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Chapter 201: This Bad Man Wants to Go Further

Chapter 201: Chapter 201: This Bad Man Wants to Go Further

Qiao Rui felt a bit annoyed with herself for letting her emotions slip too much, she shouldn’t have shown any reaction.

"I didn’t hear anything." she adamantly denied, and even countered, "Are you afraid someone will overhear your conversation?"

Pei Liyan smiled faintly, his eyes that could read hearts piercing sharply onto the girl’s face, making one feel guilty without him having to say a word.

Seen by him, Qiao Rui too felt utterly vexed.

"You must have heard about the Qiao Family’s situation, right?"

Qiao Rui froze, then realized he was asking about that; she seemed to have overthought things earlier.

Unconsciously, she felt even more embarrassed.

She nodded and said, "Yes, I’ve heard about it, my older sister is trying to figure out a solution."

"Do you have any plans?" Pei Liyan asked.

Qiao Rui blinked again, "Do you mean, you hope I have a plan?"

"If your older sister manages to raise the funds!"

"That would be perfect; I’ll just give you back the entire eight hundred million." Qiao Rui smiled faintly, seemingly not the least bit anxious.

Pei Liyan raised an eyebrow, "You’re not planning on taking over the Qiao Family’s business?"

"I never planned to, if it weren’t absolutely necessary, I probably wouldn’t step in," Qiao Rui admitted candidly.

Pei Liyan smiled, but his grin held a tinge of disappointment as he breathed out a few words, "I was hoping you would take it."

Qiao Rui paused, hesitating for a long while before saying, "You mean, let my grandfather know that I’ve raised the money now?"

"Yep!" Pei Liyan nodded.

"Then, in that case, my grandfather definitely wouldn’t let my older sister continue to look for solutions," Qiao Rui said, "You mean, clearly tell my grandfather that I’m taking over."

"Smart girl," Pei Liyan complimented with a smile, "That’s exactly what I mean."

Qiao Rui looked at Pei Liyan with some surprise, "Pei Liyan, are you bored or what? For such a trivial matter, do you have to beat around the bush so much? Can’t you just say it straight out?"

Pei Liyan’s brow moved slightly as he watched Qiao Rui, his expression meaningful.

"Beating around the bush has its own flavor, if you taste it carefully, you’ll understand!"

"I don’t get it!" Qiao Rui shook her head, pretending not to understand.

Men are so annoying, making even the simplest things so complicated—it’s just flirting.

She pouted, a face full of protest.

The man, however, stepped closer and clasped her shoulder.

Qiao Rui jumped, "You’re not going to start getting handsy with me again, are you?"

Pei Liyan laughed, his voice husky and magnetic, each word resonating in Qiao Rui’s heart, causing it to race inexplicably.

And there he stood before her, backlit, shrouded in a halo, his figure strong and lean, his face bearing a faint smile.

Then, his thin lips parted slightly, "I should ask for a reward, shouldn’t I?"

"What?" Qiao Rui hadn’t reacted before the man pressed his lips against hers.

His breath in front of her, her face flushed from the heat.

Being kissed, Qiao Rui’s heart fluttered, almost losing herself.

Until the man whispered hot breath into her ear, teasingly, "I just want to kiss you like this, and then..."

The man’s voice halted, yet that pause cast a particular atmosphere over Qiao Rui.

She found it hard not to entertain crooked thoughts.

Sure enough, the next second, as the man kissed her cheek, he whispered lowly, "Go a step further."

Qiao Rui’s face flushed red.

She threw a disgruntled glance at Pei Liyan.

But the man let her go and stepped back, watching her with a grin, "Why such a mournful look? Aren’t you disappointed, protesting that I didn’t go further?"

He was actually teasing her!

This bad man.

Qiao Rui realized, she’s definitely not his match in this respect.

She immediately adjusted her emotions and said in a low voice, "Is this fun for you?"

"It’s very interesting," Pei Liyan said with a smile, "Don’t you think so?"

"I don’t think so," Qiao Rui said.

"Alright, I won’t tease you anymore," Pei Liyan laughed, looking at her rosy cheeks, he took a step forward, and once again, he couldn’t help but kiss her forehead.

A kiss on the forehead!

It was a very cherished kind of kiss.

Qiao Rui was stunned for a moment.

The man let go of her again and said softly, "I’m going back to the company now, you should get busy too. Go and say hello to Elder Qiao as soon as possible."

Qiao Rui nodded her head. "I know."

Pei Liyan gave her a deep look before finally turning and leaving.

Qiao Rui stood at the door, stunned for a long time, until the man’s footsteps disappeared down the hallway, she then finally let out a long sigh.

She closed the door and went back into the room, looked at herself in the mirror—her swollen lips, her eyes hazy, as if infused with the moistness of spring.

She felt a sudden embarrassment, covered her face, and dared not look at herself like that.

After taking a deep breath, Qiao Rui adjusted her emotions and prepared to return to the Qiao Family.

It was only when she went downstairs that she found out the gown Si Ran had sent was right there.

She asked Mrs. Feng to put it in her room before she left.

Upon arriving at the Qiao Family’s home,

Elder Qiao was quite surprised to see her.

"Why are you here?"

Qiao Rui gave a slight nod and replied, "It seems like grandfather isn’t very welcoming of my visit?"

Elder Qiao paused for a moment, his expression turned slightly displeased, but still, he patiently said, "You’re thinking too much. You are Pei Liyan’s wife, after all, someone of status; I can’t afford to offend you."

"Apart from being Pei Liyan’s wife, I am also your granddaughter," Qiao Rui said earnestly. "Whether you acknowledge it or not, I am a part of the Qiao Family."

Hearing these words, Elder Qiao’s stern face relaxed a bit as he gave a slight nod.

"I’m glad you think that way. Speak up, then, what brings you here?"

"I have brought a piece of good news for grandfather," Qiao Rui said. "I have secured the funds."

"What?" Upon hearing this, Elder Qiao was instantly taken aback, his eyes brimming with disbelief, he looked at Qiao Rui skeptically. "You’ve got the funds? The amount I mentioned?"

"Eight hundred million!" Qiao Rui didn’t hide it. "Pei Liyan gave it to me."

"He gave it to you?" Elder Qiao was stunned again, even more, incredulous now.

Qiao Xiang had not been successful, but Qiao Rui had; what was really going on here?

Previously, the six hundred million that Qiao Rui didn’t get, Qiao Xiang did; but now the roles had unexpectedly reversed.

Just last night Qiao Xiang said Pei Liyan would under no circumstances help anymore; yet today, Qiao Rui was saying she had obtained the funds.

He looked at Qiao Rui in stunning disbelief.

Qiao Rui spoke earnestly, "The funds have been transferred, but Pei Liyan has one condition."

"What condition? Tell me," said Elder Qiao. Now that he had heard there were funds, he was very happy. It seemed that as long as the condition wasn’t outrageous, Elder Qiao would agree to it.

"Considering the poor management before, which led to continuous investment into this project to the point of Pei Liyan’s dissatisfaction, he hopes that I will take over the project."

"You take over?" Elder Qiao was astonished, "What do you know about it?"

Qiao Rui just looked at Elder Qiao calmly, offering no defense.

Seeing her so composed, Elder Qiao began to doubt, "Are you planning to take it over?"

"I don’t seem to have another choice," Qiao Rui said. "After all, it’s a debt of eight hundred million. I can’t shoulder it alone; I have to be responsible."

Elder Qiao looked up at her, gauging her from head to toe.

Qiao Rui’s face showed no sign of backing down, instead, she appeared very calm.

"Grandfather can think it over. I have to accompany Pei Liyan on a trip; I’ll be back in about three or four days. You can tell me your decision then."