“What do you want? You’re not going to make me wear this, are you?”
Chen Xuanqiu eyed his younger sister warily.
“You guessed right.”
Without even turning her head, Chen Xuanzhu pulled out the wearable prosthetic breasts. Their weighty fullness suggested at least a C-cup, almost identical to her own size.
“Can I… not wear them?”
Chen Xuanqiu pleaded, a hint of desperation in his voice, determined to cling to his last shred of male dignity.
“Chen Xuanqiu, you’re a man, aren’t you? Are you unwilling to make even this small sacrifice for our family? Do you truly wish to be useless your entire life?”
Chen Xuanzhu questioned him sharply.
“No… no… that’s not it, you’ve misunderstood.”
Chen Xuanqiu quickly explained, not wanting his sister to look down on him.
“Then it’s settled. Put them on obediently, or anyone who knows us will spot the difference instantly.”
Chen Xuanzhu’s expression softened slightly, and she handed the C-cup prosthetic breasts to her brother.
“Damn it, so be it.”
Chen Xuanqiu took the wearable prosthetic breasts, then removed his white school uniform shirt and put them on.
Chen Xuanzhu watched her brother, a flicker of surprise in her eyes, and her expression gradually eased.
“Is this what it feels like to be a big-chested girl?”
After putting them on, Chen Xuanqiu felt a heavy, downward pull in his chest, prompting him to speculate. However, he knew it was merely an imitation, as his own were just ‘accessories’.
“Not bad. If it weren’t for the mole on your face, I doubt I’d be able to tell the difference.”
Chen Xuanzhu gazed at her brother with satisfaction, as if admiring her own masterpiece.
Chen Xuanqiu turned his head to the mirror. There, he saw a beautiful ‘girl’ in a summer school uniform.
She was tall and fair-skinned, her white, tie-adorned shirt stretched taut across her chest. With the hem tucked into the skirt, her waist appeared as slender as a willow branch.
Beneath the gray mini-skirt, a pair of long legs, straight as pen shafts, met without a gap.
Chen Xuanqiu resented his complete lack of masculine presence, yet he couldn’t help but be astonished by how stunning the ‘girl’ in the mirror appeared. His emotions were incredibly complex in that moment.
“And the shoes.”
Chen Xuanzhu handed over the white women’s athletic shoes she had just taken off.
Stripped of all dignity, Chen Xuanqiu took his sister’s shoes and put them on, moving like a marionette.
“Once you’ve put on the shoes, cover up the mole on your face. Then, just go and sit in the living room. Remember, don’t say a word. Although our voices aren’t too different, those three bodyguards are with me all day, so there’s no telling if they’ll notice.”
Chen Xuanzhu instructed him meticulously, much like a mother.
“Oh.”
Chen Xuanqiu replied without an ounce of sincerity, his attention entirely focused on his feet.
‘It’s absurd,’ he thought, ‘that these twin siblings even have similar shoe sizes.’
“Alright, you can go now.”
Chen Xuanzhu dismissed him, then pulled out an ear-length, dark golden wig from her treasure chest, clearly intending to disguise herself as her brother.
Chen Xuanqiu slowly walked to the door, then suddenly stopped. Pointing at the lock, he said, “Your door lock seems to be broken.”
“How could that be? I just opened it when I came back.”
Chen Xuanzhu turned her head back, puzzled.
“Give me the key, let me take a look.”
Chen Xuanqiu said earnestly.
“Don’t be a busybody. Just go downstairs obediently.”
Chen Xuanzhu urged him impatiently.
“Aren’t you afraid someone might walk in while you’re putting on makeup? Li Auntie was cleaning when I came up.”
Chen Xuanqiu deliberately tried to scare her.
“Alright, alright, you can help me check it.”
Chen Xuanzhu, unsuspecting, reached into a bag in the corner, pulled out a set of keys, and handed them to her brother.
After receiving the keys, Chen Xuanqiu casually closed the door. He then picked up the keys and began trying them one by one.
There was no other choice, given he was merely an imposter.
After trying a few, Chen Xuanqiu finally found the right key and successfully locked the door. Without a moment’s delay, he pulled off the wig from his head.
He then began searching for his own bedroom in the hallway.
Moments later, Chen Xuanqiu pushed open the door to a bedroom on the left. He no longer cared if it was his own room; seeing men’s clothes hanging inside, he stealthily slipped in and closed the door behind him.
Chen Xuanqiu swiftly removed the prosthetic breasts and the skirt he was wearing. He found a tote bag in the corner and tucked them inside, along with the wig.
Next, he located a pair of men’s trousers in the wardrobe and put them on, only then stepping out of the room again.
“Chen Xuanqiu? Chen Xuanqiu? Open the door! What are you doing?”
As he passed his sister’s door, Chen Xuanqiu indeed heard faint shouts from within. Due to the villa’s luxurious renovation, the soundproofing was excellent, making it difficult to detect unless one listened carefully.
“The lock seems broken, I can’t open it! Wait there, I’ll go get someone to help.”
Chen Xuanqiu pressed himself against the door, deliberately jingling the keys loudly.
“What are you doing? Hurry up! If you mess up my important plans, I won’t forgive you!”
Chen Xuanzhu threatened him, her voice fueled by furious embarrassment.
Chen Xuanqiu, however, ignored her completely. He calmly carried his sister’s items to the living room.
There, he packed his own makeup bag and other belongings before finally exiting the villa.
Chen Xuanqiu’s goal was simple: to attend tonight’s birthday party in his sister’s place. While he might not be a towering, resolute man, he would never stoop to hiding under his sister’s wing, like the original owner of this body had.
Chen Xuanqiu stepped out of the villa’s main entrance and saw three bodyguards staring blankly at him.
“Captain Bao, my sister is doing her homework in her bedroom. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, please don’t disturb her.”
Chen Xuanqiu paused for a moment before instructing the three ‘big oafs’.
“Yes, yes, of course. Rest assured.”
Captain Bao replied respectfully.
Chen Xuanqiu smiled contentedly, then left the Xincheng Villa District.
Upon reaching the roadside, Chen Xuanqiu, familiar with the route, boarded a women-only bus and headed towards the city center.
****
Meanwhile, Father Chen and Mother Chen were nearing the Donghui Hotel. Although they were attending a birthday party, the couple’s expressions were far from pleasant.
“Darling, have you thought about how you’ll explain things to CEO Fu?”
Melissa finally couldn’t hold back any longer.
“Hmm, I’ll just tell him Xuanzhu caught a cold.”
Father Chen replied casually.
“Won’t such a simple excuse seem too careless?”
Melissa’s delicate brows furrowed slightly.
“Melissa, you should understand. We’ve broken our word, so any excuse will be useless. Even if CEO Fu doesn’t say anything, he’ll certainly be displeased.”
Father Chen explained patiently.
“Then tell me, after tonight, will CEO Fu still choose to cooperate with us?”
Melissa asked, her voice heavy with worry, after a moment of silence.
“So what? Even if the company goes bankrupt, I, Chen Degao, will absolutely not let my daughter suffer any harm. She has done more than enough for our family all these years. I cannot, and will not, be a derelict father.”
Chen Degao replied with unwavering resolve.
Melissa’s tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed. With such a responsible husband, she was willing to endure some hardship.
Arriving at the Donghui Hotel, the couple parked their car and entered the main doors. Inside, the atmosphere was already bustling and festive.
“Isn’t that Chen Degao?”
“Indeed. In Donghui City’s business circle, who else has such good fortune, marrying such a beautiful foreign wife?”
“But why are only they here? Where’s their beautiful daughter? Didn’t CEO Fu say his future ‘daughter-in-law’ would definitely come?”
“Who knows? Perhaps Chen Degao has other plans.”
****
The moment the couple stepped inside, they immediately became the center of attention. Although the Chen family’s company wasn’t a well-known large enterprise, they had given birth to a daughter as beautiful as a celestial being.
In the current era of extreme gender imbalance, this was undoubtedly something everyone envied, thus granting them a certain renown within Donghui City’s business circles.
The couple walked directly to the table where tonight’s ‘guest of honor’ was seated and offered their congratulations to CEO Fu.
CEO Fu was a plump man in his fifties, with a benevolent face. After a few drinks, his cheeks resembled auspicious longevity peaches, giving him a very festive appearance.
“Oh, right, where’s Xuanzhu? I don’t see her.”
CEO Fu, showing respect, stood up to greet them. He cheerfully said “thank you,” then looked around blankly.
“My daughter caught a cold, so it’s inconvenient for her to go out tonight. I hope CEO Fu can understand.”
Chen Degao said, steeling himself, attempting to gloss over the matter and get by.
However, no sooner had his voice faded than the surrounding chatter abruptly ceased.