Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Pei Jiao silently got up from Wei Yu. In this situation, no matter what, it was better to run first!
Ignoring the pain in her teeth, she stopped patting the grass off her body and turned to leave. But before she could take two steps, she was grabbed by the back of her collar by a hand coming from behind.
Then, Wei Yu t s cold voice asked her from behind, âWhere are you going?â
Pei Jiao gritted her teeth. She had been careless. After pretending for so long, she was used to being mute. Why had she exposed herself today? Pei Jiao shrank her neck, indicating for Wei Yu to let go first.
But now Wei Yu didnât believe her. He grabbed the back of her collar and pulled her back. His strength caught her off guard. She fell back and leaned into his arms. Pei Jiao froze and even stopped breathing for dozens of seconds.
After a long while, she slowly turned her head.
Meeting Wei Yuâs almost burning eyes, her scalp tingled and a lump formed in her throat. Wei Yu finally let go, but he did not move away. He pressed her shoulder and turned her to face him. Pei Jiao laughed awkwardly and began to gesture. Because she was too guilty, her gestures were messy, making it impossible to tell what she was gesturing about.
Wei Yu lost his patience. âSpeak.â
Pei Jiao swallowed and said slowly, âl⦠think I suddenly recovered.â
Wei Yu let out a mocking smile. âSuddenly recovered?â
Pei Jiao nodded.
Wei Yu specially described it. âYour vocal cords, which have been out of tune for a long time, suddenly recovered from the shock?â
Pei Jiao nodded again.
âYou really have to hold out hope until you are faced with the grim reality.â Wei Yu grabbed Pei Jiaoâs wrist, his eyes cold and threatening. âSince youâre unwilling to tell the truth, Iâll lock you up first. When youâre honest, youâll answer.â
When Pei Jiao heard that Wei Yu wanted to lock her up, she immediately exploded. She struggled and tried to shake off Wei Yuâs hand. âWhat right do you have to lock me up? Iâm not your prisoner. Besides, I didnât do anything bad.â
At this moment, Ji He, who had finished washing his face, returned. He scooped up a handful of water from the nearby rockery pool to wash his face. When he returned, he saw his young master standing with the little mute.
At first glance, the two of them looked like a young couple holding hands. However, when Ji He took a closer look, he realized that Young Masterâs expression was very bad, and that little mute did not seem to know her place.
He ran over. âYoung Master, Young Master!â
Wei Yu turned to look at Ji He and said in a cold voice, âDid I tell you to keep an eye on her outside?â
Ji Heâs hair stood on end. Without explaining, he lowered his head. âYoung Master, itâs my fault.â
Pei Jiao felt the need to explain to Ji He. âHe went to wash his face because he was hit by a persimmon. Why are you so fierce? 1 wonât run.â âEh? Little Mute, you can speak?â Ji He was very surprised. Pei Jiao avoided his gaze, âJust now⦠1 suddenly could speak.â
âHa- Iâ Wei Yu smirked and pulled Pei Jiao in front of him.
The two of them were extremely close. Pei Jiao sensed danger and moved her head back, staring at him warily.
Wei Yuâs eyes were as cold as before. âYou still have the mood to intercede for others. Do you know what kind of situation youâre in now?â
Pei Jiao straightened her neck. âItâs nothing more than being detained here and not being free.â
Wei Yu had no choice but to remind Pei Jiao, âThe base lost something very important, and you happened to be picked up by me, Coincidentally, you couldnât speak because your vocal cords were damaged. Even when your vocal cords were healed, you continued to pretend to be mute. Without batting an eyelid, you were cleared of all suspicion. Look, is this reason enough to lock you up for interrogation?â
Pei Jiao felt a chill run down her spine. Previously, she did not think that Wei Yu was scary because he had always been very cold in front of her and ignored her. But at this moment, for the first time, Pei Jiao felt the danger coming from Wei Yue He didnât seem to be just saying it, but he really could do what he said.
As long as there was life, there was hope. Pei Jiao was afraid that if she was really locked up, everything would be exposed. Hence, she immediately admitted defeat and said pitifully, âl was wrong.â
Wei Yu probably did not expect her to admit her mistake so quickly. He could not help but be stunned when he heard these three words.
Not only Wei Yu, but Ji He was also stunned. This little mute was like a small steel cannon all day long and looked fearless. Now, she was actually frightened by Young Master.
However, not many people dared to provoke Young Masterâs dignity..