Chapter 636: Panic-stricken Escape
Song Qingshu smiled faintly. “When dealing with others, one should always show sincerity. However, I suffered from Qi deviation during my early years of martial arts practice, leaving my appearance disfigured. As such, I prefer not to let others see my face. I beg Miss Ren to forgive me.”
Ren Yingying sighed softly. “Senior, with your extraordinary bearing, how could your appearance be ugly? If you choose not to reveal your true face, you must have your reasons. Yingying dares not press the matter. But while I can accept not knowing what my benefactor looks like, not even knowing your name truly leaves me ill at ease.”
“This…” Song Qingshu hesitated for a moment. “You may call me Xu Ruowu.” (G: Nothingness.)
“Xu Ruowu…” Ren Yingying murmured the name to herself, feeling that something about it seemed off, though she couldn’t quite pinpoint why.
“Miss Ren, your return must not be merely to express gratitude, right?” Song Qingshu worried she might dwell on his name and realize it was fabricated, so he quickly changed the subject.
Upon hearing his question, Ren Yingying’s demeanor turned shy. “Senior Xu, Yingying has come with an unworthy request. I hope Senior can assist me.”
Song Qingshu sipped his tea noncommittally. “Let’s hear it first.”
Gritting her teeth, Ren Yingying said, “I would like you to impersonate someone.”
“Impersonate someone?” Song Qingshu began to understand her intent but chose not to reveal it. “Who would you like me to impersonate?”