CEO's Ugly Flash-Marriage Wife Hides So Many Identities
Chapter 166: Testing His Self-Control

Chapter 166: Chapter 166: Testing His Self-Control

Qiao Rui looked back at Pei Liyan and her smile widened uncontrollably, ringing out as she sprinted down the stairs, her figure joyful like a little swallow.

Elder Pei’s words had pleased the girl.

Pei Liyan was a bit helpless and turned to look at Elder Pei, complaining, "Can’t you ever resist tearing me down?"

Elder Pei snorted coldly and said, "Disgusted? Then reflect on it properly and stop acting like an animal all the time!"

"When have I ever acted like an animal?" Pei Liyan retorted.

"Just now!" Elder Pei said in a stern voice.

Pei Liyan was stunned for a moment, well, he couldn’t deny that just now.

After all, he had reacted to Qiao Rui, and quite intensely.

"I’m leaving," Pei Liyan said gravely.

Elder Pei turned his head and glanced at him, "That’s the spirit."

Downstairs, Pei Liyan saw Qiao Rui looking at him from a distance, her smile mocking.

He walked over, his handsome face somewhat sullen.

Qiao Rui’s smile brightened even more.

He couldn’t help but ask, "What are you laughing at?"

"Mr. Pei, I remember there’s a rumor in Qingcheng that you were an abstinent diamond bachelor. Then there was that spring night with Rui Qing, and later, someone else. It seems rumors really can’t be trusted at all."

"One more word, and I won’t hold back!" He locked her eyes with his, his voice carrying a warning, "You might want to try challenging the reckless me!"

"I was wrong!" Qiao Rui immediately said, but she still struggled to hold back her urge to laugh.

Pei Liyan quickly spoke again, "Let’s go, I’ll take you home. I have to go out to handle some business."

"Oh, alright," Qiao Rui quickly restrained her smile and looked to the side.

Soon, the two returned to their own home.

Pei Liyan changed his clothes and headed out.

Qiao Rui returned to her room and immediately called Song Muyu, "I’m coming over to see you now, there’s something urgent to discuss."

"Okay," Song Muyu said, "I’ll have Qi Yun pick you up."

"No need, Qi Yun can protect you. I’ll go there myself," Qiao Rui said. "By the way, if I’m not mistaken, Pei Liyan will ask to meet you today."

"He wants to meet me?" Song Muyu was somewhat surprised. "What for?"

"He’s probably been asked by your brother to look after you in Qingcheng."

"Because of the Chen Family issue?" Song Muyu hadn’t expected Song Xun might have asked Pei Liyan to help look after her.

"Yes," Qiao Rui said. "We’ll talk more when we meet."

Qiao Rui returned to her own place and transformed back into Ruirui.

Five minutes later, she went downstairs and took a taxi to Song Muyu’s residence.

As soon as she entered, Song Muyu said to her, "You were right, Pei Liyan called me to arrange a meeting."

"You agreed?"

"I hardly had a choice not to, and he said he wanted to come check out where I live," Song Muyu shrugged. "He said he’d be here in twenty minutes."

Qiao Rui paused, "That’s good, I’ll go with him later."

"You’ve already returned to the Pei Family, though?"

"Yes, back to the Pei Family," Qiao Rui nodded.

"But you’re switching identities too frequently now; I’m worried he might notice," Song Muyu cautioned her, "You should be careful."

"Even if he sees me, it won’t be the end of me, but you’re in danger right now being targeted," Qiao Rui looked at Qi Yun, "And you, Qi Yun; Chen Haimin has seen you and will definitely do everything he can to find you."

"It’s okay, Young Master, I can protect myself," Qi Yun boldly said. "I’m not scared, but the Chen Family has hired experts to capture Miss Song, it seems like father and son are cut from the same cloth."

"He hasn’t learned his lesson and still thinks of revenge; it looks like the Chen Family wants to break ties completely," Qiao Rui said.

"Young Master, are you saying, get rid of Chen Huaiyuan too?" Qi Yun asked.

Qiao Rui looked at her and burst out laughing. "Qi Yun, are you addicted to getting rid of men?"

Qi Yun’s face flushed red. "Not at all, it’s just so infuriating, Chen Huaiyuan doesn’t even consider what his son is like, yet he seeks revenge against us."

"The Chen Family still has a substantial fortune, which has bred in them a mentality that they can dictate everything."

"Arrogant," Song Muyu snorted coldly. "I really want to suppress their arrogance."

"In that case, let them experience what it’s like to lose their wealth," Qiao Rui said indifferently. "If I’m not mistaken, next, he won’t only try to capture Muyu, but will also make a move against the Song Family."

"Yes, Young Master, Chen Huaiyuan has indeed contacted several old friends, preparing a strike against the Song Family."

"No worries, just watch and wait," Qiao Rui wasn’t in a hurry. "The most important thing is Muyu’s safety."

At that moment, Pei Liyan called, he had arrived.

Song Muyu had Qi Yun go downstairs to receive him.

Before long, Pei Liyan and Fang Mo arrived.

Qiao Rui was sitting on the sofa in Song Muyu’s living room. When she saw the man, he had changed out of his white shirt into a suit.

The man’s profile was resolute; his features were three-dimensional and chiseled, and his demeanor was usual. Upon seeing her, he merely paused slightly before casually greeting, "Miss Rui is also here."

Qiao Rui blinked, and replied with a faint smile, "Yes, Mr. Pei, what a coincidence to see you again."

She stood up, chuckled lightly, and asked, "Tea or coffee?"

Pei Liyan’s dark eyes looked at her, "No, I’ve come to speak a few words with Miss Song, and then I’ll leave."

Qiao Rui shrugged and then sat back down.

Pei Liyan also withdrew his gaze, turned to Song Muyu, and said, "Miss Song, I’ll keep it brief. It’s best if you stay indoors recently."

"How can that be?" Song Muyu immediately shook her head.

"The Chen Family is after revenge," Pei Liyan said gravely. "Of course, perhaps you’ve already heard the news, but I feel I should still remind you, it’s best not to go out these next few days."

"Thank you, Mr. Pei, for your kindness; I’ll be careful," Song Muyu didn’t agree.

Pei Liyan looked toward Qiao Rui. "Miss Rui, have you been staying here with Miss Song recently?"

Qiao Rui realized what he implied with his query; was she going to protect Muyu?

She was surprised that this man would trust her abilities so much.

She nodded. "Yes, Muyu’s affairs are my affairs."

"If that’s the case, then Brother Song doesn’t need to worry too much," Pei Liyan said. "Miss Rui’s capabilities are outstanding; she will surely take care of Miss Song."

Qiao Rui: "...."

"Mr. Pei must take his leave," Pei Liyan said and then stood up, ready to leave.

Song Muyu glanced at Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui said, "I was about to head out too, Mr. Pei, how about I carpool with you?"

Pei Liyan was startled, his look deepened, and he said, "Okay, may I know where Miss Rui would like to go?"

"To Qingcheng Hotel," Qiao Rui said.

Pei Liyan nodded.

Five minutes later, in the car.

Fang Mo and the driver were at the front, with Qiao Rui and Pei Liyan sitting at the back.

Suddenly, Qiao Rui turned and glanced at Pei Liyan.

His expression was indifferent, and he sat quite far away.

Qiao Rui inwardly laughed; the man really looked like a hypocritical gentleman.

Suddenly, the car turned a corner, a bit fast, and Qiao Rui was jerked sideways, seizing the chance, she fell into Pei Liyan’s side.

Immediately, she found herself lying in the man’s arms.

Pei Liyan tensed up all over.

His hand grabbed Qiao Rui’s arm.

She sat up, yet her hand pressed down on the man’s thigh.

She could feel that Pei Liyan’s body had tensed up even more.