Reborn into the Obsessive Love of a Dark and Twisted Shadow Queen - Chapter 38

I understand. Let’s discuss the details later.

Since I’m soaked to the bone, could you please fetch me some dry clothes, Qingshu?

Chu Xueyi breathed a sigh of relief after calming Ji Qingshu down. To be honest, her death in her previous life had been absurd, and no one was truly to blame.

Perhaps the only person she had wronged was Ji Qingshu, and her heart was filled with guilt.

Seeing the usually mild-mannered and honest Ji Qingshu speak up, Chu Xueyi felt compelled to offer a rare word of comfort.

Alright.

Just a moment.

Ji Qingshu, ever obedient, pressed the towel against her head and scurried toward the wardrobe in small, dainty steps, looking utterly endearing.

Chu Xueyi began removing her jewelry, placing each piece on the nearby shelf. She then emptied her pockets, making sure there were no receipts, paper money, or anything else.

Finally, she started undressing.

Ji Qingshu found Xueyi’s nightgown and delicate lingerie. Cupping the garments in her hands, she nearly lost control as she brought them to her nose and inhaled deeply. She recognized the scent immediately

The same laundry detergent.

A faint lotus fragrance, barely discernible after being tumble-dried.

Xueyi, I’ll leave your clothes here…

Even before reaching the bathroom door, Ji Qingshu could feel the lingering steam from her earlier shower.

But when she glanced up, she saw Xueyi’s pale back.

How would most people react?

Option 1 Lower your head, look away, and pretend not to notice. Act like a proper lady and a virtuous gentleman.

Option 2 Sneaking a peek is only human nature. There’s no need to feel embarrassed. More importantly, Chu Xueyi herself said she needed more time to think, which means there’s still a chance for romance!

Option 3 You’re a coward. Just keep your fantasies to yourself.

Most people would choose one of these three options. But if Ji Qingshu were truly given the choice, she would undoubtedly choose Option 2 without hesitation.

Thank you, Chu Xueyi said without turning around. Her last garment fell onto the damp tiled floor.

Ji Qingshu knew that continuing to watch would cross a line. She only crossed such lines when her emotions reached their breaking point.

So, Ji Qingshu closed her eyes.

She slowly backed out of the bathroom, closed the door behind her, and began picking up the clothes she had thrown on the floor in her earlier fit of anger.

The more carefree she had been when tossing the clothes, the more disheveled she felt now.

Chu Xueyi heard the bathroom door close.

She was a little surprised.

Given Ji Qingshu’s dark and secretive nature, she had expected her to secretly peek.

But she didn’t.

Chu Xueyi… Chu Xueyi!

You seem to have judged her too harshly!

Chu Xueyi tapped her head, trying to dismiss the thought. But… as she tossed her clothes into the laundry basket, she suddenly realized something terribly wrong.

Wait… why does this underwear look so off?

Chu Xueyi clearly remembered never buying underwear of this material. It was too luxurious, and the pattern wasn’t something she’d ever choose.

No way…

Chu Xueyi’s face flushed crimson instantly.

She had grabbed the wrong clothes.

Aaaah… If she hadn’t been worried about someone outside the bathroom, Chu Xueyi would have let out a groundhog-like shriek.

This was… this was too… too awful!

But… Ji Qingshu didn’t seem to have noticed.

After a moment of panic, Chu Xueyi realized the problem.

Would it be best to simply wash the clothes quietly and return them without admitting she’d taken the wrong ones?

But… Ji Qingshu would never know.

Chu Xueyi hated doing things like that.

She, Chu Xueyi, always acted with integrity and transparency!

After a moment’s thought, Chu Xueyi decided to go out later and tell Ji Qingshu she’d simply been careless and mistaken the clothes.

Next time, they should definitely keep their clothes in separate wardrobes.

Chu Xueyi turned on the shower, washing away the damp chill that had clung to her skin. The hot water quickly banished the cold.

But…

Even with her eyes closed, Chu Xueyi could still picture Su Shiyu’s pitiful, rain-soaked figure.

Chu Xueyi bit her lip tightly.

Since I’ve decided to let go, I shouldn’t dwell on this. Her wavering was only hurting Ji Qingshu.

So, the moment she stepped out of the bathroom, Chu Xueyi deleted Su Shiyu’s contact information without hesitation.

Before blocking her, Chu Xueyi typed one last message

Su Shiyu, I think this is the last time I’ll message you. You’re probably confused about why my attitude suddenly changed.

As for the reason, I can’t tell you… I can only say that I’ve realized our family backgrounds are too different. Even though you like me now, you’ll inevitably start feeling like we don’t belong together in the future.

I don’t have the energy… or the ability to reassure you. I still have studying and work to focus on… You should really find someone you like.

Someone more suitable than our relationship. You’ll be happier with her.

Chu Xueyi recalled the scene she had witnessed back then. Su Shiyu must have genuinely liked that girl, which was why she had brought her home.

Heh… In the end… I was just a joke from beginning to end.

I hope we can both focus on our studies now. Please… just give me some peace and stop bothering me.

Otherwise… I’ll have no choice but to call the police.

Though Chu Xueyi resented Su Shiyu, when she was first reborn, she had even entertained thoughts of tearing her apart.

But… back then, Su Shiyu hadn’t committed such a heinous act as cheating.

After a breakup, it’s normal to insult and slander one’s ex, especially when they’ve done something utterly disgusting, something that makes you want to vomit.

But… people don’t develop feelings for no reason.

The fact that she and Su Shiyu had been in a relationship proved that, at that time, at that specific moment, she had genuinely been moved.

Chu Xueyi could curse her in her heart, even ignore her to her face, give her the cold shoulder, and publicly humiliate her.

But… facing a truly repentant Su Shiyu…

She panicked. She was thrown into disarray.

A swift cut through the tangled mess—it’s better for both of us, Chu Xueyi told herself. But if Su Shiyu still came after her, she would have no choice but to maintain her icy demeanor.

Sending the message and blocking Su Shiyu was done in one swift motion. Chu Xueyi knew Su Shiyu wouldn’t act like the crazed characters in novels, frantically switching between a dozen phone numbers to call.

Because… the other party wouldn’t have the money.

Su Shiyu might try borrowing someone else’s phone to call, but Chu Xueyi had anticipated this move and had already blocked all of Su Shiyu’s contacts.

After completing these preparations, Chu Xueyi tossed her phone onto the bed.

This should finally put an end to everything, she thought, unless… Su Shiyu, my ex-wife, refuses to relent.

If she still tries to raid my little bank vault,

Then I won’t need to hold back any remaining tenderness.

Su Shiyu… why are you like this?

Is it really just because… you can’t squeeze any more money out of me?

Regardless, Chu Xueyi had completely severed ties with her past.