It wasn't difficult for Lu Jingxiu to arrange for Lin Yutang to become an auxiliary police officer.

He made a phone call to Uncle Zhang.

The call was quickly connected, and Lu Jingxiu gave a brief introduction to Lin Yutang's situation.

The victim of human trafficking, who has just been rescued, suffers from severe psychological trauma. With only a high school education, she needs a simple and stable job to gradually adapt to society.

He didn't use any exaggerated vocabulary, his tone was very calm, and after he finished speaking, he sincerely added:

"Uncle Zhang, do you know of any suitable positions for her? It doesn't matter if the salary is low, the main thing is to give her something to do so she can gradually adapt."

Secretary Zhang on the other end of the phone raised an eyebrow.

This kid has changed quite a bit lately.

In the past, when he called, nine times out of ten his tone was commanding. Today, his words made him feel much more comfortable, showing that he knows how to respect people.

"Okay, no problem." Uncle Zhang agreed readily. "The registration for the auxiliary police exam starts next month in the eastern suburbs... There's a policy change this year, allowing high school graduates to apply. Tell her not to miss the registration deadline, and send me her personal information in a bit."

"Uncle Zhang, thank you so much," Lu Jingxiu said with a smile. He exchanged a few more pleasantries with Uncle Zhang, asked about his health, and chatted about his recent situation before hanging up the phone.

He didn't mention anything about giving gifts or treating people to meals to express his gratitude on the phone.

The day after tomorrow is Saturday, and Uncle Zhang will be off work. I'll book a restaurant in advance and treat Uncle Zhang's family to a meal. I'll also prepare two cans of the best tea. That's all the thought that counts.

Besides, it's the weekend, and he should go home and spend time with his parents.

The original owner of this body wouldn't go back home for a year or two, treating his parents like ATMs and tools. I really don't know what he was thinking.

After dealing with Lin Yutang's matter, Lu Jingxiu lay on the bed and took out his phone.

He first enrolled in an online course for the civil service exam, and then ordered a set of the latest civil service exam review materials.

Once I graduate, I'll take the civil service exam and get a position. With the Lu family's connections and my own hard work, I'll be able to enter the officialdom and secure a minor official post. That way, my life will be on the right track.

Just as he was thinking about it, a group message notification popped up at the top of his phone screen. Someone had tagged him in a pinned WeChat group.

There aren't many people in this group chat, but they are all very pure in their composition.

Most of them are the sons of powerful officials who dominate the market; only a few wealthy second-generation heirs with particularly strong connections can squeeze in.

It can be considered the most core small circle among the younger generation in Bashi.

As the undisputed leader in this circle, Lu Jingxiu is naturally a key figure who is always invited to every gathering.

He opened the group chat.

Tang Cheng: "@Lu Jingxiu, Brother Lu, we have some VIP guests hosting a gathering tonight, are you coming?"

Zhou Yu: "Brother Lu, you absolutely have to come! This game is soulless without you!"

Lu Jingxiu tapped his fingers on the screen a few times.

Lu Jingxiu: "What time? I'm only free after nine o'clock."

Tang Cheng: "Then it'll be nine o'clock! We'll wait for you!"

Zhou Yu: "Brother Lu, I'll send you the address in a bit!"

As Lu Jingxiu looked at the screen, a maternal smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

Most of the gatherings actually take place in upscale clubs.

Actually, he himself isn't very interested in this kind of situation.

But in his previous life, he was a diligent office worker, and he had never actually seen this kind of high-end party where rich kids partyed every night.

This trip was purely out of a desire to broaden my horizons and gain more knowledge.

Tang Cheng: "By the way, Brother Lu, tonight's dinner is vegetarian because we have important guests."

Lu Jingxiu: "?"

Lu Jingxiu: "Then I won't have time after nine o'clock either."

Zhou Yu: "Brother Lu, you're being way too blunt..."

Guo Zhixu: "Brother Lu, please don't! Tonight's special guest is the little princess of Ba Province! If you don't come to keep things in order, none of us dare to speak loudly!"

The little princess of the province who dominates?

Lu Jingxiu looked at this unfamiliar title and was a little confused.

Lu Jingxiu: "Who is the 'Little Princess of the Hegemon Province'?"

Tang Cheng: "Brother Lu, come over early tonight so we can meet up first and I'll explain everything to you in detail."

Lu Jingxiu: "Okay."

After replying to the message, Lu Jingxiu put down his phone and lay on the bed staring at the ceiling.

He didn't intend to give up the social circle left behind by the original owner. Although these people were idle all day, their family backgrounds and resources were real connections.

These connections will be useful no matter what you do in the future.

However, the title "Little Princess of the Province" piqued his curiosity.

He knew what "princess in the club" meant, but what did "little princess of the province" mean?

Could it be that……

Is she the top-tier hostess in all the clubs within the entire province?

Goodness, the club's top hostess even has a tour? Touring all the way from the provincial capital?

Then he has to go there, open his eyes, and broaden his horizons.

Time flew by and it was evening.

Lu Jingxiu took his sister and Lin Yutang to a popular online restaurant nearby for a meal.

The restaurant is decorated in a very stylish way, and there is always a long queue at the door. Fortunately, Lu Jingxiu made a reservation in advance, otherwise he would not have been able to get a table at this time.

Lin Yutang clearly rarely comes to places like this. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at the exquisite pictures and fancy names of the dishes on the menu. She ate each dish in small bites, enjoying her meal immensely, with a faint smile on her face the whole time.

In contrast, Xu Na, who was sitting next to Lu Jingxiu, seemed somewhat distracted.

She rested her chin on one hand, and with the other hand, she stirred the food in her bowl with chopsticks, but barely ate anything. Her eyes were vacant, and her mind seemed to have wandered off somewhere else.

Lu Jingxiu frowned.

It seems like this younger sister has been acting strangely ever since she came back in the afternoon.

He not only looked a little listless, but he also spoke less.

"Nana, what's wrong?" He put down his chopsticks and asked, "Is something bothering you?"

Xu Na was resting her chin on her hand, staring blankly at the dazzling street scene outside the window.

When she heard Lu Jingxiu ask the question, she turned her head and glanced at him. Under the light, she could clearly see his handsome face.

His expression was serious; he genuinely cared about her.

This made her feel even worse.

She pursed her lips and shook her head.

Lin Yutang, who had also looked up with concern and wanted to hear what was happening, lowered her head and continued to eat her rice.

Seeing that she was unwilling to talk, Lu Jingxiu did not press her further. It was normal for a young girl to have her own worries, and forcing her to answer would only make things worse.

After dinner, he drove the two of them back to their apartment building.

"I have some things to do tonight, you two go ahead," he said to the two people standing outside the car from the driver's seat. "Get some rest."

"Okay, drive carefully, brother." Xu Na nodded.

Lin Yutang also whispered, "Bye-bye~"

Watching Lu Jingxiu's taillights merge into the traffic and quickly disappear around the street corner, the two girls turned and walked into the apartment building.

The elevator was quiet. Lin Yutang and Xu Na stood side by side, neither of them speaking.

Back home, Lin Yutang went to wash up first. After she finished getting ready, she came out of the bathroom in her pajamas and saw Xu Na still sitting on the living room sofa, lost in thought.

"Um... Lu Na," Lin Yutang hesitated for a moment, but still spoke politely, "I'm going back to my room. You should get some rest too."

"Just call me Nana," Xu Na suddenly interrupted her, her tone somewhat stiff, even a little irritated.

She now hates being called "Lu Na" the most.

Because she is not Lu Na.

No matter how she disguises or deceives herself, she is not the real heiress of the Lu family.

She was just a thief who stole someone else's life.

This name is like a thorn; every time it's called, it pricks her hard.

Lin Yutang was taken aback by her sudden tone, then said "Oh" and didn't say anything more. She turned around and quickly walked into her room, gently closing the door behind her.

Xu Na was left alone in the living room.

She sat on the sofa for a while longer before getting up and slowly walking back to her bedroom.

In the darkness, she curled up on the bed, her back against the headboard, her legs bent, her arms wrapped around her knees, and then buried her face deeply in her arms.

The room was quiet, so quiet that I could hear my own slightly disordered breathing.

My eyes are closed, but my mind is racing like a revolving lantern.

In her previous life, after the real Lu Na returned, she did many things.

They even hired someone to get rid of the real daughter of the Lu family who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

She was like a drowning person, desperately grasping at any straw that could keep her afloat, resorting to any means necessary and regardless of the cost.

But all those methods failed.

It wasn't that those methods were ineffective, but rather that the very fact that "Lu Na returned" was like an unstoppable torrent.

A lie is a lie. No matter how she tries to cover it up or struggles, there will always be flaws that are discovered and the truth will eventually come to light.

She was like a moth trapped in a spider web; the more she fluttered, the tighter the web became.

In this life, she no longer wants to resort to those despicable methods.

She had already lived a whole life; she knew what the final outcome would be.

She didn't want to leave Lu Jingxiu with an image of someone with filthy hands and a repulsive face. She wanted to retain at least a sliver of a good impression in his mind.

But what else could she do?

Continue to live under Lu Na's identity, enjoying everything that doesn't belong to you, and then wait for the day when you are ruthlessly exposed and kicked out.

Or... should I take the initiative and confess?

The moment the thought popped into her head, she was startled, followed by an even deeper fear.

What happens after she confesses? How will Lu Jingxiu view her? How will the Lu family treat her? Will she... completely lose even this stolen warmth she has now?

She is now like a little insect that knows its fate and quietly waits to die, filled with confusion and helplessness.

A moment later, she raised her head, her eyes red.

A soft sigh echoed in the room:

"Why are you forcing me?"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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