Oh no! They all seem a bit off!

In Chapter 213, indoors, they embraced.

"...What a sweet dream."

Before she knew it, Ji Yexue woke up from her dream. With her eyes half open, she still rested her head on Qiuyue Cheng's shoulder and whispered, "Cheng, our daughter will be named Sha Yu."

"what?"

Suddenly hearing Ji Yexue's voice in his ear, Qiu Yuecheng was stunned for a moment, wondering if there was something wrong with his ears and he was hallucinating.

Just now, he seemed to have heard Ji Yexue say something about their daughter being named Sha Yu?
"..."

Ji Yexue did not speak again, but closed her eyes again, greedily savoring the dream she had just had.

But the more she reminisced, the lonelier and emptier she felt inside, making her want to cry.

because……

Such a wonderful future can only exist in dreams and has no chance of happening in reality.

That was a future and a dream that seemed both distant and yet once within reach.

"Xue, what did you just say? I think I heard you say that our daughter will be named Saya?"

Qiu Yuecheng was completely unaware of Ji Yexue's dream and her current state of mind, and became excited on his own, thinking that Ji Yexue had suddenly changed her mind.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Ji Yexue said softly, "No, you misheard. I said I hate you, I despise you, I wish I could kill you."

"Ah this..."

Akizuki looked embarrassed. He had clearly heard Ji Yexue say that their future daughter would be named Sha Yu, which was why he was so excited.

"How could we possibly have a daughter?"

Ji Yexue glanced at him and sneered, "There's a limit to dreaming. We can't have a future together, so you should give up."

"...We won't give up."

Qiu Yuecheng knew perfectly well that Ji Yexue was right; there was no future for them.

Ji Yexue was too proud and there was no possibility of her bowing down and compromising, even though she was so lonely that she wanted to die and even dreamed of having a bright future with Qiuyue Cheng.

"Whatever, if you want to continue indulging in your own fantasies, then go ahead and keep fantasizing."

"Xue, don't say that, I think we..."

"It's impossible!"

Ji Yexue suddenly became agitated, seemingly unable to suppress her inner turmoil. She glared at Qiu Yuecheng and growled, "What do you know? I said it's impossible, and that's final! Stop fantasizing! It's time to wake up!"

"Snow……"

Startled by Ji Yexue's sudden outburst, Qiu Yuecheng was initially bewildered, then quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "I'm sorry, I won't say it again. Don't be angry, calm down, okay?"

The carriage was already quiet, and everyone was sitting quietly when Ji Yexue's shout drew their attention, and they all turned to look at the back row.

Feeling awkward and apprehensive under the gaze of so many people, Akizuki Makoto used to not care what others thought of him, but ever since the art class, he seems to have developed some PTSD.

In an instant, his breathing became rapid, his heart pounded, and an indescribable palpitation made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Hmph, it's all your fault!"

Ji Yexue realized that she had just lost her temper. After letting out a cold snort, her expression softened and she calmed down.

She was already in a bad mood because of that dream, and Akizuki Makoto kept adding fuel to the fire, so how could she not get angry?
It's clear that Akizuki Makoto doesn't understand anything, he just insists on his own ideas and doesn't know how to put himself in others' shoes.

In other words, she even felt that Akizuki Makoto didn't like her, but rather felt resentful about the sunk costs.

If he truly loved her, how could he bear to let her compromise and share him with another woman?
Even Qiu Yue himself knew that this was wrong. If it were Ji Yexue who wanted to have her cake and eat it too, he certainly wouldn't agree.

That's why she said it was all Akizuki Makoto's fault, blaming him for everything.

"I'm sorry, I won't bring it up again."

After Akizuki Makoto apologized again, he fell silent, feeling embarrassed and confused.

Ji Yexue stopped talking, took out her headphones, put them on, started listening to music, and looked out the window.

She doesn't want to see Qiu Yuecheng right now; just seeing his face makes her angry.

She was in a pretty good mood when she arrived, because she was looking forward to the trip, but after that commotion, that good mood vanished instantly.

Afterwards, the train arrived at Yumoto Station, and the two of them got off the train with their suitcases and headed to the hotel they had booked to check in and have lunch.

There aren't many places to visit in Hakone; you can see everything in two days. Spending a week here would actually be a waste.

Ji Yexue had initially considered going to Kyoto for fun, but then decided against it. Her ultimate goal in inviting Qiuyue Cheng on this trip wasn't to have fun, but to confront him directly.

The hotel I booked was located on a hillside. It was a classic Japanese-style hotel with houses made entirely of wood and a courtyard planted with evergreen cypress and pine trees, as well as artificial hills and streams.

Here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Hakone and see Mount Fuji shrouded in mist and covered with a layer of snow.

Himeya Yuki's reserved room was a single room, but it was very spacious, with three Japanese-style rooms and a private courtyard and hot spring.

It can be said that this no longer falls into the category of a room, but rather a complete detached residence.

By the time we settled in, it was already past 2 p.m.

To blend in with the local culture, Akizuki Makoto and Hime Yuki changed into yukatas that resembled kimonos and enjoyed the hotel's lunch in the living room.

Lunch was a kaiseki meal, which was exquisite and delicious, and featured a variety of dishes.

"it's beautiful."

The moment Akizuki Makoto saw Hime Yuki, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Ji Yexue wore a sky-blue striped yukata, which accentuated her full and prominent breasts. A ribbon tied around her slender waist, and her cascading black hair was pinned up with a hairpin, revealing her delicate neck.

Just looking at it makes one feel that it is so beautiful that one cannot help but want to kiss it.

Unfortunately, Akizuki Makoto and she weren't in that kind of relationship, so no matter how agitated he was or how parched he was, he couldn't bring himself to make a move against Ji Yexue.

Perhaps because he had already done it with Shiina Maki many times, his awareness of matters between men and women was stronger than before.

"You don't need to tell me, I know."

Ji Yexue glanced at Qiu Yuecheng and snorted coldly, "No need for flattery, let's eat first."

The yukata he was wearing was a light gray striped yukata that matched his own, the kind that's a couple's style.

Akizuki Makoto's yukata suited him perfectly, making him look exceptionally handsome and refined, like a noble young master from a general's mansion in a Taiga drama.

"I'm not flattering you, I just genuinely feel that way."

Akizuki Makoto sat cross-legged on the tatami mat in front of the dining table and said with a smile, "Of course, I've always thought you're a beauty, more beautiful than anyone else."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yexue smiled mischievously and asked, "More beautiful than Shiina?"

"Each one has his own merits."

Akizuki nodded, offering a vague answer. "You really are..."

Ji Ye pursed her lips, about to say something, when Qiu Yuecheng spoke up again: "But if we're talking about beauty, you're superior."

What he said was absolutely true. He had always felt this way: Ji Yexue was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, and also the one who best suited his taste.

Sweet girls or teenage girls are not his type; only women with long, straight black hair or mature, sophisticated women are.

Ji Yexue has all of these qualities: tall and slender, with a cool and aloof temperament, and features that also belong to the mature and sophisticated type.

"Ha, you only dare to say that when Shiina isn't around. Can you say that again in front of her?"

Ji Yexue smiled. Although she thought Qiuyue Cheng was fake and pretentious, she still appreciated it and her mood improved a little.

"Of course I dare."

Akizuki nodded and continued, "You probably don't know this, but from the moment I saw you, I felt that you were the most beautiful woman I had ever seen."

"is it?"

Ji Yexue raised an eyebrow and asked, "So, that's why you come to the student council room every day at noon?"

After thinking for a moment, Akizuki Makoto replied, "At the time, I was thinking about having a quiet place to have lunch, but now that I think about it, maybe I was unconsciously attracted to you?"

If you really want to find a quiet place to have lunch without being disturbed, you have many more options.

For example, the rooftop or the school's courtyard are very quiet places.

Ming Sheng High School is quite large, with a wide variety of facilities and venues. If you really want to find a place where you won't be disturbed, it's definitely not difficult.

"You're so glib; I really hate you now."

Ji Yexue's mood suddenly soured again. She stopped talking, picked up her chopsticks, and began to eat lunch.

She hated Akizuki Makoto's current slickness, and even more so, she hated that she actually found it appealing to him because of his glib tongue.

This made her realize that she could indeed feel joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness because of Akizuki Makoto's words and actions.

"Sorry, let's eat quietly for now."

Akizuki Makoto also quieted down and stopped talking, quietly keeping Ji Yexue company while she ate.

To get along with Ji Yexue, you need to understand her thoughts and feelings more.

She is currently in a state of extreme sensitivity and mood swings.

One second they're all smiles and in a good mood, the next they can be furious.

Just like when she was on the train, Ji Yexue's expression could change at any moment.

After quietly finishing their lunch, the two sat in the courtyard drinking tea and resting, still without exchanging a word.

Ji Yexue was reading a book, and Qiu Yuecheng sat beside her, keeping her company.

As long as he can be with Ji Yexue, even if they don't sit together, he feels fulfilled and happy.

They have no plans to go out today and will stay in the hotel all day.

Since they're going to stay in Hakone for a week anyway, it doesn't matter how leisurely they are.

Akizuki Makoto didn't dislike the quiet time he spent with Himeyasu; he enjoyed it and felt relaxed.

After arriving here, he forgot everything, even turning off his phone, because he didn't want to be disturbed by anyone.

He wanted to stay by Ji Yexue's side and make up for the loneliness and desolation they had felt during their cold war.

It wasn't until evening that Ji Yexue finished reading the book. She then stretched her stiff neck and said to Qiu Yuecheng beside her, "Give me a massage."

"it is good!"

Qiu Yuecheng immediately nodded in agreement, came behind Ji Yexue, placed his hand on her shoulder, and gently massaged it.

From this vantage point, the scenery is breathtaking. Not only can you see the snow-white nape and neck, but you can also glimpse a patch of smooth, white skin along the V-neck of the yukata.

Because she was indoors with Akizuki Makoto, Ji Yexue didn't care much about her appearance and wasn't on guard at all.

Therefore, the yukata had become somewhat loose and baggy at some point.

The ribbon that was tied around her waist now hung down to her lower abdomen as if it were hanging off her waist, completely failing to tighten the yukata.

For this reason, the front of the yukata is opened quite a bit, and the V-neck has become a deep V.

"Xue, you..."

After watching quietly for a while, Akizuki Makoto couldn't help but widen his eyes.

He noticed that Ji Yexue seemed to be wearing no underwear, only a thin bathrobe.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Ji Yexue leaned lazily against Qiu Yuecheng, tilting her head and turning it halfway back to look up at his restless face.

"No, it's okay..."

Akizuki Makoto shook his head, wisely refraining from pointing it out; it was not his place to bring up such a matter.

Ji Yexue was probably doing it on purpose, just to tease him, so he just needed to play along.

"Hehe, if you want to see, then see. What's there to hide?"

Ji Yexue chuckled mischievously and teased, "I don't even treat you like a man anymore, so even if you see something, I won't feel anything."

"That's really going too far."

Akizuki Makoto sighed softly. Even if it was a joke, used to tease or make fun of him, it would still hurt him.

"That's not an exaggeration at all. In my eyes, you're no longer a man. Think about it carefully. Do you deserve to be called a man for what you've done?"

"..."

Qiu Yuecheng was speechless. Whenever Ji Yexue brought up old grievances and settled accounts with him, he would always be like this, unable to refute her.

So he began to play dumb and focused on massaging Ji Yexue.

After reading all afternoon, Ji Yexue's shoulders became incredibly stiff. He massaged them with a little force, and Ji Yexue immediately started to twist her body and couldn't help but let out a soft moan, whether intentionally or not was unknown.

Their bodies were already pressed together, and Ji Yexue's twisting motion made Qiu Yuecheng's heart even more restless.

Ji Yexue's soft, graceful curves, conveyed to Qiu Yuecheng through her actions, sending a shiver down his spine and causing his body to heat up rapidly.

"Your heart is beating fast. What, are you excited about me?"

Ji Yexue felt Qiu Yuecheng's heart pounding behind her, and her smile grew even wider.

At this moment, she was like a little devil, leading Akizuki Makoto step by step into the abyss of depravity.

In this Japanese-style room, there were only the two of them. A man and a woman alone in a room, it was easy for something to happen, especially since Ji Yexue was so blatantly flirting with him.

(End of this chapter)