Touya Yaoyao

When Ye learned of this, his once calm heart was instantly thrown into turmoil, as if a bomb had been dropped on it. This nameless anger, like a lurking beast, surged into his heart with overwhelming force and quickly swept through his entire body.

His face first flushed crimson, like iron scorched by the blazing sun, then turned ashen with rage, like the cold moon in a freezing night. At this moment, his eyes were wide open, as if flames were bursting forth from them, as if they could burn everything in the world to ashes.

He clenched his teeth, his cheeks puffed out, his lips trembling slightly, as if a thousand words were about to burst forth, yet he remained silent. His body, taut with rage, exuded a chilling aura, as if anyone who dared approach would be burned to ashes by his fury. Even the surrounding air seemed to be tainted by his emotions, becoming unusually hot and stifling, suffocating.

He opened his eyes wide with anxiety, like a trapped beast looking around restlessly, eagerly searching for Shirato Shirato's familiar figure.

Time ticked by, and with each passing moment, his anxiety grew. Just when he was almost in despair, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure moving in a secluded corner.

He looked closely and saw that it was indeed a white peach arrow! Instantly, an unnamed fire rose from the bottom of his heart, and he rushed forward as fast as an arrow released from a bow.

In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Shirato Shirai. Without saying a word, he grabbed Shirato Shirai by the collar. Due to the excessive force, Shirato Shirai's feet were lifted off the ground, and his body involuntarily leaned forward.

At this moment, Ye Shi's eyes were wide open, like copper bells, almost bulging out of their sockets. His face was contorted with rage, his cheeks bulging, and he was breathing heavily as he roared furiously at Bai Taoyi:

"Take a good look at the mess you've made! Everything was going smoothly, everyone was doing their jobs and progressing step by step. But now? Because of your reckless and arbitrary actions, the whole situation has completely spiraled out of control and become increasingly chaotic! What was once a clear and straightforward situation has suddenly become complicated and incomprehensible! What's worse, even the beautiful image that Yaoyao has worked so hard to build has been completely ruined by your antics!"

Shiratoshi's face, once as white and flawless as alabaster, was now shrouded in a gloom, covered with a dense layer of guilt. His head hung low, like a heavy stalk of rice, seemingly unable to bear the weight of his inner turmoil. His lips parted slightly like petals trembling in the wind, uttering indistinct words, as if a child who had committed a grave mistake and dared not face the gaze of others spoke:

"Brother Ye, I...I really didn't mean it! I never imagined things would turn out this way."

As he spoke, he slowly raised his head, which had been hanging down as if it were bearing a thousand-pound burden. When his gaze met Ye Shi's, the regret and self-reproach in his eyes surged forth like a tidal wave.

At that moment, Ye Shi, standing opposite, had a face as dark as if shrouded in clouds, so gloomy it seemed to drip water. His expression was like the sky before an impending storm, oppressive and heavy, making anyone who looked at him feel an overwhelming pressure.

Immediately afterwards, he let out a heavy, cold snort from his nose. That snort was like a chilling wind from the deepest hell, icy and bone-chilling, seemingly possessing the terrifying power to freeze the surrounding air in an instant.

Accompanied by this cold snort, Ye Shi responded in an icy, emotionless tone:

"Hmph! Didn't expect that? How utterly laughable! Don't you ever use your brain to think things through before doing anything? Every time you're so reckless and impulsive, acting rashly without any careful consideration, first tearing the pot open and then rushing to me like a headless fly, spouting this utterly useless and worthless nonsense! Look at this chaotic and terrible situation right now! Open your eyes wide and take a good look! What methods should we use to clean up this mess and bring it to a perfect end?"

As the two were talking, he became extremely agitated, waving his arms wildly in the air as if to vent his pent-up anger. At the same time, his wide eyes burned with raging fury, and his once fair face turned bright red with extreme anger, like a ripe apple, making it clear at a glance that his inner rage had reached its peak.

Similarly, Yu Yaoyao, standing to the side, was also extremely anxious, her heart feeling as if it were being roasted on a hot pan. Her smooth forehead was now covered with a dense layer of fine beads of sweat, crystal clear, like dewdrops on the grass in the morning.

She clutched the hem of her clothes tightly, her expression filled with anxiety, and called out to Shiratoshi:

"You need to think of another way quickly! We can't just stand by and watch this rumor spread so recklessly! Otherwise, the consequences will be absolutely terrible and unbearable!"

Bai Taoshi's eyes suddenly lit up after hearing Yu Yaoyao's words.

"Yaoyao, I have an idea! We can hold a clarification meeting and reveal the truth to the public."

Ye Shi frowned as she looked at him.

"It's not that easy. People's trust in us has declined, and it's hard to get them to believe what we say."

Shiratoya stamped his feet in frustration, unable to resist pressing for an answer:

"But we have to try, it's better than sitting and waiting to die."

After thinking for a moment, Yu Yaoyao slowly spoke.

"Touya is right. If we are well-prepared and have enough evidence, there might still be a chance for a turnaround."

Ye Shi sighed helplessly.

"Since things have come to this, this is the only way to do it."

The three immediately began preparations for the clarification meeting. They gathered various materials, searched for witnesses, and were extremely busy. Finally, the day of the clarification meeting arrived, and the audience was packed. Shiratoya walked onto the stage, took a deep breath, and began to explain in detail the misunderstanding that had occurred and the real reasons behind it. The audience was initially skeptical, but as the evidence was presented one by one, their attitude gradually changed. In the end, they successfully turned the situation around, and the three smiled at each other, finally relieved.