Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The three words that Gu Yusheng had said were thrown at her too suddenly, and Liang Doukou had no idea at first what he had asked. After swallowing the mango that was still in her mouth, she raised her head blankly and asked Gu Yusheng, âWhat?â
While giving her an unreadable expression, Gu Yusheng pursed his lips, and his voice was still very calm when he said again, âYou know who Iâm talking about.â
Gu Yusheng paused, then repeated the words he had just said. âWhere is she?â
It took about half a minute for Liang Doukou to realize that he must have been referring to Qin Zhiâai, her substitute.
After she had come home, she had done nothing. In fact, she had only said a few words to him. How could he have found out that I wasnât her?
The smile on Liang Doukouâs face became a bit stiff. She looked down and didnât reply to Gu Yusheng, but her brain was working at full speed.
Zhou Jing had told her that if Gu Yusheng showed any doubt, she didnât need to panic or admit to anything before he gave her definite evidence.
Liang Doukou subtly swallowed a small mouthful of her saliva and then smiled brightly. Looking at Gu Yusheng, she said, âYusheng, what are you talking about? I donât understand anything youâre saying at all.â
Gu Yusheng looked at Liang Doukou calmly, ignoring her words, and asked again, âWhere is she now?â
Liang Doukou still kept her bright smile pasted on her face, innocently shaking her head. âWho?â
âDonât pretend with me. Now that Iâve asked you, I know for a fact that youâre not her. Tell me, where is she now?â Gu Yushengâs tone had become a little heavy, as if his patience was about to run out.
The smile on Liang Doukouâs face had obviously disappeared. Because of her guilt and uneasiness, she gradually began to hold the spoon in her hand with more and more force. She tried to keep the smile on her face and breathe steadily while she continued to give him a look of innocent confusion. âWho is who? Yusheng, what are you talking about? I really donât understand what you mean.â
Gu Yusheng hadnât gotten a clear look at her the first time when he had entered the restaurant, so he hadnât been sure if she was the real Liang Doukou or not. Then at a second glance, he had already found a clear answer. Just to be more sure, he had spoken to her again and carefully observed her for a third time.
At that time, he had been absolutely sure that the woman sitting in front of him was the real Liang Doukou, not his little troublemaker.
Instead of unmasking her, he went to let the housekeeper to make a mango dessert, just to make himself sure so he could be calm and confident.
I asked her three times, and sheâs still playing with me, saying that she didnât understand what I said? Does she really take me for a gullible three-year-old child?
Obvious sarcasm appeared on Gu Yushengâs lips. âHow could people say that you have no acting skills and that youâre merely a celebrity with a beautiful face? Arenât you good at acting? Or is it just that today while youâre in front of me, your acting skill has become extraordinary? â
Liang Doukou could tell that Gu Yusheng was being sarcastic to her. A touch of grief appeared in her eyes, and she spoke softly. âYusheng, I... I really donât know what you meanââ
âShe canât eat mangoes.â Before Liang Doukou could finish, Gu Yusheng looked her in the eye and cleanly unmasked her without sparing any of her feelings.
Liang Doukou suddenly swallowed back the words on the tip of her tongue.
Her mouth still tasted of mango.