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Chapter 132: When the Heart Turns Cold, Affection Fades Away

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: When the Heart Turns Cold, Affection Fades Away

Qiao Rui looked up toward the doorway, Elder Madam Pei’s words piercing her ears with such sharpness, they almost felt like an insult.

Despite such remarks, Qiao Rui did not get angry but instead calmly looked toward the doorway.

"Elder Madam, staying up late and painstakingly coming here to catch cheaters must be tiring indeed."

She spoke calmly, politely yet firmly, unhurriedly as if not at all frightened.

Her demeanor actually carried an air of unspoken authority that made it hard for others to look her directly in the eyes.

Pei Jibai was likewise taken aback, scared by the Old Madam.

He looked at her in astonishment and retorted, "Grandmother, why are you not sleeping and instead come to this secret room so late at night?"

As soon as he said that, Elder Madam Pei snorted coldly, her grandson indeed was not as sharp as Qiao Rui!

But her purpose was to embarrass Qiao Rui.

Naturally, she would not miss this opportunity.

Looking at Qiao Rui, Elder Madam Pei’s expression turned cold, and she said sternly, "The two of you, a sister-in-law and younger brother-in-law, not sleeping in the middle of the night and having a secret meeting here, are bring shame on our Pei Family."

"Miss Elder Pei." Qiao Rui gazed at her, her expression cold, "I didn’t expect such a taste for melodramatic stories of illicit affairs to be in your mind. Can’t you play with something more sophisticated?"

Qiao Rui’s words made Elder Madam Pei fix her gaze on her, but she soon coldly said, "If it weren’t for your own inappropriate private life, how could we have caught you?"

"In that case, I should also thank you for locking me in here, which gave me the opportunity to seduce my own younger brother-in-law. Shall we call a press conference to announce this incident?"

Her quick and direct rebuttal made Elder Madam Pei laugh, and she said, "So you admit it, you are trying to seduce your own younger brother-in-law?"

Qiao Rui understood that the old lady was playing dirty, unashamed.

Just to embarrass her, she resorted to such underhanded tactics, which was simply despicable.

Qiao Rui chuckled softly and said in a calm voice, "This time it’s me seducing Pei Jibai, so next time is it your husband I’ll be seducing?"

The old lady’s face darkened, and she cursed, "How shameless can you be?"

"Having come to the Pei Family, if one needed to maintain dignity, why would I have been locked in here?" Qiao Rui knew Elder Madam Pei said this intentionally to drag Pei Jibai into the mix and embarrass Pei Liyan, turning the brothers against each other.

And she was merely the so-called femme fatale.

But what could Elder Madam Pei possibly gain from this?

Qiao Rui was a bit unsure of her true intentions.

"Stop with the nonsense, you meeting with Jibai in here tonight, we’ve already caught you," Elder Madam Pei declared. "Qiao Rui, you want our Pei Family’s two fine young men to fight over you and be jealous, don’t you!"

Qiao Rui frowned, her voice cold, "Elder Madam, your imagination is rich enough to create a melodramatic TV series at prime time, even direct it."

"Grandmother!" Pei Jibai was infuriated upon hearing this, not expecting his act of bringing food to have caused Qiao Rui so much trouble, feeling very annoyed.

He yelled, "No matter your intentions, I refuse to accept your accusations against me and my sister-in-law.

If Grandmother insists on acting alone, then I shall have to release it to the media.

Let the public see how you dominate and abuse your power at home! We’ll also see if the stock market can stay stable at that!"

"Ridiculous!" Elder Madam Pei cursed, "Someone, take Pei Jibai to another secret room!"

At that, two bodyguards came and took Pei Jibai away to the adjacent secret room.

Only then did Qiao Rui realize that next door was also a secret room.

"What clever tactics, Madam Pei," Qiao Rui said, looking straight at her, speaking in a deep voice. "What’s really going on tonight? I think you know. I have nothing to say, but to slander me by saying I’m making Pei Liyan wear a cuckold, that’s too clumsy a tactic. I suggest you update your tactics."

Her words were resolute, striking a nerve in Elder Madam Pei, whose eyes burned with rage and whose heart swelled with even more fury. "Qiao Rui, you’re challenging me!"

Qiao Rui faced Elder Madam Pei, "Just sticking to the facts, it’s hardly a challenge. I’m simply telling you that I’m not just Qiao Rui but also Pei Liyan’s wife, and I won’t be insulted lightly!"

Elder Madam Pei was momentarily stunned, then a sharpness flickered across her eyes as she snorted coldly, "So you still remember that you’re Liyan’s wife?"

"Of course I remember, I’ve never forgotten."

"A wife should know to avoid suspicion."

Qiao Rui tugged at her lips but didn’t elaborate any further.

"You dare to scoff?"

"Is there any slander you can’t invent?" Qiao Rui retorted coldly.

"Are you saying I’m slandering you?"

"Isn’t it?" Qiao Rui responded calmly, "I have nothing more to say, Elder Madam. Take care, I won’t see you out!"

She had actually been given a dismissal.

Elder Madam Pei’s icy gaze landed on Qiao Rui’s face as she said with a light laugh, "Are you waiting for Liyan to come and save you?"

In an instant, Qiao Rui felt a tightness in her heart, and she remained silent.

Seeing her silence, Elder Madam Pei seemed somewhat pleased and continued, "Liyan has long known you were locked up, but he hasn’t come to save you."

"Elder Madam," Qiao Rui also smiled and said, "The human heart cannot withstand testing. Why must you embarrass me and shame your two beloved grandsons?"

Elder Madam Pei’s expression froze.

Qiao Rui spoke again, "When the heart turns cold, affection dissipates."

Elder Madam Pei was stunned.

Qiao Rui turned and walked towards the restroom, closed the door, and shut everything out.

When she came out again, the room was empty, and the door remained tightly shut.

The next day at the Pei Family’s breakfast table.

Elder Pei listened to Pei Yi’s report.

"The young master made the news in Liancheng, having struck several local businessmen."

"He struck someone?" Elder Pei was astonished.

When had Pei Liyan ever done something so outlandish?

Aside from choosing Qiao Rui as his wife, this time, he struck someone in Liancheng?

Elder Pei couldn’t help but look towards Elder Madam Pei.

Elder Madam huffed, "He’s challenging my authority."

"The Pei Family will be ruined by you, and then where will your authority be?" Elder Pei felt compelled to warn his wife.

"I am well aware!"

"Are you aware of what?" Elder Pei snorted disdainfully, "Did you go too far yesterday?"

Elder Madam’s face darkened, "That damned girl, sharp-tongued and venomous, even said she wanted to seduce you!"

"Pfft!" Elder Pei spat out his soup, "She only said that to upset you on purpose."

"Of course, I knew. Pei Liyan is younger and more handsome than you, you can’t compare to my grandson," Mistress Pei regarded her husband with utter disdain.

"Stop talking nonsense!" Elder Pei said sternly, "What are you planning to do next?"

"That depends on what Pei Liyan does!" Mistress Pei glanced at her husband. "Let’s wait and see. That girl’s sharpness still needs to be blunted."