The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1484 - 1483: Such Deep Affection and Loyalty

Only Tang Rao seems unconcerned about anything.But it is such a person who easily awakened the young lady, winning her favor, declaring she would marry none but Tang Rao.

Seeing Tang Rao's graceful demeanor and extraordinary temperament, coupled with such an overwhelming aura that they dared not utter a lie, it was clear the young lady had her own reasons for choosing him as her groom.

The house servant said everything he could, gazing at Tang Rao with admiration. Tang Rao had no time to waste with the house servant; he asked a few questions about the location of the Zhou Residence and learned about its circumstances. Then, he stealthily infiltrated the place on his own.

The Zhou Family has a somewhat long-established history, rumored to have connections with the Ancient Families. On West Island, many give face to the Zhou Family, largely due to their status and power, but when it comes to the Zhou Family's character, others speak dismissively, and not much else can be gleaned.

This kind of family, Tang Rao did not know how to describe. He wanted to understand how a famously notorious family could grow and prosper as it has.

Is it merely because of its links to certain Ancient Families?

Clearly, that is not the only possibility.

"Second Young Master, Miss Yue Er has been waiting outside for you all day. Shouldn't you invite her inside?"

At the Zhou Residence, Tang Rao had just used the Invisibility Technique, holding his breath as he hid on the roof, hoping to find Zhou Jie's room. But as soon as he got up there, he stumbled upon something.

An old servant woman in coarse clothing stood outside the door. If she hadn't called to the Second Young Master inside, Tang Rao might not have known Zhou Jie was inside.

"I won't see her. Who does she think she is? Let her continue waiting outside."

Zhou Jie was still fuming. After all, seeing a beauty meant for him being married off to someone else, how could Zhou Jie be in a good mood?

"Young Master, it's daylight outside, Miss Yue Er's health might not withstand it."

The old servant woman remained outside, intending to plead for the woman outside, but unfortunately, she misunderstood Zhou Jie's disposition. She assumed the Second Young Master was as soft-hearted as the Eldest Young Master, thinking a few words would sway him. It was only when her body collapsed to the ground, chest sunken in, coughing up blood, she realized how naive her assumptions had been.

She naively believed that merely pleading with the Second Young Master would allow Miss Yue Er to see him, but alas, she died without achieving that.

"Do you really want to enter our Zhou Family's gates?"

A man's ominous voice appeared at the entrance. When he opened the door, the old servant woman had already breathed her last.

The woman named Yue Er didn't feel fear due to the old servant's death, but instead was pleased to finally see Zhou Jie.

Tang Rao felt pity for this woman.

He wanted to sigh but worried that doing so would alert Zhou Jie, potentially ruining his subsequent plans.

"Second Young Master, you finally agreed to see me, Yue Er,"

Yue Er said as she tried to approach Zhou Jie, but Zhou Jie held disdain for her and didn't want this reasonably attractive, seemingly clean woman to come near.

"Stay away from me. I've told you before, even though I've slept with you and we've had marital relations, it wasn't of my will—it was you who seduced me. The woman I love isn't you. Don't delude yourself into thinking you can marry into our Zhou Family!"

Was Zhou Jie too heartless?

Despite her being a beauty, he rejected her so flagrantly without considering her feelings?

The young woman named Yue Er was on the verge of tears; the man she adored repeatedly claimed he loved someone else. One could easily guess the girl felt utterly dejected at the moment.

"Was your previous kindness to me just a sham? You only wanted me to help you with affairs; you were using me, weren't you?"

Yue Er stared at Zhou Jie in disappointment, having given herself to him and taken risks to help him, only to face such an outcome—it was undeniably disheartening.

"Don't speak so carelessly. Some matters, if not left buried within, might only ever rest with you in the ground. I think you're smart enough to understand my meaning."

Yue Er comprehended the implication of Zhou Jie's words, causing her to tremble, unable to believe such words came from the mouth of the man she loved.

"Weren't you the one who said if I helped you kill the Nine Cauldron Snow Beast, you'd marry me? Are you now suggesting your words don't count?"

Tears flowed from Yue Er's eyes, but Tang Rao on the rooftop no longer sympathized with her as he did before.

So it was her, all along!

The truth revealed itself effortlessly; he'd witnessed an unfolding drama. He was ready to show these despicable lovers that the Nine Cauldron Snow Beast wasn't something they could tamper with!

To kill the Nine Cauldron Snow Beast is his taboo. Zhou Jie only aimed to vent his frustrations, reluctant to take action himself, prompting Yue Er instead. He repeatedly advised her to forget the event entirely, as if the killing of the Nine Cauldron Snow Beast never occurred. Unfortunately, while those words rested within him, Yue Er couldn't keep them buried. It wasn't long before she approached Zhou Jie's residence, demanding an explanation.

"What? You're still unhappy?"

Zhou Jie mocked Yue Er: "This is just who I am. I've always admired women like Wang Han. Look at yourself, what do you have to compare to Wang Han? Yes, I was using you, so what? You're the one who killed the Nine Cauldron Snow Beast. If you say anything, you're the one who'll ultimately face the backlash. You think Tang Rao would come for me? Hahaha, you're just a naive woman, believing my casual words."

Zhou Jie's words were akin to dozens of poisoned daggers piercing Yue Er's heart simultaneously.

Yue Er was humiliated and enraged. Knowing she couldn't best Zhou Jie, she stifled her fury within, almost to the point of illness.

"Zhou Jie, you're truly heartless. Aren't you afraid of revenge?"

Everyone speaks beneath the heavens, yet Zhou Jie isn't scared of heavenly retribution?

Knowing Yue Er couldn't keep a secret, Zhou Jie realized he should have known that while she could be used once, it couldn't be done repeatedly. Further usage would require more deceitful words and promises, which he wasn't inclined to offer anymore to Yue Er, nor to disgust himself further.

Just a pawn; if it can't be used, discard it.

Tang Rao stood atop the roof, unable to watch any longer. Seeing the two betray each other, he pondered whether to deal with the woman first, the man, or both simultaneously once he descended.

"Yue Er, I always believed you were clever, but since you can't feign ignorance, I can only say I'm sorry."