Under the death gaze of those eyes, the future Ye Tian was about to reveal was abruptly choked back in his throat.
Holding Qian Renxue's face, his gaze traveled past her flushed earlobe and fixed upon the graceful figure at the doorway. Bi Bi Dong—she had actually returned!
"T-teacher..." Ye Tian called out with lingering fear under Qian Renxue's bewildered gaze.
Driven by reluctance and guilt, he felt he had been just that close—just that close to death!
Only upon hearing Ye Tian's greeting did Qian Renxue realize what was happening. She quickly removed Ye Tian's hand, wiped the tears from her face, and turned to look at Bi Bi Dong.
Meeting that icy, betrayed expression, she instantly shrank back like a frightened quail and softly greeted, "S-sister..."
The air fell silent as Bi Bi Dong stood there with a darkened face, staring straight at Ye Tian.
"Teacher, why have you returned?" Ye Tian asked softly from behind Qian Renxue, forcing a slight smile.
"Do I need to inform you before I return?" Bi Bi Dong's voice was cold and distant, devoid of her earlier casualness, her eyes filled with resentment.
"Of course not," Ye Tian replied with a dry laugh.
"Hmph! If I hadn't returned, you would have died miserably—I guarantee it!" Bi Bi Dong glared at Ye Tian, her killing intent surging.
"No..." Qian Renxue gasped, facing Bi Bi Dong's terrifying murderous aura. She stepped in front of Ye Tian and hurriedly explained, "Sister, it's not Ye Tian's fault. It's me—I kept asking too many questions."
"Enough!" Bi Bi Dong snapped coldly. "Why are you still here? Aren't you going to the Papal Hall?"
"Y-yes, I'm going now..." Qian Renxue replied uneasily, glancing back at Ye Tian.
Ye Tian gave her a slight nod of reassurance. The brief exchange had already helped him regain his composure. Though Bi Bi Dong appeared like a female rakshasa, he didn't feel the chilling dread he expected.
With Ye Tian's reassuring look, Qian Renxue cautiously moved toward the door. Once she stepped out of the kitchen, she lifted her eyes to Bi Bi Dong, her gaze filled with deep confusion. She then withdrew her gaze and hurried out of Wisteria Residence with her head down.
Along the way, Qian Renxue kept looking back repeatedly. She couldn't understand why Bi Bi Dong had stopped Ye Tian from continuing. Grandfather, mother... What were they all hiding? Did she truly not deserve to be in this world?
Qian Renxue had already grasped the answer but didn't dare confirm it—a sacred angel born from such filth! Yet, what she didn't know was that what Ye Tian intended to tell her wasn't the truth itself, but a hint about what Bi Bi Dong was going to accomplish that very night.
At this moment, Qian Renxue hadn't even considered that possibility, simply because they were all family she couldn't bear to part with.
When Qian Renxue looked back once more, her heart leaped into her throat with worry for Ye Tian. Bi Bi Dong had already disappeared from the kitchen doorway—she had clearly stepped inside!
Qian Renxue turned around and stood still, waiting for Bi Bi Dong to reappear, ready to act at Ye Tian's first call.
She would charge forward without hesitation!
In the kitchen.
The situation wasn't as tense as Qian Renxue had imagined.
The overwhelming killing intent on Bi Bi Dong's face had completely vanished.
Standing before Ye Tian,
her jade-like hand was gently gripping his neck.
"Sorry, teacher, I... lost control for a moment just now."
Ye Tian raised his head and apologized.
Bi Bi Dong's magnificent figure pressed closer, squeezing against Ye Tian.
She gazed at him and gently shook her head.
Surprisingly showing rare understanding.
"I know,"
"You have a good relationship with her, so it's natural you'd feel guilty."
"..."
Ye Tian remained silent.
"But it's alright."
Bi Bi Dong suddenly smiled charmingly.
Her jade hand brushed past his chin and finally covered Ye Tian's face.
Gently caressing him, she murmured:
"In her heart, I was always going to be the sinner. As your teacher, I'll bear your sins along with mine."
"Everything should have been the teacher's fault to begin with."
As her words fell,
Ye Tian looked at Bi Bi Dong with some astonishment.
"Teacher?"
"..."
Ye Tian opened his mouth but hesitated to speak.
He certainly understood
what Bi Bi Dong truly meant.
And he finally understood why Bi Bi Dong had shown such fierce killing intent earlier.
This way,
no one—including Qian Renxue—would have reason to blame Ye Tian, and even he himself could find some comfort.
In Qian Renxue's eyes,
it wasn't that Ye Tian didn't want to tell her, but that he couldn't
under Bi Bi Dong's coercion!
This way, Ye Tian could seemingly rest easy and remain detached from the matter.
Ye Tian knew he had no choice.
Looking at the beautiful face before him, Ye Tian helplessly curled the corner of his mouth.
"Thank you,"
"Thank you for your thoughtful consideration, teacher."
"Heh, no need for thanks. I just don't want you to seek your own destruction."
Bi Bi Dong chuckled lightly,
pinched Ye Tian's chin, brought her red lips close, and inhaled the familiar Pill Fragrance.
Her vermilion lips lightly touched Ye Tian's neck.
"Ah!"
Ye Tian tilted his head back, clenching his fists. He truly wanted to push Bi Bi Dong away,
but that was clearly impossible.
"Speaking of which,"
"Could you, could you remember even a little of my kindness toward you..."
"Even just a little bit."
There was a trace of sadness in Bi Bi Dong's eyes.
Breathing hot air, she watched Ye Tian's pale neck as his throat moved.
"..."
Ye Tian raised his head slightly and nodded.
"I've actually remembered quite a lot of teacher's kindness toward me."
"I don't feel it."
Bi Bi Dong held Ye Tian's face, making him look into her eyes.
"Do you understand?"
"..."
Ye Tian's face flushed red, unable to speak.
He was somewhat unable to withstand such intimate contact with almost no distance between them.
"!!!"
Bi Bi Dong also pushed Ye Tian away as if electrocuted, the light in her eyes flickering uncertainly, her breathing becoming noticeably rapid.
Glancing at Ye Tian who had raised his head,
Bi Bi Dong didn't dare to stay longer, turning and rushing out.
She no longer wanted to think about what exactly was happening between her and Ye Tian.
All she wanted now was to complete
the revenge she had waited ten years for!
After leaving those words, she disappeared without a trace.
"This is my final warning—you'd better weigh your actions carefully!"
"Hah—"
Ye Tian leaned against the kitchen counter, bending over as he gasped for air and nodded.
Looking at the bright daylight outside,
he sighed helplessly and sat down on a low stool.
Waiting for the fire in the stove to gradually cool down.
Outside the kitchen.
Bi Bi Dong had already taken Qian Renxue and headed toward the Papal Hall.
Along the way, the two women did not exchange a single word.
Bi Bi Dong had merely delivered some soup for Qian Renxue to feed the bedridden Qian Xunji. After instructing her to come and clean up in the evening, she left as usual and took her seat upon the throne in the Papal Hall.
While handling affairs, she quietly awaited the arrival of night!
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