Quick Transmigration: I Was Cannon Fodder But Became the White Moonlight

Days passed by like this, seemingly uneventful.

Chen Su's life in the Chen family was indeed not much different from before.

She still lives in her girlish bedroom, her walk-in closet is filled with the latest fashions, and her dressing table is adorned with expensive skincare products and perfumes.

The housekeeper and servants treated her with the same respect and attentiveness as always.

Su Wan would still gently remind her to wear more clothes when it got cold, and Chen Zonghan would still ask her about her day's plans at the dinner table.

However, occasionally when he stepped out of his bedroom, he would run into Chen Zhixia, who was also coming out of his room, in the second-floor corridor or at the corner of the stairs.

When their eyes met, the air seemed to freeze for a moment. Then, Chen Su would offer a polite, but not particularly warm, smile and greet her softly, "Good morning, Sister Zhixia."

Chen Zhixia would return the smile with the same calm tone: "Su Su, good morning."

Or, at the dinner table where the family is having dinner together.

Chen Zonghan would habitually place a piece of steamed sea bass, which Chen Su loved, on his plate. Then, he would naturally turn to Chen Zhixia and ask her what she had done that day, how her new etiquette teacher was doing, whether she liked the spacious walk-in closet on the east side of the second floor that had been renovated for her, and what else she needed to buy.

The Chen couple were indeed doing their best to carry the water.

They carefully balanced their love for their two daughters, trying to make up for the twenty years of missing affection for their biological daughters, while not wanting their adopted daughters to feel neglected or rejected.

This deliberate effort, which may sometimes seem clumsy, also allows people to feel their sincere efforts and their heavy determination to maintain the integrity of this family.

And Chen Zhixia seems to be slowly changing as well.

She escaped the oppressive, calculating environment of her family of origin, where she had to constantly struggle to make a living, and came to this materially abundant home that gave her enough security and respect.

The restraint and ingratiation she developed from long-term poverty and having to be mindful of others' feelings are gradually fading away.

She became more talkative, smiled more, and her eyes held a confidence and radiance that only girls her age could possess after being well cared for.

She no longer needs to work at a coffee shop, nor does she need to travel between homes to tutor.

The Chen family hired a professional etiquette teacher and image consultant for her, and even began to arrange for her to be involved in some family foundation affairs, so that she could gradually learn how to adapt to and integrate into this new social class and environment.

She was like a plant transplanted into fertile soil, quietly beginning to flourish.

Everything seemed to be developing in a smooth, even promising direction.

_

Chen Su will still go to the Lu residence.

She would run into Madam Lu. Chen Su didn't have much of a grudge about Madam Lu revealing to Su Wan that Lin Zhixia looked similar to her, thus indirectly uncovering the truth.

From Mrs. Lu's perspective, it is only natural to not hide the truth from her close friend and let her see the facts as soon as possible to avoid being hurt by greater deception in the future; it can even be said to be a kind of goodwill.

Chen Su wouldn't, and there's no need for her to care.

She would still call out "Aunt Lu" sweetly as usual, and cling to her arm in a coquettish manner.

Madam Lu treated her as always, with the warmth and care of an elder, and did not show any disrespect or change her attitude even after learning that she was not a biological descendant of the Chen family.

In her eyes, Chen Su was still the beautiful and delicate girl she had watched grow up and who was about to become her daughter-in-law.

Everything was as usual, as if the turmoil had never affected this family closely related to the Chen family.

However, when he saw Lu Yichuan at the Lu residence, he still maintained that cheeky, gossipy look, as if he didn't mind watching the drama unfold.

He was not in the know about the truth. The inside story about the switched births was kept strictly within a very small circle, and the secrecy was kept extremely well.

All he knew was that the Chen family had found their long-lost biological daughter, and Chen Su suddenly had an older sister.

And this older sister was none other than his former tutor, Lin Zhixia!

Therefore, his biggest exclamation was simply: "Wow, Ms. Kobayashi is actually your older sister? What a small world!"

In his view, this was an extremely dramatic coincidence, something he would talk about for quite some time.

But his reaction to another matter was much more intense.

"Hey, Chen Su," he seized the opportunity, blocking her path, his eyebrows raised high, his eyes filled with disbelief, as if she had done something monstrous that betrayed him, "You and my brother... are you really getting engaged?"

That look in her eyes, that tone of voice—it was a blatant replica of the time when we were kids playing hide-and-seek, and her mother picked her up halfway through without telling him, leaving him to hide in the storage room all afternoon.

Chen Su looked at him and nodded matter-of-factly: "That's right. So, from now on, you should remember to call me sister-in-law."

"Get lost!" Lu Yichuan bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, gritting his teeth. "I'd call a dog's sister-in-law, not you!"

After saying that, he seemed to not want to look at her anymore, and turned away angrily.

Chen Su rolled her eyes at his retreating figure and retorted rudely, "If you're so capable, why don't you tell your brother to marry a dog?"

_

Lu Yu doesn't often return to the Lu residence; he spends most of his time at the company.

Chen Su then frequently visited Lu's Group to see him.

Now, not only the company's front desk staff, but almost all the employees of the Lu Group know about this beautiful and delicate Miss Chen, and are also aware of the news that she and their CEO are about to get engaged.

Everyone greeted her sweetly upon seeing her:

"Miss Chen, you're here to see Mr. Lu again?"

"Ms. Chen, you've arrived!"

"Ms. Chen, Mr. Lu is in his office."

Some of the bolder and more shrewd ones had already changed their address to "Madam Lu" with a smile.

Chen Su was overjoyed at being called upon. In her delight, she waved her hand and invited all the employees in the company to afternoon tea. Exquisite desserts, milk tea, and coffee filled the tea room, drawing cheers from the crowd.

The employees' opinion of her has skyrocketed in private.

_

As the engagement day drew closer, Chen Su's clinginess to Lu Yuze escalated to an increasingly outrageous level.

Her dependence on him also visibly deepened.

One night, Lu Yuzhe finished a long and urgent international video conference and returned to his top-floor office late at night.

He looked visibly tired, rubbed his temples, and walked towards the dressing room at the back of the office to change out of his suit.

However, when he opened the wardrobe door, his movement suddenly stopped.

In the closet, where expensive suits and shirts should be hanging, a figure in a light pink silk nightgown was curled up.

Chen Su hugged her knees, rested her head on the hanging clothes, leaned against the cabinet wall, and breathed evenly and deeply. She actually... fell asleep.

Lu Yuze: "..."

She probably originally planned to hide here and jump out to scare him when he opened the closet, playing a prank on him.

Unfortunately, his meeting was too long, and as she waited, she couldn't resist the drowsiness and fell into a deep sleep in the small space filled with his scent and the soft touch of his clothes.

The warm yellow light from the wardrobe illuminated her peaceful sleeping face; her long eyelashes drooped, casting small shadows on her eyelids, and her rosy lips were slightly parted.

Lu Yu rubbed his temples, feeling both helpless and amused, yet a corner of his heart inexplicably softened.

He bent down, carefully reached out, avoiding the clothes hanging around her, and gently lifted her out of the wardrobe.

Chen Su murmured unconsciously in her sleep, nuzzled her head against his chest, found a more comfortable position, and fell asleep again.

Lu Yu then carried her toward the private lounge connected to the office.

This originally extremely simple rest room, which contained almost only a bed and essential facilities, has become filled with many traces that no longer belong to him due to Chen Su's frequent comings and goings during this period.

A soft wool carpet, and several potted green plants on the windowsill.

The bed was piled with all sorts of fluffy dolls and pillows, big and small; her skincare products and small jewelry were on the desk; and her personal fragrance often wafted through the air.

Lu Yu walked to the bedside and looked at the bed full of dolls with a helpless expression.

He freed one hand and expressionlessly pushed aside several large dolls, clearing a space large enough to accommodate her. He carefully placed her on the doll and pulled the blanket over her.

Then, he knelt down by the bed and, in the dim light of the city that never sleeps streaming in through the window, quietly watched her for a long time.

In her sleep, she shed the spoiled nature of the day, leaving only complete tranquility and dependence.

Lu Yuze's gaze lingered on her face, sweeping over her smooth forehead and the tip of her upturned nose, finally settling on her slightly pursed, soft-colored lips.

His deep eyes churned with emotions, which eventually settled into a profound tenderness.

He leaned slightly forward, reached out his hand, and lightly brushed a stray strand of hair across her cheek with his fingertips.

His thin lips pressed very gently against the corner of her lips.

A kiss as light as a feather, leaving almost no trace.

"Good night."

He spoke in a low voice, so softly that only he could hear it.

I got up and turned off the night light.

The room fell into a quiet darkness, with only the girl's even, shallow breathing as the only sound.

_

The night before the engagement banquet, the Lu and Chen families were extremely busy.

Both sets of parents, accompanied by their capable assistants, made a final inspection of the banquet venue, checking all the details of the process, repeatedly confirming the guest list, adjusting the seating arrangements again and again, and ensuring that the dresses and jewelry were perfect.

The banquet's flow, music, lighting, floral arrangements... everything had to be perfect.

Chen Su and Lu Yu, the parties involved, were also busy.

They were pulled in for the final rehearsal, tried on the modified dresses, and confirmed the speech segment, keeping them extremely busy.

Everyone seemed to be holding their breath and filled with anticipation for tomorrow's grand event.

_

As night deepened, the noise subsided.

Chen Su was taken back to the Chen family by Su Wan for final preparations and rest.

Meanwhile, the lights were still on in the president's office of the Lu Group.

Lu Yu was still dealing with some document details that needed to be finalized by him.

With the engagement just around the corner, important company matters also need to be arranged in advance.

The light fell on his handsome profile, highlighting his focused features.

A knock came at the door.

"Come in."

Secretary Zhao pushed open the door and entered, carrying a stack of documents that weren't too thick.

Her expression was serious and solemn.

"Mr. Lu, this is what you instructed us to do earlier: a detailed investigation report on the blood relationship between Ms. Chen Su and Ms. Chen Zhixia, along with copies of records from various identification agencies. All peripheral investigations and cross-verifications have been completed, and we are now in the final archiving stage. According to procedure, these original investigation documents need your final review and confirmation before they are completely destroyed."

This investigation began when the truth was just beginning to emerge.

Lu Yu, on the other hand, was used to being in control of everything, especially when it came to Chen Su and key information that could affect the stability of the marriage between the two families.

He needs the most comprehensive and objective factual basis to assess the risks and formulate countermeasures.

Lu Yu looked up from the documents, took the stack of papers, and calmly began to read them.

The report was extremely detailed and professional, with a clear timeline and a complete chain of evidence. It covered everything from tracing the records of the two hospitals from that year to background checks on the family members of both parties, as well as the institutions, dates, and participants of the several paternity tests.

His eyes quickly scanned the pages of text and data.

Secretary Zhao dutifully stood by, giving key points in a calm tone:

"These are the blood relationship tests conducted by two independent testing agencies commissioned by Mrs. Lu on Ms. Lin Zhixia and Ms. Su Wan. Eight days later, Ms. Su Wan and Mr. Chen Zonghan each commissioned three other authoritative agencies to conduct comprehensive paternity tests on four relationships: Mr. Chen Zonghan and Ms. Chen Su, Ms. Su Wan and Ms. Chen Su, Mr. Chen Zonghan and Ms. Lin Zhixia, and Ms. Su Wan and Ms. Lin Zhixia... All reports point to the same conclusion."

All of this was within Lu Yuze's expectations and conformed to the logic of the events.

However, when Secretary Zhao pointed to an entry on an earlier timeline in the report, her voice paused slightly, as if she too sensed something unusual.

"And here, according to our investigation, we found that before Mrs. Lu conducted her first paternity test, earlier than that, an appraisal agency had already received an anonymous commission to determine the blood relationship between Ms. Su Wan and Ms. Lin Zhixia."

Lu Yu's fingers, which were turning the pages of the document, stopped on this page.

His gaze fell on the clearly marked date.

That date... was earlier than the time when Madam Lu first became suspicious and first privately commissioned an appraisal.

Much earlier.

The office was silent, with the air conditioner silently delivering a constant temperature.

Outside the window, the city's dazzling neon lights never cease.

Everything was extremely quiet.

Lu Yu lowered his eyes, his gaze fixed on that date.

The weariness on his face had vanished without a trace, replaced by an extreme tranquility.

This date...

Those light-colored eyes, which were always deep and unfathomable, narrowed slightly.

Deep within his eyes, all the surging emotions were forcibly suppressed into that bottomless, icy pool.

He didn't speak immediately, but simply tapped the date lightly with his fingertip.