Jian Shuning noticed but thought he couldn’t carry her. She suddenly came to her senses and struggled. “Forget it, put me down, I’m too heavy…”

The more she struggled, the more clearly he felt the softness behind him. His breath caught, and it took him a long time to force a smile. “You’re not heavy at all. You’re as light as a feather!”

The one as light as a feather was not her.

Jian Shuning’s heart sank, her hands slid down from Zheng Yuanshi’s neck, and her body followed, lightly landing on the ground.

She insisted on walking by herself, and he naturally couldn’t stop her, only turning his head to look at her with some concern.

“Are you really okay? Does your foot hurt a lot?”

“It’s okay, not too bad, I’m fine.” She smiled faintly, her evasive gaze showing a hint of embarrassment.

He smiled. She must be shy, that’s why she refused his offer to carry her.

He pretended not to notice her shyness and led the way forward. She, wearing the sandals with the heels broken off, tiptoed on her left foot, trying not to move her left ankle, and slowly followed behind.

He saw her walking with difficulty and was afraid she might fall if she lost her balance. He reached out his large hand. “Let me hold your hand and walk.”

His expression was gentle, his tone calm, as if this was the most ordinary suggestion, with no hint of intimacy between a man and a woman.

She hesitated for a long time before placing her cool, soft hand in his warm palm.

The two of them held hands and walked together. To accommodate her, he slowed his pace, walking side by side with her. The hazy moonlight stretched their shadows.

Back in the hotel room, Jian Shuning lay on the soft bed, her heart still pounding, her chest filled with a complex emotion, a mix of joy, sweetness, and a hint of melancholy.

Just now, walking back with her brother like this, she had the illusion that they were a couple.

Sweet, nervous, a bit confused, a bit at a loss, wanting to laugh out loud, but her eyes were slightly sore—this indescribable feeling, was this love?

Was this the love she had always secretly longed for?

Oh, how embarrassing!

Jian Shuning suddenly felt her cheeks burning, and she wrapped herself in the silk blanket, rolling around on the bed. The phone suddenly rang, and she was stunned for a few seconds before realizing it was a voice call through Line.

She picked up the phone and saw it was Du Qingshuo. She quickly answered, “Hello, Qingshuo sister.”

“Shuning, are you alone now?”

“Yes, I’m alone, I just got back to the hotel room.”

“That’s good. I’m calling to tell you that I just sent some materials about tomorrow’s signing with the Japanese company to your email. Remember to look at them before the meeting and try to memorize them.”

“I know, thank you, Qingshuo sister.” Jian Shuning gratefully acknowledged, but she couldn’t help feeling a bit guilty. Qingshuo sister was so concerned about her, afraid she couldn’t handle tomorrow’s signing, but she was filled with romantic thoughts, completely forgetting about work. “I’m sorry…”

“Why are you apologizing again?” Du Qingshuo smiled. “I’ve said it before, this isn’t your fault.” Swapping souls wasn’t her fault, but using another woman’s body to enjoy the feeling of being in love with her brother, wasn’t that wrong?

Jian Shuning fell silent, not daring to confess everything to Du Qingshuo, only silently pleading in her heart.

Don’t be angry, Qingshuo sister, it’s just for these few days.

After returning to Taiwan, she would automatically keep her distance from her brother, absolutely not disturbing their world as a couple…

“By the way,” as if hearing her silent plea, Du Qingshuo suddenly asked, “You and Josh in Japan… nothing happened, right?”

Jian Shuning was shocked, her heart racing.

Did she give something away? Why would Qingshuo sister suddenly ask this?

“Nothing, nothing happened! We just arrived in Japan today. What could have happened? Even if something did happen… it would be tomorrow! Please, I hope I don’t mess up in front of the Japanese clients and embarrass you and my brother…”

She deliberately steered the conversation back to work, hoping to avoid the sensitive topic.

Du Qingshuo was silent for two seconds, then laughed. “With the notes I gave you, don’t be nervous. You’ll definitely be able to handle it.”

“Haha, I hope so too.” Finally escaping the sensitive topic, Jian Shuning took a deep breath and pretended to be cheerful.

“By the way, sister, how are things on your end? My chubby body hasn’t caused you any trouble, has it?”

Du Qingshuo laughed again upon hearing this. “No trouble, but I did something. I hope you won’t be angry.”

“What is it?”

“I had a big meal.”

“What?” Jian Shuning was taken aback, not expecting this answer.

Du Qingshuo misunderstood her reaction. “Shuning, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to, but… I was really hungry, and everything looked so delicious. I haven’t indulged in good food for a long time, so I couldn’t help but… stuff myself.”

“Sister, sister!” Jian Shuning laughed, stopping Du Qingshuo’s stream of apologies. “I’m not blaming you. Don’t be so nervous… I know my stomach. If you don’t fill it up, it will protest in the middle of the night! So, these few days, eat as much as you want. Whatever you want to eat, go for it. Don’t worry, my stomach can handle it.”

Hearing her describe her stomach like that, Du Qingshuo couldn’t help but laugh. The familiar sound of her own laughter reached Jian Shuning’s ears, and she found it a bit strange.

That was her own laughter! It sounded quite clear and pleasant.

The two women chatted happily for a while longer. Du Qingshuo asked for Jian Shuning’s permission to use her body to do things she normally wouldn’t do or wouldn’t dare to do. Jian Shuning not only agreed immediately but also enthusiastically encouraged her.

Just like how she was using Du Qingshuo’s identity to imagine herself in a relationship with her brother, she also hoped that Du Qingshuo could find happiness in this unexpected soul swap that she had never experienced before.

That way, she wouldn’t feel so guilty.

Jian Shuning held her phone and looked out the window at the full moon hanging high in the sky, her lips curving into a faint smile.