Qiao Chuchu gestured for Huai Ling to relax and signed, "What they're saying is right. They're boys, so they understand you better. I'm the one who's not quite there, since we have different genders, and there are so things I can't offer as much comfort for."
Huai Ling's face turned pale, shaking his head vehently in response!
There's no such thing as "inconvenient"!
It's actually very convenient!
Please, by all ans, be convenient with him!
Pei Youchuan promptly turned his head back around with a firm hand: "Quit looking back. Life is about moving forward; that's where the aning lies."
Pei Fengnong spoke with righteousness: "Indeed, let's all race toward the passionate sunset together."
Qiao Chuchu: "? But it's nightti right now."
Pei Ci snorted disdainfully: "Qiao Chuchu, shut up. You don't understand Weisheng Huailing's pain. It's buried deep within his heart, sothing that words can't express."
Qiao Chuchu: "He can't express it anyway—he's deaf and mute."
Pei Ci: "? Are you the designated person for complaints here?"
Qiao Chuchu: "..."
Ying Chen gave her a slight smile: "Now close your eyes and feel Weisheng Huailing's pain with your heart."
Qiao Chuchu: "?"
【What kind of ridiculous thod is this for sensing pain?】
But still, she closed her eyes: "Let be clear, I'm not very good at picking up on emotions. I can't feel what you're talking about. After all, you're not scratch-off lottery tickets—you can't expect to guess what's on your mind. If you have sothing to say, just say it. Bottling it up will only lead to mastitis."
No one answered.
Qiao Chuchu opened her eyes: "Huh?"
The corridor was empty.
Uh?
Where did everyone go?
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The next morning, Qiao Chuchu was on a flight back to the country, frequently glancing at Weisheng Huailing.
Weisheng Huailing's eyes were swollen red, and his lips were bruised.
It looked like he had been beaten, and not lightly.
Qiao Chuchu patted his shoulder: "Have you been beaten, Huai Ling?"
The others coldly glared at Huai Ling, their eyes filled with warnings.
Weisheng Huailing glared back at them resentfully, grinding his back teeth in dissatisfaction.
But he smiled at Qiao Chuchu: "Don't worry about it, sister. This is my own issue. It's because I wasn't strong enough. When I beco truly powerful one day, that's when I'll crush everyone!"
Qiao Chuchu: "?"
【Couldn't understand, but maybe that's what they an by 'hot-bloodedness at sunset'】
She looked curiously at Ying Chen: "Won't you be returning to M country?"
Ying Chen, looking lazily at his tablet, raised his head briefly: "There's a mole in my midst. Until the mole is rooted out, I won't return."
So he was planning to stay.
Waiting until his storyline arrived.
He leaned lazily, chin propped in his hand: "My three-hundred-million-dollar offer to hire you remains valid. I hope you can help uncover the mole. With my sixth sense, that three hundred million, and a bonus, I formally authorize you to protect ."
Qiao Chuchu: "……"
She received a ssage from Lin Qing.
"Chuchu! Your flight lands at seven PM local ti. Feeling like hitting up the nightclub? I've got a few new hot male models I've signed to keep us company!"
Qiao Chuchu paused, then replied, "No thanks to the models, but count in for hanging out."
Lin Qing: "? Aren't you tired of our big bad villain? Wouldn't you like to refresh with so supermodel eye candy? They're super obedient, you know!"
Qiao Chuchu: "?"
Lin Qing: "No worries though! Whether you want them or not, I've invited Sister Yu Can too. You better co, and don't tell your brothers about it, nor dwell on it in your mind! Let's keep it a bit mysterious, shall we?"
Qiao Chuchu's mouth twitched:【…… Not letting think about it in my mind? What is this nonsense?】
Suddenly, the others turned their gaze toward her.
Pei Che narrowed his eyes: "Got plans after landing?"
Qiao Chuchu nodded, "Yeah, I'm eting Sister Lin Qing and Sister Yu Can at the nightclub."
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere on the plane imdiately turned heavy.
Weisheng Biehe furrowed his brows, expressing his concern: "Qiao Chuchu, my sister likes to party hard. You can't pick up her habits, you know."
Qiao Chuchu felt a bit embarrassed: "Well, I definitely can't follow Sister Yu Can's lead there."
【Sister Yu Can is a magnet, drawing flocks of followers begging for her attention, embodying that bewitching charm of the leading lady in a romantic novel. I couldn't compare to that.】
Pei Youchuan leaned on his hand, the other tapping on the table, admonishing: "And Lin Qing, now that she's off her engagent, parties hard too. Don't follow her lead either, got it?"
Qiao Chuchu's stubborn streak flared: "What if I don't?"
Pei Youchuan smirked coldly, his tone growing darker: "Then I'll..."
Qiao Chuchu: "What will you do to ?"
Pei Youchuan smiled enigmatically, his sharp canine teeth peeking out, creating an eerie effect: "That's a secret."
Qiao Chuchu: "? So you guys think I need less oversight, right? I'm an adult now."
The Pei family in unison: "It's never happening. Give up that thought entirely."
Qiao Chuchu: "……"
After landing, Qiao Chuchu had a series of one-on-one conversations with the n.
Everyone was heading to work and couldn't accompany her, so they all took turns talking to her, repeatedly reminding her and emphasizing the need to keep in touch over video calls before finally letting her leave.
Qiao Chuchu was left with a headache.
She could understand her brothers' concerns.
But what was with the Weisheng family getting involved and lecturing her multiple tis?
Even Ying Chen and Lou Tingsi warned her not to let Sister Lin Qing and Sister Yu Can influence her.
Qiao Chuchu stepped out of the car, carrying the crocodile leather handbag she had Little Xie pick up, and entered Lan City's most prestigious nightclub, making her way to the VIP lounge on the second floor.
She felt a bit out of place as she walked through the corridor, sending a ssage to Lin Qing: "I've arrived."
Several drunken young n leaning against the corridor walls spotted her, their eyes lighting up: "Wow, this lady is pure-looking—can we exchange WeChats?"
Qiao Chuchu ignored them, stepping around them to continue walking.
One of the n grabbed her shoulder: "Hold on a mont~ Why so cold?"
Qiao Chuchu executed a swift judo throw, sending him flying!
The man, unprepared, hit the ground hard, groaning in pain: "Oww, damn!"
She stood over him, expression stern: "People on the second floor are only here because they're either rich or well-connected. We're equally matched in status, so don't harass !"
The man glared back at her, his eyes burning with rage as he got up, prepared to strike: "You dirty whore!"
Lin Qing: "Chuchu!"
Qiao Chuchu looked up.
Lin Qing rushed to her side, her breath carrying the faint scent of alcohol, her gaze dropping to the man on the ground. Her smile instantly cooled: "What? Did he bother you?"
The man's face paled: "Oh? Sister Lin Qing?!"
Lin Qing narrowed her eyes, sneering down at him: "So, what did you do to my little sister?"
"N-nothing at all!" The man stamred, bowing repeatedly to Qiao Chuchu: "I apologize, sister, I was wrong, I'll leave now!"
With a glance to his buddies, he turned and bolted.
Lin Qing coldly watched the n flee, scoffing: "First ti here, huh? That's why they don't know you. Don't take it to heart— they're like this, booze up and think they're invincible."
Qiao Chuchu shook her head: "I'm not mad. I gave him a beating, so if anyone's in pain, it's him, not ."
Lin Qing paused, then laughed, gently pinching Qiao Chuchu's cheek: "That's my girl—so tough. Alright, let's go. Sister Yu Can and I even saved a few male models for you!"
Qiao Chuchu's eyes widened in horror: "I don't want the male models! I'll just join you for a chat!"
Lin Qing, however, wouldn't take no for an answer, pulling Qiao Chuchu close, her arm around her waist affectionately: "Don't worry, we'll keep it a secret from those n. I get it, babe~"
Qiao Chuchu: "???"
【What does she 'get'?! Clearly, she doesn't understand at all!】
As she walked shoulder to shoulder with Lin Qing, she happened to glance into a nearby lounge.
A man dressed as a waiter stood rigidly behind a coffee table.
A rotund man pointed a bottle at him: "Drink it all! One bottle, a thousand bucks!"
Qiao Chuchu stopped in her tracks, her feet seemingly glued to the floor, her gaze piercing through the gap, watching the man.
The dimly lit room made it hard to see his face clearly, but she could vaguely tell it was a handso man.
Who also felt oddly... familiar.
The rotund man thrust the bottle into the man's hands: "Shen Zhuoyan, aren't you broke? Drink it all, and I'll pay you— as much as you can chug!!"
Qiao Chuchu's face changed.
Shen Zhuoyan?!
The one who went to prison—Shen Zhuoyan?! Has he been released?
Lin Qing noticed Qiao Chuchu's hesitation, her tone curious: "What's wrong?"
Qiao Chuchu was shocked and lowered her voice as she said, "The waiter inside seems to be Shen Zhuoyan, my deskmate from high school!"
Lin Qing was stunned, her eyes widening imdiately. "Is it that Shen Zhuoyan who killed his own father, avenged his mother, spent years in prison, and was expelled from the Shen family registry?!"
Qiao Chuchu nodded vigorously. "Yes, yes, that's him!"
She poked her head around. "He seems to be in trouble."
Lin Qing's eyes lit up. "You want to help him?"
"Yeah," Qiao Chuchu scratched her head. "After all, we were deskmates for two years. He even called before turning himself in, telling he was going to jail."
Lin Qing chuckled. "Oh~ Then go ahead!"
She pushed the door open directly!
Qiao Chuchu: "?!"
The people inside were startled and looked at her in surprise.
The pot-bellied man furrowed his brows, about to curse, "Who the hell—eh? Are you Miss Qiao? Are you the eighth daughter of the Pei Family??"
Shen Zhuoyan's body trembled as he looked at Qiao Chuchu.
Qiao Chuchu stood at the door, awkwardly gazing at him.
In the dim private room, only faint light fell on Shen Zhuoyan.
His features were hard to make out, but those cold, phoenix-like eyes hidden behind his bangs were fixed on her, just as they had been during their school days.
It might have just been Qiao Chuchu's imagination.
She felt that there were glimring tears in his eyes.
Qiao Chuchu opened her mouth, but before she could speak, Shen Zhuoyan suddenly lowered his head and brushed past her, rushing out in a hurry!
She exclaid in surprise, "Shen Zhuoyan!"
Shen Zhuoyan paused for a mont.
Qiao Chuchu tentatively said, "Shen Zhuoyan, do you rember ? I'm Qiao Chu."
Shen Zhuoyan's back was so straight that it seed rigid, his body trembling slightly. His angular face turned slightly. "I am not Shen Zhuoyan."
It seed he wanted to look at her, but for so reason, he didn't turn back.
"You must have mistaken , ma'am."
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