Lina had not just heard them. It was obvious she had also misunderstood—evident from her gaze on Jacob!
Zuko could not help but burst into laughter.
Jacob panicked and was about to explain, but Zuko interrupted him. "Yeah, Jacob, don't come looking for me anymore! I really can't do that kind of thing you mentioned!"
Jacob was at a loss for words.
'Damn it!' Jacob widened his eyes, doubtful and exasperated.
Lina's heart warmed, and she tightened her grip on Zuko's arm.
Zuko smiled at her, then fixed his serious gaze on Jacob. "I know you wanted me to join you in this line of work back when we were in there. But Jacob, what Lina said is right. Being a male escort isn't a long-term thing!"
"Zu—"
"Perhaps you should also consider your own future!"
Jacob's nostrils flared as he panted heavily.
Zuko struggled to contain his laughter, feeling his stomach ache. He confidently led Lina to stroll by the seaside, leaving the shocked Jacob.
Not long after they left, Zuko's phone buzzed incessantly with messages.
Jacob: [Hamerton, you owe me compensation for damages to my reputation!]
Jacob: [Bro, I'm begging you, explain to Lina. How am I a f*cking male escort?!]
Jacob: [You've completely destroyed my lifelong innocence in just one night!]
Zuko chuckled softly and replied: [Handle Violet's matter nicely, and I'll consider clearing your name!]
"Or maybe, he has willingly chosen to follow that profession." Zuko continued to smile.
Jacob had always been quick-witted back in university, and Zuko had never won an argument against him. Zuko never expected he would be able to tease him like this one day!
"Alright, let's not talk about him anymore," Zuko said softly. "It's getting late. Let's go back and rest."
Lina nodded.
This time she walked in front with him watching her from behind.
Zuko's phone vibrated again. It was another message from Jacob.
Jacob: [Bro, you nearly flummoxed me tonight. There's something important I didn't mention... I visited Centrolis a few days ago, and your parents hope you can go back for a visit!]
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