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Chapter 17 Unusual Habits

Chapter 17: Chapter 17 Unusual Habits

Qiao Rui sat down on the sofa.

Across from her, He Zheng gave a slight smile and greeted her, "Little sister, you sang pretty well."

The most important thing was, she was very tactful and helped dissolve the awkwardness with a single sentence.

Qiao Rui returned a faint smile, "Mr. He, you flatter me."

"Oh, little sister knows me?" He Zheng was a bit surprised.

"Who doesn’t know the famous Mr. He Zheng? You’re also a prominent figure often seen in the financial newspapers, a taxpayer who has made outstanding contributions to our Qingcheng’s economy."

Upon hearing this, He Zheng immediately poured Qiao Rui a glass of wine. "Little sister, here’s a toast to you!"

Qiao Rui glanced at the glass of wine handed to her and then at Jiang Jinfeng.

Jiang Jinfeng immediately said, "President He, she doesn’t drink."

"Not giving face?" He Zheng raised an eyebrow.

Qiao Rui shook her head. "I’ll toast with tea instead, to President He."

"Alright." He Zheng was also tactful and didn’t continue to press Qiao Rui; he raised his glass to clink with her cup of tea.

Just at this moment, Pei Liyan and Fu Yichen were standing at the doorway.

Fu Yichen laughed and asked, "Which young lady was singing just now?"

Qiao Rui was stunned, only to see Pei Liyan, his expression calm, staring at her intently.

Without a doubt, he knew it was her who had sung.

Because right now, Song Muyu was singing, and her voice was different from Qiao Rui’s.

In this private room, there were only two women, herself and Muyu, so it was easy to conclude that the one who had sung was her.

But the way Pei Liyan looked at her was so piercing.

Was it just her imagination, stemming from a guilty conscience?

Qiao Rui quickly regained her composure, lightly tugged at her lips, and said, "It was me who sang."

"It was really nice," praised Fu Yichen warmly, "Absolutely enchanting, wonderful."

"Thank you," Qiao Rui responded with a serene smile.

Pei Liyan, He Zheng, and Fu Yichen – all three men were considered top-tier, the men most admired by the women of Qingcheng.

Pei Liyan’s handsomeness was not like He Zheng’s refined elegance; he exuded a strong, silent, and cold manly charisma.

Overall, he gave off a very charming presence, coupled with a natural nobility.

Fu Yichen was tall with fine facial features, and his peach-blossom eyes glittered with interest, leaving a strong impression on anyone who saw him.

And He Zheng, he appeared elegant yet gentle.

Pei Liyan was silently watching Qiao Rui, his gaze sharp and unignorable, showing no sign of his emotions, his hand holding a glass of wine.

"You two came as well," said He Zheng with a smile. "Come in and sit, let me introduce you to this little sister."

At this point, He Zheng suddenly remembered he hadn’t asked for her name yet and quickly said, "Young lady, what is your name?"

Qiao Rui was speechless and just blurted out, "You can call me Ruirui."

"Which Rui?" He Zheng’s gaze deepened.

"Inside the grass, Rui," Qiao Rui said indifferently.

Pei Liyan’s pupils tightened, silently staring at Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui unconsciously tightened her grip on the mug she was holding, afraid that Pei Liyan would notice her nervousness, so she simply looked down.

Fu Yichen was also taken aback for a moment before recovering and asking back, "The Rui from Rui Qing?"

Qiao Rui, bracing herself, replied, "Yes, that’s right."

Pei Liyan walked in, his deep eyes looking over, slightly surprised and narrowing, his gaze firmly on Qiao Rui and not wavering. "That’s quite a coincidence."

Qiao Rui’s hands clutched her milk tea tightly, exerting a little force, her face remaining calm, but her heart was already in turmoil. Could he have recognized her?

Later, she felt she was too easily unnerved.

She had changed so much, not resembling Rui Qing; there was nothing to feel guilty about.

"Yes, quite a coincidence," Qiao Rui smiled and replied.

Fu Yichen laughed and said, "Oh, you share the surname Rui with the big star."

Qiao Rui smiled faintly.

Suddenly, Pei Liyan spoke up, "Even your singing voices are somewhat similar."

Qiao Rui subconsciously looked towards Pei Liyan, who was staring at her, his dark eyes a mystery.

Qiao Rui smiled lightly and looked at Pei Liyan. "Is that so? I really had no idea. To have a voice similar to that of a star is indeed an honor for me."

Pei Liyan’s face grew stern, his expression took on a peculiar edge.

Probably, he wasn’t at ease either.

After all, he did share a passionate night with Rui Qing, so it would be normal for him to feel uncomfortable now.

Fu Yichen felt a bit regretful, "It’s a pity she’s missing, and her fate is unknown. I quite admired her. I hope she has the luck of the heavens and can turn danger into safety."

Pei Liyan furrowed his brows slightly and lifted his eyes to glance at Fu Yichen.

Fu Yichen was taken aback and asked, "What’s wrong, Brother Pei?"

Pei Liyan gave him a displeased look without speaking, leaving Fu Yichen completely baffled.

He couldn’t help but feel that Brother Pei’s gaze was quite fierce.

Qiao Rui watched Pei Liyan imperceptibly, her gaze falling on the man’s handsome face.

That night, the battle was fierce, and he was passionate, unlike his current aloofness and inaccessibility.

Although she lost the most precious thing in a baffling way, Qiao Rui was very angry, but thinking about the note she left made her feel quite exhilarated.

She believed that after Pei Liyan saw that note, he must have completely dismissed Rui Qing.

So, now he showed such displeasure when Fu Yichen mentioned Rui Qing.

Pei Liyan, sensing Qiao Rui’s examining gaze, was startled, frowned, and looked over, his gaze meeting Qiao Rui’s eyes.

The girl’s eyes were large and bright. She wore a lot of mascara, her lashes curled slightly, like little fans, creating a beautiful and clean silhouette at the edge of her eyelids.

The key was that her gaze at him seemed very enlightened.

After staring at each other for a few seconds, Qiao Rui discreetly shifted her gaze towards Song Muyu, who was singing.

But her face, for some reason, blushed.

Luckily, the light in the private room was very dim, or else her flushed face would have been seen by others.

She lowered her gaze and took a sip of her milk tea.

Pei Liyan’s eyes darkly fixed on the girl’s face, surveyed her for a moment, then finally spoke, "Miss Rui, where are you working now?"

Qiao Rui was startled. Work?

She had just returned to the Qiao family and didn’t have a job. Meeting the man’s sharp gaze, after a moment’s thought, she replied, "I’m not working. I’ve recently graduated and am just enjoying some idle time."

This time, Pei Liyan was taken aback, apparently surprised by her answer.

Then, he asked, "Would you be interested in entering the entertainment industry?"

Qiao Rui was speechless, "Is Mr. Pei suggesting that he wants to promote me?"

Without a word from Pei Liyan, He Zheng and Fu Yichen almost died of shock.

Pei Liyan was very talkative today.

They all looked at him in amazement; he was actually hitting on a woman, and in such a familiar manner.

"Yes, Brother Pei, are you considering having Miss Rui join the Pei Family’s film and television company?" Fu Yichen asked.

He Zheng also looked at Pei Liyan with a probing gaze. Was he really planning to promote a beautiful woman?

Pei Liyan just looked at Qiao Rui, "What do you think, Miss Rui?"

"Uh!" Qiao Rui was startled, not expecting this man to have such an idea.

What did he mean?

Hitting on women upon seeing them, could this man have some peculiar preference?

Choosing an ugly wife so that he could mess around outside without being reviled by the world?

Because his wife was too ugly to bear, so he looked for beautiful girls outside?

Considering these possibilities and remembering the three-Chapter pact, Qiao Rui’s face darkened, and she declined flatly, "No, thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Pei, but I have no plans to enter the entertainment industry."