The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Chapter 164: Living in Peace with the World

"So that's why your friend went there?"

"Maybe. I never quite understand his thoughts. But no matter what, the only thing I know is that it's going to be difficult to get him to come down the mountain."

"Why?"

"Because you're ugly."

"..." Situ Yaorao looked at Yu Sheng speechlessly. It wasn't that she was narcissistic. This face was enchanting and delicate, like a sculpture by nature. How could it be ugly?

"Hey! Situ, don't misunderstand me. This ugliness is not what normal people see. It's what that person sees."

"Should I cover my face now to avoid scaring that person?" Situ Yaorao said unhappily. Yu Sheng chuckled upon hearing this: "Haha, that's not necessary. But Situ, he hates anyone contradicting him. If he says something you don't want to hear, just pretend you didn't hear it. Don't reply."

"Okay. I'll do my best." Situ Yaorao frowned. Although she really wanted a cook, she suddenly felt that this trip might not be so simple.

Although Yu Sheng's temper couldn't be described as particularly good, he definitely wasn't a bad-tempered person either. What kind of person could make him like this?

You don’t even need to think about it.

But no matter what, since I'm here, I should meet him before I leave.

Thinking of this, Situ Yaorao leaned back in the car with peace of mind, waiting to arrive at Linglong Mountain.

It was already noon when Situ Yaorao and the others arrived at Linglong Mountain. Linglong Mountain was surrounded by mountains and was extremely cool. This made Situ Yaorao feel much better.

"No wonder some people like to live in seclusion here. A place like this really puts people in a good mood. If it were me, I would want to live here too."

Situ Yaorao sighed.

Yu Sheng just smiled when she heard this: "Haha, if you like it, Situ, I can give you this map in the future."

"That's not necessary. Maybe I won't live to see the day I can retire." Situ Yaorao chuckled.

"Let's go up the mountain." Yu Sheng didn't respond, but just walked in front and led Situ Yaorao up the mountain.

Linglong Mountain was devoid of wild animals, and the air was pleasant. There were numerous platforms suitable for building houses. It could be said to be a perfect place for seclusion. In fact, she had seen houses on quite a few platforms, each surrounded by a fence. Those who could afford to build houses here were generally prominent figures.

Coming here, it seems like I am really at peace with the world.

When people come to a place where there's no competition, they become like everyone else, losing their ambition. Situ Yaorao didn't like such places. Even in her previous life, those old immortals had lived in seclusion. But even then, they still didn't forget to compete, just to show off. Seeing their smug faces was fun, and that's what motivated her to work harder.

"Situ, it's easy to get lost on this mountain. You have to follow me closely." Yu Sheng looked at Situ Yaorao and reminded her lightly. Situ Yaorao nodded and said, "Don't worry, I won't lose you."

After saying that, he followed the man's footsteps and got closer.

The two of them walked in the mountains for about half an hour before finally arriving at a somewhat remote, but rather large, house. However, the house was somewhat strange.

The two-story building was covered with straw and surrounded by a crooked fence, whether it was done carelessly or on purpose. The people here were very careful about the layout of their homes, after all, this was where they would spend the rest of their lives.

But this person?

"That's another problem he has. He always lives in strange places, but he never pays attention to it. Sometimes, he can even go for half a month without washing his clothes. It's possible that the stench will spread throughout the restaurant."

"Is it really okay for someone like this to cook?" Situ Yaorao just felt unwell.

"Don't worry, he is very serious when cooking, and he will definitely take a shower first. It can be said that the only clean clothes he wears are the ones he wears when cooking in the kitchen. He... probably really likes cooking." Yu Sheng sighed.

When Situ Yaorao heard this, she became confused.

"An old friend is here to see you. Aren't you going to come out to greet him?" Yu Sheng shouted, looking at the empty yard. Soon, a man staggered out of the house.

The man had disheveled hair and a slightly droopy look in his eyes. After seeing Yu Sheng and Situ Yaorao, he sneered and said in a hoarse voice, "I can't remember when I had an old friend like you."

"You're still the same, sir." Yu Sheng was furious. "Tell me, is there another woman running away?" Yu Sheng looked at him with an expression that said, "I knew it." Waiting for his answer, the man, with trembling fingers, took out a letter. Yu Sheng took it, tore it open, and brought it to Situ Yaorao, where they both read it.

All I saw was the words: "My husband, by the time you read this letter, I will have already left. I thank you for your love for me for so long, and thank you for not being disgusted by my appearance. However, I don't want to continue like this. I am not worthy of you at all."

The letter ends here.

"What is this?" Situ Yaorao was completely confused.

Yu Sheng glanced at the man and said, "Wash yourself clean and I'll introduce someone to you."

Hearing this, the man looked at Situ Yaorao suspiciously, then turned and went to the well in the yard, drew some water, and washed off the stains on his face. Only a fair face was revealed.

The man and Yu Sheng were two completely different types of men. If Yu Sheng looked a bit lazy and casual, then this man was the exact opposite.

The man had a pair of sharp phoenix eyes. Sharp features. Thin, pale red lips. His eyebrows were raised, and he looked like a handsome and cool young man. Situ Yaorao looked at him and suddenly understood the woman's thoughts.

Being liked by such a man for a long time, coupled with her ugly appearance, anyone else would do the same.

"Tell me, what brings you to me?" the man wiped his face and asked indifferently. Yu Sheng heard this and twitched her lips: "Are you interested in cooking?"

"I won't go down the mountain." The man said decisively.

"Why?"

"There's no room for me at the foot of the mountain."

"Do you think this mountain can accommodate you? Look? Another one has run away?" Yu Sheng sneered.

"You! It's not her fault, it's my fault that I didn't notice what she was thinking." The man frowned.

"Don't be silly, are you going to cut your face again next time? And then make yourself look like those women?" Yu Sheng said angrily. The man smiled when he heard it, "If that's the case, then if they are willing to stay with me forever, then there's nothing wrong with that."

"Do you... really like those people?"

"I like it." The man's smile was gentle, as if he had seen his beloved woman.

"But in my eyes, there is only one woman you see." Yu Sheng sighed softly.

"Let's go down the mountain. I don't know how to cook. But you, you clearly know that I don't like ugly people, but you still brought such an ugly girl up the mountain?" The man pointed at Situ Yaorao and said with disgust.

Situ Yaorao was stunned by what she said: "Haha..." I am ugly. Situ Yaorao just felt that she was not in good shape. I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen such shamelessness.

"You... are simply unreasonable." Yu Sheng was extremely angry.

"Then, leave me alone. And don't come looking for me again." The man's voice was icy. Yu Sheng was so angry that she didn't know what to say.

If he were given a sword now, he would probably be able to kill the man in front of him.

Situ Yaorao was also stunned by this scene. Yu Sheng had been trying so hard to persuade her on the way, so why was he even more angry now? Thinking about this, Situ Yaorao decisively decided to observe for a while.

"Tell me, how can we get down the mountain?"

"Who wants me to come down the mountain?" The man looked at Yu Sheng and asked calmly. Yu Sheng heard this and said unhappily, "No one wants you to come down the mountain. It's just that my boss's restaurant is short of a chef, so I thought of you. Otherwise, do you think I would be willing to come here?"