Chapter 72 What does it feel like to have sex?

It was his love for her that shook his resolve to take revenge, causing a flaw in this seemingly perfect plan.

Now, Pei Ci seized upon this flaw to pinpoint his true identity.

But that's far from enough.

Her battle with the people behind the scenes has only just begun.

When Pei Ci went to find information about the boy, the information she wanted was "coincidentally" destroyed in a fire. All she knew was that the boy's name was Ji Wei, his parents were unknown, and he came to the orphanage at the age of eight.

—Ji Wei.

Is this the name "Jia Ye Qingyu"?

Pei Ci disagreed. Now, she had to admire the meticulous planning of this person behind the scenes. First, they boldly replaced the real female lead with a boy, then they created a Lin Yao to replace the fake Ye Qingyu and mislead people. Would this fake Ye Qingyu have tampered with her identity?

Pei Ci was unsure.

This person will not allow himself to make the slightest mistake.

Perhaps Ji Wei is another false identity, or perhaps the person behind it all is doing the opposite, and Ji Wei is actually his real name.

Therefore, simply following clues and conducting investigations in the traditional way is not feasible.

So, are we just going to give up like this?

No, she will definitely find out who's behind this! At that moment, Pei Ci had a bold idea.

She plans to start with "Ye Qingyu" and try to win over this fake Ye Qingyu.

As the most crucial pawn in the scheme behind the scenes, this person should know the most and be closest to the truth.

Of course, this was very risky. But everything has risks, and Pei Ci felt it was necessary to take the plunge.

So Pei Ci took action.

On a bright and sunny morning, as Ye Qingyu wiped the water droplets from Pei Ci's face, Pei Ci suddenly called out Ji Wei's name. Just as she expected, the moment that name was uttered, Ye Qingyu's body tensed instantly. He recoiled in pain, and the fingertips that had been touching her cheek suddenly went cold.

This state lasted for nearly five seconds.

Pei Ci kept looking at Ye Qingyu.

What can Ye Qingyu do?

I will confront her directly.

Or send a message to his backer.

This was a very dangerous move; "Ye Qingyu" could easily undo everything she had done, but strangely, Pei Ci remained extremely calm, so calm that...

Her body was telling her that everything would be alright.

because……

Ye Qingyu loves him.

What is love?

Pei Ci didn't understand; she had experienced the pain of someone who once said they loved her then smilingly abandoning her. But others told her that the love of characters in novels was simply love—complete, one hundred percent, and extremely pure. Without a trace of impurity.

Therefore, he will not hurt her.

Pei Ci was so certain.

She was more eager to hear the other person's reaction.

After a brief five-second pause, he finally came to his senses, but to Pei Ci's surprise, Ye Qingyu did not react at all.

He continued to wipe her face with a towel, his fingers regaining warmth, his expression the same as always, a mixture of annoyance and helplessness.

It's as if the strange thing just now... was an illusion.

Pei Ci pursed her lips.

Later, Pei Ci tried a few more times. She would secretly call Ji Wei's name to Ye Qingyu and mention the orphanage, talking about everything she knew about Ji Wei.

But Ye Qingyu didn't react at all.

It's as if he's a complete stranger.

Why is there no response?

He should have reacted.

Pei Ci was completely baffled, but at that moment, the system reminded her.

Perhaps... I didn't want you to get involved.

Pei Ci was taken aback. "Go on."

The system sighed inwardly at how terribly oblivious its host was. Even though it knew this person loved it, it would subconsciously forget that premise.

[You could interpret it this way: he's an avenger, the embodiment of destruction, walking a path destined for death. You are the variable in his quest for revenge; he doesn't want you involved, doesn't want to hurt you, so he silently pushes you away.]

[Host, think about it again. Given Lu Ran's special relationship with you, you should have been his most useful pawn in his path of revenge. Actually, taking revenge on Lu Ran is very simple; he just needs to kill you, and I believe he knows that too. However, in the last cycle, he didn't use this obvious method.]

[He was merely using his own death to create an absolute chasm between you and Lu Ran, ensuring that Lu Ran would never get what he wanted.]

And now, he probably doesn't want you to get involved either.

After the system said that, Pei Ci thought about it carefully and it seemed to make sense.

So he doesn't want her to get involved?

But last time, he compromised and ultimately accepted her, though not in the most extreme way. Why was that?

Suddenly, Pei Ci realized the key to it.

It's Lu Ran.

More precisely, it was her attitude towards Lu Ran.

yes.

He hates Lu Ran.

How could he let Lu Ran get what he wanted?

Therefore, this fake Ye Qingyu will not allow her to soften her attitude towards Lu Ran.

Once you understand this, everything will be much easier.

Now, as long as she deliberately tries to get closer to Lu Ran, she doesn't believe that "Ye Qingyu" will be able to stay put.

Once Ye Qingyu is dealt with, everything will become clear.

If her initial claim of returning to China for Lu Ran's sake was just a pretext, Pei Ci was now determined to make that reason a reality. She stopped tentatively calling Ji Wei's name and instead began asking Ye Qingyu about Lu Ran from time to time.

"Do you really have nothing to do with Lu Ran?"

What does Lu Ran like?

What is Lu Ran like at school?

Ye Qingyu would of course answer, but his attitude was one of indifference that even he himself was unaware of.

The next step was to agree to Lu Ran's visit.

In order to pressure Ye Qingyu, Pei Ci pretended to be jealous of him. When Lu Ran met with him, she would make Ye Qingyu hide in the closet.

She wanted Ye Qingyu to witness the growing intimacy between her and Lu Ran.

And Lu Ran...

And indeed, they cooperated.

If you soften your attitude even slightly, Lu Ran will eagerly come to you.

Holding hands, hugging, and even...

kiss.

Let nature take its course.

*

Rewinding to the present, Pei Ci sat on a soft chair, her face fair and soft under the light, with only her lips and the area around them a deep red.

These are the marks left by Lu Ran when he kissed her.

As expected, Ye Qingyu, who came out of the wardrobe, stared at her face.

Pei Ci knew what he was looking at. The more comfortable Lu Ran felt, the more uncomfortable he would feel. She pretended not to know and stretched out her finger towards him, signaling him to come and deal with it.

This has been the case for the past few days.

The marks Lu Ran left looked scary, but they didn't actually hurt. She would have Ye Qingyu apply a hot compress or massage them for him.

After Ye Qingyu came over, Pei Ci looked up, her cheeks glowing slightly in the light.

Ye Qingyu hesitated for a long time, his reddish-brown eyes growing even deeper, but in the end, he picked up a wet wipe from the side and gently wiped her face.

Pei Ci lowered her eyelids, her expression indifferent, "Lu Ran is too strong."

Ye Qingyu remained silent.

“Sometimes I can’t stop him even when I tell him to. I’ve read in a book that this is a sign that a boy likes a girl.”

Pei Ci's voice was soft, and she spoke slowly and deliberately, as if talking to herself, and was always silent. But at this moment she would not allow him to be deliberate, so she asked, "Is that right, Ye Qingyu?"

Ye Qingyu: "..."

Pei Ci added, "Lu Ran really likes me."

Ye Qingyu paused at this point, his head lowered, his eyes and the emotions within them shrouded in shadow, while his genderless voice silently carried through the air.

"He doesn't respect you."

Yes, they have absolutely no respect for you.

So disregarding your feelings.

So frivolous.

So self-centered.

What is love? In his view, love is respect—respect for the other person's personality and feelings. Love begins with spending time together day and night, and every stage should be taken very seriously, from talking to holding hands to kissing, and then to marriage. Every step should be taken seriously and with focus.

Lu Ran is a scumbag.

He coaxed him.

They're pushing their luck.

They're taking advantage of my kindness.

In just a few days, he almost took it for granted that he was the master of the house, and his every move was incredibly frivolous.

Is this what it means to like someone?

He only saw a shameless dog.

But unfortunately...

He pursed his lips, a hint of irritation hidden in his eyes. He almost felt like he wasn't himself these past few days. He was filled with emotions different from revenge. He was fearful, uneasy, anxious, and in pain. In the end, these emotions made him hate Lu Ran even more.

But just then, Ye Qingyu heard the other person's laughter.

Pei Ci's smile, like her personality, was understated, leaning towards a gentle and reserved quality. When he looked up, he saw the subtle smile in her eyes, sparkling like jewels under the light.

“Yes, I can tolerate it,” she said. “Liking someone... means mutual tolerance.”

silence.

A deathly silence.

This silence was particularly long, but Pei Ci did not disturb it; she simply stared at Ye Qingyu's contorted muscles.

Are you about to lose control?

But she still underestimated Ye Qingyu.

After finishing her work, Ye Qingyu silently stepped aside.

It seems...

It needs a little more heat.

So the next time they met, after their usual intimacy, Pei Ci, leaning against Lu Ran's chest, suddenly asked out of the blue, "What does it feel like to make love?"

That's a really blunt statement.

The moment those words were spoken, Lu Ran froze. He was a hot-blooded young man, and even though he was wholeheartedly devoted to Pei Ci, his environment inevitably exposed him to such matters. And because of his extensive knowledge, his love for her was tinged with a hint of lust.

I want to get closer to A-Ci.

I want... Ah Ci.

When he was feeling miserable in the quiet of the night, he would both despise his own shamelessness and inevitably indulge in fantasies.

But fantasies aside, he knew about A-Ci's body and knew that this was all there was to it for him. Yet, he actually heard that word from A-Ci.

Upon hearing this word, Lu Ran's blood rushed to his head, followed by a surge of anger. He was so angry he almost gritted his teeth. "Why did you suddenly ask this?"

Who taught her that word?!

Pei Ci's expression remained calm. "I read it in a book."

Lu Ran: "..."

Faced with such an answer, Lu Ran didn't even know how to respond.

At this moment, Pei Ci made another surprising statement. She blinked her eyes and asked, seemingly very curious, "What does it feel like to have sex?"