Lu Zihao clutched his chest dramatically. "Ah, Vera, that hurts. Or should I say Xiulan now?" His devilish smile made her heart skip in a way that felt achingly familiar. "I recognized my little sister immediately, yet she's not even sure about me."
Her chest tightened. He really did feel like Theodore.
She noticed Jin Di returning and hurriedly whispered, "Big Brother, please don't hurt Jin Di. I like him very much."
"Hm," Lu Zihao said. "I won't."
Relief flooded her.
Then he added casually, "For now."
Her heart jumped.
"He's this body's brother," Lu Zihao continued. "And from his memories, I know your lover is dependable. But my little sister deserves only the best." His gaze sharpened slightly. "Is he the best?"
She forced herself to meet Lu Zihao's gaze, her eyes steady despite the storm inside her chest. "I won't let you hurt him, Big Brother."
Lu Zihao's brows lifted slightly, amusement flickering in his eyes. "Heh. What's this? You're really in love with him?"
"I—"
