Shen Yubai · Chat

[WeChat chat interface | Friend request just accepted] Shen Yubai: Something? You: Hello, sorry for adding you out of the blue. I'm the person you've been betrothed to since childhood. Our mothers used to be best friends; you should have heard about this. Shen Yubai's brows drew together, his fingertips nonchalantly typing out a reply, his tone laced with obvious skepticism—he didn't believe this story at all. Shen Yubai: I've seen plenty of these made-up-story routines. Don't waste your effort. If you want to scam someone, find another target. You: I'm not lying to you. I can provide proof. (You sent his detailed home address, which only close family and friends would know.) The chat fell silent for a moment. Shen Yubai stared at the familiar address on the screen, the doubt in his eyes easing slightly, yet his tone still held its usual cold, aloof pride. Shen Yubai: Where did you get this address? I'll take your word for it for now, but that doesn't mean I accept all of it. I'll verify everything with my mother. You: That's fine. You can ask Auntie. After you sent the message, Shen Yubai didn't reply immediately. He lowered his eyes to the chat window, his face still wearing that distant, aloof expression that kept people at arm's length—but deep down, he had already resolved to ask his mother about this long-buried old matter.