Reborn into the Obsessive Love of a Dark and Twisted Shadow Queen - Chapter 36

Ji Qingshu usually carried a faint, elegant perfume. But now, enveloped by the rain, the scent had faded to an almost imperceptible trace.

Yet Chu Xueyi suddenly caught a whiff of it, and it filled her heart with an overwhelming sense of security.

As long as Ji Qingshu held her like this, she felt fearless.

Su Shiyu felt a little awkward, but she quickly regained her composure. Perhaps due to their earlier struggle, some raindrops had dampened her hair.

Water trickled down her ink-black strands, dripping onto the ground.

Su Shiyu looked disheveled, yet she resembled a beauty fresh from her bath.

No wonder… no wonder she managed to seduce Chu Xueyi, Ji Qingshu thought inwardly. This calculated vulnerability, this boneless, captivating beauty, is indeed enough to stir Chu Xueyi’s heart.

But they were both beautiful women.

Why couldn’t it be me?

A faint anger simmered within Ji Qingshu, tinged with jealousy. She envied how easily Su Shiyu had captured Chu Xueyi’s heart.

Now that she was so close to claiming Chu Xueyi for herself, this woman had to come and interfere.

If it weren’t for the fact that they lived in a society governed by law, Ji Qingshu would have resorted to underhanded tactics to get rid of her.

But she couldn’t…

Whenever she threw a tantrum, it was never her who suffered the consequences, but Chu Xueyi.

Because of love, she exercised restraint.

Because of affection, she always considered the other person’s feelings.

Ji Qingshu was this kind of person. Otherwise… even if Chu Xueyi had gotten together with Su Shiyu, she could have found a thousand ways to win her back.

Instead, she silently watched, her heart aching in solitude.

There’s been a misunderstanding between us, Ji Qingshu… I know you care deeply for Xueyi, but I need you to understand—maybe she doesn’t truly love you. Maybe she’s just acting out of spite…

Spite against me, which led her to impulsively agree to date you.

Su Shiyu took a deep breath, suppressing the trembling in her chest and her surging emotions.

Xueyi… I was wrong. I didn’t realize my feelings in time. But would you give me another chance?

A chance to make amends.

I won’t keep you hanging on anymore.

She had never truly understood her own heart before. But now that she knew why she loved Chu Xueyi, she needed to pursue her boldly.

For some reason… a powerful feeling welled up within her.

If she didn’t pursue the person before her, if she didn’t win her back, Xueyi would inevitably slip away.

Su Shiyu reached out her hand.

Her rain-soaked fingers gripped Chu Xueyi’s arm, pulling her into her embrace.

The words she spoke carried an undeniable sincerity that couldn’t be faked.

As students of the performing arts academy, they could all discern genuine emotion from mere acting.

Xueyi, who do you choose? Su Shiyu’s voice trembled, yet held a soft pleading tone.

Even when they were lovers in their previous life, Chu Xueyi had never heard such a sincere apology from Su Shiyu. The chaotic memories flooded back, leaving her stunned.

Xueyi, you already have me now. Are you planning to cheat? Ji Qingshu leaned down and bit Chu Xueyi’s ear, almost vengefully.

This woman… Despite all the respect I’ve shown her, she still manages to attract so many unwanted suitors.

Chu Xueyi felt helpless.

She instinctively looked for her friend, but Huang Yi’s expression was even more panicked than her own.

Forced to make a decision, Chu Xueyi slowly said, Let go…

Before she could even utter Su Shiyu’s name, Ji Qingshu dragged her away, out of the torrential downpour.

Chu Xueyi was forcibly pulled away. Su Shiyu froze, about to chase after them, when Ji Qingshu stopped, her black umbrella completely shielding Su Shiyu’s head.

Su Shiyu… I know about your family situation. I also know you’ve applied for financial aid.

You must have heard about my relationship with the principal. If you keep following us… I think you understand the consequences.

She left it at that.

Su Shiyu indeed stopped chasing, her fingers gripping the handle of her black umbrella tightly.

Ji Qingshu, you’re despicable and shameless!

Ji Qingshu didn’t reply. Instead, she covered Chu Xueyi’s mouth with her hand and dragged her into the dormitory building.

Mmm… mmm…

Chu Xueyi was nearly suffocating. She grabbed Ji Qingshu’s wrist and struggled desperately, finally breaking free from her grasp.

Ji Qingshu, what are you doing?

From the moment Chu Xueyi had been restrained, not a single action had been of her own volition.

Xueyi… don’t you understand?

We’re a couple now. If you still have feelings for Su Shiyu, then what am I to you?

Dormitory hallway entrance.

At this hour, few people were around. Most were either sheltering from the rain outside or holed up in the classroom buildings.

Only a handful of students were returning to the dormitory at this time.

Chu Xueyi had only pretended to be heading to the dormitory to strike up a conversation with Huang Yi, hoping to walk a few extra steps and persuade her dear friend to stop being blind and foolish, and to avoid jumping into the fiery pit of tha scumbag manSenior.

But Ji Qingshu’s sudden outburst, her reckless threats against Su Shiyu, stemmed from her fear that Chu Xueyi wouldn’t choose her.

She couldn’t bear the thought of being the one told to let go.

This was a truth she refused to accept.

Am I just your amusement, or the laughingstock of the entire school, your backup plan? Ji Qingshu demanded.

With those words, she released her grip. Even the most composed person has their limits, let alone a proud young lady like her.

She couldn’t tolerate having her sincerity and dignity trampled upon.

Therefore… Ji Qingshu needed to calm down.

With a long stride, she ascended the stairs like an arrow shot from a bow, vanishing into the distance.

Hey! Ji Qingshu! Chu Xueyi called after her.

Chu Xueyi blinked, feeling a pang of helplessness. Ji Qingshu was overthinking things. In her past life, she had died because of Su Shiyu. How could she possibly rekindle that connection in this life?

Besides… Su Shiyu already had someone she liked.

To them, she was nothing more than a cash cow and an ATM.

After a moment’s hesitation, Chu Xueyi chased after her, even though she knew… that showing such concern for Ji Qingshu would inevitably make the other girl suspect she might also have feelings for her.

But at this point, she couldn’t worry about that anymore. Chu Xueyi couldn’t bear to see Ji Qingshu so heartbroken.

This feeling arose from deep within her heart, almost without reason.

Ji Qingshu had been so kind to her, even if her affection had gone too far, she had never abused her power. How could Chu Xueyi possibly hurt such a good girl?

With long strides, she hurried down the stairs after her.

Their floor wasn’t high, only the third floor, so if she ran fast enough, she could catch up to Ji Qingshu quickly.

Chu Xueyi reached the door of Ji Qingshu’s dorm.

She pulled out her key.

Thank goodness I suggested moving in together a few days ago. Otherwise… I wouldn’t be able to open this door.

Chu Xueyi skillfully inserted the key into the lock, turned it, and pushed the door open.

The first thing she saw was Ji Qingshu’s clothes scattered across the floor, forming a trail that led to the bathroom.