Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

Shen Jingshu walked straight to the table, calmly pulled out a chair and sat down.

The man sitting opposite noticed the commotion, looked up, and when he saw the young and pretty girl in front of him, a clear look of surprise flashed across his eyes.

He felt a sudden tightness in his chest and was secretly surprised. He had deliberately lowered his eyebrows and eyes with a baseball cap and covered his face with a mask. How could he still be approached by someone despite his efforts to conceal his appearance?

He immediately assumed that his whereabouts had been exposed and that his fans had recognized him. He quickly racked his brains for an explanation, trying to figure out how to politely send the other person away and avoid attracting attention from others.

Before he could even speak, the girl opposite him remained calm and composed, her gaze fixed on him as she spoke in a steady tone:

"Don't worry, I am the person you agreed to meet yesterday to have my fortune told and resolve your doubts."

The man froze, his voice filled with disbelief: "You...you're Master Shen?"

A wave of emotion surged within him. Master Shen had recently gained fame online for his divination skills, and he had assumed that the other party must be a wise and experienced elder. However, he never expected that the young girl in front of him would be so young and beautiful, which completely overturned his expectations, and he couldn't help but show his amazement.

Shen Jingshu remained calm and, without any further pleasantries, went straight to the point: "Now that we've met, why don't you tell me about your troubles?"

The man composed himself, his brow furrowing involuntarily, and slowly voiced his doubts: "Master, I would like to ask you to take a look at my girlfriend. Six months ago, she was in a car accident, and after waking up from her coma, her entire personality changed."

"Although she can clearly recount every little detail of our past interactions, and all the details match up perfectly, there shouldn't be any mistakes. But I still feel uneasy. I always feel that the person by my side now isn't the same person I used to know. Especially lately, this strange feeling has become stronger and stronger, and I'm increasingly certain that something is wrong with her."

As Shen Jingshu listened to his story, a slight change in her expression occurred to her. She asked softly, "Do you have a photo of her on you?"

"Yes," the man replied immediately, then took out his phone to show his girlfriend's photos.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chengyi immediately took out his phone and pushed the screen towards Shen Jingshu.

Shen Jingshu looked down at her phone screen. The girl in the photo had bright eyes and a sweet smile on her lips, and looked charming and lively.

Judging by her appearance alone, she was exactly the same as the man's ex-girlfriend, with no flaws in her features or expression.

She raised her fingertips slightly, her gaze carefully examining the photograph, scrutinizing the features and aura. After a moment, a hint of seriousness crept into Shen Jingshu's expression.

The woman's appearance was indeed exactly the same, and the memories matched perfectly, but the energy and spirit flowing through her body, as well as her aura, were completely different from the original. Although her appearance remained unchanged, her inner soul had undergone a transformation.

Zhou Chengyi had been watching Shen Jingshu's expression closely. Seeing the change in her demeanor, his unease grew stronger, and he quickly asked, "Master, have you noticed something's wrong? My premonition was right, she really is acting strangely, isn't she?"

That's right, this person is now your girlfriend, but she's not the same person you used to know.

Zhou Chengyi's expression tightened, filled with surprise and doubt: "What do you mean by that, Master?"

"This body does indeed belong to your girlfriend, but the soul residing within it is another soul."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chengyi's expression changed drastically, his tone filled with anxiety: "How could this happen? Where has my real girlfriend's soul gone?"

"To find out the reason and retrieve her soul, I need to go to your residence to investigate."

"Okay, I'll take you there right now!" Zhou Chengyi replied immediately.

Is your girlfriend home right now?

"She's at home. Since the car accident six months ago, she rarely goes out. At most, she goes out to the mall to shop, but the rest of the time she stays at home."

The two then got up to leave. Shen Jingshu had come by ride-hailing service, while Zhou Chengyi had driven a low-profile black sedan. As he walked out of the coffee shop, he subconsciously looked around cautiously, clearly worried about being recognized.

"Don't worry, no one will notice your presence," Shen Jingshu reassured her.

A look of surprise flashed in Zhou Chengyi's eyes: "Master, you recognize me?"

"I didn't notice at first, but when I looked at your girlfriend's photo and deduced your past entanglements, I found out."

Shen Jingshu usually didn't pay attention to entertainment news, but her roommates often gossiped about it, so she had some knowledge of it.

Zhou Chengyi is a top-tier, highly regarded actor in the industry, with an excellent reputation throughout his many years in the business. He has always maintained a clean image and never engages in scandals. Everyone outside the industry assumed he was single, unaware that he already had a long-term partner.

He and his girlfriend had known each other since before their debut, and their love remained strong even after they became famous. Thanks to their team's strict confidentiality measures, their relationship has never been leaked for many years.

Once inside the car, Zhou Chengyi took off his baseball cap and mask.

A refined and handsome face, frequently seen on screen, is revealed before us. With superior features and an extraordinary demeanor, it's no wonder he has been able to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry and garner countless fans.

Shen Jingshu glanced over indifferently, secretly comparing the two in her mind. She had to admit that the other person was outstanding in appearance, but compared to Lu Jingxing, he was still slightly inferior.

She was also puzzled as to why she always subconsciously compared others to Lu Jingxing.

If Lu Jingxing were to enter the entertainment industry with his outstanding looks and temperament, he would surely attract countless admirers.

But then he thought about it again. With Lu Jingxing's wealthy family background, he didn't need to get involved in the entertainment industry to make a living. It was probably just wishful thinking on his part.

Throughout the journey, Zhou Chengyi maintained a calm expression, but Shen Jingshu could still sense the anxiety and unease hidden in his heart.

The car eventually drove into a detached villa area. Security was tight at the entrance of the mansion, and protection was comprehensive throughout. No wonder the paparazzi had never been able to find any trace of the two after they had been in a relationship for many years; such a secluded residence was enough to properly conceal all their secrets.

After parking the vehicle, Zhou Chengyi stepped forward and used his fingerprint to unlock and open the villa door.

"Miss Shen, please come in."

On the way here, Shen Jingshu had instructed him not to call her "Master" but to address her as a friend and to pretend to be a guest, so as not to disturb the soul within her body and alert the enemy.

Stepping into the living room, the scene inside is immediately apparent. Takeout containers are scattered across the table, and various shopping bags are piled haphazardly on the floor, giving the overall environment a cluttered and lazy feel.

Seeing this, Zhou Chengyi looked somewhat embarrassed and quickly said, "Miss Shen, please sit down and rest for a while. I'll get you a glass of water."

He was preoccupied with worry and had no interest in tidying up the house. After a brief pause, he went straight up the stairs: "I'll go call Mengmeng down."

Zhou Chengyi pushed open the bedroom door and saw the girl wearing loose pajamas, sitting cross-legged on the sofa, engrossed in playing a game. Even as he entered the room, she didn't notice him at all.