Chapter 26 - Long Time No See

"21st" was a very familiar name, but the person who said it was quite unfamiliar.

Xing Jiuan looked at the man walking toward her, and the doubt in her eyes was obvious.

Lu Zhichen had a smile on his face. He looked different from how he used to look to the outside world. Instead, he looked exceptionally gentle.

"Long time no see." Lu Zhichen approached Xing Jiuan but stopped a distance away from her.

Xing Jiuan had seen Lu Zhichen a few times in her previous life. Huo Chulan, the third daughter of the Huo family, liked this man so much that she couldn't help herself. Although she felt that this affection was a little unusual, she thought that she was just overthinking.

However, Lu Zhichen did not seem to like Huo Chulan. In her previous life, there wasn't much of an outcome between them even when she had passed away.

However, how did he know that affectionate name that her master and senior brothers and sisters used to address her?

They should not know each other.

Lu Mingxi was about to say something when he suddenly realized that Mu Qing's expression was a little ugly.

With Qin Ge holding her arm, Xing Jiuan looked up at Lu Zhichen and did not speak.

"I…"

Mu Qing walked over and pulled Xing Jiuan to his side.

Lu Zhichen stopped before he could say anything.

"President Lu, we still have something on, so we won't keep you company." After Mu Qing said that, he left with Xing Jiuan.

Ever since Xing Jiuan returned to being nineteen years old, her reaction seemed to have slowed down. At this moment, she was led away by Mu Qing with a confused expression.

Lu Mingxi and the others followed hurriedly.

The people around them were still celebrating. Lu Zhichen watched Xing Jiuan and the rest leave. His lips curled up slightly. Even though Mu Qing had treated him like this, he was still in a good mood.

"We… have plenty of time."

"Senior Brother, that person just now…" Xing Jiuan only remembered to ask after walking for a while.

Mu Qing recalled what had happened previously and looked a little unhappy.

"Jiuan, stay away from him in the future."

Xing Jiuan did not ask why. Since Senior Brother had said so, she obediently listened.

She did not plan to have anything to do with the Huo family in this life. Since Huo Chulan liked him, she should stay away from him.

She only wanted to do three things. Firstly, she did not want to repeat what happened in her previous life. Secondly, she wanted to live well. Thirdly, she wanted revenge.

Huo Chulan was the indirect murderer who'd caused her death. She would not let her off.

As for Lu Zhichen, she had never interacted with him in her previous life. In this life, she did not plan to do so either.

Xing Jiuan's obedience made Mu Qing feel a little awkward.

It was as if he had only been away for a few days and his little junior sister had already experienced all sorts of changes in the world. Not only was she more obedient and cautious toward him, but even her gaze had acquired an indescribable loneliness and vicissitudes.

Mu Qing wanted to ask about it, but his words were powerless. Xing Jiuan did not like to lie, but she was very good at keeping silent.

Finally, he said softly, "Jiuan, I bought you some drinks and desserts. They're in the car."

"Senior Brother, I'm going with Qin Ge later."

Qin Ge stood aside and smiled provocatively at Mu Qing.

"Are you still going home tonight?"

"Yes."

"I'll bring them back for you and put them in the fridge, okay?"

"Okay."

Mu Qing would leave with Lu Mingxi. Sixth Senior Sister had left a few minutes before the competition ended due to an important matter. Thus, it was only the two of them.

"Hold on, Senior Brother."

Xing Jiuan walked over quickly and pursed her lips before saying softly, "Senior Brother, I remember that my name used to be Xing Se."

Mu Qing stroked her hair gently.. "It's Xing Se and it is also Xing Jiuan."