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Chapter 19 Principle of Fairness

Chapter 19: Chapter 19 Principle of Fairness

Qiao Rui looked at him and said, "I just went out, can’t I go out?"

Pei Liyan was taken aback by the question. He had been challenged by Ruirui earlier that night, and now by Qiao Rui, causing him to look at her more intently.

Those thick-framed glasses were so distracting, making Qiao Rui’s face look even uglier and more vulgar.

"I have no intention of controlling you, but don’t forget, you are now Mrs. Pei Liyan!" The warning was heavy in his tone.

Qiao Rui retorted irritably, "Oh, you mean because you’re a man, you can go out at night whenever you want, but I can’t because I’m a woman, is that it?"

She was talking back.

Pei Liyan frowned deeply. "You think it’s unfair?"

Qiao Rui’s gaze was indifferent, her tone calm, "Since you’ve already said that, you must think it’s unfair too."

Suddenly, Pei Liyan opened the car door and got out.

His tall figure stood before Qiao Rui, his brow and eyes relaxed, showing almost no emotion.

But standing there, he seemed to have a powerful aura.

Qiao Rui unconsciously stepped back.

Pei Liyan’s voice became much harsher, "Such a temper, it seems you did something disgraceful tonight, feeling guilty?"

Qiao Rui was startled, her heart, indeed, felt guilty.

She instinctively looked at the man.

His gaze was piercing.

Through the lenses of her glasses, the panic in her eyes was deeply hidden.

But the next second, the man suddenly leaned in close, bending down, his handsome face right in front of Qiao Rui.

Then a faint smell of alcohol assaulted Qiao Rui’s nose.

She panicked, her voice quivering, "What are you doing?"

Pei Liyan had only intended to sniff her scent, as he suddenly felt the scent on her was somewhat familiar.

It seemed like the scent he had smelled somewhere that night.

But the girl’s nervousness made him pause, observing her agitated reaction, Pei Liyan half-closed his eyes, still taking a deep breath.

There was a subtle fragrance on her, similar to the perfume on Song Muyu.

The scent of Gucci Blossom Kiss.

That must be it.

Although it was faint, it was that scent.

Qiao Rui immediately became alert, afraid he had discovered something.

A wave of unease and tension suddenly surged in her heart.

She knew she had to be cautious.

"Where have you been?" His sharp gaze turned to Qiao Rui.

They were too close, even in the dim night, but the streetlight by his villa gate was very bright, and Qiao Rui felt exposed under his piercing gaze.

"I went shopping," Qiao Rui said.

Then, without changing her expression, she stepped back half a step.

The man narrowed his eyes, "Where did you go?"

Qiao Rui: "I don’t know, I just came from the countryside, I hadn’t seen much of the world, I saw skyscrapers and bright lights everywhere, I was curious."

"Really?" His tone was obviously skeptical and disbelieving.

"Yes." Qiao Rui had regained her composure, looking at him with a calm and straightforward gaze.

Pei Liyan, not angry but amused, suddenly said, "You went to some entertainment venues, didn’t you?"

"What?" Qiao Rui feigned ignorance, "What kind of entertainment?"

Pei Liyan half-closed his eyes, "Try to go out less at night."

Qiao Rui countered, "Is the city unsafe? I could go out in the countryside, but not here. Am I in prison?"

Pei Liyan said, "No! You are free."

"Why won’t you let me go out?"

The man chuckled lightly, "Because you are too ugly, going out at night might scare people to death!"

Qiao Rui hadn’t expected a grown man to make such an offensive remark to a woman.

Judging by appearances, a real flaw of men.

She tugged at her lips and said, "Then you shouldn’t go out either."

"I’m fine, I don’t look too bad."

"Hmm, you are indeed beautiful. Be careful going out at night, lest a rich older woman kidnaps you to serve her," Qiao Rui said lightly.

She really did have a way of coming out on top.

Pei Liyan suddenly realized that this girl had quite a bold spirit for someone so unattractive.

He was just about to say something.

At that moment, Uncle Feng and Mrs. Feng came out to greet them. "Mr. and Mrs. are both back?"

Qiao Rui immediately nodded and smiled at them, "I’ll head upstairs first."

She left Pei Liyan and Mrs. Feng behind and went upstairs by herself.

Mrs. Feng looked at her, then at Pei Liyan.

"Mrs. Feng, when did Qiao Rui leave?" Pei Liyan asked.

"Right before you," Mrs. Feng answered truthfully, fearing they might quarrel, she added, "She probably just got home and felt a bit uneasy, so she went out for a walk."

Being out for almost three hours was certainly no casual stroll.

Pei Liyan’s expression darkened as he watched the woman ascend the stairs, then turned to Uncle Feng and Mrs. Feng, "You should also rest early."

"Will Mr. and Mrs. want a late-night snack?" Mrs. Feng asked.

"No," Pei Liyan said sternly.

Mrs. Feng hesitated, "I don’t know if the young mistress will eat?"

"She doesn’t need to eat either," Pei Liyan commanded sternly, "Go rest."

"Yes!"

The two didn’t feel it appropriate to continue disturbing them.

Although they didn’t know why Mr. Pei had brought such a girl home, it was their first time taking care of her, and Uncle Feng and Mrs. Feng decided to serve well without asking any questions.

Pei Liyan parked the car in the garage and went upstairs directly to Qiao Rui’s door, where he knocked.

Inside, Qiao Rui was about to take a shower and wasn’t expecting anyone at the door.

She immediately put on her glasses and went to open the door.

Upon seeing the tall man with a cold expression standing at the doorway, Qiao Rui was slightly puzzled, "Yes?"

Pei Liyan took a step forward, she instinctively stepped back, creating distance between them.

Still, the faint smell of alcohol off him wafted towards her.

Qiao Rui frowned slightly.

She hadn’t drunk tonight, but the scent of alcohol was somewhat tempting.

Seeing her instinctive avoidance, Pei Liyan frowned and stepped further inside.

Qiao Rui, startled, quickly said, "Mr. Pei, what are you really doing?"

"I came to remind you that you need to report before going out at night," Pei Liyan said with a heavy voice.

"Oh, does that mean you need to report when you go out too?" Qiao Rui retorted.

Pei Liyan scoffed, surprised she still sought fairness.

"You want to talk about fairness with me?"

"Isn’t that what ’The Three Chapter Agreement’ is based on?" Qiao Rui retorted.

Pei Liyan sneered, "Then where did you go tonight?"

"Shopping," Qiao Rui said, "As I mentioned earlier."

"Didn’t buy anything?" Pei Liyan observed her empty hands.

"Right," Qiao Rui nodded. "No money."

Pei Liyan was taken aback, not expecting this reason.

He looked deeply at Qiao Rui and said, "What? Are you reminding me that I should start giving you an allowance now?"

"Up to you." Qiao Rui maintained her serene demeanor, as if to say, it’s fine whether you give it or not.

Pei Liyan frowned; how could this kid speak with such an indifferent attitude as if nothing could affect her?

"Tomorrow then," Pei Liyan said.

"Oh." Qiao Rui nodded, "Anything else?"

Pei Liyan gave her a deep look and walked off with a cold face.

Qiao Rui remained unperturbed, locked the door behind her, and prepared to take her bath.

Pei Liyan heard the sound of the lock clicking, paused, turned back to look at the door, and sneered.

Did this woman really think he would be so desperate as to knock on her door to spend the night?

Pfft!