After their confessions were rejected, they regretted it for the rest of their lives.

"..."

Really are…

She's becoming less and less like herself.

When Ke Yuexuan said those words, she wasn't simply inviting him to dinner.

"It's nearby."

These four words are worth pondering.

In other words, Ke Yuexuan knew where Xia Weichan lived.

It seemed like an invitation to have dinner in a private room to discuss things, but in reality, it left no room for maneuver for him.

Based on the girl's current behavior, Xia Weichan had no doubt that if she refused, the girl would come to visit her in an hour.

Do you like money that much?

Xia Weichan slowly walked to the bedside, and for reasons unknown, he opened the innermost drawer, inside which was a small safe.

Enter the password to open it, and you'll find a brand-new and exquisitely packaged jewelry box, inside which lies a diamond ring.

There was also a note with neat, gentle handwriting, reflecting the writer's gentle nature.

The meaning of a silent engraving diamond ring —

[Presented to: Duan Rong]

Once you receive it, please take a picture of it and show it to me as soon as possible!

A pair of rings is worth no less than seven figures...

But going it alone seems worthless; it only has meaning when they are put together.

Back then, Ke Yuexuan... could it be said that she was so fond of money and power?

Was it because of his own death?

"Mr. Xia?"

Because she had been distracted for a long time, the girl on the other end of the phone called out in confusion.

This startled Xia Weichan from his reverie; perhaps he really should go and see what Ke Yuexuan looks like now...

Whether it was to satisfy his own curiosity or because he had once genuinely liked this timid but kind-hearted girl.

Moreover, Xia Weichan is now well aware that his inheritance rights within the group are currently controlled by the state.

There was absolutely no benefit for anyone in the group to take action against him.

"I'll go there and tell me the location."

Several tens of minutes later,

Xia Weichan stood inside the most upscale restaurant nearby.

In fact, he was still very cautious, circling around the restaurant and even, based on his memories from the second playthrough, circling the garage to make sure there were no familiar vehicles.

Only then did Xia Weichan cautiously enter the restaurant and tell the receptionist she had an appointment.

Actually, he told the receptionist it was just a formality, because it was dinnertime and the surrounding area was deserted.

This place must have been booked out by Ke Yuexuan.

The girl booked a room on the top floor.

Xia Weichan took the elevator, and as soon as the doors opened, she saw a well-built bodyguard in a suit, wearing sunglasses, with his hands folded and hanging down in front of him.

He stood straight as a pine tree in front of a private room.

Without even needing to confirm the number, Xia Weichan knew at a glance that the room behind the door belonged to Ke Yuexuan.

"It's Mr. Xia, right?"

"right."

Xia Weichan nodded slightly, and then the bodyguard blocking the door stepped aside, opened the door, and gestured for her to come in.

Compared to the dining area, the room is more like a large commercial bar.

The room was bathed in a warm yellow light, and there was a faint, delicate fragrance.

Just around the corner, you'll see that familiar figure sitting in the main seat.

Just like I remembered, except that her original long hair was cut shorter and styled into a half-braid that was more suitable for the dress she was wearing.

She still had that familiar gentle aura, staring into her light gray eyes, the corners of her eyes slightly downturned, making her look very tender.

The gentle aura typical of a daughter from a prestigious family...

But that doesn't make sense either; the girl in front of her is much more ordinary and mature than the Ke Yuexuan she remembers.

Their eyes met, and she looked him over without any surprise or fear.

However, the next moment, Xia Weichan, who was also sizing up the other person, suddenly widened her eyes.

"?"

[Can be bound]

[Development Potential: Extremely High]

[Selectable development paths: Entrepreneur, ■■■■, ■■]

Seeing such a blurry interface,

Xia Weichan's brows furrowed instantly, and she stood frozen in place as if she had been immobilized.

He wasn't seeing things; the face he was bound to was vaguely appearing above the girl's head.

Why is this happening?

Xia Weichan checked it again in disbelief.

[Name: Ke Yueci]

Age: 19

[Qualification: Extremely High]

Appearance: S

[Body Constitution: C-]

Academic Ability: A

[Status: ■]

That's right, it's a panel that can be bound to objects.

What's even more shocking is the girl's name—Ke Yueci...

In just a few seconds, Xia Weichan experienced two surges of dread.

Even an effect called the uncanny valley appears in one's mind.

It sent chills down his spine, causing him to look at the girl before him and abruptly ask:

"Who are you?"

"Um?"

The girl was slightly taken aback.

She had prepared many opening lines, but she never expected that Xia Weichan's first words to her would be three very puzzling words.

Such a question was enough to make her furrow her brows slightly.

She answered in a soft, gentle tone, tinged with a hint of doubt:

"My name is Ke Yuexuan, I think I've already told you on the phone before."

"..."

Xia Weichan keenly noticed a fleeting change in the other person's gentle expression.

substitute...

If that's the case, then all of Ke Yuexuan's changes can be explained.

Because the girl he's facing now isn't Ke Yuexuan at all!

Instead, it was another girl named Ke Yueci, and the two looked almost identical.

twin?

Xia Weichan had a question in his mind, but he had never heard of Ke Yuexuan having a twin sister named Ke Yueci since the second time they spent together.

Keep your questions to yourself.

He checked the binding panel again and confirmed that his bound object was indeed Zhou Juzi.

But the garbled, double-image-like appearance behind it was unsettling.

Xia Weichan closed the system interface.

He took a deep breath and then found a suitable place to sit down.

Since it wasn't really Ke Yuexuan, Xia Weichan's tone lost its gentleness.

"What do you want to talk to me about?"

"There might be some misunderstanding. I think I should emphasize again that I'm here to do business with you..."

The sudden coldness and estrangement made Ke Yueci feel strange.

Even though they had just met, neither of their brows relaxed, and the atmosphere seemed to have cooled down considerably.

"Um..."

The girl pondered for a moment, then glanced down at the small notebook in her hand.

With a blink, her long, slender eyelashes trembled slightly, and she spoke:

"I'm here to make a deal with what you have."

"I will not sell my shares at a low price."

Xia Weichan's reason for keeping the appointment was partly to see Ke Yuexuan and check on the girl's recent situation.

But since it wasn't her who came, Xia Weichan had much less patience for conversation.

"I didn't have that idea."

The girl in the main seat shook her head and sighed helplessly:

"In your hands are things belonging to my deceased lover. They are not company shares, but tokens of love that belong to one person. I want to buy back the things I gave to my deceased lover."

The sadness expressed on that small face was unnatural, which was clearly contrary to the acting skills of actress Ke Yuexuan.

When that young girl acted emotionally, even Xia Weichan felt a little soft-hearted.

However, from what the other party said, it seems that Ke Yueci is trying to get back the things from the second playthrough for Ke Yuexuan.

This indicates that the two people have a very good relationship.

This relieved Xia Weichan, who was worried about Ke Yuexuan's personal safety.

His tone softened considerably, and he then asked:

"...Is it a ring?"