Bu Tingyue shook her head, the young lady's steps were graceful and beautiful. She looked at the young man in black brocade walking beside her and said, "I think we should just maintain stability like this."

Yuchi nodded, roughly understanding what Bu Tingyue meant, especially after seeing a hint of frustration in Bu Tingyue's eyes. He said, "Is it because of your family issues?"

"Yes."

"If the two of us were just children from ordinary families, then we wouldn't have to care about such small conflicts. But both of us are offspring of great families. Is it really necessary for two girls from such families to be this close? It's a question worth considering."

"Family matters are very troublesome. Apart from leaving the Celestial Craft Workshop, I can't control my own life, and it's the same for her. Apart from leaving her family, there's no way to control oneself. We know that we are not as glamorous as we appear on the surface."

"Take me as an example, in others' eyes, I am the highest-ranking young girl in Cuncha City's Celestial Craft Workshop, a position that should be very enviable. But for me, this identity could apply to anyone; I am Miss Bu Tingyue, not because I am Bu Tingyue, but because they made me Miss Bu Tingyue."

"You should understand what I mean."

It pierced the heart.

Yuchi understood Bu Tingyue's meaning; she was one of those who saw things very clearly. She wouldn't think herself invincible because of her high status, becoming boastful and arrogant. In reality, even if she left the Celestial Craft Workshop, it wouldn't matter to them.

The Celestial Craft Workshop can easily find someone else to assume her identity; her title as Miss can be replaced and is granted by the Workshop.

Since this status is granted by others, what's there to be arrogant about?

"That's why we deeply understand that once we leave the Celestial Craft Workshop, our reputation and status will instantly disappear. Those who once pursued us will instantly lose interest. Are there not any other beauties in the world? Besides the two of us, are there no other pretty girls?"

"How could that be? In this situation, all the honor we receive is not because we are individually strong, but because our status within the Celestial Craft Workshop is strong. It's just like the people in the Imperial Decree Department respecting the City Lord, not because the City Lord is incredibly powerful or has strong personal charisma, but simply because he is the City Lord, respected for the title."

"Once he steps down from that position, he would quickly fall to a point where everyone despises him. In this situation, there's really nothing to be arrogant about in the world." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Who am I? What is my identity? Do they like me for who I am, or because of my identity? Seeing these things clearly is why Yu Yao and I silently understand why we didn't reconcile. We are people whose identities are liked. Once our identities are gone, our outcomes are rather helpless."

"So if the two of us had a great relationship, all kinds of discomfort and help would be involved, but what could we do to help? What does simple discomfort matter? So this indifferent relationship is better, at least for us. If she is expelled from her family, or if I am ousted from the Celestial Craft Workshop, everyone would just laugh it off."

Yuchi listened and was quite surprised; this was the first time he heard Bu Tingyue speak from her heart like this. Of course, her current attitude was slightly different from how she appeared on the surface. To say Bu Tingyue is emotional, choosing like this is due to rationality. But to say she is rational, the cause of such choice is because she values emotions, making her a contradiction in itself.

"But you unconsciously suggested I be nicer to Yu Yao just now, you know?" Yuchi asked with a smile.

"Huh?" Bu Tingyue didn't quite understand.

"Yes, you might not notice it, but what you just said, your expressions and all, indicate that even though you show disdain towards Yu Yao, you would still feel uneasy if I bullied her, hoping I would treat her a bit better."

When previously asked about various information on Yu Yao, Bu Tingyue answered honestly. Later, during the match against Yu Yao in the ring, Yuchi glanced at Bu Tingyue's expression. Whenever he was about to land a heavy blow on Yu Yao, her face was full of subtle, pained expressions.

That's not an expression an enemy would have.

Yuchi paused: "So you saw a reflection of yourself in Yu Yao, and Yu Yao probably sees a reflection of herself in you. Me hitting Yu Yao is like hitting you; essentially, you are two different people, but within your respective factions, you are the same."

Bu Tingyue's face softened, her demeanor was as gentle and well-mannered as she nodded slightly in agreement: "Perhaps that's the case. I didn't even realize myself. But today, seeing her really cry, I couldn't bear it, and that's why I said so much in one breath."