Chapter 781: Is Pearl Possessing Me?
Ye Wenxin coughed awkwardly as she stepped out of the sedan first, helping Xuan Luofei out next. The man guided them around a corner to the back of the stage. There, Ye Wenxin saw the performers for the evening and exchanged brief greetings. It was her first time participating in a performance, and despite her pretender status, she felt a surge of excitement.
Rehearsals and discussions about the program ensued, with Xuan Luofei seated nearby, a cup of slightly cooled tea beside her. Everyone's attention was on the stage, except for one man who kept glancing at Xuan Luofei.
This man had met both Ye Wenxin and Xuan Luofei before. Seeing Xuan Luofei alone, he quietly approached, watching her closely.
Xuan Luofei seemed oblivious to his presence, prompting him to discreetly replace her tea with fresh hot water. Concerned it might be too hot, he fanned it to cool it down faster. Afterward, he spoke, "Miss, have some tea."
Xuan Luofei thanked him again, reaching for the tea. The man smiled, pleased she accepted his gesture.
"You must be Mr. Li," Xuan Luofei said, not drinking the tea but engaging him in conversation.
"Yes, and you recognize my voice?" This Mr. Li was indeed the landlord's son.
Xuan Luofei nodded, continuing, "I also know you recommended me to the real manager."
Mr. Li's breath hitched, indicating she'd guessed correctly. In this instance, coincidences weren't purely fate; human intervention played a significant role. Mr. Li had recommended Xuan Luofei to create opportunities to be near her, resulting in a real chance to interact.
"My name is Li Zhangsheng," he introduced himself. Xuan Luofei smiled faintly, "Sir, I'm not interested in you. You needn't waste your time."
Her direct refusal left Mr. Li embarrassed, unsure why he'd been rejected before even starting.
Trying to persist, Mr. Li felt a sudden gust of wind. In this enclosed area, the wind was strange, and he shivered, spotting Ye Wenxin in the distance.
Still wearing her veil, Ye Wenxin's sharp gaze seemed a silent warning. Mr. Li, seeing her warning, shrank back a bit. Xuan Luofei chuckled softly and reached for her tea, only to have her hand caught.
"Drink this one," Ye Wenxin said, offering a warm cup with a touch of displeasure.
Xuan Luofei accepted, sniffing it to find it identical to her previous tea. She laughed more, commenting, "Pearl, you really aren't like Pearl at all, except for that possessiveness, which is spot on."
Observing Ye Wenxin's protective behavior, Xuan Luofei couldn't resist teasing. Ye Wenxin, a bit annoyed, replied, "That man doesn't have good intentions. Today it's tea, tomorrow, it could be poison."
Ye Wenxin warned that Mr. Li might harm Xuan Luofei, suspecting ill motives.
Yet, Xuan Luofei's remark left Ye Wenxin feeling unjustly accused of caring too much for her.
"Actually, he's not so bad."
"If Pearl heard, it would crawl out of my stomach in anger. Senior Sister Xuan, being blind is one thing, but don't let your heart be blind. I don't know why, but I get the feeling you're easily fooled," Ye Wenxin advised earnestly, noting the crowd's disapproval of her sudden departure from the stage.
