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TL: Zhao
Editing: Krisaia

“So, Huaibei, where do you live? Do you have any siblings? What about your parents? You must be terribly busy with work, aren’t you?” Liu Meng’s mother pushed the plate of fruits toward Li Huaibei and delivered a flurry of questions. 

“Mom…” Liu Meng spat out between her clenched teeth. ‘Is she… my actual mother?’ 

“Oh, I see! I see! You talk. I just remembered that I have to go play mahjong with the neighbor. Have a great time.” Liu Meng’s mother smiled at the two, picked up her handbag and made for the door, but not before stopping at the front and signalling Liu Meng. 

“Uh… sorry about that…” Liu Meng said with an embarrassed smile. 

Li Huaibei, who was struggling to find an answer, picked up the cup of hot water and took a long sip without minding its burning temperature. 

“So, what are you here for?” Liu Meng took a deep breath and asked. 

“I need to speak with Li Yiming.”...