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Just when the Xie family siblings thought the marriage arrangement with the Fu Family had fallen through, Lady Shao unexpectedly brought Changer personally to the Chang Residence.
When Changer saw Xie Dongcheng, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly masked it with an unruffled smile: "I didn't expect to meet Brother Xie here at the Chang Residence."
In truth, Xie Dongcheng held Changer in high regard and didn't want him to misunderstand: "Encountering Brother Zhongchang at the bookshop entrance that day was purely coincidental. I hope Brother Zhongchang won't blame me for not revealing my identity afterward."
Changer perceived the underlying meaning of his words and smiled with ease: "Brother Xie, you're too serious."
