The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 634 - Chapter 634 Chapter 634 A Little Love Note

Chapter 634: Chapter 634: A Little Love Note Chapter 634: Chapter 634: A Little Love Note Lu Xi opened his mouth.

The antonyms of being chosen and cherished are being abandoned and ignored.

The influence of his family was like a brand, deeply etched into her heart.

Lu Xi’s heart was filled with mixed feelings; there was someone to warm Mianmian’s heart, to lead her out of the dark shadows, and he should be happy about that.

He also wanted to believe that Xiao Qimo was a reliable person who could give Lu Mian a sense of security and happiness, and he blessed them.

Lu Xi didn’t forcefully call Lu Mian back to sleep this time; he stood up, patted the girl’s shoulder, and smiled, “Mianmian, as long as you’re happy.”

Lu Mian looked up unexpectedly, her curled eyelashes casting fan-like shadows under the light.

Was her big brother loosening up?

Lu Xi then sighed deeply.

“But I still want to observe.

Whether a man likes you or not is not about what he says, but what he does.”

“Director Qimo has done quite a lot.” She might not have understood before, but she was starting to get it now.

“Including tricking you into going home to meet the parents?

.cO

He just wants to tie you down with his family, maybe even turn the raw rice into cooked rice…” Lu Xi muttered, still holding a grudge.

Lu Mian couldn’t help laughing; it was actually her who wanted to bond with Xiao’s mother.

“Big brother, you always have a set of lessons for me, but what about you?

You still don’t have a girlfriend…”

“…” Lu Xi was softly but firmly rebuffed and touched his nose, “I’m going to sleep now, good night.”

After saying that sheepishly and turning to leave, he suddenly noticed that Lu Mian had quickly unleashed a skill on her phone.

“Phoenix Dance in the Sky?” Lu Xi stopped abruptly, vigorously rubbing his eyes, staring at Lu Mian’s screen in shock.

Lu Mian put away her phone, lifted her head with clear eyes, and serenely asked, “Hmm?”

“…No, nothing.”

“Oh, then good night.”

Lu Xi scratched the back of his head, muttering to himself as he walked off.

“Did I see it wrong?”

“Isn’t ‘Phoenix Dance in the Sky’ San Qianyu’s ultimate move?”

“It must have been my imagination…”

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Lu Mian waited another hour, but Xiao Qimo didn’t show up.

Not wanting to be lectured by Lu Xi the next morning, she found a piece of paper and a pen at the bar and earnestly wrote something on the table.

As she passed by Xiao Qimo’s room, she carefully slipped it into the crack of the door.

Xiao Qimo came back around four o’clock.

The entire Zitan Pavilion was shrouded in silence, not a sound to be heard.

Xiao Qimo, after a night of toiling, had a tired look on his handsome features and had not rested well for the past few days because of Lu Xi’s affairs, a redness developing in his deep-set eyes.

While rubbing his throbbing temples, he pushed open his bedroom door.

As the door opened, a folded piece of paper fluttered to the ground, which Xiao Qimo bent over to pick upaEUR”it was a neatly folded note.

He opened it with a hint of suspicion and a soft, warm smile spread across his face, crinkling the redness in his eyes, as he saw what was written on it.

It was a small note from Lu Mian.

On the note was a series of symbols and a simple drawing.

The drawing depicted a lively and vivid fox, sketched with an effortless hand.

Upon closer examination, one could see the fox wearing a tiny pair of spectacles.

In his mind, he was suddenly reminded of the girl’s cheeky expression as she brazenly called him “old fox.”

Little rascal.

He silently responded in his heart.

When his gaze fell back on the series of symbols, Xiao Qimo’s look became even tenderer.

To others, it was just a meaningless sequence of lines and dots, but he effortlessly understood it.

It was Morse code.

Xiao Qimo easily decrypted the content of the message.

Just two words.

I miss you.

He held the small note in his hand, carefully folded it back, and placed it in the shirt pocket near his heart, feeling completely content.

No matter how tired or hard it was, it was all worth it.

When he returned to his room, he hadn’t even had the chance to wash up, change clothes, or do anything else; he just sat at the desk, picked up pen and paper, and responded to Lu Mian with a note in the same way, quietly sliding it under her door.

Only after finishing these tasks did he start to deal with the matters at hand.

aEUR”aEUR”

During breakfast the next day, the atmosphere at the dining table was a bit unusual.

Ya Ling unexpectedly sat together with Ye Jinwen, the two dining at a separate table, their interaction noticeably different.

Everyone noticed but chose to remain silent and not disturb them, taking seats on the other side of the dining area.

Although Xiao Qimo and Lu Mian weren’t sitting together, the exchange in their eyes didn’t lessen at all.

Yun Sang waved his chopsticks between Lu Mian and Xiao Qimo.

“Stop looking, focus on your food!”

Lu Xi looked at Yun Sang, sending him a relieved expression.

That’s the correct way to be a brother!

Lu Xi returned the smile, indicating that he would continue to do well in the future.

“?”

Lu Mian looked at Yun Sang bafflingly…

it was quite sudden.

Since when did Yun Sang get along so well with her older brother?

She ignored the “Xi Sang Bro Group,” feeling pretty good recalling the small note she found at the door that morning.

Director Qimo indeed understood her message; he replied with the same two words: I miss you.

There was also a small drawing beside it.

The drawing depicted a little person breaking out of a shell.

Upon closer inspection, it was easy to recognize that the little person was herself.

She drew a fox, and he responded with an egg.

Although she wasn’t sure if she was being praised or teased, Lu Mian’s mood was quite good.

At the breakfast table, Yun Sang asked Lu Xi and Lu Mian with concern.

“Sister, Mr.

Lu, what time are you going to the promotion event the day after tomorrow?

I can drive you there.”

Lu Xi didn’t speak, and Lu Mian waved her hand, “No need, Yun Sang, my brother and I will just take a taxi.”

“How can that be alright?

It’s not like brother is busy.

I’ll pick you up, rain or shine!”

Lu Mian: …

Xiao Qimo, sitting on the side, gave a little cough of displeasure: “I’ll be going to the promotion event that day as well, so there’s no need for Yun Sang to trouble himself.”

This time, Lu Mian remained silent, and Lu Xi spoke up to refuse: “Mr.

Xiao, why bother with this?”

It wasn’t the first or second time he had turned down Xiao Qimo’s offers.

It really wasn’t necessary, truly unnecessary.

“I do not accept your help, please find something more meaningful to do.” Lu Xi took a deep breath, “I’m meeting my idol that day and don’t want any complications.”

He didn’t want to play any underhanded tricks.

Besides wanting to do what was best for Lu Mian, he had another reason now: for the sake of his idol.

If W or San Qianyu found out, he would definitely be looked down upon.

Those two were so talented, making a living through their genuine skills; they certainly wouldn’t respect someone who got ahead through connections or backdoors.

Lu Xi spoke quite seriously, truly valuing the promotional event and not wanting to leave even the slightest blemish on the reputations of his two idols.

Yun Sang kept sending signals to Xiao Qimo, whose brow was furrowed as he remained silent.

Lu Mian casually bit into a soup dumpling, her slender fingers gently tapping on the tabletop.

Xiao Qimo narrowed his eyes.

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