14: Chapter 13: Natsume-kun Is Powerless to Resist…
14: Chapter 13: Natsume-kun Is Powerless to Resist…
Admission?
The moment Li Ze heard that word, he almost laughed.
It reminded him of the terrible friends he’d known when he was young.
Whenever they created some ridiculous “misunderstanding” for entertainment, any explanation became: An explanation is concealment.
Concealment proves it’s true.
If you refused to explain…
Then you had “admitted it.” No matter what you did, they were right and you were wrong.
After experiencing enough nonsense like that, Li Ze learned how to deal with it.
Long illness turns a patient into a doctor.
The innocent child he’d once been had gradually become the thick-skinned man sitting here today.
In that era, being too honest meant getting taken advantage of.
Li Ze didn’t enjoy harming other people’s interests.
But that didn’t mean he’d let others harm his.
After finishing the beef in his mouth, Li Ze replied unhurriedly: “Tazuna, I don’t think we’re communicating on the same wavelength.
“That day, Reiko and I simply happened to suffer muscle strains at the same time.
“If that coincidence caused you to imagine all this, then I suppose I should apologize.” If I refuse to acknowledge it…
Then subjectively, the entire thing does not exist.
Can you rewind time and show me the moment I transformed?
Impossible.
Even if she produced photographs or video, Li Ze had already prepared an answer.
Computer-generated.
Fake.
Everything fake.
Years spent online had taught him at least a few tricks from obsessive fandoms.
At the core was one principle.
I don’t care.
I don’t care.
You’re all wrong anyway.
Just because he hadn’t personally used shameless tactics before didn’t mean he’d never watched others use them.
“Really?” “Really.” While answering, Li Ze placed another piece of raw beef onto the grill.
Originally, he hadn’t even wanted to respond.
But Tazuna had used the deadly phrase “admitting it.” If he stayed silent, she’d actually seize the initiative.
Tazuna tilted her head.
“Then I suppose I misunderstood?” “Possibly.
Maybe you simply remembered it incorrectly.
“Human memory isn’t precise like a computer.
“It’s reconstructive and vague.
“You could easily remember small details wrong.” Was human memory accurate?
Two people could have a conversation.
One intended to say Word A but accidentally said the similar Word B.
The listener pointed it out.
The speaker insisted they’d definitely said Word A.
They argued endlessly…
Until eventually someone realized the speaker really had misspoken.
If human memory were truly reliable…
Arguments like that wouldn’t happen.
So Tazuna’s line of attack didn’t particularly trouble Li Ze.
He picked up the cooked beef.
Placed it onto a plate.
Added pepper.
Then ruthlessly carved it apart with knife and fork before bringing it to his mouth.
This had to be premium beef.
Maybe even A5.
It was incredible.
So much better than the cheap beef he’d eaten before.
When the flavor spread across his mouth…
Pure bliss.
Coming tonight was absolutely worth it.
Free food truly made people happy.
“That’s possible.
“I’ve been extremely busy lately, so my memory could indeed be off.
“But…” Tazuna smiled.
“I still think Natsume-kun and Natsume-san are the same person.” What is wrong with this woman?!
What normal person looks at a man and woman and concludes they’re literally one person?!
The two bodies don’t even look alike!
Is it a crime that they’re both attractive enough to live off their faces?!
Li Ze felt bitter.
Even the joy of premium beef couldn’t completely suppress it.
Imagine someone constantly probing at your deepest secret.
Annoying, right?
Li Ze wasn’t the sort of man who lost all reason in front of a beautiful woman.
Being investigated like this was genuinely uncomfortable.
“Tazuna.” Li Ze finally put down the knife and fork.
His posture straightened.
His expression became solemn.
Like a warrior preparing to march into his final battle.
“Thank you for tonight’s yakiniku.
“But if you continue discussing things I cannot possibly understand…
“Then I’m afraid I’ll have to leave.
“When words no longer align, half a sentence is already too much.” In reality…
Li Ze had simply eaten his fill and no longer felt like playing this game with her.
He wasn’t truly angry.
Tazuna was pestering him with questions.
But he was also deflecting everything with nonsense.
Neither side was innocent.
“I see.
“Then could you at least answer the questions I raised earlier?” For the sake of the yakiniku and ramen she’d bought him…
Li Ze decided to give Tazuna a proper set of lies.
He knew gratitude.
Tazuna had treated Natsume Sawa to yakiniku.
And Natsume Reiko to ramen.
He remembered both favors.
“First, you simply didn’t see the second set of toiletries.
“And because our financial situation isn’t very good, Reiko rarely buys nonessential products like skincare items.
“As for the second point…
“I think that was your imagination.
“How could Reiko and I move the same way?
“She’s such an elegant person.
“I’m a rough man.
“The difference is enormous.” “I see.” “Exactly.” Looks like that should get me through.
A little wasted breath is nothing.
At least she didn’t buy me yakiniku for nothing.
Why do I suddenly feel like a host who’s been paid to accompany someone while she talks?
Li Ze thought about it.
He might not be as extreme as some legendary predecessors who turned waiting tables into host-club work…
But he still wanted Tazuna’s money to feel well spent.
“But I have a third question.
“Natsume-kun…
“Why is all of Natsume-san’s identity information forged?” What?!
Li Ze stared at Tazuna in shock.
A foxlike grin appeared on her face.
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