Chapter 099: Swapping Identities

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In front of the main entrance of Tianhe International Hotel in KM City, a red two-door two-seat supercar arrived and stopped.
Immediately, several well-dressed and meticulously groomed waiters stepped forward to open the doors for the guests inside the car.
They were very attentive. Although they did not know the exact value of the red sports car, its appearance alone suggested it was worth tens of millions at the very least. The passengers inside must be genuine wealthy individuals, so they did not dare to show the slightest negligence.
After Yang Yuji and Zhou Yunmeng exited the vehicle, a male waiter attempted to enter the supercar and park it in the lot, but was stopped by Yang Yuji.
Yang Yuji glanced at the man before her and said, “I don’t like men touching my car.”
The male waiter immediately stepped aside, his expression unchanged.
One of the young and attractive female waiters immediately came forward to replace the male waiter’s duties.
Only then did Yang Yuji nod in satisfaction and pull Zhou Yunmeng toward the interior of the grand hotel.
As soon as they entered the hotel lobby, they headed straight for the lounge area.
Before long, they reached the lounge.
Few people were present in the lounge, and among those sitting alone, there were only two men.
Yang Yuji’s gaze locked onto a young man seated at a certain table, leisurely reading a book with a glass of lemonade in front of him. She quickly confirmed he was Huang Yu.
After all, the other solitary man was a middle-aged gentleman with a prominent belly.
Her father, even if he drank excessively or was blind, would never introduce such a man to her.
“His appearance is quite handsome, and his temperament is excellent. No wonder Dad set his sights on him, constantly urging me on the phone to date him and try developing something.” Yang Yuji sized up Huang Yu and thought to herself.
Zhou Yunmeng, standing beside her, also spotted Huang Yu at once and curiously examined the man her best friend had chosen.
“He’s very handsome, and his temperament is outstanding. He’s a perfect match for Yuji. The other party’s family background must be quite good as well, nothing to sneeze at. If I could end up with a boyfriend of this caliber in the future, that would truly be wonderful. Or perhaps the other party took a liking to me today… Pfft, pfft, what am I even thinking? Today’s protagonist is Yuji, not me. Besides, such a man probably wouldn’t even look at me.” Zhou Yunmeng, unlike Yang Yuji, immediately took a liking to Huang Yu and had some fanciful thoughts.
Although her appearance was sweet and adorable and she was a small beauty, she was very self-aware and knew full well that her looks and figure could not compare to Yang Yuji’s.
“Yuji, should we go over now? Should we stick to the plan we made earlier?” Zhou Yunmeng snapped out of her reverie and asked Yang Yuji beside her.
The so-called plan was for Zhou Yunmeng to impersonate Yang Yuji, swapping their identities for the time being.
The reason was simple: Zhou Yunmeng’s eloquence far surpassed Yang Yuji’s, and her words could sometimes be quite cutting, easily leaving someone speechless and unable to respond—far beyond the level of her usual street-fight banter.
This ability, though shaped by her upbringing, still required a certain innate talent. Yang Yuji’s fiery temper had led her to express envy for Zhou Yunmeng’s sharp tongue more than once.
“Mm, fine. We’ll follow the original plan—you go first.” After hearing this, Yang Yuji hesitated for a moment before replying.
Actually, the moment she laid eyes on Huang Yu, his appearance and temperament exceeded her prior expectations. The strong sense of rejection she had felt faded considerably, and a faint idea even emerged that dating this man might not be so terrible.
But then she regained her senses.
Perhaps the other party merely possessed a good appearance, and among wealthy young masters, how many were truly good men?
She did not believe he was the exception.
If she were a few years younger, Yang Yuji might have chosen Huang Yu as her marriage partner, because she understood that her family background meant marriage was not hers to decide. As long as she found someone she did not dislike, that would already be fortunate.
She did not feel anything to complain about or resent, for she had enjoyed the affluent life her superior family provided. Sacrificing her own marriage for the family’s continued prosperity and legacy was merely a minor matter.
Moreover, once married, if she truly disliked her partner, they could simply do their own thing without affecting each other.
Yang Yuji was a sensible person. Or rather, children from wealthy families like hers generally lacked the same romantic idealism as ordinary girls and boys. They followed the philosophy of “if you like them, take them; if you tire of them, replace them.”
After all, that was how everyone played the game.
The melodramatic plots in television dramas—where rich young masters pursued civilian girls with fervent, all-consuming love, or rich young ladies abandoned their luxurious lives to marry poor boys, only to be denied—were manufactured by capital to deceive the masses and turn a profit.
A line from a famous song captured it perfectly: “All the fairy tales in the world are lies.”
In reality, within Yang Yuji’s circle, such things would never truly occur. If anything unexpected happened, the outcome would not be a happy one as in the dramas; the results would be tragic.
Although Yang Yuji did not know Huang Yu’s true family background, she was certain he came from either a wealthy or noble lineage. Otherwise, her father would not have introduced him and relentlessly arranged their dates.
“My dad’s taste really isn’t bad. Playing with him wouldn’t be a bad idea at all.”
Yang Yuji walked in the position slightly behind Zhou Yunmeng, a step or two to the side, observing Huang Yu up close and thinking to herself.
On the other side,
Huang Yu sat reading at his table. When Zhou Yunmeng and Yang Yuji approached, he noticed them and turned to look, instantly recognizing the pair. He knew they were the ones he had been waiting for.
He set the magazine in his hands aside, a polite smile on his face, and stood to greet them.
Throughout, Huang Yu courteously sized up both women from head to toe.
The girl walking slightly ahead was estimated to be around 160 centimeters tall, with a round face and a touch of baby fat, her appearance very cute. Her attire was fashionable and well-chosen, accentuating her figure in a way that made her look alluring at first glance and comfortable upon further viewing.
Her raven-black hair was dense and moderate, soft and lustrous, neatly falling over her shoulders. Simple yet clearly well-maintained, it elevated her fashionable temperament several notches.
The girl walking slightly behind was estimated to be around 165 centimeters tall—standing together, she was noticeably a head taller. Her face was a standard melon-seed shape, with delicate and beautiful features, her appearance outstanding and clearly superior to her companion’s.
Her clothing, though obviously expensive, was matched more casually, yet her graceful and elegant figure made it so that no matter how the clothes were styled, they looked good.
Her hair was short and neat to the ears, with a black color tinged slightly with deep red, giving her an overall youthful, lively, and faintly androgynous vibe.
The two had entirely different styles. Although neither possessed Li Jia’s stunning beauty, both were eye-catching young beauties.
Huang Yu had spent a great deal of time with Li Jia and had naturally encountered many beauties before, so no shyness or distraction arose.
The three walked up close.
“You are Huang Yu?” Zhou Yunmeng, walking slightly ahead, spoke first.
“It’s me. You are Yang Yuji?” Huang Yu first confirmed his identity before asking.
“She is my university dormitory roommate and my best friend, Zhou Yunmeng.” Zhou Yunmeng naturally nodded, indicating she was, and introduced the girl who had come along.
“Hello, Zhou Yunmeng. Very glad to meet you. No need to stand—let’s sit and talk.” After hearing this, Huang Yu nodded noncommittally and turned to look at Yang Yuji beside him, saying,
“Although both are pretty, they are far from as beautiful as my wife.” He simply evaluated them inwardly, and after confirming their identities, he invited the two to sit and discuss other matters.
After the three sat down in order, a server immediately approached to inquire what they would like to order.
Under the server’s guidance, the two women each ordered a drink.
Huang Yu silently sipped his lemonade, carefully observing both women’s expressions and behaviors without missing a single detail, quickly concluding that they had swapped identities.
He found it somewhat amusing that Yang Yuji was using such tricks and wondered whether to immediately expose her or play along.
After weighing the options, he decided to come clean directly, for in his view today’s appointment was merely a formality.
Since the other party had employed these methods, he saw no need for excessive caution—many things could simply be stated plainly.
“Yang Yuji.” Huang Yu stared at the real Yang Yuji, waiting for her to finish ordering the drink before calling out.
Yang Yuji instinctively looked toward Huang Yu, her eyes carrying a questioning look.
This was a subconscious reaction when one was not paying attention.
Only after she realized what she had done subconsciously did Yang Yuji come back to herself, realizing that she had unintentionally exposed herself.
On the other side, Zhou Yunmeng had just finished ordering her drink. Hearing the other party call out Yang Yuji’s name, thinking she was impersonating, she immediately looked up—but found that the other party’s gaze was not on her, but on the real Yang Yuji.
“What’s going on?” Zhou Yunmeng was completely bewildered and thought to herself.
After the server confirmed the order was correct, he quietly left, and the scene temporarily fell into an awkward silence.
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