Reborn into the Obsessive Love of a Dark and Twisted Shadow Queen - Chapter 35

Wow!

This is quite the drama!

Huang Yi tilted her head slightly, watching her friend intently. She knew how desperately Chu Xueyi had once been infatuated with Su Shiyu.

Day and night, she’d inquire about Su Shiyu’s favorite foods, clothes, and shoes.

But then… somehow, she had grown to despise Su Shiyu.

As Chu Xueyi’s best friend, Huang Yi naturally wouldn’t blame her for betraying her feelings or breaking promises.

It must be something Su Shiyu did wrong, she thought.

That’s the only reason my friend would angrily seek solace in someone else’s arms.

Having been friends with Chu Xueyi for years, Huang Yi knew her personality intimately fiercely independent, boldly pursuing love, and always willing to compromise—unless her bottom line was crossed.

Your ex wants to chat, Huang Yi whispered, her voice low and teasing.

Ex? We were never even a thing! Chu Xueyi retorted, frowning in disagreement.

She took a deep breath, the thick, humid air filling her lungs as if they were being soaked.

Su Shiyu, you don’t need to keep coming to find me. I thought I made it clear enough with my words and actions in the classroom and outside the theater.

I have no feelings for you anymore. I don’t like you!

Yes, how pathetic could I be?

To forgive her again and again, to jump back into this burning pit even after the heavens granted me a second chance at life.

Su Shiyu’s eyes widened, seemingly shocked that Chu Xueyi, usually so shy, had finally shattered the unspoken tension between them.

But I like you.

Boom!

Just then, a thunderclap shook the sky, startling Huang Yi, who trembled slightly, tilting the umbrella and letting raindrops splash onto Chu Xueyi’s face, jolting her even more awake.

In their previous life, Chu Xueyi had always been the one to initiate their relationship. She cherished Su Shiyu’s meticulous care, but the other woman remained emotionally obtuse, like a wooden puppet.

It’s okay…

Chu Xueyi remembered how she used to comfort herself back then.

So what if she’s a bit emotionally dense? It doesn’t matter. I’ll take the initiative!

So Su Shiyu could speak after all. So Su Shiyu wasn’t mute.

Could it be… because her cash cow had run away?

Don’t bother saying anything. I won’t believe a single word you say, Su Shiyu… I know you might feel confused, but… love is often confusing.

I loved you yesterday, but I don’t love you today.

So leave. Don’t bother me again.

Chu Xueyi knew that only by speaking coldly and decisively would the person before her feel humiliated enough to leave.

With those words, Chu Xueyi turned to walk away, braving the rain to rush back to her dormitory. She no longer wanted… no longer wanted to be entangled in this emotional mess.

But she had barely taken two steps when someone embraced her tighter than the rain.

Su Shiyu’s arms were strong as she wrapped them tightly around Chu Xueyi’s slender, snow-white neck. Her chest trembled as she spoke.

A delicate, pleasant fragrance emanated from Su Shiyu, like the faint scent of peach blossoms just beginning to bloom in early spring, their fragrance seeping out in wisps.

I was wrong… I didn’t understand my feelings before, Xueyi… I shouldn’t have wavered, refusing to face my own heart, unwilling to admit that I like you too.

You must be in so much pain, knowing I can’t reciprocate your feelings?

I know you might have turned to Ji Qingshu in a moment of anger, but it doesn’t matter… I’ll win you back.

Su Shiyu’s embrace was so tight that Chu Xueyi felt her chest was bound by a massive net, unable to move or stay still.

This was the embrace she had desperately longed for in her past life.

But now, she felt only disgust, a greasy sensation rising from her throat.

Her hands began to push forward, trying to break free from Su Shiyu’s central air conditioning embrace.

Please… let me hold you.

I want to test if I really do like you too…

In her desperation, Su Shiyu blurted out her true feelings, leaving Chu Xueyi stunned.

How can she contradict herself like this?

Could it be… that Su Shiyu was telling the truth? After all, with her capabilities, finding another wealthy patron wouldn’t be a problem.

Just as Chu Xueyi was puzzling over this, Huang Yi’s sharp intake of breath came from behind. The sound was masked by the rain, and Chu Xueyi didn’t notice it at first.

Unbeknownst to her, Ji Qingshu had already approached, holding a black umbrella that concealed her eyes beneath its dark canopy.

But Huang Yi could tell from the slight tightening of her lips, the hand gripping the umbrella handle, and the veins bulging on the back of her hand, just how much fury Ji Qingshu was suppressing.

Ji… Huang Yi began, but Ji Qingshu slightly tilted the black umbrella, sending a cascade of rain sliding off its edge.

With a single gesture—a finger pressed against her crimson lips—Ji Qingshu signaled Huang Yi to be silent.

Huang Yi fell completely silent, not even daring to warn her friend. She sensed that Xueyi had been drawn into a battlefield of emotions!

Chu Xueyi, look at what kind of people you’re attracting! Huang Yi thought helplessly. Is the lesbian world really this terrifying?

What’s the point of saying all this now? I’ve already decided to stop liking you, Su Shiyu. Do you even realize that not holding you accountable for wasting my sincerity… that’s… that’s my greatest act of mercy.

Many people, after being reborn, would seek revenge on their former lovers with relentless fury.

Chu Xueyi, however, chose a different path.

In the end, it was simply her own foolish stubbornness that had forced this relationship.

But why?

Why, after she tried to escape, did Su Shiyu refuse to let go?

How ridiculous! Was Su Shiyu trying to emulate those male leads in novels who only realize their true love for the heroine after she leaves?

With that, Chu Xueyi pushed harder, straining with all her might to shove Su Shiyu away.

She had endured enough of being trapped in this emotional quagmire. She resolved never to let herself be dragged back in.

But Su Shiyu’s grip was too strong.

For a moment, Chu Xueyi couldn’t break free.

How long are you two going to keep hugging?

A cold, clear voice cut through the torrential rain, causing both women to look up. Chu Xueyi caught a glimpse of a black umbrella in the corner of her eye.

More importantly, those slender hands gleamed almost white in the rain.

Ji… Qingshu.

Chu Xueyi’s teeth chattered so violently she nearly bit her tongue. In her panic, she shoved Su Shiyu away.

It wasn’t that Chu Xueyi hadn’t struggled earlier Su Shiyu had simply been holding her in an iron grip. Now, distracted by the sight of Ji Qingshu, Su Shiyu had loosened her hold, allowing Chu Xueyi to break free.

Chu Xueyi had run over without an umbrella. In this awkward atmosphere, Huang Yi didn’t dare step forward to shield her best friend from the downpour. As a result, Chu Xueyi was already drenched.

Fortunately, her makeup was waterproof, preventing her face from becoming a smeared mess in the rain.

Su Shiyu, has no one ever taught you? Ji Qingshu’s black leather shoes splashed through the puddles, the sound echoing sharply.

Don’t covet another woman’s girlfriend.

Ji Qingshu reached out and pulled Chu Xueyi close, tilting the umbrella to shield her from the torrential rain.