Since it was morning, Uncle Zhang and the supervisor had just checked in. Lu Nanzhi apologized, refunded their fares, and gave them a day off and some money to treat them to a meal.
Because the renovation was still ongoing, the living room and balcony were full of construction materials, and although Uncle Zhang and his team were very professional with leaving their stations cleaned, it's still not suitable to receive guests.
In the open kitchen, Lu Nanzhi hurriedly cleaned. She looked at the little boy and man sitting across her.
Her eyes lingered for a few extra seconds to the man.
His slender legs crossed carelessly; he was wearing a fitted tailored suit outlining his broad shoulder and slim waist, with the white buttons meticulously fastened up to his collar.
Although he was basked under morning sunlight creeping from an open balcony, his body seemed to be shrouded in a layer of icy film, and coupled with a lukewarm expression and imposing demeanor, Lu Nanzhi thought she was facing an ancient monarch.
The man seemed to have perceived her gaze and abruptly lifted that pair of obsidian-deep eyes that was discreetly observing the layout of the house, especially on the new installations.
His tepid gaze seemed to pierce right through her like a sharpened sword, skinning her inch by inch, giving her the light shivers.
"If it's about repaying me, you need to go through all the trouble. It's fine," Lu Nanzhi said, calming her nerves.
A deep, asserting voice entered Lu Nanzhi's ears. "I'm afraid I can't do that, Miss Lin. The favor is too big not to be repaid."
Lu Nanzhi's eyes narrowed.
For some reason, the way the man's pair of obsidian eyes glowed briefly and the change in his tone when he spoke her name made her think that what he knew was more than her forged identity.
Even though her face was serene, inside she suffered a small scare.
A little figure jumped off his seat and ran to her.
"Sister, I've also bought gifts and ointment. The uncle doctor said that it's good for your burns. Let me help you put it on," Lin Yicheng said with enthusiasm ringing in his voice.
Lu Nanzhi lowered her line of sight and saw little fat, jaded fingers gently grasping her wrists.
"Chen'er." In a soft and chiding tone, Lin Weihao called out.
This man and the little dumpling were so alike; it was as if they were crafted out of the same mold, which was quite confusing given the little dumpling stated they were a pair of uncle and nephew. Lu Nanzhi thought from the short observation.
"Oh, I'm sorry." Lin Yicheng realized he had forgotten his manners. He let go of Lu Nanzhi and straightened his posture like he was a mature adult before introducing himself. "Sister, my name is Lin Yicheng. You can call me Chen'er just like my uncle."
Afterwards, the stern man parted his lips and said, "Lin Weihao."
Hearing their names, Lu Nanzhi felt her body was submerged in a cold river, and a chilly sensation crept from her feet all the way to her head, freezing her in place.
Lin…Lin Weihao?!
Isn't this Pearl City's base leader?
Lin Weihao, that legendary figure!
Lu Nanzhi couldn't describe the wave of overwhelming emotions she was feeling at the moment.
Thinking of her previous wish, she pursed her lips.
She certainly had the wish to meet him out of pure curiosity, but that doesn't mean that she wanted to get acquainted with him.
To think the mission target was such a bigshot. Is the game system already aware of their identities?
Additionally, the rumors didn't mention of him having a nephew. Lin Yicheng's name wasn't even mentioned at least once.
As much as Lu Nanzhi was suppressing her shock, a certain man could still perceive it.
Lin Weihao quietly observed the woman across him.
Her expression of utter confusion and vigilance devoid of greed and calculation made him ascertain that she didn't really know about their real identities.
This little detail made his stare deeper, trying to capture more of Lu Nanzhi's emotions.
Pale and slender fingers gently pushed a stack of documents to Lu Nanzhi.
Curious, Lu Nanzhi had a glimpse, and her eyes widened in disbelief.
They are actually land deeds and property ownership transfer agreements, with her forged name as the recipient.
There were villas, penthouses, and business establishments located in the prime zone with lots of foot traffic, and this 40-story apartment building complex. If calculated, the approximate value of these buildings could reach a staggering 2 to 3.5 billion yuan.
Isn't this too much? Lu Nanzhi broke into a cold sweat.
"Miss Lin, these are the dowries I prepared. Others are still on the way, but I hope they are to your liking."
To be able to take out billions so easily and state it as dowries, her initial expectation crumbled to dust. The mission targets' background was more powerful than what she imagined.
Wait…
There's something wrong.
Lu Nanzhi stared blankly at the man, thinking she had misheard it. "Dowries? What…what do you mean by dowries?"
"The favor is too big, and repaying you with material things seems insulting. So I thought of repaying it with my body, an eye for eye, a life for a life," Lin Weihao explained with a faint, unknown light rippling in his eyes, bringing Lu Nanzhi to utter speechlessness.
Is he proposing marriage?!
Lu Nanzhi: "..."