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Damn!
I felt as if I had been struck by lightning. When I changed my identity to become Lu Yan, I had deliberately toned down my Northeast accent. Adjusting my accent wasn't difficult for me, but in this moment of excitement, I lost control and let my hometown dialect slip out.
Could it be that Linna had already suspected me? She knew I was from the Northeast, but my face had changed so much, and even my voice was different—no one recognized me, not even Zheng Yu!
So how could she tell?
I hadn’t even spoken much to her!
Wait a minute, didn’t Yan Shao Ye spend time in the Northeast?
Linna continued to question me, and I could hear a hint of clarity in her voice; it felt like I had fallen into her trap.
No.
I forced myself to stay calm. I hadn’t expected that even without meeting Linna, she would still be able to spot my flaws. That girl was too clever for her own good. Not to mention, there was the fact that I felt guilty in front of her, which made it hard for me to disguise myself completely.
Fine then, I’ll wait for your summons; whoever doesn’t show up is a coward.
After Linna finished speaking, she hung up the phone. I was left staring at the busy tone on the line, feeling dazed.
What the hell could I say? What else did I want to say?
A wave of frustration washed over me.
Honestly, I didn’t want to go. That girl’s eyes were too sharp; I was afraid she would really recognize me. But she said that whoever didn’t go was a coward!
Who does she think she’s looking down on?
My temper flared up.
I immediately got up and prepared to head to Linna’s house. No matter what, I couldn’t let a woman look down on me. Although my mood was a mess at that moment, I tried not to dwell on those chaotic thoughts.
Just do it!
I drove quickly to Linna’s house. On the way, I didn’t think about anything, but once I arrived downstairs at her place, my thoughts spiraled out of control. Damn it! That girl must have called me over for her own amusement!
I was now Lu Yan; even if she might have seen through my disguise, it still left a sour taste in my mouth.
But my thoughts didn’t stop my feet from moving. I went upstairs and knocked on the door—only to find no one answering.
What the hell?
Am I here?
And she won’t open the door for me?
I arrived and asked the doorman if Linna had gone out. I hadn’t restricted Linna’s freedom; I simply told my men that if she wanted to leave, they had to follow her.
“No, she’s at home,” my man replied, looking confused. He knocked on the door again, but still no one answered.
“Open the door for me!” I said, feeling frustrated. “What the hell is going on here?”
“Oh, okay,” my man stammered, a bit nervous upon seeing me. He quickly pulled out his keys and unlocked the door. I waved him off and stepped into the room alone.
“Where are you? The master has come to see you! Come out and greet me!”
As soon as I entered, I took off my suit jacket and arrogantly declared that although my instincts told me Linna was up to something, my guard was down around her.
“Linna!” I called out, but there was no response.
This was strange; Linna should definitely be home. When I chose this apartment for her, I had observed that her unit was on the ninth floor, with no pipes or air conditioning outside the window. No matter how agile she was, there was no way she could escape through the window.
I opened Linna’s bedroom door—empty. Then I moved to the study—still no one.
Could she be in the bathroom? That was the only place left. She was probably in there preparing some elaborate trick for me. It had been so long since I’d seen her; she was still as mischievous as ever.
Taking a deep breath, I tried to relax to ensure I wouldn’t be startled by whatever Linna had planned. I knew her tricks were never simple, but I was prepared.
I walked to the bathroom door and knocked—no answer. Then I pushed it open!
At that moment, a confident smile was still on my face. I thought that no matter what Linna was doing inside, it wouldn’t scare me. But when I saw what lay before me, I was truly taken aback; in that instant, I froze.
“Linna! What are you doing?”
I rushed forward to help Linna, who was lying in the bathtub. Her face was pale, and she was frothing at the mouth! In her hand, she clutched a pill bottle!
Had she attempted suicide? Did she summon me just to collect her body?
In that moment, I exploded! My emotions seemed to have reached a peak I had never experienced before. Someone! Someone! Call an ambulance! Call an ambulance!
I held Linna tightly, and in that instant, tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. My whole body trembled; why was this happening? Just a moment ago, everything was fine—why did she have to die?
Why?!
"Are you nervous?" A voice, calm and serene, broke through the chaos.
I froze. Looking down, I saw Linna staring at me with her bright phoenix eyes, glistening with moisture. There was no sign of someone who had been poisoned!
"What are you doing?" I was almost driven to madness by this girl!
She was still playing tricks on me!
Fuming, I tossed her back into the bathtub.
"Ouch!" Linna cried out in pain from the fall, but all I could think was two words: Serves you right!
Damn it!
I was truly at a loss for words! At that moment, my little brothers rushed in, all looking at me with concern. "Yan Shao Ye, what's wrong? Is it the ambulance?"
"No need."
I waved them off and discreetly wiped the tears from my face when no one was watching. Damn it, this day was going to be the death of me because of this girl.
"Oops, sorry for scaring you, Yan Shao Ye."
Linna climbed out of the bathtub and walked over to the sink to wash her face. Her face was covered in foam and water, and that snow-white complexion was all fake!
You’ve got to be kidding me.
I said sincerely. But Linna just smiled. After washing her face, she casually picked up a towel and said to me, "Come on out; let’s talk."
I watched Linna's arrogant back and knew that she had begun to suspect me. My earlier performance had confirmed her doubts; I might have exposed myself. That little brat always had so many tricks up her sleeve, even thinking of using death to deceive me.
Damn it! I couldn't shake off the inexplicable feeling in my heart for a while.
Sigh.
I let out a helpless sigh. At this point, there was no use in saying anything. I walked out of the bathroom and sat on the sofa, looking at Linna, who was casually crossing her legs and staring at me.
"Go on, why are you so nervous about me? Who exactly are you?"
Linna asked directly. I sat down and rolled my eyes, just about to speak when she interrupted.
"Are you Zhao Qi?"
What?
I was instantly dumbfounded.
Damn it!
Who is Zhao Qi? Which one?
"If you're not Zhao Qi, then why are you protecting me? Stop pretending; I've already figured it out. You brought me out of the police station but didn't ask me anything, just kept me here under house arrest. You're protecting me but afraid I'll recognize you, right?"
Linna said with a bright smile, and at that moment, my mood felt incredibly heavy.
"I'm not Zhao Qi!"
I said irritably.
"Not Zhao Qi? Then who are you? Don't lie; I know you're Zhao Qi. How did you become the San Shao Ye of the Lu Family? By the way, it's been a while since we last met; I didn't expect you to still be so devoted."
Linna chuckled.
Damn it!
I suddenly felt disgusted with myself for being so easily unsettled.
"Alright, enough of that. If you're not going to talk, why don't you let me come and pay you a visit? Fine, let's get started."
I stood up and began to take off my clothes!
Damn it!
I won't let you get away with this!
But Linna just smiled brightly and said, "The moment I saw you, I started to suspect you and had already devised a plan to test you. Do you know why I only executed it today?"
Holy crap!
It all came rushing back to me!
Linna's aunt is visiting this month!
That little brat! I swear, we'll settle this another day!
I gritted my teeth, emphasizing the last word with fervor as I got dressed and prepared to leave. That little girl was too clever; her eyes seemed to see right through me, making me want to leave immediately.
I'll be waiting for you.
Linna's arrogant voice rang out behind me, making me want to turn around and strangle her right then and there! But I held back, reminding myself that I should avoid getting tangled up with that brat in the future; I wasn't her match.
Not long after leaving Linna, Zheng Yu received news that I had been driven away by her, and he came over to mock me without restraint.
Haha! Dong Ge, even though you're thriving in Tian Ye Group and swimming smoothly in Qing Gang, you still can't escape Linna's grasp! Your game is still lacking compared to hers!
After hearing the whole story, Zheng Yu ruthlessly laughed at me, which only added to my frustration.
Get lost! If you have something to say, say it. If not, hurry home and put your sister to bed! You're too idle!
I said this speechlessly, but in reality, Lu Ying didn't need Zheng Yu to put her to sleep at all.
Hey, Dong Ge, do you think your sister-in-law recognized you? Is that why she's playing with you like this?
Zheng Yu paid no attention to my dismissal and continued probing. I opened my mouth to respond but then closed it again; I hadn't mentioned anything about Zhao Qi to Zheng Yu.
I found it hard to speak about it; it felt embarrassing.
Maybe?
I replied casually.
Don't just say maybe! I bet she did. Where do you think she recognized you from? It's puzzling; she's really something.
Zheng Yu pondered with a confused expression.
I couldn't help but feel annoyed at the sight of him; he was irritating. In truth, I didn't want to talk about this anymore. Every time I did, it reminded me of Zhao Qi!
Who exactly was he?
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