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Chapter 181 There is no affection between us

Chapter 181: Chapter 181 There is no affection between us

Qiao Rui’s face turned red all of a sudden, and she instinctively twisted her head to look back at Pei Liyan.

The man was standing behind her, eating with great pleasure, as if he was still savoring the taste of the shrimp balls, in a very relaxed posture.

Qiao Rui stiffened and muttered, "I already ate that."

Pei Liyan glanced at her. "So what?"

"Ah?" She stared at him, dumbstruck, and was unable to continue.

Was there a need to say more?

It was so obvious, she knew what she meant, and Pei Liyan certainly understood.

Didn’t he have a thing about cleanliness? Yet he ate the food she had touched, it was just beyond words.

Pei Liyan sat down next to her, his gaze fixed on her.

Qiao Rui immediately straightened her body, ready to continue eating.

But the soup spoon that the man had just used, should she use it or not?

Qiao Rui hesitated in her chair, unsure of what to do.

Suddenly, the man’s hand reached over, covering Qiao Rui’s arm.

She tensed again, almost jumping, and turned her head towards the man. "What are you doing?"

His large hand covered her small one, squeezing lightly with a hint of mockery on his stern face.

She faltered, having to speak up, "What are you doing?"

"We’ve kissed already, are you really getting mad over sharing some food?" Pei Liyan looked down at her.

Qiao Rui was stunned by his words, realizing that he understood everything.

He had also released her hand and said, "Don’t be so nervous, I know you’re cautious and have doubts about me, thinking that all I want is your body."

Qiao Rui froze in place.

Pei Liyan stood up, his face a mask of indifference: "Perhaps not even I am clear, what exactly is between us, your doubts are normal, after all, there’s no affection between us."

It felt like her heart was pricked.

No affection.

Just a primal urge.

He wanted her, that was all.

After he was finished speaking, he turned and went upstairs.

Watching the tall figure ascend the stairs, Qiao Rui said with a rough voice, "So there’s nothing but impulse between us?"

The man on the staircase suddenly stopped his steps.

He turned slightly and looked at the girl in the dining room, speaking indifferently, "And you, you don’t have even that impulse, do you?"

Qiao Rui: "...."

Pei Liyan’s gaze was deep as he looked at her. "Perhaps it’s because of your reluctance that it even more provokes a man’s desire to conquer, yes, I very much want to possess you."

Qiao Rui was stunned for a long time, before she came to her senses and blurted out, "All you want is to sleep with me, and beyond that, to satisfy your desire to conquer, right?"

"If you want to understand it that way, you can," Pei Liyan admitted coolly.

Qiao Rui felt an indescribable mix of complex emotions, somewhat bitter.

She tugged at her lip: "If that’s the case, I should thank Mr. Pei for your honesty in telling me these things."

"As it should be," Pei Liyan’s tone remained unruffled, indifferent: "After all, our relationship is one of equality; during the marriage, there should be mutual respect."

Qiao Rui pursed her lips, silent.

The man spoke again: "Don’t worry, I won’t press you too much if you’re unwilling. We can talk about it when you’re ready."

After that, without any further delay, he went upstairs.

Five minutes later, Qiao Rui saw him as if he had changed clothes, coming down the stairs, and without saying a word to her, he left.

A while later, she heard the sound of a car engine starting; she knew he was gone.

Qiao Rui no longer had an appetite, stood up, and walked out.

Mrs. Feng followed her, asking, "Madam, where are you going?"

"Just out for a walk, I need to digest after eating," Qiao Rui replied and walked away.

Mrs. Feng watched her leave with worry; she had heard the earlier conversation.

She didn’t expect things between the master and madam to be so complicated.

Young people, without feelings, that can be complicated.

Qiao Rui stepped out of the house and had only walked a few steps when she saw Qiao Xiang’s car screech to a stop in front of her.

It looked like she was just coming back from outside the villa area.

The car window slid down, and Qiao Xiang said, "Qiao Rui."

"Big sister!" Qiao Rui greeted her expressionlessly, ready to move on.

Qiao Xiang spoke sternly, "I just had breakfast with Liyan, and he’s worried about Grandma Pei. Now that you’re the young mistress of the Pei Family, you should be very clear about what you need to do."

Qiao Rui was taken aback, not expecting Qiao Xiang to bring up Grandma Pei.

And he had just gone out to eat with Qiao Xiang.

Her eyes flashed, "Is there anything else, big sister?"

Seeing her indifferent attitude, Qiao Xiang, without mentioning visiting the old lady, suddenly felt a bit impatient.

She frowned, sizing up Qiao Rui’s face, which was now far more beautiful than before, with a sharp tone, "Don’t forget who you are!" she warned again.

"I haven’t forgotten who I am," Qiao Rui retorted coldly: "Big sister, may I go now?"

Qiao Xiang was flabbergasted. "I’m kindly informing you, reminding you, and you’re being so impatient, what’s your attitude?"

Qiao Rui’s gaze remained calm, her attitude as cold as ever: "Big sister, it’s eight-thirty, aren’t you going to Pei Corporation?"

Qiao Xiang suddenly remembered that she came back to get some documents, she couldn’t be late.

After all, Pei Liyan had been away on a business trip for a week and had just returned. She wanted to make a good impression today.

But Qiao Rui reminding her like this made her feel very aggrieved. Seeing Qiao Rui’s haughty attitude, she wanted to suppress Qiao Rui’s arrogance.

"I’m Liyan’s secretary. Arriving a bit early or late makes no difference. After all, he and I grew up together, and our relationship is not shallow," Qiao Xiang spoke, curling her lips into a significant smile.

Qiao Rui found that smile and her red lips irritating.

But she just gave a faint smile, said nothing, and left.

Seeing her walk away, Qiao Xiang called out at once: "Grandfather’s asking for you to return home, you must visit the Qiao Family today!"

Qiao Rui continued as if she hadn’t heard a thing.

Qiao Xiang grew even angrier.

She punched the steering wheel, the piercing sound of the horn blared.

Qiao Rui laughed lightly.

She hadn’t done anything, yet Qiao Xiang was so angry; it seemed she indeed had a bad temper.

Sure enough, she hadn’t even stepped out of the villa when she received a call from Elder Qiao.

Elder Qiao said, "Come home today, I have something to discuss with you."

"What is it?" Qiao Rui responded coolly.

"Do I need a reason to call you now?" Elder Qiao spoke in a tone laden with sarcasm, sounding quite angry.

Qiao Rui didn’t speak, silently acquiescing to the fact that unless it was important, she didn’t want to be bothered with trivial matters.

Elder Qiao probably guessed Qiao Rui’s thoughts and spoke coldly, "It’s about your brother. I want to talk to you."

Qiao Rui was startled, immediately replying, "I’ll be right there."