[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone":3,"chapter-shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-chapter-111":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Shut Up, Young Lady, Obediently Hand Over The Money And Don't Confess!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1798314,2397,"Chapter 111 : Worse Than Bitter Ex","shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-chapter-111",111,"\u003Cp>When the first ray of Thursday morning sunlight pierced through the curtains into the room, Zervanie—the empire’s super popular idol singer—struggled to get out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked and smoothed out her bed-flattened hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pajamas slipped off slightly, revealing her fair, smooth shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with frequent lack of sleep, her skin remained flawless—Zervanie really did have the natural qualities of an idol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Zervanie, here’s your schedule for today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still half-asleep, Zervanie vaguely heard Felyn’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, he would come over just as she woke up—to help her get dressed, brush her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no Felyn. It was just a voice from memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie responded to the maid’s greeting and slowly sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The injury to her knee from yesterday had already been healed with seal magic, but it still seemed to hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That pain kept reminding Zervanie—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn was surrounded by girls who were all trying to take him away from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have no appointments this morning, Miss. In the afternoon and evening, you’ll be attending events...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie stuffed the fried egg into her mouth haphazardly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t even taste anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’d be better if Felyn could feed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go to Homhot this morning. It’s been a while since I observed people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Zervanie’s secret training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To learn how to show expressions that everyone likes, she had to watch real expressions and reactions from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie learned joy and laughter from others—while hiding her own sorrow and anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll prepare the car at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grand mansion was now empty—Zervanie was all alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clinking of the knife and fork on the plate rang out clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at the high-quality steak on her plate, but no matter how many times she tried to cut it with the knife, it wouldn’t slice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably the chef didn’t cook it properly this morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Felyn, come help me...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie whispered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only answer she received was silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Homhot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the busiest commercial district in Seiwa City’s Royal Capital region,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the morning, there were many couples walking hand in hand down the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to blow you all up, why do all of you have those stupid smiles on your faces?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie finally understood how Viloti must feel—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions really are an art form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore shorts and a sporty long-sleeved shirt, A pair of dark grey sneakers on her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still wore a hat and a face mask, with hands in her pockets, blending into the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you tired from walking? Want me to carry you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re so mean! You’re just trying to take advantage of me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the young couple walking in front of her, Zervanie muttered to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn used to carry me too,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you two so proud about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a time when Zervanie was feeling down, and she would ask Felyn to carry her piggyback at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d hug his neck and lie on his back, Only by smelling his scent could she fall asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she fell asleep, Felyn would gently put her back into bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Zervanie still had her ups and downs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one was there to carry her anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only hug a giant teddy bear to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. I can't think like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie patted her cheeks,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to snap herself out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she kept this up, she really would turn into a bitter ex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always missing the Felyn who used to be there for her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’d be better to try hard now and win him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Felyn didn’t have a place for her in his heart right now, He didn’t have anyone else in there either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those other girls weren’t that close to Felyn yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least for now, the gap between them wasn’t huge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie kicked a pebble on the roadside, and started thinking of ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to win a boy’s affection—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was it again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably shopping, eating together, holding hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie watched countless couples brush past her on the street, Imagining the scene of herself shopping with Felyn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she imagined it, she suddenly thought she was hallucinating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw Felyn’s figure in Homhot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie rubbed her eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make sure she wasn’t seeing things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was definitely Felyn, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was he doing in Homhot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, someone walked up to Felyn—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And answered Zervanie’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice was wearing a gray-white off-shoulder long-sleeved top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pendant hung between her fair collarbones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lower half wore a gray, body-hugging miniskirt\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That outlined her hips and waist just right, swaying slightly as she walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie had to admit—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice’s figure was amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was she dressed like that for?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you look good in that outfit,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn still won’t do anything special for you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll carry your bag.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn very naturally\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Took Bernice’s shoulder bag from her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like a couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie began screaming inside her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was with that smile on Felyn’s face?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t he always smiling at me like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he making that face at Bernice?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn, get a grip—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s Bernice, not me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie quietly followed behind them at a close distance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening in on their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bernice, is there anything you’d like to buy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, there’s nothing I really want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there’s nothing she wants to buy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then go home already!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stop spending time with Felyn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie was turning into an even worse kind of bitter ex—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her jealousy twisted her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice’s gaze landed on a jewelry store display window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This one looks pretty nice. Let’s go try it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two of them walk side by side into the store,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie hid behind a pillar, Biting her lip as she watched Felyn take the earring from the display\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And place it in Bernice’s palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me put it on for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn didn’t even give Bernice a chance to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already reached out to brush aside her short black-red highlighted hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently held her earlobe—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And smoothly put the earring on for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the sunlight couldn’t shine between them anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows fell completely on Zervanie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That close?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does it look good?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice turned her head to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystals on her ear twinkled as she moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah... it looks really good on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s with that face? Don’t tell me you’re falling for me, Senior Felyn?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie was grinding her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was a scene this romantic and flirty\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing out in front of me?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bernice, you really do look beautiful today,” Felyn took back control of the conversation, and made his move first, “It’s only natural that I’d be a little moved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice hadn’t expected such a direct counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened in surprise,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lips—coated in light lipstick—slightly parted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no sound came out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a soft little “Eh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a blush bloom clearly across Bernice’s face, Zervanie was about to slam her head against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That earring looks wonderful on you, miss. Your boyfriend can’t take his eyes off you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn thought he heard someone scream behind him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t really care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, I’m not her boyfriend yet, But I’m happy to hear that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of Felyn—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one sentence, he made both girls’ hearts flutter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss clerk, I’ll pay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can buy it myself. Senior Felyn, you really don’t have to—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn held Bernice’s wrist, showing a sheepish smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just treat it as a gift from me. I didn’t do anything in the last match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The understanding clerk had already handed the bill to Felyn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice had no choice but to let it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll treat you to dessert later. Is there a good dessert shop in Homhot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice wasn’t the kind of girl who liked to spend a man’s money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Felyn’s recommendation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them—no, wait, three of them\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walked into a well-known dessert shop in Homhot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn pulled out a chair for Bernice and thoughtfully asked what she liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This shop's little cakes are really good. I sometimes come here just to buy them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felyn pushed the cake in front of Bernice and handed her a small fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice took a bite, and her eyes opened slightly in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then began cutting the cake with extreme precision. Every piece was nearly identical in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie sat not far behind them, in a corner seat next to a large green potted plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-It’s just eating cake together, that’s all! It’s not like they’re sharing the same piece or anything! No big deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zervanie was trying to comfort herself, she saw a small bit of cream left unintentionally on the corner of Bernice’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, not that scene. Please, I’m begging you...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bernice, you’ve got cream on the corner of your mouth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie heard Felyn’s voice, and her vision almost went blurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bernice picked up a napkin and gently wiped, “Is it gone now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zervanie bit her lip tightly, her fingernails digging into her palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t help her wipe it. Don’t help her wipe it. Don’t help her wipe it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re the powerful Miss Bernice from the tournament—surely you can wipe off a little cream by yourself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still there. Let me help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disaster!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1548,"2026-06-09T04:36:14.213Z",1,"novelbin.me","c1f7d60b1fc691b29598ad470f154f09291c930ccb10ee20bdd8f661b2201556","shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-chapter-112","shut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-chapter-110",727,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshut-up-young-lady-obediently-hand-over-the-mone-cover.jpg"]