Big socks! Do you even understand how you kiss a villain?

"Brother," Yan Chuan called out, withdrawing his hand.

"Brother!" Shen An'an's voice was filled with excitement, and her bright black eyes held a hint of uncertain joy.

Shen Yanwei nodded almost imperceptibly at her, and the joy in Shen An'an's eyes was almost overflowing.

Zuo You stepped forward and showed him the gift Shen An'an had given her: "Shen Yan, your sister gave it to me. She also said she likes me."

"Mm." Shen Yan looked away and naturally reached out to take her other hand.

Zuo You's heart skipped a beat, and she involuntarily looked at the hand he was holding.

His hands were large enough to envelop her. Zuo You gently tried to pull away, but he tightened his grip, the warmth of his palm radiating outwards.

Yan Chuan looked at the two of them being so intimate, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. Then he smiled and said, "Brother, I have something to give you. Let's talk in the study."

Shen Yan didn't answer him, but instead keenly noticed Zuo You's emotional fluctuations and looked at her seriously, asking, "What's wrong?"

Zuo You met his gaze, and her face was reflected in the man's dark eyes. The intense emotions deep within his eyes made her take a step back.

"...I...I need to go to the toilet!"

After saying that, Zuo You pushed his hand away and fled in a panic towards the bathroom.

Inside the bathroom, Zuo You splashed some cool water on her face to calm the burning sensation.

But a deep sense of loss overwhelmed her, and Zuo You stared blankly at herself in the mirror.

She reached out and tugged at her slightly wavy, waist-length hair; a slight pain on her scalp made her even more alert.

This was hair she got at the hair salon to make herself look more like Shen Yan's white moonlight; her own hair was only shoulder-length.

"Sister, what's wrong with you?"

Shen An'an's concerned voice sounded from behind. Zuo You turned around, smiled, and shook her head at her.

The little girl's bright eyes were full of curiosity: "So what you said was true, brother. A pretty older sister really will come to find us. My brother and I have been waiting for you for so long..."

Zuo You couldn't laugh. It was as if her ugliest side had been exposed to the sunlight, and her face began to burn.

She said in a hoarse voice, "Are pretty older sisters that important to you?"

Shen An'an nodded vigorously, putting all her effort into it.

"Important! You are the most important person to your brother. He has drawn so many pictures of you, and every time he goes to the market he buys your favorite roasted chestnuts. He even decorated your room by hand. He has been waiting for you to come back..."

As Zuo You listened to her joyful story, she felt a burning sensation on her face, as if she had been slapped, which made her feel dizzy.

Everything she got from Shen Yan was because of that girl, the girl he deeply loved.

She moved into the girl's room with a face that looked exactly like hers, ate the girl's favorite food, and even took advantage of Shen Yan's love for her to act arrogantly.

"Sister, are you feeling unwell?" Shen An'an asked with concern, looking at her pale face.

Zuo You forced a smile: "It's nothing, I'm just a little sleepy. I'll go back to my room and sleep for a while."

Zuo You observed the room once again. The walls were a light blue, and the sheets and duvet cover were all carefully selected, all in light colors that a young girl would like.

A soft wool rug was laid out beside the bed, and cute knitted flowers were placed on the bedside table as decoration.

Zuo You didn't know what was wrong with her. She had clearly planned to make the most of her role as a substitute and get more benefits from Shen Yan, but now all she wanted was to go back to the dilapidated shack in the chaotic alleyway number five.

After taking one last look at the cozy room, Zuo You sighed and pulled out the clothes she wore the day she met Shen Yan from the bottom of the wardrobe.

She didn't have many belongings: an old cell phone, a set of old clothes, and...

"what are you doing?"

The sound at the door made Zuo You pause as she was counting the items.

Zuo You smiled and looked at Shen Yan, saying, "I'm tidying up the room. These things are too old, I'm going to throw them away."

Shen Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at the time, and said, "I have a last-minute dinner engagement later. Do you want to come with me? It might be a bit boring though."

Zuo You immediately nodded: "Okay! Wait for me to change my clothes!"

Shen Yan led her into a club that looked extremely low-key on the outside, but Zuo You discovered that it was a hidden gem inside.

There were many foreigners inside, and the waiters could switch fluently between several languages.

"We're here." Shen Yan pulled her into a large, luxurious private room.

Inside sat two foreigners in suits. When they saw Shen Yan enter, they immediately stood up to welcome him, and smiled and nodded slightly to Zuo You, speaking in a language that Zuo You couldn't understand.

After shaking hands with them one by one, Shen Yan leaned close to Zuo You and translated for her: "They are our Italian partners. They said you are very beautiful and would like to offer you a drink."

After listening, Zuo You smiled at the two foreign words, then said to Shen Yan, "Please thank them for me. I won't drink the beverage. You can continue working; I won't bother you anymore."

Shen Yan knew she was a little bored, so he pointed in a direction and said, "There's a small cubicle inside. If you're bored, go in and play on your phone for a while. I'll come pick you up."

Zuo You nodded, picked up her small bag, and went into the private room, while Shen Yan sat down to discuss the cooperation.

The private room was large, filled with various kinds of drinks and offering a number of entertainment facilities. Zuo You closed the door, shutting out Shen Yan and the others' conversation.

Zuo You didn't play on her phone. She threw her bag on the soft seat, grabbed a bottle of each of the colorful liquors on the bar, and almost choked on her first sip.

However, she soon found enjoyment in drinking. She couldn't recognize the brands of these drinks, but the different colors made them taste different.

The greenish-blue one tastes astringent, like an unripe green persimmon, while the sapphire-blue one is smooth and pure, without a strong tingling sensation.

Zuo You really enjoyed the lingering fragrance in her mouth, drinking one cup after another. Eventually, she simply removed the cup and drank directly from the bottle.

Soon, both bottles of wine were empty. Zuo You shook the bottle, poured the last drop into her mouth, licked her lips savoring the taste, and still felt it wasn't enough.

The phone in her bag rang. Zuo You took a while to react, then grabbed a bottle of wine and hugged it to her chest. She squinted and rummaged through her bag before finally taking out the incessantly ringing phone.

A string of unfamiliar numbers was ringing. Zuo You slid down the answer button without saying a word, her eyes fixed on the screen.

"...Zuo You?"

A cool, clear voice rang out, and Zuo You blinked and asked, "Who are you?"

There was a long silence on the other end before a few words were uttered: "...Wei Ci".

"Wei Ci? Who is Wei Ci? I don't think I know him."