Chapter 53: Catching Butterflies is Better for you
“Wu… Sis doesn’t care about my waiting at all… I’m burning with passion, and your heart is like a cold stone. It’s so painful.”
This golden phrase came from Ye Zhijun on the walk from the Ye family estate gate to the two-story villa.
In just five minutes, she had already delivered a string of witty, heart-tugging lines like this one.
She could practically compile a book of classic quotes!
When she was in the car, she was still acting normal, just staring out the window in a daze.
Now and then, she would sidle up to Ye Zhibai for a little snuggle, then sit back down and continue staring into space.
After all, the head maid was still there, so she had to maintain her dignity. She couldn’t exactly start whining or throwing a tantrum with Ye Zhibai around.
But once she got out of the car, and the head maid left, she had no more reservations!
For this long, troubled day of “Sis meeting her friend,” she expressed her minor grievances through a series of “classic quotes,” constantly hinting at her gloomy mood to Ye Zhibai.
Even Guang Yu had to admire her!
You couldn’t come up with this many sharp lines without reading at least ten books of sorrowful literature.
A cultured person!
There were only a few more steps to the house.
Seeing that her sister still hadn’t responded to her at all, Yun’er tilted her head to the side again, pouting and mumbling softly.
“You won’t even say you love me… The wind is howling, and it’s so cold tonight.”
“……”
Are you done yet?!
It’s not that I don’t want to respond, it’s that your heartbroken literature is so intense that I don’t dare interrupt!
You’re already this cold—if I throw some unstable words at you, you might freeze on the spot!
Standing outside the fence of the two-story villa, Ye Zhibai paused for a moment.
She knew that saying the wrong thing wouldn’t work, but saying nothing wasn’t an option either.
So, she decided to use the safest method to solve the problem:
Answer the question with another question!
“Yun’er, what exactly are you trying to say?”
“What I’m trying to say! I’ve barely spoken to you all day, and I’m about to lose it! Also, could you please take off the ring Lin Zihan gave you? I can’t breathe just looking at it!”
Ugh, we’re home already, and you’re still wearing the ring she gave you.
What’s next, Sis? Are you going to wear it in the shower and to bed?!
Oh, that won’t do—if you wear a vine ring in the shower, it won’t even be a ring anymore when you’re done.
Since Yun’er said that, Ye Zhibai carefully removed the vine ring from her index finger,
being very cautious with her movements, and slipped the ring into her pocket.
She couldn’t risk damaging it; she’d need to keep it safe at home.
After all, this was the first gift Ye Zhibai had ever received from a friend.
Cool Sister was family, not a friend.
But it was this very action, where Ye Zhibai cherished the ring so much, that made Yun’er’s nose tingle with sadness again!
Sis! Can’t you look at your Yun’er more than that ring? I’m so pitiful!
No matter how pitiful, life still goes on.
Ye Zhijun entered the code for the door lock—Ye Zhibai’s birthday—and opened the villa gate.
Now that they were home, Ye Zhibai’s thoughts became clearer.
She wasn’t oblivious to why Yun’er was feeling so sensitive right now.
After all, you could tell a lot from her still-unremoved detective trench coat.
Guang Yu offered a friendly reminder: “Ye Zhibai, it’s time to say something.”
“Hurry up and say something, otherwise, you’ve seen her state tonight, right? She’s going to go hard on you! I don’t mind~ If you two get all lovey-dovey, I’m happy, but didn’t your legs hurt last night? If you can’t keep up, and end up hurting yourself, that would be more loss than gain.”
“Thank you, Guang Yu, you’re considerate.”
“You even remember how I was limping this morning, unable to squeeze my legs together—that’s truly touching.”
Affection is great, but it needs moderation, otherwise, it’s too exhausting for little Zhibai, and little Zhibai’s… little Zhibai might end up suffering from water damage.
If Ye Zhibai wanted to survive, her best chance was now.
When Yun’er finished taking off her detective trench coat, folding it neatly, and tiptoeing to tuck it into the closet above the entryway,
she seized the moment.
Ye Zhibai stood behind her and decisively admitted defeat.
“Yun’er… Are you upset today? I met two new friends… You should be happy for me.”
Oh, dear God! Look at my stupid mouth! I told her to be happy!
Yun’er didn’t know where the strength came from, but she jumped up and shoved the trench coat into the high closet in one go!
With a creak, the cabinet closed, and when Yun’er turned around, her usually cool and refined face was on the verge of tears!
She forced a smile, acknowledging Ye Zhibai’s words, and nodded firmly!
“Mm, yes! Sis, you’re right! I should be happy! My sister has made new friends, her life has become more colorful, and as her little sister, I should be offering my blessings! Even if you don’t need Yun’er anymore… even if you don’t want me anymore… sniff—ahem! In any case, I’m very happy for you! Congratulations, Sis!”
What you just let slip in that moment clearly shows you’re not happy at all!
A wave of unnecessary guilt surged up in Ye Zhibai’s heart.
It’s only natural for her to make friends… but Yun’er’s possessiveness always leads her to overthink, causing her heartache.
Look, both Lin Zihan and Cool Sister have completely pure relationships with me—so pure they couldn’t get any purer, alright!
Guang Yu sat down in meditation.
She wanted to see how Ye Zhibai would break through this difficult situation.
Ye Zhibai had a plan.
She realized… she often says the wrong things, and when she does, it only makes an already bad situation worse.
If that’s the case, why not just stop talking?
Suddenly, she recalled how Lin Zihan had pressed her forehead against hers earlier today without saying a word, and how Cool Sister kissed her cheek before acting without hesitation.
—I should follow their example!
She looked up at Yun’er’s enticing cherry lips.
Ye Zhibai’s cold expression showed no sign of emotion, but inside, her heart was already churning with waves!
Now, all she needed was a bit of courage.
“Guang Yu, do you think… I can do it. Tell me I can do it.”
“Huh? No way, no way~ With your guts, let’s stick to catching butterflies together—that’s more suitable for us.”
How frustrating!
Though her method of gathering courage was a bit strange, at least she managed to muster some!
In Yun’er’s confused but expectant gaze, Ye Zhibai, keeping her eyes cold, took a small step forward and softly said, “Sorry.”
Then, without another word, she leaned forward, tilted her head, and kissed Yun’er right on the lips!
Silver hair lifted and fell, strands overlapping with Yun’er’s black hair.
They intertwined, shining and snuggling together.
Yun’er was momentarily stunned, her eyes suddenly widening!
But Yun’er truly was Yun’er, she reacted immediately!
Perhaps a normal person’s reaction would be to retreat.
But Yun’er was different.
She moved forward!
Ye Zhibai had intended to give a brief, fleeting kiss, just a simple gesture.
But just as Ye Zhibai’s lips were about to leave that warmth.
—She was suddenly and forcefully pressed back!
Yun’er tightly grabbed Ye Zhibai’s shoulders, preventing her from pulling away!
“Hmm?!”
In Ye Zhibai’s sapphire-blue eyes, it was as if a tiny heart had bloomed.
Sister, you came at the perfect time.
You came to me, and now you want to escape?
There’s no such easy way out in this world!
Originally, Ye Zhibai was the one taking the initiative.
But in the confusion, she suddenly became completely passive?!
The little fox, Guang Yu, smiled wryly, shaking her head and spreading her tiny hands.
She found it amusing.
See? I told you, that catching butterflies suits us better, but you just wouldn’t listen.
Now look, a sheep has walked into the tiger’s mouth, and you’re suffering the consequences.
No matter what you do, you have to know your limits.
If you don’t heed the words of the gods, you’ll suffer right in front of you!
