She had only heard this voice this afternoon, although it hadn't formed a conditioned reflex yet, she was certain it was Lu Yanchi's.

She stared at the source of the sound, “Lu Yanchi?”

The next second, a man walked out from the corner of the corridor, dressed in light-colored casual wear. With a flirtatious heart-shaped fringe, his features softened under the lights. If it wasn't Lu Yanchi, then who could it be?

Although she wasn't sure if he was Bao Jingzhou, Shen Wanci was no longer surprised by this face. But when Nie Yu Cheng, the man Lu Yanchi had disguised himself as, appeared before her for the first time, Land Yanchi was so surprised that his eyes widened. For the first time, a change in expression appeared on his usually unchanging face: "Jingzhou?"

Lu Yanchi nodded slightly towards him, then politely extended his hand: "Nie Shao, I'm Lu Yanchi, long time no see."

"Lu Yanchi?"

He had heard of this man who, like a dark horse, had suddenly emerged and made his way in the turbulent business world of Kyoto. However, the man was shrouded in mystery, with most affairs handled by his assistant. Few people had actually met him, and those who did spoke of him in hushed tones.

Nie Yucheng was still in shock from suddenly seeing this face, he hadn't come to his senses and didn't shake Lu Yanchi's hand.

The man didn't mind at all, nonchalantly withdrew his hand, and turned his gaze to Shen Wanci, who was beside him. He had long since grown accustomed to his appearance. With a startling tone, he said, "Ms. Shen, the underwear you gave me is too small."

Shen Wanci: “??”

She was both embarrassed and awkward, wishing she could sew his mouth shut with a needle. Was this something that should be said in public?

And she was clearly pressing...

Shen Wanci suddenly felt like she had been doused with a bucket of ice water, her mood plummeting to the lowest point. If the size didn't match, did that mean Lu Yanchi wasn't Bo Jingzhou?

But then she realized Lu Yanchi was lying. He hadn't worn those pants at all. She had seen clearly from the second floor that he had made his assistant throw them in the trash.

"Really? That means you're too fat. I bought the standard size."

Nie Yucheng was still looking at Lu Yanchi. He had heard their conversation, and the wine he had just drunk turned into Huanglian water, bitter enough to make his five viscera and six bowels ache.

To what extent does a relationship have to be for someone to give underwear, something so private?

Although the Lu family publicly stated that Lu Yanchi was brought home last year, he only started being active in social circles these past two months. Before that, no one knew about his existence.

Late Porcelain wasn't the kind of person who would flirt with two people at once, so the fact that she was so close to Lu Yanchi must mean she saw him as a substitute for Jingzhou?

Nie Yucheng initially only treated Shen Wanci as a younger sister from a wealthy family. The two families were close, and he didn't have any siblings, so he doted on her a bit more. He had no other thoughts, even after returning from abroad. Firstly, she was already married to Jingzhou, and secondly, he had no romantic feelings for her.

He felt guilty that he hadn't been able to help back then and hadn't tried his best to do so. Later, he learned that her three years of marriage to Jingzhou had not been easy, and the couple was on the verge of divorce. That guilt gradually changed its nature.

Nie Yu Cheng: "Lu Zong, can we talk?"

Shen Wanci had been out for long enough, and now that she saw Lu Yanchi, she only had one thought: to strip him down and check if he had any scars on his legs.

The goal tonight couldn't be accomplished. The situation wasn't right, so after saying a word to Nie Yucheng, she turned and returned to the private room.

The waiter just brought the cup of hot tea Lu Yanchi had ordered: "Sir, your tea."

Lu Yanchi took it over, said thank you, gave a tip, and after sending the waiter away, he turned his gaze to Nie Yucheng: "Is tonight Nie Shao's birthday?"

Nie Yu Cheng was still sizing him up. Although his bearing, clothes, and voice were different, he had a feeling that the man in front of him was Jing Zhou. But if it was Jing Zhou, why would he come back under another identity, pretending not to recognize Wan Ci, and letting his parents grieve without going back to see them?

Now that he mentioned his birthday, Nie Yu Cheng became even more suspicious: "How did you know?"

He was just a small general manager, even if he was the heir apparent of the Nie family, that was a matter for the future. Right now, he was not worthy of the attention of Lu Xiaoyao, who was currently in the spotlight.

"I just happened to hear," Lu Yanchi handed him the green tea in his hand. For some reason, his voice suddenly seemed colder than before: "I didn't know beforehand and didn't prepare a gift. This cup of green tea that the waiter just brewed is given to Nie Shao as my birthday present."

“...” Nie Yu Cheng passed him the tea, and he subconsciously took it before hearing his words: “??”

The atmosphere at the scene fell silent for a few minutes.

He sneered, "Bo Jingzhou."

The newly brewed tea was a bit hot. When Lu Yanchi offered it to him, he held the cup handle, but when he took it, he could only hold it directly, and his palm had been reddened by the heat at this moment.

He hurriedly placed it on the sideboard.

Lu Yanchi remained calm and collected: "It's an honor to resemble Mr. Bo in some ways, but I dislike being a stand-in for anyone, nor do I want to engage in the tropes of body-swap fiction. So, I hope that from now on, Shao Nie will still call me by my name."

"Well then, I hope Mr. Lu won't be around Wan Ci later. Seeing your face, she might mistake you for someone else and do something that causes misunderstandings, like giving you intimate clothing."

Lu Yanchi : “…”

"Landlord thinks it's small because she didn't buy it to your size."

“...”

"I am now working hard to pursue her, making up for the regrets of the past. Everything I owe her, I will make every effort to repay."

"......Lu Yanchi was silent for a while, smacked his tongue: "You're really slick."

Both turned and went in opposite directions.

"Lu Yanchi." Nie YuCheng called out to him.

The man turned back. Nie Yucheng raised his hand and tapped him on the shoulder, not hard but heavy like a thousand jun.

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