Unveil Her Secret Identities
Chapter 438: Unexpected Encounter at the 438 Mall_1

Chapter 438: Unexpected Encounter at the 438 Mall_1

Everything was going according to Lu Qingyi’s plan, with Lu Mohai visiting the same shopping mall where he had unintentionally bumped into Yao Meishu previously.

Perhaps Yao Meishu came hoping to get lucky; she arrived alone, without Lu Yao.

"Um...I want to get to know you."

Yao Meishu was noticeably excited to see Lu Mohai. She approached him hastily, speaking in a slightly embarrassed tone that betrayed her awkwardness.

"I’m sorry for mistaking you for someone else last time."

Upon seeing Yao Meishu, a shudder ran through Lu Mohai’s heart, and he responded slowly.

His voice carried a sense of distance and coldness, as though he treated her like a stranger.

Lu Qingyi had been right: Yao Meishu had been trying to find him.

"I know you mistook me for Ruan Qingyang. You must know Ruan Qingyang very well, right?"

Yao Meishu took a deep breath before speaking in a calm voice.

She was astute and observant; a glimpse at Lu Mohai’s attire and the way he conducted himself told Yao Meishu that he was no ordinary person and likely came from a prominent background.

Yao Meishu believed that if she could appeal to Lu Mohai, she would be able to discover the whereabouts of the letter more easily and that the truth would soon come to light.

Lu Mohai remained silent, his gaze upon Yao Meishu shifting subtly, eyes flashing with visible emotion.

"I just want to talk about Ruan Qingyang. I don’t mean anything else. Last time, my husband was a bit... preoccupied. I am Ruan Qingyang’s biological sister, Yao Meishu. If it’s acceptable to you, can we find a quiet place to talk?"

Yao Meishu observed Lu Mohai’s reaction carefully, and she quickly noticed the shift in his demeanor. She took the initiative to introduce herself, speaking gently.

Her personality could be considered gentle because she was not cold-hearted. Her personality was the total opposite of Ruan Qingyang’s.

Over the years, she had imitated Ruan Qingyang’s demeanor in front of Lu Yao. Now that it was out in the open, there was no need to pretend, and she could be her most authentic self.

"Why should I talk to you? What if you are Ruan Qingyang’s sister?"

Lu Mohai gave Yao Meishu a symbolic once-over before responding slowly.

Yao Meishu really did resemble Ruan Qingyang. Apart from their dressing style and personality, anyone who wasn’t paying close attention wouldn’t be able to tell that they were not the same person.

Twins, naturally, they resembled each other greatly.

If only Ruan Qingyang was still alive, she would probably look as youthful as the Yao Meishu in front of him, not showing signs of age either.

"Because you loved Ruan Qingyang."

Yao Meishu raised her chin slightly and asserted confidently.

One’s gaze could not lie. Lu Mohai was fond of Ruan Qingyang - not just fond, but deep in love with her.

At the same time, Yao Meishu was somewhat jealous, consumed with envy. Ruan Qingyang had a unique ability to make many men yearn for her, to make them remember her through the years.

There really wasn’t much difference between them. Setting other aspects aside and speaking solely of appearance, they were almost identical, with Ruan Qingyang being just slightly more attractive.

Yao Meishu could not understand why Ruan Qingyang had so many admirers, why, even after all these years, so many still could not forget Ruan Qingyang.

"There’s a steak restaurant up ahead. They make a pretty good steak."

Lu Mohai’s gaze flickered momentarily before he answered with indifference.

He was following the approach suggested by Lu Qingyi: appear indifferent, but not uncaring, keeping Yao Meishu in suspense about his true feelings.

Lu Mohai was acutely aware that if he knew nothing, if his second encounter with Yao Meishu was truly accidental, he would have been all too eager to engage with her the moment she broached the subject pertaining to Ruan Qingyang.

When it came to matters about Ruan Qingyang, he could not afford to ignore even a tiny detail. He was not usually an impulsive man, but when it concerned Ruan Qingyang, impulsiveness was all he knew.

"Okay."

Seeing the plan unfold successfully, Yao Meishu gave a slight smile and nodded.

The two sat inside the restaurant, with soothing music playing softly in the background. The steaks hadn’t arrived yet, and both had a cup of plain water in front of them.

"Not drinking?"

Looking at the plain water in front of Lu Mohai, Yao Meishu asked, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Steak and red wine make a good pair.

Yao Meishu planned on ordering one too, but seeing that Lu Mohai had ordered plain water, she did the same.

"I’ve given it up."

Lu Mohai replied.

He gave up drinking because of Ruan Qingyang. Ruan Qingzhi never drank - probably because she was a medical professional. She was a teetotaler with an aversion to the smell of alcohol.

He used to drink, but gave up for Ruan Qingyang. Now, he only occasionally drinks a few glasses of grape wine with Xu Hang and doesn’t touch anything else.

"Because of my sister, right? She never touched alcohol, possibly due to her distinguished position, or maybe because she was a doctor."

Yao Meishu looked at the water swirling in the glass in front of her, a faint smile tugging at her lips.

She hadn’t spent much time with Ruan Qingyang. Their interactions only increased after Ruan Qingzhi became pregnant and moved to Jin City.

At that time, she was also pregnant. Lu Yao was too busy then, juggling both her and the company’s affairs. She didn’t want to add to his stress, so she returned to her hometown to bother her mother instead.

Ruan Qingyang was always quiet and reserved. Even in her silence, she imbued a unique allure. Often, she was engrossed in her stuff, which Yao Meishu could barely understand.

She found out about Ruan Qingyang’s abstinence from alcohol when Ruan Qingyang was conversing with her mother.

Ruan Qingyang was truly exceptional, and Yao Meishu was consumed with jealousy, irritated that Ruan Qingyang, not her, had the opportunity to go to Kyoto with their father.

She believed that if she had been the one to go to Kyoto, she could have been just as exceptional as Ruan Qingyang, at least, that’s what Yao Meishu believed.

Lu Mohai nodded, offering no denial, "Hmm."

"Right, I still don’t know your name."

Yao Meishu asked.

"Lu Mohai."

Lu Mohai slowly revealed his name.

Yao Meishu didn’t exhibit any strong reaction because the name Lu Mohai and the Lu Family were unfamiliar to her.

The two families most often mentioned were the Xu Family and the Wen Family. There was another prominent family that was seldom mentioned, likely due to Lu Mohai’s reclusive lifestyle.

"Many people truly yearn for my sister, even though she’s been dead for a long time."

Yao Meishu spoke, her voice carrying a hint of sarcasm - so faint it was barely noticeable.