Pei Liyan furrowed his brow. "Speak plainly."
"I’m serious, you look particularly sexy right now," He Zheng said. "Like soone who’s been abstinent but suddenly tasted sweetness, blossoming from the inside out, radiating a transformative glow. You get what I an?"
Pei Liyan’s handso face showed little emotion. Unperturbed, he said in a deep voice, "Get lost!"
He Zheng laughed. "Why are you angry? Tell , did you have so romantic encounter on this trip?"
Pei Liyan scoffed. "If you’re a brother, you shouldn’t ask too much."
"It seems you did!" He Zheng slapped his thigh. "Alright, since you don’t want to say more, I won’t ask."
There are boundaries even between good brothers, and he knew of course that sticking to one’s role was key to maintaining long-lasting friendships.
After a mont of silence, Pei Liyan suddenly said, "I went to Xinyang and saw Ruirui and Song Muyu."
"What?" He Zheng was also startled. "You an, sothing mysterious happened between you and one of them?"
Pei Liyan just gave him a cold look, full of warning.
"Who?" He Zheng countered. "Song Muyu or Ruirui?"
"Ruirui."
"Damn!" cursed He Zheng. "I felt last ti at KTV that you had a special interest in that girl, almost like love at first sight. I didn’t expect you to have such an encounter on a business trip. Good for you."
Pei Liyan just tugged at his lips.
He Zheng was taken aback. "Hey, don’t tell she didn’t reciprocate?"
Pei Liyan’s frown deepened, ignoring him.
He Zheng snapped back to reality. "No way? She seems like a girl with a strong personality, but with your abilities and charm, that’s unlikely."
"I’m married!" Pei Liyan stated in three words.
He Zheng was stunned again.
After being stunned for half a minute, his expression grew complex. "Then I can only say this girl really has solid principles. Your current status is indeed quite awkward. I knew it, you were too reckless when you chose Qiao Liu initially."
Pei Liyan pulled at his lips, showing no regret.
He never regretted his actions.
"The two of you just weren’t ant to be," He Zheng sighed. "If only Qiao Liu looked like Ruirui; just a surna’s difference, yet the contrast is as vast as between clouds and mud."
Pei Liyan took another drag on his cigarette, the white rings concealing the emotions in his eyes.
Seeing him silent, He Zheng sighed and said, "Or you could make her your lover, since you and Qiao Liu are going to get divorced sooner or later anyway."
Pei Liyan remained silent.
He Zheng added, "I don’t think Ruirui is the type who’d agree to be soone’s mistress, but won can be easily moved. It’s up to you if you can sway her."
Pei Liyan said, "Forget it, she isn’t willing, and I shouldn’t force her."
"Yeah, besides, keeping a woman on the side isn’t exactly moral. With your status as the heir of the Pei Family, you can’t afford such scandals. A few could really ruin you."
That was also why Pei Liyan didn’t pursue Ruirui further.
Eventually, his rational thought returned. Thus, he sent her away the night before last.
However, part of his anger might have been because she humiliated him.
After chatting for a while, He Zheng prepared to leave.
Qiao Xiang stood up to see him off.
He Zheng said, "Miss Qiao coming to the Pei Family is underutilizing her talents."
"Azheng, just call Xiangxiang. We grew up together; Miss Qiao sounds too distant!" Qiao Xiang said.
He Zheng smiled. "Alright, Xiangxiang, all the best."
"I will." Qiao Xiang walked him to the elevator. "By the way, I’m warming the house tonight. You should co, it’ll be lively."
"Housewarming?" He Zheng smiled. "New job, new house?"
"Found the new job myself, but the new house is a gift from my parents," Qiao Xiang smiled. "But from now on, I plan to be completely independent. Everyone has to grow up, right?"
He Zheng looked at her and, upon hearing her last remark, he cracked a aningful smile. "Yes, people always have to grow up. There are so things that if not grasped when one is immature, by the ti one understands, the opportunity may no longer be there."
Qiao Xiang lowered her eyes and nodded, seemingly filled with emotion. "A single misstep can lead to a lifeti of regret, and by the ti you look back, a hundred years may have passed."
He Zheng laughed out loud. "It’s not that serious."
Qiao Xiang also smiled. "Yes, I just suddenly realized that I was a bit foolish back then. Now, working properly is quite good."
"That is pretty good." He Zheng smiled, then suddenly changed the topic. "I’ll co over on ti tonight, send the location to my phone."
"I’ll send it to you after work!" Qiao Xiang pressed the elevator for him and saw him off into the elevator before returning to her seat.
From today, she would start to be a part of Pei Liyan’s life.
Even if she couldn’t be with him day and night, she wanted to be by his side.
In the evening.
Pei Liyan called Mrs. Feng. "Tell Qiao Rui to change into a different outfit, tonight she’s warming the room for her elder sister."
"Sir, aren’t you coming back for dinner?" Mrs. Feng asked.
"Yes," Pei Liyan replied.
"Alright, I’ll tell the young mistress right away."
After hanging up, Mrs. Feng relayed the ssage to Qiao Rui.
Qiao Rui then rembered what Qiao Xiang ntioned yesterday about a surprise.
So it was about warming the room.
Pei Liyan knew first and inford her. Qiao Rui looked at Mrs. Feng, "Mrs. Feng, can I ask you for a favor?"
"The young mistress can just order directly," Mrs. Feng said with a smile.
"Just cook so food for to eat, I’m afraid I might get hungry later tonight," Qiao Rui said.
Mrs. Feng laughed, "That’s easy, I’ll go and cook sothing for you right away."
"Alright, thank you." Qiao Rui didn’t move.
When Pei Liyan entered, Qiao Rui was eating.
Pei Liyan frowned and imdiately asked Mrs. Feng with a stern face, "Didn’t I say that I’m not eating at ho tonight?"
Mrs. Feng was startled and was just about to admit her mistake.
Qiao Rui said, "I’m sorry, Mr. Pei, I got hungry early today, and Mrs. Feng had already made sothing when you called. I was already eating."
Pei Liyan’s gaze swept sharply across Qiao Rui’s face. "Is that so?"
"Yes," Qiao Rui nodded, continuing to eat at her own pace, then she glanced at Pei Liyan. "Please wait for a mont, Mr. Pei."
Pei Liyan’s brows clenched tightly.
Seeing his impatience, Qiao Rui said, "Why don’t you go on your own? I won’t go and embarrass you."
Upon hearing this, Pei Liyan’s expression darkened, "Embarrass ?"
Qiao Rui nodded earnestly. "After all, I’m not fit for polite society, can’t handle dostic tasks, and I’m not good-looking enough to be shown in public. Maybe you should take a concubine instead."
At that, Pei Liyan was suddenly alard.
His gaze fixed sharply on Qiao Rui.
Qiao Rui also looked at him.
Pei Liyan asked in a deep voice, "What do you an?"
Qiao Rui thought about the agreent they made; he hadn’t followed through, didn’t he feel guilty at all?
Sensing Qiao Rui’s gaze and certain emotions, Pei Liyan slightly frowned.
Qiao Rui spoke calmly, "My elder sister arranged a eting with you. I don’t really want to accompany you to put on an act, especially since acting is sothing you’re better at than I am."
"Qiao Rui, be clear, how am I putting on an act!" Pei Liyan’s voice was icy cold, each word as if soaked in an ice cellar, imdiately casting a frost over the entire dining room.
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