"Goodnight, Xi."

"Goodnight, Zhiye sister, Muxi sister."

"Goodnight, Miss Xi."

After a day of fun at the beach, everyone was a bit tired. We chose to stay overnight at a nearby hotel.

"Zhiye, um...please take care of us."

"I should be the one saying that..."

Zhiye sister and Muxi sister shared a room.

"You, let's go back to our room..."

I walked over, ready to take Yu's arm, but she took a step back.

"Goodnight..." She said and then ran off.

Sleeping together with Xi? Is it not allowed?

Seeing Yu disappear, I sighed.

Maybe Xi didn't try hard enough. I made a fist-pumping motion, but then thought of Yu and Zhiye sister's intimacy and felt a blow to my heart.

That's why Xi chose to run away. What Xi saw wasn't the truth.

I comforted myself this way and then went back to my room alone.

Using the keycard to enter the room, I turned on the lights and took a shower.

Thinking of getting to sleep early and not thinking about these things.

But just as I was about to get into bed, someone knocked on the door.

Is it a hotel staff member?

I opened the door.

"Miss, have you been taking care of yourself? Master and Madam are worried about you."

"Say what you want to say," I wouldn't have a good attitude.

The maid was smart enough to skip the cold pleasantries and get straight to the point. She said, "Miss, it's better for you to give up..."

"..."

"Continuing like this won't lead to anything, and that country bumpkin isn't good enough for the esteemed Miss."

"Don't you dare badmouth Yu," that made me angry.

"I'm just speaking the truth, please don't blame me, Miss."

The maid made a disgusted face and said, "You still have two or three days until the agreed time."

"One or two days won't change anything, I think it's best for you to decisively give up, Miss."

"What benefit did you get from that Japanese man!?"

"I'm just following Master and Madam's orders, so Miss..."

The maid bowed and said, "...Xi won't give up," I said loudly.

"Alright...then, Miss, I wish you a pleasant time for the next few days. I won't disturb you anymore, goodnight...Miss."

The maid performed a bow and left the room.

Seeing her leave, I slumped to the ground. I don't know why, but my heart felt heavy and I had the urge to cry.

I don't want to be a sacrifice. I have the freedom to make my own choices, but...other than meaningless screams, I can't do anything.

I'm left with the only lifeline, as long as Yu marries me, as long as Yu marries me...

Bang, bang, bang...

"Who is it?"

Who is knocking on my door? I struggled to get up and opened the door again.

"Lily Wu?"

"Xi..."

With her beautiful face, doll-like with her golden hair, Lily Wu is my best friend who has some foreign bloodline.

Her name is Lily Wu, and her family background is extraordinary.

"Xi, you were hard to find..."

Saying that, Lily hugged me and gently touched my head.

"How did you get here?"

"Me? Xi has always been within my surveillance range," Lily said casually,

"When was Xi under surveillance..." I murmured,

"You're having some trouble, I can tell from your expression that you're about to cry,"

"Xi won't cry,"

"But I can see you wiping your tears,"

"Xi just got some sand in my eye,"

"Alright...I won't argue with you anymore. What trouble do you have? I can help you solve it."

"..."

"Tell me honestly."

"..."

"It's just..."

"Just what? Friends should help each other when they're in trouble, right?"

Lily smiled,

"Our families have a feud, but that's between those two men. It doesn't concern us, does it?"

"But..."

"Alright, alright, stop being fussing,"

"..."

"Aren't you going to get married in Japan soon?"

"How did you know, Lily..."

"I know everything about your every move,"

"I have nothing to say,"

"Then hurry up and tell me,"

Unable to withstand Lily's urging, I told her everything.

Lily nodded, "It's similar to what I know. Let's start preparing now."

"Lily..."

"I brought some help too,"

A few burly men appeared behind the door,

"Lily?"

"Just tie him up to deal with someone like him..."

"No, what if someone gets hurt?"

"I will instruct the people not to hurt him,"

"Why are you so determined, Lily..."

"It's not...cough, cough, I just want to help you. I can't bear to see you clumsy like this."

"...Xi is not clumsy, okay?"

"You're still denying it..."

"Xi is not clumsy!!!" (angry face)

"Okay, let's implement the plan then."

"..."

"Why are you hesitating?"

"Xi... Xi wants to give it a try," there's still a thought in my heart...

"What?"

"To... confess to Yū wholeheartedly,"

..." Suddenly, a long silence ensued,

"What's wrong?"

"Just give up..."

"Why?"

"From what I know, that guy already has a girlfriend, a blonde beauty like me, but definitely not as good as me,"

Lily proudly puffed up her chest, full of confidence,

"Why didn't Xi know..."

"There's a lot you don't know, Xi,"

"Why does Lily know everything..."

"Probably because of money..."

There's someone who can speak so frankly standing right in front of Xi,

"Anyway... if you grab him, it's done,"

"But Xi still wants to confess properly,"

Lily sighed, "Do you really want to do this?"

"Yes!"

"Alright, even though it's probably in vain. Well, it's not urgent for now. If it doesn't work out... then we'll do it my way."

"Okay...Thank you, Lily,"

"There's nothing to thank for... Actually, I'm really angry!!" Lily suddenly stamped her foot, her emotions slightly agitated.

I tilted my head and asked, "What's wrong?"

"...That's it! I live across from you, so if you need anything, just find me, here's my room key card," Lily handed me the key card.

"Just knock on the door, alright..."

"Withdrawal..."

Lily walked out of the door, followed by a few burly men.

"By the way, I took care of that maid just now, she should be in the trash heap by now," she added.

Is the maid okay? Though I'm a bit repulsed, she is our maid after all. Lily's way of doing things... really suffocating.

But unexpectedly, I gained an ally. This could be a gift from above. I have to work even harder.

In the little time we have left, I've decided to confess to You as soon as possible. Will You accept?