Chapter 94 (The main text ends here)
Lu Yusheng's shop is now doing much better business than before, and there are almost no empty shops all day long.
To avoid causing trouble and to prevent attracting too much attention, Sikong Zhaixing waited until evening, after taking a bath and after all the guests in the room had moved to the newly built inn next door to rest, before finding the clothes and props she had used for her previous dressing up.
He always took good care of his tools of the trade, and at this moment, both the gauze skirt and the animal ears were still neatly folded in the cabinet.
Sikong Zhaixing knew very well that disguise was merely a tool for him to achieve his goals, so even when he disguised himself as a woman, he understood that he was still a man.
Doing it this way is much less burdensome.
However, when he finished dressing and entered the hall, he was surprised to find that Lu Yusheng was nowhere to be seen.
The bowls and chopsticks are now collected by a waiter he hired specifically for his shop, so they shouldn't be in the kitchen.
When I came downstairs, were there any people in those rooms?
...Could it be that she went out with Hua Manlou?
Clang—
Sikong Zhaixing was still pondering when the sound of the door being pushed open from the outside interrupted his thoughts.
However, the person who came did not step into the house; after the door opened, it mysteriously stopped in place.
He assumed it was Xiao Lu returning and instinctively looked over.
Almost the instant Sikong Zhaixing turned his head, a plain white robe swept in with the night wind, and a bright red hue seemed to be faintly visible within the white.
This size definitely couldn't be Lu Yusheng, Sikong Zhaixing suddenly realized that the situation was somewhat beyond expectations.
But before he could even get a clear look at the rapidly approaching figure, the next second the surprised young man was only half a step away from him.
It was Lu Xiaofeng who saw the message in the group and came to celebrate Hua Manlou's recovery of his sight.
He stopped in his tracks, remaining silent as he stared intently at "her" features.
As if intoxicated by that picturesque face, she finally murmured after a long while, as if she had regained something lost: "Miss Yu..."
Sikong Zhaixing felt a chill run down her spine as he gazed at her with such affection, her awkwardness beyond words.
In this situation, any woman who had ever interacted with him, even if they weren't mutually in love, would find it hard not to be moved.
But standing in front of Lu Xiaofeng was none other than Sikong Zhaixing.
He was currently rapidly planning his reaction in his mind.
To be honest, even with her strong mentality and exceptional adaptability, Sikong Zhaixing would inevitably feel a little uncomfortable flirting with men all the time.
Especially since this person was an old friend of his.
Why don't we just confess now?
Having just witnessed Lu Xiaofeng's worthless appearance, now that his identity has been revealed, it's the perfect opportunity to ridicule him mercilessly.
What if this guy gets angry and starts a fight after you laugh?
He was evenly matched with Lu Xiaofeng in a one-on-one fight, and his lightness skill was slightly better, so he was not entirely confident that he could suppress his opponent.
Everything else is fine, but if this outfit gets ruined, all that hard work just now will be wasted...
Sikong Zhaixing's current dazed, sometimes frowning, sometimes smiling, awkward appearance would have disgusted Lu Xiaofeng if it were any of his previous disguises.
But the person standing before him right now, in his mind, was still the one he loved.
Of course, Sikong Zhaixing had no idea that her inner turmoil and hesitation, and even a little bit of schadenfreude, were all seen as charming and endearing in his eyes.
He remained silent, and Lu Xiaofeng assumed it was just shyness. Although he couldn't help but reminisce about the days when the two of them were intimate and poured out their hearts to each other, he still took the initiative to continue, saying, "It's been a long time, Miss Yu."
Sikong Zhaixing's attention was drawn back. Knowing that it would seem strange not to reply, she felt a pang of anxiety, cleared her throat, and finally responded, "Young Master Lu."
He realized his mistake immediately after speaking, but since he had spoken in such a hurry and used a disguised voice, it was no longer the best time to reveal his identity. So he calmed himself down and continued, "It's been a long time. How have you been?"
After speaking, her cheeks flushed crimson, making her look just like a young woman full of affection.
"Wow."
A gasp broke the ambiguous and romantic atmosphere between the two.
While marveling at the "limited-time return," Lu Yusheng quickly took out his phone and captured this precious moment.
Xiao Xing has such a wicked sense of humor… She thought with a touch of melancholy as she confirmed that the image was frozen on the screen forever.
They clearly viewed Sikong Zhaixing's actions as an attack targeting Lu Xiaofeng.
After all, he had said he would come back a few days ago after learning that Hua Manlou had regained his sight.
Although Lu Xiaofeng is also her friend, and both are equally dear to her, it seems that Xiaoxing would suffer more if things really escalated.
Moreover, on the day they drank together, Sikong Zhaixing had almost revealed all of Lu Xiaofeng's secrets.
Objectively speaking, it was a matter of mutual consent and there's no reason to criticize it. But even from her perspective as a modern person, this person is far too unfaithful in relationships and deserves a lesson.
So, feigning surprise, she walked between the two and called out to the stunned Sikong Zhaixing, "Sister!"
Despite the beauty before him, Lu Xiaofeng did not forget his original purpose for coming here. He looked over while the two were still standing at the door marveling at the sight.
When he saw Hua Manlou following Lu Yusheng in, he couldn't help but take two steps to greet him.
The first thing he looked at was the other person's eyes, and seeing that they were indeed more bright than before, he was almost completely convinced, but he still couldn't help but ask to confirm, "You...you're really better?"
Hua Manlou stared back at him intently, then smiled and nodded in response: "As good as if I've never been blind."
Only after hearing him admit it himself did Lu Xiaofeng finally feel relieved.
Taking advantage of the distraction, Lu Yusheng pulled Sikong Zhaixing up and pointed to the seats by the window, saying, "You two continue catching up, I'll take my sister to sit over there."
Lu Xiaofeng's attention was not on this at the moment, so naturally no one stopped her. Only Hua Manlou looked up thoughtfully at the two of them from behind for a moment, but did not say anything.
After sitting down, Lu Yusheng opened her mouth but didn't speak. Because she could hear sporadic conversations, she became even more cautious.
Sikong Zhaixing sat down facing the computer that the previous customer hadn't turned off, and glanced at the time.
"Ahem." He pointed to the numbers.
In this situation, even Lu Yusheng, whose thinking is quick and unpredictable, took a while to understand what the other person meant.
This is a routine they started doing every day recently.
None of them have been going out lately, and Sikong Zhaixing's main job doesn't seem to be taking any orders. After discussing it, the three of them, led by Lu Yusheng, unanimously agreed to watch something to pass the time and enrich their spiritual world.
Lu Yusheng randomly picked a few animations, and after some picking and choosing, he kept his favorite one.
Surprisingly, it was very popular with the two of them. Even though they had already taken Sikong Zhaixing to see many movies before, this one had the biggest impact.
She frowned, and asked uncertainly, "Now?"
Not to mention that Hua Manlou was missing from the audience at this moment, Lu Yusheng couldn't remain calm because of his unusual attire.
Sikong Zhaixing weakly pinched the space between her eyebrows, and when she put her hand down, she saw the white powder stuck between her fingers and reluctantly withdrew her hand.
"So, what can we talk about?"
Plans can't keep up with changes, and he was completely powerless at the moment. The plan he had prepared to get closer to Lu Xiaoji had to be abandoned, and he might even have to flirt with Lu Xiaoji again in a little while...
The thought of Sikong Zhaixing gives me a headache. Now that Lu Yusheng is back, he's not as amazed as he was the first time he saw me. Should I just come clean?
It's funny to say it now, but if that little chicken Lu actually gets the better of you, who knows who will be the one laughing at in the end.
Instead of thinking about these things, I might as well watch the anime series that I was stuck on at a crucial point earlier.
Lu Yusheng thought about it seriously for a while. She and Sikong Zhaixing saw each other every day, and they usually wouldn't leave anything unsaid overnight. Even if she wanted to reminisce about old times in accordance with their identities, she didn't seem to have anything to say.
So she whispered in his ear, "What if he asks about your original self later? Do you need me to help you refine your character?"
"Character design?" Sikong Zhaixing repeated subconsciously, roughly understanding the meaning from her previous context.
Although I didn't think it was necessary to be so careful, I still cooperated by lowering my voice and replying, "Then tell me something about your family. Life over there is so different from here, I'm afraid I won't be able to answer any questions."
He was ready to give up, but seeing that Lu Yusheng seemed quite interested, he decisively chose to betray his friend.
Lu Yusheng considered it for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Then he picked up the mouse and skillfully opened the website to play the video: "You watch first, I'll think about it as I watch."
After Palmon evolved and unleashed its "Sharp Punch" on the screen, Sikong Zhaixing finally felt relieved, relieved for the young men and women who had been worried about them.
At the same time, Lu Yusheng's quiet narration came to my ears.
He was a bit taller than Lu Yu, and when he sat down, his gaze could penetrate the partition and see some of the hall. He subconsciously glanced at the two who were still chatting enthusiastically, and seeing that they were not paying attention to him, he began to listen attentively while keeping his eyes on the subtitles.
The episode ended quickly, and no one paid attention to what was happening not far away anymore.
Then a soft sigh rang in the ears of the two whispering lovers, followed by Hua Manlou's very low voice.
"Don't go too far...otherwise..."
The two turned around at the same time and saw the newcomer smiling at them with a helpless expression, clearly having already figured out what was going on.
Looking around the hall, there was no one else in sight.
Knowing their questions, Hua Manlou took the initiative to answer, "He's staying for two days. He went upstairs to put his things away and brought you a gift."
Although the accommodation business was subcontracted to Sikong Zhaixing, she still felt at ease having her own people come over.
Several private rooms were renovated for guests who value privacy to use during the day, while the rooms that were originally converted into guest rooms were kept for entertaining friends.
Of course, this is free.
However, it wasn't easy for her to clean and tidy up the house, so her friends who stayed there would often bring some new gadgets.
Although there weren't many truly novel things for Lu Yusheng, her days here were indeed monotonous, and those things really added a lot of anticipation to her life.
Lu Yusheng suddenly felt a little guilty and secretly reduced the level of excitement in his plan. At the same time, he put on a sweet smile and replied repeatedly, "Don't worry, don't worry, I know you two have a good relationship, I won't make things difficult for you."
Having received the assurance, Hua Manlou did not leave, but sat down directly next to Lu Yusheng.
He also liked this fun and adventurous "anime". If it weren't for the fact that Lu Xiaofeng, whom he hadn't seen for so long, was a high priority for him, he would have come over when the two of them started their video call earlier.
Knowing that his favorite animal was the cactus, Lu Yusheng recalled the highlight from earlier and rewound the scene by more than ten minutes.
"Hey you—" Sikong Zhaixing almost lost her grip, but gave up when she saw the innocent expressions on the other two people's faces.
We've been watching the anime together for several days, and our friendship has definitely deepened a bit. We'll just let it go for this little thing.
He simply watched it again, while Lu Yusheng, who was staring at the screen, was lost in thought.
While those boys and girls who went on adventures to other worlds were busy saving the world, what was she busy with?
Running a small business, playing games... is there no world-class catastrophe that would allow her to become a savior?
Her gaze wandered and unconsciously drifted to Hua Manlou beside her. Because of her gaze, Hua Manlou's eyes also shifted from the screen, and she looked at her with some confusion.
Lu Yusheng couldn't help but laugh and turned his head away.
Well, this is good enough...
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Author's note: All the episodes that were supposed to return have returned, and the main text ends here.
There are also side stories about the three adventurers, but they are set in modern times and are too far removed from the main storyline, so they won't be included in the main text.
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