Chapter 14: Her Identity Discovered by Her Fiancé

“I don’t have to report everything to you, do I?”

I said this and stepped toward the door.

But Jin Shixun quickly reached out and blocked my path. “What’s the rush? Stay and finish dinner with me first.”

With that, he sat back down, exuding an air of leisure.

“Mr. Jin, I have urgent matters to attend to. You can eat on your own.”

“What could be more important than me treating you to dinner?” Jin Shixun paused his movements, turning to look at me with a teasing, almost mocking tone.

I frowned coldly at him.

“It’s work hours now. Don’t you want your salary?” Jin Shixun raised an eyebrow, his gaze carrying a subtle threat.

I clenched my fists until my nails dug into my palms, snorted coldly, and stood up to leave the table.

“Then dock my pay.”

Once outside, my heart raced as I hurried to the Qi family estate.

Qi Yuzhou was already waiting quietly in the courtyard.

“What do you want with me?” I asked coldly, my gaze frosty and tone indifferent.

Qi Yuzhou smiled, a complex emotion flickering across his face. He then nodded toward the pavilion beside the yard. “Come, let’s talk inside.”

I nodded silently and followed him toward the pavilion.

Once seated, I asked directly, the urgency and impatience clear in my eyes, “What is it? Just say it.”

Qi Yuzhou glanced at me with a hint of helplessness. “What exactly do you want?”

“What do you think I want?” I countered stubbornly.

“Since you know Jin Shixun’s status, you should realize choosing me is the better option,” Qi Yuzhou said earnestly.

“If that’s all you have to say, then I have nothing more to discuss.”

I looked at him coldly, feeling a pang of resentment. I didn’t want to be underestimated or have my affairs interfered with.

Qi Yuzhou was silent for a moment before asking, “And what about me? Aren’t you going to fight back against the Jin family?”

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Did Qi Yuzhou know my true identity—that I was the fake heiress of the Jin family? Did he know I deliberately seduced him to sabotage his relationship with Jin Siqi?

I knew Qi Yuzhou wasn’t a saint either.

“We’ve got plenty of time ahead, don’t we?” I answered vaguely and quickly left the Qi estate.

As I was walking briskly, suddenly a blinding light flashed, accompanied by the screech of brakes, and a car stopped like lightning right in front of me.

The window slowly rolled down, revealing Jin Shixun’s sharp, cold face. He tilted his head slightly and curtly said, “Get in.”

I hesitated for a moment, then opened the door and sat beside him.

I turned to look at him, a mix of confusion and unease in my eyes, and softly asked, “Mr. Jin, are you following me?”

Jin Shixun glanced at me calmly, his eyes unfathomable. His tone was cool: “You’re mine. Remember that.”

Realizing I couldn’t resist, I closed my eyes and leaned my head against the seat.

Time slipped quietly by. About two hours later, the car slowly entered a mountain forest.

Towering peaks rose like giants, cloaking the land in a mysterious shadow.

As soon as the car stopped, Jin Shixun swiftly opened the door, pulled me out, and hurried me to a clearing.

He pointed around expressionlessly. “We’re staying here tonight.”

With that, he turned without looking back and leapt into the river, splashing water everywhere.

Night had fallen, darkness spreading like ink, the surroundings pitch-black, not even five fingers’ length visible.

I carefully moved forward, suddenly stepping on something soft. Startled, I bent down in the faint light to see—it was a fish.

Frowning, I picked it up and tossed it aside, then followed the flow of the water, feeling my way cautiously.

“Jin Shixun!” I called loudly from the riverbank; my voice echoed through the silent valley.

But he seemed not to hear, ignoring me completely as he waded forward, never glancing back.

I took a deep breath, pulled off my shoes, and stepped barefoot into the river.

The rushing water felt like countless needles stinging my feet. Even barefoot, the pain was sharp, making me gasp.

Gritting my teeth, I struggled along the current until I reached Jin Shixun’s side. I crouched down, gasping heavily.

Leaning against a tree at the riverbank, I composed myself and looked at him. “Mr. Jin, what on earth is this all about?”

He turned to me with a teasing glint in his eyes and asked, “You want to know?”

“Yes,” I nodded without hesitation. Curiosity had long since overcome my fear and exhaustion—I needed to understand what game he was playing.

His tone was flat. “I wanted to show you.”

I widened my eyes in disbelief. “Show me by jumping into a river in the middle of nowhere? Are you crazy?”

“Follow me.”

Jin Shixun didn’t answer but strode ahead. I sighed and followed reluctantly.

Neither of us said a word as we moved through the forest, navigating narrow, rugged paths.

At last, a five-story ancient building appeared before us.

Two burly men stood at the entrance, imposing like guardian statues.

Upon seeing Jin Shixun, they immediately saluted with perfect precision.

Jin Shixun waved them off lightly, and the bodyguards quickly retreated.

A faint smile curved Jin Shixun’s lips as he softly said, “We’re here.”

I reached out and gently pushed open the door. Immediately, a wave of luxury hit me.

The interior was lavishly decorated, equipped with every modern convenience, like a hidden palace in the woods.

“Come in,” Jin Shixun beckoned from inside.

I took a deep breath and followed him into the living room.

The moment I stepped in, I was stunned.

The living room was filled with exquisite jade and porcelain treasures, glowing enchantingly under the lights as if I had entered a miniature museum.

Jin Shixun casually picked up a delicate teacup and handed it to me, signaling me to drink.

He lifted his chin slightly, pride flickering in his eyes. “How do you like the place?”

I nodded blankly, sipping the tea lightly. “It’s pretty nice.”

Jin Shixun smiled, his gaze expectant as he asked, “Do you like it?”

“It’s okay,” I replied coolly, though inside I was already wondering why he had gone to such lengths to bring me here. It couldn’t be just for my simple opinion; there had to be another purpose.

Jin Shixun spoke slowly, his eyes flickering with an unreadable light.

A foreboding feeling surged in my heart.

Sure enough, the next moment, Jin Shixun pulled out a maid’s outfit and handed it to me without a word of doubt. “Put this on.”