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Chapter 189: Accompany Me Upstairs to Change Clothes

Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Accompany Me Upstairs to Change Clothes

Elder Qiao said sternly, "We’ll talk about that later."

Qiao Rui’s brow furrowed abruptly; her sole purpose was to obtain her brother’s photo, yet Elder Qiao refused to produce it.

"How long is ’later’?" Qiao Rui pressed immediately.

"We’ll talk once the Qiao Family crisis is over," said Elder Qiao coldly, "I’m not in the mood right now. If you can get the money to address our urgent need, you’d be helping to ease my worries. I have too many concerns at the moment."

"With all due respect, Grandfather has weathered many storms. Is this really such a big deal?" Qiao Rui’s tone wasn’t very pleasant, clearly emotional.

To her, it seemed Elder Qiao simply didn’t want to show her the photo, using it as bait.

"We’re on the verge of bankruptcy; of course, it’s a serious matter," Elder Qiao continued gravely, "You’ve never considered yourself part of the Qiao Family, so you naturally wouldn’t share my sorrow."

A sting in her heart, Qiao Rui responded indifferently, "Is it not Grandfather who hasn’t considered me as a granddaughter of the Qiao Family?"

Caught off guard by her retort, Elder Qiao replied with displeasure, "You’re grown up now; regardless of whether I see you as part of the Qiao Family, you are a child of the Qiao Family, and this blood relation cannot be changed."

"That’s true," Qiao Rui said coldly.

After a few more words, Elder Qiao hung up the phone.

Not a word about those eight hundred million was mentioned by Qiao Rui.

More haste, less speed.

She didn’t want to do things that she wasn’t sure of.

By evening,

Pei Liyan had returned. When Qiao Rui saw him, she was unsure how to begin.

If he hadn’t been so generous, she might have had something to say. But suddenly giving eight hundred million made it difficult for her to see through Pei Liyan.

As he entered, Pei Liyan saw Qiao Rui standing in the downstairs living room, looking like she wanted to speak but hesitated and seemed a bit restrained. He arched his eyebrows slightly, stepped forward, and his tall figure swayed as he approached her.

He looked down at her from his taller stance, scrutinizing her without shifting his gaze.

Qiao Rui felt enveloped by his presence. Taking a deep breath, she tugged at her lip, "You’re back?"

"Uh-huh," his voice was deep and hoarse. The simple word drove her heartbeat to quicken unexpectedly.

She stepped back and looked at him, at a loss for words.

Pei Liyan had thought she would say something, but seeing her hesitant, he smiled faintly and asked, "What’s wrong? Is there something you want to say?"

Qiao Rui pursed her lips, nodding and then shaking her head.

"That’s unlike you, to be so hesitant," Pei Liyan couldn’t help but speak up, seeing her stand still as if she had lost her soul.

"Why did you transfer eight hundred million to my account so readily?" Qiao Rui genuinely marveled.

It wasn’t a trivial sum, and yet he had given it so directly.

Looking at her, Pei Liyan spoke with a half-smile, "If I hadn’t, would you have doubted me for going back on my word and questioned my manhood?"

Qiao Rui: "...."

"For the sake of my reputation, and as a matter of masculine pride, I suppose I should do it," he joked, which made her feel slightly ashamed.

"Alright, I admit I didn’t expect you to keep your word, especially because the amount involved is so immense."

This was what unsettled Qiao Rui.

"So, you must be feeling some pressure now," he seemed to regard the money as insignificant.

Qiao Rui nodded. "That’s why I haven’t even told Elder Qiao that the money has arrived."

"Let’s put it aside for now; we’ll go to Liancheng in two days," Pei Liyan said, "We’ll stay there for about three to five days. The Qiao Family’s project won’t see much change, and things should develop to a certain point before they can be better resolved."

"I understand what you mean, so I need to prepare as well," Qiao Rui spoke earnestly, "I’ll keep in mind the favor of this money."

Pei Liyan looked at her intently for a long while before saying, "Have you truly taken it to heart?"

As if afraid he wouldn’t believe her, Qiao Rui reiterated, "Of course, I’ll remember your favor."

"Then you might as well keep me in your heart," Pei Liyan said with a husky voice.

Qiao Rui’s heart fluttered, and her face inexplicably flushed.

"Um, you should go upstairs and change first. I’ll have Mrs. Feng prepare dinner quickly."

"Qiao Rui," Pei Liyan called out to her.

"Hm?" Qiao Rui looked at him in surprise.

Pei Liyan then said, "I hope that starting today, you can seriously be my Mrs. Pei."

"I’ve always been serious," Qiao Rui replied.

"Have you?" Pei Liyan’s tone was skeptical.

Qiao Rui felt vaguely uneasy. "Of course."

"Regardless of what you thought in the past, from today on, I want you to be steadfast," Pei Liyan said with grave sincerity.

Qiao Rui paused then nodded, "Understood."

"Of course, if you encounter any problems, you can tell me. I will help you solve them," Pei Liyan promised once more.

"Thank you!" Qiao Rui felt a warmth in her heart and expressed her sincere gratitude, "I understand."

Then Mrs. Feng entered the hall and asked, "Mister, Madam, can we have dinner in 20 minutes?"

"Yes," said Pei Liyan.

"Okay!" Mrs. Feng, seeing the couple standing there, seeming much warmer than before, also felt more at ease.

She smiled and turned to leave.

Qiao Rui wanted to follow her, but there was no need anymore.

She said to Pei Liyan, "Go on up and change your clothes."

"Come with me," he said.

Qiao Rui was startled, "You’re just going upstairs to change!"

"Help me find some clothes," Pei Liyan said.

Qiao Rui was taken aback.

Then he added, "I’m so tired today. You can help out, right? You said you’d keep that favor in mind, so start repaying it now."

Qiao Rui: "......."

Pei Liyan was ready to go upstairs, and seeing Qiao Rui motionless, he glanced at her, took her hand, and looked into her eyes with an intense gaze, requesting, "Come with me upstairs."

It seemed there was no way to refuse.

Resigned, Qiao Rui allowed herself to be pulled upstairs by him.

Moreover, this time she was led directly into his room.

Upon seeing the newly renovated room, Qiao Rui remembered how Qiao Yufei had been despised when she entered it last time, and he had even warned her never to enter his room.

Now, however, he was the one pulling her inside; times had indeed changed.

"I’m entering your room; you’re not going to renovate it overnight again, are you?" Qiao Rui asked as soon as she entered.

Pei Liyan was startled, then suddenly lifted her chin and looked down at her. "Qiao Rui, when I asked you to come up and help me change, did you really not understand what I meant?"