.
Yet while he bowed his head and wept, no one noticed the slight twitch at the corner of his eye, betraying a barely perceptible trace of madness and hatred.
Clearly, this entire display was merely a performance for everyone else. What he truly thought deep down was probably known only to him.
"Hmph! If there's a next time, and I catch you daring to harbor any improper intentions toward me again, I absolutely won't show mercy. I'll cut you down myself and make you pay for what you've done!
Now get out of here this instant!"
Du Xiangmei's face was cold as frost as she spoke without a shred of mercy. Then she turned and left