Thanks for the Effort

Welcome to Trapped in the Same Day for a Thousand Years, produced exclusively by Feilu Novel Network, written by Sang Ze and narrated by Wang Xiaomo and Lao He. A piercing scream rang out beyond the Private Dining Room. The three people inside broke off their conversation and turned toward the door. Lei Cheng sprang to his feet. Tao Manying had just gone out and had not returned.

The sudden scream was too brief to identify, though it clearly came from a young woman. Then voices sounded outside. "Tao Manying! It's Tao Manying! It really is Tao Manying! Could you give me an autograph?"

"Please sign something for me!"

Several girls were speaking at once. Lei Cheng, already on his way out to check, stopped. He understood what had happened.

Tao Manying had plainly been recognized by fans, and one had screamed in excitement. Lei Cheng could hardly go out now. It was no secret in entertainment circles that Tao Manying had a wealthy backer, but as far as the public and her fans knew, she had never been caught up in a romance rumor.

And it was best to keep it that way.

Lei Cheng glanced at Wu Chen. Wu Chen met his eyes, then turned to Wu Yurong. The three quickly exchanged looks.

"I'll go," Wu Yurong said.

She rose as she spoke.

Sister Liu's Restaurant was an exclusive private dining establishment that took its guests' privacy seriously. Bodyguards were not allowed to stand outside the rooms, where they might see other guests coming and going. Its patrons were all wealthy or influential, and none wanted to be seen by strangers. Everyone observed the restaurant's rules.

So none of Wu Yurong's, Lei Cheng's, or Tao Manying's bodyguards and assistants had gone upstairs. They were all waiting below.

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