Ye Wenjuan only then noticed the man who had emerged from the shadows, but she couldn’t make out his face clearly. "Are you talking to me?"
The man nodded. "Yes."
Ye Wenjuan couldn’t help but become alert. She inconspicuously stepped back, ready to flee if things turned south. "Who are you, and how do you know what I’m planning to do?"
The man didn’t beat around the bush. "Why ask so many questions? If I say I can help you, I can. Just tell me, do you want my help or not?"
Ye Wenjuan knew full well there was no such thing as a free lunch. "Why would you possibly want to help me out of the goodness of your heart?"
The corner of the man’s mouth curled into a smirk. "Naturally, it’s because I can’t stand them either."
Hearing this, Ye Wenjuan relaxed her guard slightly. "Which one of them do you have a grudge against?"
In truth, she asked this to test the man, to see if he was trying to trick her.
The man replied, "Naturally, it’s the one whose identity you swapped with. Of course, if everyone you dislike runs into trouble, the Ye Family might even let you stay. After all, they’ve raised you for so long, don’t you think?"
Ye Wenjuan’s mind raced as she pondered the man’s words. This is exactly what I want, no matter what happens, she thought. "Then what do you want me to do?"
Disdain flashed in the man’s eyes. "Just stick to the original plan," he said. "The only difference is the location will change."
Fearing she might back out, he added, "Don’t worry. I’ll have someone assist you secretly, and I guarantee no one will be able to trace anything back to you afterward."
Ultimately, her discontent and resentment, combined with the tempting picture the man had painted, overcame her fear. "Why should I believe you?" 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
The man handed over the small cloth bag he was carrying. "Is this enough to show my sincerity?"
Ye Wenjuan stared at the cloth bag for a moment. "What is this?"
I’m just supposed to pass a message to Ye Wenhui, she thought, recalling the man’s words. Even if something happens, I just have to deny any involvement. What could possibly go wrong?
This will also show that coward Wu Bingjie that I can get things done without him.
Ye Wenjuan watched him go, her mind now solely focused on the bag. I can’t just walk out of the dormitory openly holding this, she thought. It’ll be a disaster if someone sees it.
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