The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 303 - 311 You still remember that I like you, right?

Chapter 312: Chapter 311 You still remember that I like you, right?

The elders, after much twisting and turning, still ended up giving it to her.

In truth, she felt she didn’t really need it, but ultimately, she carried the Talisman Card with her.

She poured a cup of tea for Su Qinghe with heartfelt gratitude, “Thank you.”

Old Master Su gazed into the distance and drank it all in one gulp.

The Su Family’s courtyard was filled with warmth.

Outside the walls of the Su Family home, Su Jue felt utterly dejected. As Lu Mian visited the Su residence, he was the first to be chased away.

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Bored, he sat on the ground, staring at the distant moon, wondering how he had ended up in such a state.

He took out his phone and posted an update on his Moments.

The Moments post had two pictures, one of Old Master Su’s cozy birthday banquet, and the other of himself, sitting woefully in a corner.

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Su Jue’s Moments update was quickly seen by Lu Xinnuan.

Even though the faces of the three people at the birthday banquet in the first picture were blurry, Lu Xinnuan was sure one of them was Lu Mian.

Old Master Su was actually celebrating Lu Mian’s birthday.

This made her, as his twin, feel exceptionally bitter.

Originally, she had the closest relationship with the Su family, and she should have been the one dining with Grandpa Su.

But now she couldn’t care less about that as she put down her homework and immediately found a taxi to stake out the Su residence.

She hadn’t forgotten the task Sheng Zijin had given her.

No matter what, she had to find out where exactly Lu Mian was staying, who he was dating!

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When Lu Mian returned to the school area from the Su Family’s house, it was already late.

She looked up at the moon and suddenly chuckled, not expecting someone to remember her birthday after all.

She initially came here to take a direct walk home, but unexpectedly, she encountered a familiar-looking car at the school gate.

The person rushed down from the car, looked around, and then hurriedly pushed Lu Mian into the vehicle.

The whole event, from start to finish, took less than half a minute, and then the car sped away.

Lu Xinnuan wanted to follow, but the taxi driver waved his hand, saying there was no way to catch up.

Lu Xinnuan stamped her foot, irritated.

She hadn’t even managed to snap a photo!

Clenching her fists, she couldn’t wait to call Sheng Zijin, “Sister Sheng, tonight I saw Lu Mian with a man… Um, a man in his forties.”

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As Lu Mian got into the car, she saw Han Jin with a secretive, tense look and asked, “Uncle Han, do you have an emergency?”

It couldn’t be another scolding session.

Lately, she had behaved reasonably well and hadn’t done anything too outrageous.

Era Middle School: When you tormented us, wasn’t that outrageous?!

“It’s not me looking for you, someone else is seeking you out.”

Han Jin cast a glance at Lu Mian. After a nonchalant scan to ensure she didn’t appear guilty, he temporarily let her be.

Someone looking for her…

At this time…

An idea flashed through Lu Mian’s mind and quickly receded. She sat calmly in the back seat, silent all the way.

When the car finally reached a street garden in the outskirts,

Lu Mian stepped out leisurely, already guessing what was going on.

Han Jin stayed in the car, instructing the driver to move the vehicle to the side, leaving space for Lu Mian and the man.

A bright moon hung overhead.

It cast a cold light on the ground.

Lu Mian walked on the cobblestoned path, nonchalantly kicking at the ground.

After a few steps, she saw a shadowy figure against the pine trees, cloaked in a dark brown trench coat, tall and with unbelievably long legs.

He radiated an untamed air akin to her own.

Lu Mian’s pace halted, her eyes showing little surprise, and she asked softly, “Why have you come back?”

The man turned on hearing her voice, and at the sight of Lu Mian, a gleam touched his eyes, unable to restrain the threads of longing as he strode toward her.

His features were distinctive, imbued with an air of classical elegance, his eyebrows and eyes expressively bold, his demeanor dissolute and indulgent.

Seeing him, one couldn’t help but think of a high-born young master in fine attire and spirited steed, lashing his whip with an air of willful extravagance.

The other person gazed deeply at Lu Mian, his thin lips curving into a light arc of melancholy and resentment.

“If I don’t seek you out, would you really never contact me?”

“…”

Lu Mian pursed her lips, remaining silent.

Her behavior seemed like tacit consent, causing the other’s brow to furrow as he quickly approached her.

“Lu Mian, do you still remember who I am?”

“I know, you’re my family, my friend with whom I’ve shared life and death.”

Yes, this man before her was the last of the five victims.

The one Ya Ling called the heartless man.

Sikong Jian.

His emotions were vivid and intense, his dissolute personality was even more persistent.

If she were to describe him with a color, Lu Mian felt that dark red suited him—enthusiasm and flamboyance intermingled with an indelible disdain for the world.

They were very much alike, yet not alike at all.

Sikong Jian looked down at the girl he hadn’t seen for a long time, stepped forward, and gently pulled her into his embrace.

The scent and taste he had long missed.

A moment ago, the man seemed ready to argue that “she had forgotten him,” yet now, he hid a profound melancholy and hoarse lament, pitiful in his vulnerability.

“Mianmian, let’s not fight anymore, okay?”

He was like someone who had been abandoned.

“…”

Lu Mian’s heart skipped a beat, gently pushing him away as she met his gaze, “I haven’t fought.”

That’s right, she hadn’t fought.

Sikong Jian withdrew his hands, his arms now empty.

Lu Mian didn’t want to argue; no one could provoke her into a fight.

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He chuckled bitterly, recalling how after he had erased his identity for her, she suggested he start a new world.

He hadn’t listened, ran off alone into the vortex of deception, and now he knew the hardship of emerging from it.

She had said he could’ve had a brand-new life.

He had said he didn’t need a new life, he needed revenge. Not everyone can be grateful and let go of everything to start anew.

At least he couldn’t.

And so, they had a falling out over this issue.

They used to have the best relationship.

Lu Mian didn’t want to bring up those unhappy memories, it was enough to see that he was still alive and well. She spoke softly, “Sikong, since it’s inconvenient to stay out, you should go back as soon as you can.”

“Hmm.” Sikong Jian nodded, remembering the purpose of his outing. He quickly took something out of his pocket, “Look, I’ve collected another one.”

It was a metal bookmark.

This time, it was shaped like a heart-shaped leaf.

Lu Mian took it gently, pleased, “Thank you.”

“You think this is a birthday gift?” Sikong Jian, who a second ago had been proudly showing off his treasure, now gently ruffled her hair with tenderness, “Here, this is the actual gift.”

With a hint of mischief, he magically pulled a box out of his pocket.

Lu Mian took it, stunned.

Sikong Jian felt quite proud of himself, “You’ve never seen a birthday gift that’s medicine, have you? This one is unique! This medicine is effective and good for your health.”

Lu Mian picked up the box of medicine, taken aback.

This medicine was exactly the same as the one Director Qi had given her.

“What’s wrong? Why the daze?”

“Nothing.” Lu Mian pocketed the medicine, “Thank you, Sikong.”

“No need to thank me.” Sikong Jian didn’t hide the fondness in his eyes, “You still remember that I like you, right?”

Lu Mian: “…”