Please Dote on Me - Chapter 42 - Only Insecurity Left 2
We never act rationally, because we all look down on the envy we feel for others. “I hate competition. Dad’s daughter with his ex-wife is more capable and outstanding than I am. She should be the one to inherit Dad’s business. I don’t want to see my mom using me as a pawn to fight for Dad’s assets. It’s so boring, isn’t it? Family relationships become complicated and chaotic because of it. I’d rather be a prodigal machine than compete with my sister for anything. Because I will only waste money, I don’t deserve to compete-I don’t have the ability to compete.” Yang Jiexi paused for a moment, then continued, “Sometimes I really envy the relationship you have with Wen Rou Jing. Even though there’s not a single drop of blood connection, that guy worries about you so much. He insisted that I come with you.”
Yang Jiexi glanced at me. Then, seemingly wanting to move on from this boring topic, he began to instruct me again: “By the way, did you make the bed for me? I’m going to sleep now. Hurry up! Make the bed, close the door yourself, and get back to your room to sleep!”
Damn it! After just a few seconds of normalcy, this guy’s abusive tendencies kicked in again.
How did this trip turn into this? Even if I left my homeland, I couldn’t escape the fate of being ordered around by Yang Jiexi.
Fate. Is it truly a force so strong that we cannot change it?
Yang Jiexi is a spoiled brat, but it’s because he’s kind-hearted.
Crispy Radish Tarts, Sihai Riri Huang, Jade Dumplings, Woodfish Pork Buns, and Grilled Octopus Balls.
Yang Jiexi and I had our fill.
You Fangyu should really come to Japan; there are so many delicious snacks that would drive her crazy.
I just love exquisite food, tasting a little bit of everything. I want to experience the wonders of food through my taste buds. You Fangyu, on the other hand, enjoys hearty meals that fill her stomach completely, which gives her much more satisfaction. Japan can satisfy both of our appetites.
I couldn’t help but call You Fangyu to report on our culinary adventure.
“The five-color sushi looks so beautiful! The rice is topped with pink sweet shrimp, creamy white scallops, white squid, orange-red fish roe, red tuna, yellow candied ginger slices, and green perilla leaves. Add a bit of green wasabi-hmm, the taste is incredibly tempting! And that udon, you’ll definitely love it; the portion is super generous. In short, everything we eat here is different from what we have in the Japanese restaurants back home.”
“Alright, alright, stop embarrassing yourself! Who told you to only go to cheap Japanese fast food places? Did you really think you could get high-quality sushi there? Of course, you’ll notice a big difference between what we have here and the Japanese cuisine back home.” Yang Jiexi looked at me with disdain.
I just knew he would make fun of me.
“Yang Jiexi, this is Cinderella’s Castle! It’s so moving that I want to cry.” Standing in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Tokyo Disney felt truly dreamy.
“Can you not be so excited?” Yang Jiexi seemed uninterested in all of this.
“And can you not be so numb to everything?”
“Are you happy now, Qi Yang?”
“Are you happy?” Honestly, I wasn’t so sure.
The moment I most wanted to cry was when I was in the Dream Garden. I had always planned to travel the world with Gu Yuzui, but who would have thought I’d end up doing it with Yang Jiexi? Does this count as traveling the world? If it does, then it’s not beautiful at all!
My ideal relationship with Gu Yuzui-one of mutual love, support, and respect-felt like an onion, peeling away layer by layer until I was left in tears, my heart filled only with insecurity.
Gu Yuzui insisted on looking down on me, unwavering in his dislike, showing a complete indifference toward me.