With the comfort Sheng Yiqing provided, Yulan soon cast the unpleasantness to the back of her mind. She didn't even give Louisa’s repeated provocations a second thought. Feeling that she had made a fool of herself, Louisa dragged Qi Jingshen away in a hurry once the photos were taken.
Yu Wenzhou, conversely, felt a rare sense of panic at being unable to handle the situation. He had wanted to accommodate Yulan more and coax her into a better mood, but Sheng Yiqing had already stepped in and done so. He was now faced with a Yulan who had already been soothed by Sheng Yiqing and was in a fairly good mood.
A mix of frustration, helplessness, and jealousy toward Sheng Yiqing surged in his heart all at once. After the photo session ended, he watched Yulan and Sheng Yiqing walk away together. He looked down, staring at his palm, which he had squeezed until it left bloodstains, and whispered to himself:
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