After Swapping Lives, the Metaphysics Side Character Became the Wealthy Family's Beloved - Chapter 114

The stars shone brightly in the night sky.

Li Qiao decided to walk back home. Passing by a street vendor, she ordered a plate of stir-fried rice noodles with chili.

“Boss, add a bottle of soda, too.”

“Coming right up!”

She took a seat and waited for her late-night snack. The roadside was lined with jacaranda trees, their purple blooms glowing faintly under the streetlights.

Li Qiao couldn’t resist snapping a photo.

Soon, the vendor brought over her spicy noodles and soda. She dug in happily, savoring the flavors.

Just as she was enjoying her meal, a shadow fell over her table. She looked up to see a man standing before her—wearing a baseball cap, a mask, and an all-black workwear outfit. His eyes darted around suspiciously, as if checking his surroundings.

How mysterious…

When the man finally looked back, he met Li Qiao’s curious gaze.

“Boss, one plate of chili egg fried noodles—extra spicy, and add ten eggs.”

“You got it~”

Li Qiao nearly choked on her soda. Late-night food runs really do attract the most interesting people.

When his order arrived, the man pulled down his mask, revealing a strikingly handsome face.

And Li Qiao got a clear look at him.

“If you recognize me, no photos, no spreading it around. But I’ll give you an autograph.”

The heavily disguised man before her was none other than the so-called “Black Lotus” of the entertainment industry—her fourth brother, Li Shaoyu!

“No need, thanks.”

“Don’t be shy. I’m pretty easygoing.”

Li Shaoyu pulled out a pen from his pocket. “Where do you want it?”

Caught between amusement and resignation, Li Qiao placed a talisman on the table. “Here.”

A talisman?

Li Shaoyu burst out laughing.

Kids these days have such quirky tastes.

With a flourish, he signed his name in bold strokes. Li Qiao studied him with mild amusement.

After taking a few bites of his noodles, Li Shaoyu hesitated. “You want a photo too? Fine, whatever.”

What a down-to-earth celebrity. He took Li Qiao’s phone, flipping to the camera. As he adjusted the angle, he muttered, “Huh, we kinda look alike. People might even think we’re siblings. Hah! When did my face become so generic?”

“……”

No filter whatsoever—no wonder he’s made so many enemies in the entertainment industry.

“AHHHHH—SHAOYU! IT’S SHAOYU!”

A chorus of shrieks erupted from nearby.

“Oh sh*t—”

In a flash, Li Shaoyu slapped a hundred-yuan bill on the table and bolted.

A swarm of fans immediately gave chase.

The stragglers, however, surrounded Li Qiao, interrogating her about her connection to him.

“I’m just a passerby.”

“Yeah, right! We saw how cozy he was with you!”

“Tell us the truth—are you Shaoyu’s girlfriend?”

“Shaoyu is MINE!”

…

Are these sasaeng fans?! Li Qiao tossed down another hundred and sprinted away.

The crowd chased after her, but she was faster. Within minutes, she’d lost them.

As she paused at a crossroad, Li Shaoyu emerged from the shadows, panting. “Where are they?”

“Shaken off. You should go.”

These fans wouldn’t give up so easily now that they’d spotted him.

“I’ll walk you home. It’s my fault you got chased. Those fans are vicious—I can’t just leave a girl alone out here.”

Li Qiao nodded. Might as well—we’re heading to the same place anyway.

When Li Shaoyu learned she was also going to Yushui Bay, he grinned. “What a coincidence.”

“Yeah. Real coincidence.”

Just wait—it’s about to get even more coincidental.

After the ride, they got out at the same stop. Li Shaoyu waved. “See you around.”

Then he watched, stunned, as Li Qiao walked straight into the Li family villa.

“Hey—what are you doing, fan-girl?!”

Li Shaoyu hurried after her.