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Chapter 212: Want to Play, Let’s Go Back to the Room

Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Want to Play, Let’s Go Back to the Room

"I’m ignoring you!" Qiao Rui stormed off with a flushed face.

Behind her, the man reached out and grabbed her hand, "Where are you going?"

"I’m waiting to eat!" she said. "I’m hungry!"

"Let’s go together!" Pei Liyan tightened his grip on her hand and walked with her along the corridor.

"I can walk by myself, you don’t need to hold my hand," Qiao Rui muttered, trying to pull her hand away from the man.

But Pei Liyan was domineering; once he held her hand, he naturally wouldn’t let go. "I don’t know the way very well, you lead me."

"You!" Qiao Rui had never realized before that a man like Pei Liyan could be so shameless.

"What about me?" Pei Liyan looked innocently curious.

"You’re really something," Qiao Rui grated.

At that, Pei Liyan slightly smiled and said, "Yes, I also think I’m quite good."

Qiao Rui was speechless once more.

Just then, Lu Heming approached them from the other side of the corridor.

As he got closer, his eyes fell on Pei Liyan holding Qiao Rui’s hand, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

It was his first time seeing President Lu holding a girl’s hand.

Of course, this woman was his wife.

But the news had claimed that Qiao Liu was ugly and unsophisticated, yet seeing her today, it didn’t seem to be the case.

Perhaps President Pei’s choice of Qiao Rui was serious.

Lu Heming quickly made up his mind and respectfully said, "President Pei, Mrs. Pei, dinner is ready. Mr. Song has arranged a welcoming meal for you two today!"

"Is he still here?" Pei Liyan had thought Song Xun had left earlier.

"He is," Lu Heming said. "Mr. Song arranged it over the phone, and he’s currently on Ludao waiting for you and the lady to join him for dinner."

Song Xun really wasn’t taking this engagement seriously; the engagement was tomorrow, yet he was still here hosting a dinner for Pei Liyan.

Qiao Rui began to doubt; if this man didn’t like Miss Shen of the Shen family and was only engaging her for the sake of the family, wasn’t that also hurting Miss Shen?

And it wasn’t just hurting Shen Shuyi, it was hurting Song Muyu as well.

Thinking this, Qiao Rui inwardly cursed: Damn scumbag!

Held by Pei Liyan, she was led forward.

Along the way, Qiao Rui tried several times to pull her hand out of the man’s grip.

But unfortunately, she was not successful.

The man’s grip was too strong.

She could pull her hand free, but it would require a significant effort.

Doing so would likely draw more attention.

So, in the end, Qiao Rui just went along with the man.

Yet, as they walked to the hotel, she felt a bit resentful, so she started acting up.

With her little fingers, she lightly scratched the palm of the man’s hand.

Stimulated by this small action, Pei Liyan’s brows slightly furrowed, and he covertly glanced at Qiao Rui with a warning look in his eyes.

Qiao Rui just raised an eyebrow, clearly being provocative.

Pei Liyan simply stared calmly at the girl.

Lu Heming, astute as ever, quickly sensed the undercurrent in the couple’s gazes and hastened his steps without causing a scene.

He didn’t even look back, fearing he might disturb the couple.

Qiao Rui continued scratching his palm.

It was very ticklish.

The man’s heart seemed to boil with this tickling sensation.

He tightened his grip involuntarily and whispered, "Want to play?"

Qiao Rui was stunned and turned to look at him.

He even asked in front of Lu Heming.

He was doing it on purpose, right?

Without any emotion, Pei Liyan said, "If you want to play, I can accompany you back to the room to play."

Qiao Rui’s face turned red, and she quickly said, "No playing, eating is what’s important. Mr. Song is still waiting."

Pei Liyan chuckled lightly, "Then after we eat, I can play with you!"

Qiao Rui was stunned again and stopped in her tracks.

The man urged, "Let’s go, let’s eat first, we shouldn’t keep Mr. Song waiting too long."

Ahead, Lu Heming, listening to the conversation behind him, was sweating profusely.

This was his first time seeing President Pei like this, it was unbelievable.

He had always thought President Pei was an iceberg that no one could melt, yet it turned out he was a volcano.

Qiao Liu was really no ordinary man.

Soon, they arrived at the hotel restaurant.

Si Ran and Fang Mo were also waiting there!

However, during the meal, the two of them did not sit.

In the entire luxurious private room, only Song Xun, Lu Heming, Pei Liyan, and Qiao Rui were seated.

Qiao Rui saw Si Ran standing aside and whispered, "Si Ran, come join us for the meal!"

Si Ran immediately replied in a low voice, "Madam, that would be against the rules."

Qiao Rui fell silent.

Si Ran gave her a slight smile, "Don’t worry, Fang Mo and I won’t go hungry; we’ll go eat later."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Rui immediately looked at Pei Liyan, her eyes filled with displeasure and skepticism.

What is this?

Even eating had its social hierarchies.

She glared at Pei Liyan resentfully.

Unexpectedly, she was caught again by the man.

Their eyes met, and Qiao Rui raised her chin, pouting her lips.

Pei Liyan was startled, his gaze darkened.

He found the girl’s behavior amusing.

When they took their seats, the two were arranged at the head of the table, sitting together.

Song Xun and Lu Heming were the main and associate guests, respectively.

Probably because the man sitting beside her had a strong presence, and also being in front of Lu Heming and Song Xun, Qiao Rui naturally didn’t overdo her small antics and was very proper.

She was always one not to engage in pointless small talk, nor allow awkward silences.

Song Xun was very polite to her, to whatever he said, she would nod slightly, sometimes responding with a sentence or two.

Pei Liyan saw her being so well-behaved and measured, and was very pleased.

For signature dishes from Liancheng, lotus roots were a must, and four dishes using lotus roots as the main ingredient were served.

Each dish was beautifully color-coordinated, looking extremely appetizing.

Si Ran served Pei Liyan and Qiao Rui lotus root soup.

Fang Mo poured wine for Song Xun.

There were no servers left in the private room.

Only Si Ran and Fang Mo stood by the side.

"Would the sister-in-law like to try a special product from Liancheng, Green Plum Wine?" Song Xun looked at Qiao Rui, "It’s just like juice, very low in alcohol content."

Qiao Rui said, "I have long heard that Liancheng Green Plum Wine is excellent; its refreshing sweet and sour taste is indeed enticing."

"Shall we try some then?"

"With Mr. Song’s generous hospitality, Qiao Rui willingly obeys," Qiao Rui smiled faintly.

Song Xun personally poured her a glass.

Then, he glanced at Pei Liyan.

Without a word, Pei Liyan raised his glass to signal Song Xun.

Song Xun immediately raised his glass as well, saying, "This first glass of wine, I toast to President Pei and the sister-in-law who have traveled far to attend my engagement banquet."

"No need to stand on ceremony with family!" Pei Liyan said.

Qiao Rui also smiled lightly.

The four clinked their glasses together.

Qiao Rui sipped the Green Plum Wine, instantly captivated by its sweet and sour flavor.

It was indeed delicious!

She sneakily took another sip.

Pei Liyan cautioned, "Although the wine is delightful, don’t indulge too much."