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Chapter 106: Stunning the Audience

Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Stunning the Audience

Cloudpeak Clubhouse, located in the southern suburbs of Qingcheng.

Blue skies and white clouds, clear waters and green grass, the architecture was exceedingly beautiful, like a private villa, exuding tranquility and extreme privacy.

At this time, the clubhouse was very quiet.

On the edge of the lawn, beneath a huge parasol, Pei Liyan sat there, with He Zheng beside him.

The two seemed to be discussing something.

Just then, Fang Mo walked over briskly and reported in a low voice, "President, Elder has called your private phone. Would you like to answer?"

Pei Liyan frowned. "This morning, he called three times already."

He Zheng burst out laughing. "Elder suddenly wanting to throw a party, such a whim, indeed is quite surprising."

Pei Liyan snorted, "The old man’s intent is not on the wine."

"What is he then interested in?" He Zheng raised an eyebrow.

Pei Liyan didn’t answer; he took the private phone from Fang Mo’s hand and picked up the call, his voice indifferent, "Grandfather!"

"I heard Qiao Xiang has become your secretary?"

"You are very well-informed, Grandfather!"

"Since that’s the case, bring Qiao Xiang along to the dinner party tonight," Elder Pei said solemnly.

Pei Liyan said, "The dinner is your arrangement, so you should invite her."

"I am telling you to bring her." Elder Pei’s tone was full of command.

"It’s not appropriate for me to bring her to a Pei family banquet," Pei Liyan said, his tone clear and unwavering.

Elder Pei huffed lightly, "You sure know how to draw the line clearly, so why hire her as a secretary?"

"It’s precisely because I distinguish between public and private that I hired Qiao Xiang."

The Elder didn’t seem to believe him, "You have no personal motives?"

Pei Liyan snorted coldly, "Sorry to disappoint you."

"You little brat, playing this game with me?" Elder Pei’s tone still disbelieving.

Pei Liyan said calmly, "Did you call me just to talk about these unimportant things?"

"Bring Qiao Xiang, and Qiao Rui can come by herself!" Elder Pei said sternly.

Pei Liyan wanted to say something, but Elder Pei had already hung up the phone arbitrarily.

Pei Liyan glanced at Fang Mo and said, "Assistant Fang, notify Qiao Xiang that she is invited by Elder Pei to attend the Pei family dinner tonight."

"Yes!" Fang Mo nodded immediately.

Understanding Pei Liyan, He Zheng said, "This is an internal family event of yours, isn’t it inappropriate for Qiao Xiang to go?"

Pei Liyan’s gaze shifted to He Zheng, very calm.

He Zheng had a sudden revelation and exclaimed, "This move by Elder, he’s testing Qiao Rui, isn’t he? You bring Qiao Xiang, and Elder wants to see how Qiao Rui will deal with it."

Pei Liyan’s lips curved into a smile, his handsome face showing no particular emotion as he said lightly, "Elder tells me to bring Qiao Xiang, and Qiao Rui will come on her own."

He Zheng froze, then smiled. "That’s ruthless!"

Fang Mo internally gasped in shock—Elder’s move was outrightly putting the lady of the house in an awkward position.

No matter what, Qiao Rui was now the President’s wife. Elder Pei asking the President to bring Qiao Xiang was mainly to see Qiao Rui’s reaction, to check if she was jealous and to let her know that she’s not a match for the President.

This move was indeed too cruel.

Fang Mo went to call Qiao Xiang to notify her about attending the banquet tonight.

Pei Liyan looked out at the lush green lawn, his gaze deep yet calm. "You should go too."

"Me?" He Zheng was astonished, "This is your family’s affair; I’m afraid it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to go."

"Elder invited Qiao Xiang; it’s no longer just a family matter."

"After all, Xiangxiang is now somewhat related to your family!"

Pei Liyan had run out of patience and said sternly, "Are you going or not?"

"Going, I am your brother after all," He Zheng found a reason for himself, "Brother’s going all out."

Pei Liyan smiled and raised his glass to toast with him.

Fang Mo returned and reported to Pei Liyan.

"President, I’ve told Secretary Qiao. She was very pleased."

Pei Liyan nodded slightly.

He Zheng said with a smile, "Of course, your President is like the shore, Xiangxiang is the sea, crashing all its waves against the shore of your President. The beauty of the waves naturally brings joy."

Fang Mo: "....."

Pei Liyan also gave him a cold look.

In the afternoon.

Pei Mansion.

The sun had not yet fully set when the Pei Mansion was already brightly lit. The hall used for the banquet was located in the front courtyard, and from the hall to the outside courtyard, everything was arranged properly, alive with excitement.

The entire old house was a scene of festive celebration, newly decorated.

Distant and close relatives from the Pei Family had also arrived one by one.

The person in charge of greeting the guests this time was Pei Yi, the butler of the Pei Mansion.

He had worked at the Pei Family for over thirty years, was deeply experienced, and was a trusted confidant of Elder Pei. Butler Pei Yi was on standby at the entrance.

Relatives had been steadily arriving.

The cars had parked from inside the courtyard to the outside, rows upon rows of luxury cars stretching for tens of meters.

Pei Liyan, following Elder Pei’s instructions, personally brought Qiao Xiang over.

The car drove right up to the entrance, and Pei Liyan got out of the car, looking particularly charming in his dark suit.

And he was very gentlemanly, walking to the back, opening the car door, and with a slight bow, helping Qiao Xiang out of the car.

Tonight, Qiao Xiang wore a bright red dress. Her fair skin set off by the red dress made her beauty stand out as gracefully as proud snow-covered plum blossoms.

The two of them standing together immediately caught the attention of the Pei Family’s relatives.

A member of the Pei’s second branch turned to look at Elder Pei, "Brother, the girl who came with Liyan seems to be the Qiao Family’s eldest daughter. Wasn’t it said that Liyan’s choice was Qiao Liu?"

Elder Pei smiled and explained to his brother, "This is indeed Qiao Xiang, the Qiao Family’s eldest daughter."

"They are quite a good match, aren’t they?" observed the second elder Pei with a thoughtful look.

"Indeed, Qiao Liu’s appearance," sighed Elder Pei, his brow furrowing as he thought of Qiao Rui’s looks, "is better not mentioned."

At that moment, another car parked at the entrance. The passenger door opened and a woman got out, opened the rear door, and down stepped a pair of long, straight, beautiful legs, perched on black stiletto heels.

Without seeing the person, just from seeing a pair of legs, there was an immediate impression of sensuality.

Everyone was taken aback, and all eyes turned to the bright streetlight below, watching the car at the entrance of the garden.

They were eager to see the beauty inside.

And the next second, the girl from inside the car finally got out.

There was a stir around the venue.

Pei Liyan also turned his head following everyone’s gaze.

He saw that the woman who had just gotten out of the car was wearing a dress that demanded a high level of confidence, not something the average person could pull off.

And, as everyone knows, black’s unassailable status in the fashion world is synonymous with allure.

The girl in the dress showcased the advantage of her fair skin to the full with its high-slit design; even from a distance, she looked like a black fairy fallen to earth – mysterious and sensual, her presence remarkably outstanding.

He frowned slightly. Who was this? Which distant cousin or second cousin of his?

But the presence of Si Ran by the girl’s side stunned Pei Liyan for a moment.

Si Ran, following by Qiao Rui’s side, approached Pei Liyan and smiled slightly. "President, the lady has arrived!"

In an instant, the whole place seemed to come to a stop.

Pei Liyan’s doubtful eyes met those of the mysterious woman. Looking carefully, his gaze intensified.

He found it impossible to associate the enchanting beauty before him with his own, rather plain wife.

But Qiao Rui smiled faintly, speaking with ease, "Mr. Pei, elder sister, good evening!"