Chapter 183 The Test
Bao Xinzhe and Duan Shufen looked at each other blankly, then shook their heads together, "What's different? They're exactly the same."
Bao Manman was speechless. Could there really be people who didn't know their own son had been switched? But they probably never imagined that a person's soul could be switched in this world.
He didn't spend enough time with Yu Xiaoluo, so his cognitive abilities weren't developed enough.
"Mom, he's really not my brother. He's an imposter. Think about it, he used to refuse to eat lettuce or scallions. He would pick them out one by one every time he ate, and you scolded him for it countless times, but he always did it that way. But now, has he ever picked them out?"
Seeing that Bao Manman had put down the knife, Duan Shufen was less nervous. She took the knife from her hand and said gently, "Manman, this sudden change doesn't mean your brother is a fake. When I was little, I was exactly like your brother. I didn't eat chives or scallions, and my mom couldn't do anything about it. But one day I suddenly discovered that they actually have a special fragrance that can really change the taste of dishes. Now, I always put cilantro and scallions in my cooking, otherwise I feel that the dish isn't flavorful enough."
Bao Xinzhe nodded, "I used to not eat snail rice noodles. The smell made me want to vomit. It smelled like poop. But one time I had a cold and my sense of smell wasn't as sharp. Your mom was being naughty and cooked me a bowl of snail rice noodles. The taste was absolutely divine. I even asked her how she cooked it and what seasonings she used. It was so delicious."
"This—" Bao Manman was puzzled, she was almost convinced by her parents.
In fact, Bao Shuoyu really wanted to help his sister and tell them that he had really been possessed, so that they could come and save him. But how could he dare? The Demon Lord was watching them with predatory eyes, and he could destroy them as easily as wiping out a few ants.
Besides, who can defeat the Demon Lord? And who can they ask for help from? Can they ask Yu Xiaoluo? Yu Xiaoluo is his girlfriend, she's in the same boat as him.
That was an unparalleled alliance of power in the world. For him to dare to defy them was utter stupidity, so stupid that he deserved to die.
Moreover, now that he has finally managed to get the Demon Lord to take him as a disciple and teach him a few moves, would he be completely out of his mind to betray him now?
Bao Shuoyu looked remorseful. "Manman, has your brother been treating you badly lately? Sigh, it's all my fault. I've been researching how to become stronger and cultivating, and I've become a bit obsessed. So, I completely neglected your and Mom and Dad's feelings. It was my fault."
“Exactly.” Duan Shufen immediately defended her son, “Manman, Ayu is dating Xiaoluo recently. Xiaoluo is so amazing, he’s afraid that he’s too bad and will be looked down upon, afraid that he’s not good enough for Xiaoluo. That’s why he’s working so hard and focusing on his studies. That’s great. At least he’s not hanging out with those bad friends anymore.”
Sure enough, his own mother was the most considerate, having already come up with all the reasons for him, so he didn't have to explain at all.
Seeing that her mother and father still looked completely confused, Bao Manman was exasperated. Seeing Bao Shuoyu pretending to be pitiful, she felt even more disgusted.
He's the kind of person who could tear the Ghost King apart with his bare hands, yet he's here pretending to be pitiful. This demon is truly exceptionally annoying.
She looked at Bao Shuoyu and said, "Then I'll ask you three questions. If you can answer them within three seconds, then I'm sorry, and I'll admit my mistake. If you can't answer them, I'll still kill you."
Bao Manman was about to go find the knife again, but Duan Shufen grabbed her hand, her smile a little awkward, "Manman, why don't you ask the question first? What if Ayu can answer it?"
"Three seconds is too short," Bao Xinzhe said. "Even if it's something from a long time ago, it takes time to recall."
“Yes, yes, Manman, how about we set it for half a minute?” Duan Shufen also agreed with her husband’s opinion.
Bao Shuoyu replied, "Yes, there are some things you might care about, but if you don't keep them in mind, you might not remember them. Also, math problems don't count! Except for what 1 plus 1 equals."
Feeling guilty now? I'm going to grab that fox's tail and splatter you with blood! Bao Manman sneered, "I'm only asking very simple questions. I'll give you ten seconds, no more."
"good."
If it's a tricky question, the Demon Lord should be able to help me, right? Thinking this, Bao Shuoyu prepared himself for battle.
"First question, what is my birthday?"
Although they often argue, her brother always buys her a gift for her birthday.
"The sixth day of the sixth lunar month."
Before Bao Manman even started the timer, Bao Shuoyu had already blurted it out.
Duan Shufen shook her head helplessly, wondering if Manman was really sick.
Bao Manman was taken aback, but she didn't believe him. Although her birthday was still a few months away, she had mentioned it a few times before, such as where they had eaten on her birthday last year, or her mother had mentioned it at the dinner table, so it wasn't surprising that he knew.
"My second question is about five or six years ago. You were giving me a ride on your motorcycle, but you got distracted by a pretty girl and the motorcycle crashed. Where was I injured? Which hospital did you take me to?"
“These are—two questions, right?” Bao Shuyu feigned confusion.
Bao Manman said smugly, "This is the same event, so it can only be classified as one problem."
Bao Xinzhe and Duan Shufen were surprised. "Was this five or six years ago? How come I didn't know anything about it?"
"I don't know either."
Because only Bao Manman and Bao Shuoyu knew about this, Bao Manman brought it up. Moreover, she was afraid of being scolded by her parents, so she asked her brother not to tell them. Fortunately, it was just a scratch and nothing serious, so Bao Shuoyu had no choice but to agree.
Bao Shuoyu was lost in thought. "Let me think—"
"Start the timer, ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five—"
“I remember now, you injured your thigh and scraped it. At the Third People’s Hospital, the doctor who bandaged you was a man, and you were unhappy, saying that you had been treated by a man for nothing.”
Upon hearing this, Bao Manman was stunned. Knowing these details, it must be her own brother! Could it be that her judgment was wrong, and the person in front of her really was her own brother?
The thought that she had almost killed him sent chills down her spine.
By this point, she was mostly convinced. What if Bao Shuyu had discussed this with this devil, and that's why he knew? Right, it's very possible he had read her brother's diary.
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