NOVEL NEXT Chapter 609: Reaching the Peak 18
Yan Xing had a great memory; he even recalled the scene when he previously met this fake Bai Shuyao. At that time, the fake Bai Shuyao was dressed in a bright red outfit, looking gloomy and unappealing, then just brushed past him.
Yan Xing's smile deepened. This fake Bai Shuyao really acted too perfectly; he didn't notice her at all. Moreover, this fake Bai Shuyao had been active under the noses of the Bai Family for such a long time without being discovered.
If it wasn't for Bai Shuyao's corpse rotting in the room, drawing the attention of a servant who reported it, the Bai Family might have never known that the real Bai Shuyao was already dead! And in such a miserable way!
Yan Xing thought about what he investigated regarding Bai Shuyao's abnormal behavior, and confirmed that this person impersonating Bai Shuyao has a more upright personality.
He or she must've hated Bai Shuyao's perverted love for torturing and killing people, and deliberately used Bai Shuyao's methods to torment and kill Bai Shuyao herself.
And afterward, during the time towards the mine, as soon as someone entered Bai Shuyao's room, this person pretending to be her would be exposed.
It was a risky move, but the person was assured no one dared to enter Bai Shuyao's room, and confidently believed their judgment. This fake Bai Shuyao was not only perfectly impersonating but also quite bold; Yan Xing concluded that the person is bold, meticulous, and super confident.
Yan Xing increasingly wanted to know who this person pretending to be Bai Shuyao was. Since becoming the manager of Wanyou Trading House, there are few people who can make him suffer a loss, but this time, the person cut off his desired interest without even showing their face. This person seriously piqued his curiosity.
The man across from Yan Xing noticed the meaningful smile on Yan Xing's face and couldn't help but twitch his mouth, silently mourning for the person who caught Yan Xing's attention and interest. People noticed by Yan Xing generally don't fare well.
Tan Shuangshuang still didn't know she had caught Yan Xing's interest. Once the martial artist disappearance was solved, Tan Shuangshuang hurried to go back to hand over the task, and didn't linger in Mangshui City before leaving.
Once Tan Shuangshuang returned, she found that the atmosphere in the Tan Family was somewhat off. Previously, it was very serene, but now it's bustling with many unfamiliar faces coming and going at the entrance.
Of course, these faces might not be unfamiliar to Tan Shuangshuang, as she had seen them once in her previous life.
That's right, those who came were the younger generation from the Liang Family visiting for matchmaking. Tan Shuangshuang couldn't help but feel startled, realizing that one year had passed since her rebirth, the year Liang Ziqian came to the Tan Family. It was also the year marking a turning point in her destiny.
Tan Shuangshuang's mood was complex. Was she finally going to meet Liang Ziqian again? Her mind remained indifferent, without any joy or dislike.
In stark contrast to her calm mind, conflicting emotions of longing and resentment intertwined in Tan Shuangshuang's heart. Ultimately, the rational emotions prevailed, preventing her from making any improper moves at her doorstep, such as running to find Liang Ziqian to question or confide.
Just as Tan Shuangshuang was dazing at her doorstep, a tender tiger's roar echoed above her head, and a fluffy big furball jumped down from the Tan Family door, landing right in her embrace.
Tan Shuangshuang reflexively reached out and caught the big furball embracing it fully. Naturally, this big furball was Fei Hu whom she had left at home upon departing.
Fei Hu was a high-level magic beast; although only level 3 now, it differed from ordinary clueless level 3 magical beasts whose spiritual wisdom hadn't awakened. Fei Hu's spiritual wisdom had awakened early; even as a cub, its wisdom was high, and it could understand everything Tan Shuangshuang said.
Earlier when Tan Shuangshuang left for a mission, fearing danger, she didn't dare bring Fei Hu along. It threw a tantrum until Tan Shuangshuang soothed it, and it obediently stayed behind.
Tan Shuangshuang hadn't been away for too long, but Fei Hu evidently missed her. Jumping into her arms, it started to act cute and roll around, its furry big head rubbing incessantly against Tan Shuangshuang's cheek.
After some affectionate moments with Fei Hu, Tan Shuangshuang carried the clingy Fei Hu unwilling to come down to the task handover place, preparing to hand over this mission and collect the contribution points.
Entering the doorway but walking only a couple of steps, Tan Shuangshuang unexpectedly encountered Tan Feiyu and Liang Ziqian whom she hadn't prepared to face and met suddenly.
The first to speak was Tan Feiyu, who smiled at the sight of Tan Shuangshuang holding Fei Hu and said: "Sister Shuangshuang, you're back. If you hadn't returned soon, Fei Hu would've gone to find you. He squatted at the door every day, watching your direction, waiting, refusing to be swayed, pitying him. Next time if you go out, take him with you!"
As Tan Feiyu finished speaking, Fei Hu immediately lifted his head to Tan Shuangshuang and let out an "aww" before rubbing his furry face against hers again.
Feeling a bit sorry for Fei Hu's daily door-watching, Tan Shuangshuang decided that next time she wouldn't leave him behind unless going somewhere particularly dangerous, to keep him happy.
Besides, although Fei Hu's talent was excellent, it also needed training for better growth; Tan Shuangshuang couldn't keep Fei Hu sheltered in a safe ivory tower forever, which would be harming it instead of loving it.
After mentioning Fei Hu, Tan Feiyu immediately pointed at Liang Ziqian beside him to introduce to Tan Shuangshuang: "Sister Shuangshuang, this is Liang Ziqian, the eldest young master of the Liang Family, visiting our house. He is older than both of us, call him Brother Liang."
While introducing Liang Ziqian, Tan Feiyu referred to him as the Liang Family's eldest young master, rather than Tan Shuangshuang's fiancé, indicating that in the minds of everyone in the Qin Family, Tan Shuangshuang and Liang Ziqian's so-called marriage agreement was not valid.
Suppressing the emotions surging within her, Tan Shuangshuang calmly gazed at Liang Ziqian, nodded slightly, and said in a plain tone: "Welcome to the Tan Family as a guest, Brother Liang. You've come a long way; I ought to play the host fully. Unfortunately, I was on a task before and didn't manage; that's quite rude of me. Once I hand over the task, I'll host Brother Liang and the brothers and sisters from the Liang Family for some outings."
Though she spoke this way, deep down, Tan Shuangshuang didn't really feel like going out with Liang Ziqian. However, as the most talented of her generation in the Tan Family, and having a responsibility to liaise well with Liang Ziqian, the Liang Family's first genius, it was her duty, regardless of her personal willingness.