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Chapter 209: Fight to the Death

Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Fight to the Death

Pei Liyan watched as Qiao Rui took the initiative to embrace him, feeling rather pleased, but the words she uttered left him somewhat speechless.

His brows knitted tightly, and he huffed lightly, "Some things are innate gifts, while others come from experience. You can’t generalize them all."

"Then is your ability an innate gift, or is it from experience?" Qiao Rui asked directly.

Pei Liyan frowned again, just about to speak when suddenly there was a knock at the door.

Qiao Rui snapped back to reality and quickly bounced out of Pei Liyan’s embrace. "I’ll go pack my luggage, you answer the door!"

Pei Liyan smiled faintly, "No need to be so nervous."

Qiao Rui didn’t look at him, urging, "Hurry up, it might be urgent!"

"Alright," the man’s voice was slightly hoarse, "I’ll get the door."

Qiao Rui paid him no further attention.

Pei Liyan walked to the door and opened it.

Fang Mo stood at the door with an apologetic face, "I’m sorry, President, Mr. Song heard you’ve arrived and has come to find you. He’s in the downstairs lobby and said there was something urgent to discuss with you."

Pei Liyan nodded, replying with a serious tone, "Okay, I got it. Please ask him to come up."

Fang Mo nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I’ll bring him right over."

Pei Liyan turned to look at Qiao Rui.

She had already moved her luggage inside.

The suite was large with an inner and outer chamber.

When Qiao Rui entered the inner room and saw the luxurious king-size bed, she froze, feeling somewhat at a loss.

If they were to sleep on the same bed, how awkward it would be at night.

And more importantly, she wasn’t worried about Pei Liyan losing control—it seemed she was more afraid of losing control herself.

After all, Pei Liyan did possess the looks she admired.

What should she do now?

Reason told Qiao Rui, she absolutely couldn’t let that happen so soon, especially since it wasn’t the right time yet.

Amid her hesitation, Pei Liyan had already walked in. His gaze swept the bed, and a profound glint flickered in the depths of his eyes.

He cleared his throat, breaking the silence, "Qiao Rui, Song Xun has come to discuss something. He’ll be up here shortly to talk business."

Qiao Rui snapped out of her reverie, no time to feel embarrassed, she quickly asked, "I understand. I’ll stay in here and won’t come out, to avoid."

"You’ll probably need to greet Song Xun!" Pei Liyan said.

Qiao Rui was stunned for a moment, reflecting on his consort’s respectful attitude toward her.

"Oh, okay then." Qiao Rui didn’t refuse and obediently agreed.

Pei Liyan was quite pleased, giving her a doting smile, "What a good girl!"

Qiao Rui instantly felt speechless, as if he were praising his daughter.

At this moment, there came another knock at the door.

Pei Liyan promptly went to open it.

Qiao Rui also glanced at herself in the mirror and noticed her lips were rosy red and slightly swollen, her fair cheeks also tinged with a touch of flush.

What had transpired earlier would be apparent to any observant person.

Her face reddened once more; she took a deep breath, adjusted her breathing, and swallowed several times.

Her face was still somewhat red, but by then, the door had already opened.

She could hear Pei Liyan greeting Song Xun, exchanging pleasantries.

"I’m sorry, Brother Pei, for intruding right after your tiring journey," Song Xun said with a face full of regret.

Pei Liyan gave a light smile, "Between you and me, there’s no need for formalities."

Song Xun nodded, "How is your sister-in-law?"

"She’s inside, packing the luggage!" Pei Liyan called out to the interior, "Qiao Rui!"

"Coming!" Qiao Rui immediately responded and then walked out.

She saw Song Xun, who, though in a suit and leather shoes, looking very distinguished, had particularly heavy dark circles under his eyes, indicating a lack of rest.

One could not help but wonder what difficult issues he had encountered that left him so fatigued.

Yes, fatigued.

Song Xun looked somewhat worn out.

"Mr. Song, hello!" Qiao Rui smiled faintly, spoke politely and with refined manners, "Thank you for arranging our stay on Ludao; the environment here is very beautiful."

"There is no need for thanks, sister-in-law," Song Xun also said with a smile, "I hope you are satisfied and find your stay comfortable."

"I am very satisfied and at ease." Qiao Rui continued to smile, but there was something about the tone of her voice that seemed a bit through gritted teeth.

Song Xun wasn’t sure if he had misheard, or his perception was off, but he felt something was odd about Qiao Rui’s attitude.

Although he couldn’t pinpoint anything specific, and she seemed very polite and courteous, something still felt amiss.

Song Xun didn’t have time to think too much about it and simply smiled, "As long as the sister-in-law is happy."

"Of course, I am satisfied!" Qiao Rui bit her teeth again, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between her teeth.

Seeing this, Pei Liyan couldn’t help but interject with a reminder, "Yes, she’s very satisfied. She was just telling me how wonderful the environment is here and that she would like to stay for a long time."

Song Xun immediately took up the conversation, "Then it’s settled; from now on, you should stay here whenever you come to Liancheng. I will make the arrangements."

"How could we impose like that," Qiao Rui glanced at Song Xun and then at Pei Liyan.

In the depths of Liyan’s gaze, she capitulated.

She knew she couldn’t take it too far, after all, she needed to save some face for this man concerned with appearances.

"Don’t be polite, sister-in-law. Pei and I share a bond that’s been tested in the fires of adversity," said Song Xun.

Qiao Rui paused, surprised. Song Xun didn’t look like someone who made friends carelessly. He must have taken a liking to Pei Liyan at first sight and, after deepening their understanding, felt a kindred spirit with him.

This friendship between men was sometimes quite baffling.

"Alright, we will surely trouble Mr. Song in the future," Qiao Rui lifted the corners of her lips, "You gentlemen continue talking. I’ll go downstairs for a stroll."

"Sister-in-law, please don’t leave Ludao for the time being," Song Xun reminded.

At that instant, Qiao Rui became alert. It seemed there was some danger.

She nodded, "I won’t leave Ludao."

Only then did Song Xun feel considerably relieved.

Pei Liyan looked at her with tender and indulgent eyes, "If you are too bored, go find Si Ran; it’ll be better for you two to go down together, so you have each other’s company."

"Alright," Qiao Rui smiled at them and gracefully departed.

She knew how to navigate the situation well, discreetly leaving space for the men to discuss their affairs without drawing attention to herself.

Once Qiao Rui had left, Song Xun spoke up, "Pei, the rumors seem to be entirely unfounded; your sister-in-law is well-versed in the ways of the world, knows when to advance or retreat, and is well-mannered."

Pei Liyan offered a light smile, "Indeed, rumors can’t be trusted. Sit down, let’s talk."

The two men walked over to the sofa and sat down.

"Pei, you must be careful during your visit to Liancheng this time," Song Xun’s expression became much more serious and grave, "The Chen Family will definitely make a significant move."

Pei Liyan was taken aback, "Did you receive some inside information?"

"Yes!" Song Xun nodded, "Chen Haimin’s injury is now stable, but he has been very emotional. On returning to the Chen Family, Chen Huaiyuan and his wife Shi Yu are quite distressed with his condition.

Moreover, Shi Yu’s family was once a significant official family in Liancheng, with Chen Haimin’s maternal grandfather, Shi Nan, having been a leading official in Liancheng. Though retired for many years, he still has considerable influence.

Once Old Master Shi learned that his only grandson had been so severely injured, he gave the order to investigate the matter thoroughly.

Chen Huaiyuan and Chen Haimin have directed their suspicions at the Song Family and your Qingcheng, Pei Family.

So this time, a fierce showdown is inevitable!"