The Master's Mask Unveiled Again

Chapter 150: Chapter 149: Giving You One Chance

At night, Lu Mian returned home with an air of lethality.

Dressed head to toe in black, she changed out of her clothes and casually tossed them into the washing machine. Slipping into her comfortable pajamas, she went to rifle through the fridge for something to eat.

The fridge was virtually empty, save for the light that shone steadfastly within.

It was truly a sad tale.

She closed the refrigerator door, deciding to go to bed.

Glancing at her phone during a brief moment, she saw several missed calls from Teacher Su but decided to ignore them.

Xiao Qimo, in the next room, had always been silently aware of the neighbor’s movements. Hearing the security door open and close, he knew that Lu Mian had arrived home.

He looked up at the wall clock—eleven o’clock.

So late, where had this girl been?

MM Ji Restaurant? A bar? Or some other place?

Was she feeling all right?

Had she returned to normal?

What important things were written in that pink notebook?

Questions bubbled up in his mind, one after another, and he suddenly realized that unknowingly, the name “Lu Mian” had come to occupy a large portion of his time and thoughts.

No wonder Jinwen always complained that he was neglecting his duties…

But he couldn’t control himself.

Xiao Qimo slowly made his way to the balcony, where the light from the room next door spilled gently onto the ground.

Looking at the stream of light, he felt as though he could see Lu Mian herself.

He didn’t know when his emotions had started to be influenced by that little rascal.

At first, he found her intriguing, a bundle of secrets, and as the last victim, he had the impulse to investigate her.

Afterward, through numerous coincidences and encounters, he was gradually drawn to her.

Even subconsciously, a sense of familiarity with Lu Mian had begun to emerge.

This feeling, unfamiliar yet marvelous, captivated him.

With these thoughts in mind, the man’s thoughts stirred, and he returned to his room to get busy.

At this time, Lu Mian lay in bed, unable to fall asleep because of her rumbling stomach.

The bedroom light was switched off and on, on and off, several times in succession.

During her final attempt to switch on the light, she sat up in bed, clutching her stomach, thinking that if there was a delicious fish fillet burger available right now, life would be perfect.

Perhaps she should go next door to borrow some food, and return the chopsticks while she’s at it.

“Not appropriate.”

She didn’t move but instead wrapped herself in her blanket and turned on her phone to open the food delivery app.

As if the heavens had heard her wish, even before she could complete her order, a faint noise came from the balcony.

Lu Mian was immediately on guard, only to see that a meal box had appeared steadfastly on the balcony.

She approached it with suspicion.

Upon opening the meal box, the aromatic scent of a fresh fish fillet mixed with the fragrance of the burger wafted towards her.

She revealed her first smile of the day.

Turning her head to glance next door, she saw a certain man leaning on the balcony, gently lifting his wine glass in a toast to her. Bathed in the warm yellow light, he appeared refined and elegant, cool and collected.

The balconies between the two were separate, with a gap in between.

Looking at the burger and then at the drone sitting beside him, she understood.

“Thanks.” This time, her thanks were heartfelt.

Sometimes, the timing of an object’s arrival is crucial.

When she was craving a fish fillet burger most, Xiao Qimo delivered one to her, making her feel blessed.

“Xiao Qimo,” Lu Mian murmured softly, also leaning against the balcony with the burger in hand, “I can give you a chance to ask me one question.”

She spoke in earnest. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The man paused mid-sip of wine, as it was the first time he’d seen her with such a serious and sincere expression—if he wasn’t mistaken—infused with a touch of tenderness.

Xiao Qimo swallowed his wine.

His first thought was that this girl had lost her mind?

His second thought was to burst into laughter.

He coughed a few times.

His lips curved into a beautiful smile filled with warmth and indulgence. “Are you serious?” he asked.

Lu Mian nodded, “No matter what you ask, I will tell you the truth! But you only have one chance to ask!”

She knew he was searching for the whereabouts of Number Thirteen. If that was what he wanted to know most, she would answer truthfully.

Xiao Qimo chuckled softly, seeming to enjoy the clarity after the clouds had parted.

He gently swirled his crystal glass, adopting a new posture before asking leisurely,