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Chapter 224 I Think They Are In Cahoots

Chapter 224: Chapter 224 I Think They Are In Cahoots

In that instant, He Zheng clearly perceived Qiao Rui’s sharpness and murderous intent.

His heart skipped a beat, and he felt a chill run down his spine, as it tingled with numbness.

He Zheng couldn’t help but glance at Pei Liyan.

Pei Liyan seemed very calm, not taking any of this to heart, as though everything was under control.

He Zheng couldn’t help but shoot Pei Liyan a look, signaling him to say something and put an end to this minor catastrophe.

But Pei Liyan just gave him a look that said, ’Don’t be hasty,’ and made no move to intervene.

He Zheng was speechless and anxious.

He had no choice but to turn to Qiao Rui and stop He Lan. "He Lan, shut up. We’re here for an engagement party, don’t cause trouble for our friends and make everyone uncomfortable."

But He Lan simply couldn’t be subdued, even with pressing.

"Why should I shut up? She can speak; I can too. Why can’t I speak?" He Lan was defiant.

At that moment, Qiao Rui spoke indifferently, "Indeed, Mr. He, if your sister wants to speak, why not let her have her fill? If one day she can’t speak anymore, wouldn’t it be regrettable?"

He Lan was taken aback, staring at Qiao Rui.

He Zheng was also startled; he detected a hint of murderous intent in Qiao Rui’s tone.

Did she actually want to take He Lan’s life?

Qiao Rui didn’t care about what He Lan said about her, but the pain He Lan inflicted was on Muyu’s heart. As Muyu was now weary in body and soul and still had to defend herself, Qiao Rui naturally wanted to protect Muyu.

She didn’t care what image she presented in the eyes of others; she just didn’t want Muyu’s heart to ache so much.

Pei Liyan also slightly raised his eyebrows and glanced at Qiao Rui beside him.

Her complexion looked calm, but her whole demeanor exuded a cold aura that couldn’t be ignored.

Because the pressure was somewhat overwhelming.

He Zheng had no choice but to say, "Sister-in-law, I apologize on behalf of my younger sister."

"Don’t," Qiao Rui said indifferently. "What fault has your sister committed?"

He Zheng understood; Qiao Rui wanted He Lan to personally apologize to Song Muyu.

Seeing Qiao Rui like this, He Lan was frustrated and yelled, "Qiao Rui, if it weren’t for Pei Liyan’s face, I would have hit you today. Just for those few words you said about me, I could slap you ten times!"

Everyone was stunned.

Pei Liyan’s eyebrows furrowed deeply, and he shot a cold glance her way.

He Lan, having been seen by him, suddenly felt weak at the knees but still stubbornly retorted, "She started the trouble with me first, Pei Liyan. I’ve already shown you respect, and I won’t tolerate her."

Qiao Rui, however, seemed unbothered and just smiled faintly, as if amused by a child’s threats.

Jiang Jinfeng and Song Muyu’s gazes were much sharper, and even Qi Yun’s eyes grew a touch colder.

Neither Fang Mo nor Si Ran spoke up, and Si Ran looked at He Zheng, hoping he would quickly intervene.

At that moment, Qi Yun spoke coldly, "Miss He sure is full of hot air."

"Isn’t that the truth!" Song Muyu naturally chimed in, "Maybe she has a stomach ailment; otherwise, her breath wouldn’t be so foul."

He Lan’s face flushed red—she, a young woman, was being accused of having bad breath. How could she face anyone?

"It’s you who have bad breath!" He Lan glared at Qi Yun and Song Muyu. "I didn’t expect you two to gang up against me and be so rude."

"So what if we are?" Qi Yun retorted coldly. "Not long ago, I castrated a man. If Miss He would like to try, I wouldn’t mind cutting off your tongue."

"You..." He Lan was frightened, staring at Qi Yun in disbelief. "Who are you? What did I say to you? Why are you threatening me? Don’t you have any legal awareness?"

"I am Miss Song’s accompanying secretary as well as her bodyguard. Miss He, I advise you not to stir up trouble. Otherwise, if you lose your tongue, you’ll have to spend your life mute!" Qi Yun’s voice was icy, every word she spoke brought silence to the table.

Pei Liyan couldn’t help but take another look at Qi Yun.

This girl, who had been silent all this time, had endured when Qiao Rui and He Lan first spoke up.

He hadn’t expected that she would eventually join the conversation.

And with that, her words carried a direct threat, completely disregarding Pei Liyan and He Zheng in their presence.

Miss Qi obviously spoke up because Qiao Rui had opened her mouth; otherwise, she wouldn’t have dared to make a scene.

He Lan turned pale with fright.

Qiao Xiang couldn’t help but take another look at Miss Qi; the young girl’s gaze was sharp, her complexion extremely cold.

But as He Lan trembled with fear, she had no choice but to say, "Miss Qi, we’re all here by fate, so why the need for hostility and violence, right?"

"Some fates are cursed," Miss Qi didn’t give Qiao Xiang any quarter. "For instance, some people like to use guns and not show up themselves. As for those who prefer using gunmen, that’s what I, Qi Yun, despise the most."

Qiao Xiang was stunned then showed an awkward expression, "What do you mean by that, Miss Qi?"

"Miss Qiao, instead of talking to me, why don’t you comfort your friend properly!"

Qiao Xiang became even more embarrassed, her face turning from green to red, looking quite unsightly.

"They’re all in on it together," He Lan pointed at Miss Qi, Song Muyu, and Qiao Rui, angrily accusing, "Birds of a feather flock together, in cahoots with each other."

Qiao Rui was startled by He Lan’s words; they were always so piercingly accurate.

Yet, upon closer inspection, it appeared to be an unintentional slip.

Song Muyu then spoke up, "Miss He, do you wish to continue this quarrel?"

He Lan retorted, "It’s you who are threatening me."

Song Muyu offered a slight smile. "If we keep going, it’ll never end. Can we stop here?"

"Why should it stop just because you say so?" He Lan was always contrarian, not willing to give in, shocked that she was being threatened. No one had ever dared to speak to her like this before.

Finally, Pei Liyan spoke up. "He Lan, Qiao Xiang, the two of you can leave this table and sit somewhere else!"

At his words, Qiao Xiang and He Lan both froze.

"Why should we?" He Lan demanded.

Pei Liyan said, "Fine, since you’re not leaving, we’ll change tables."

"No need!" He Lan shook her head. Seeing Pei Liyan’s cold demeanor, she immediately slumped her shoulders, muttering with a look of grievance, "I’ll be quiet."

Of course, Pei Liyan didn’t actually make them leave.

The discussion simply ceased.

The atmosphere at the table was particularly eerie, silent enough to be alarming.

Song Muyu glanced at Qiao Rui and said, "Mrs. Pei, excuse me for a moment, I need to use the restroom."

Qiao Rui was surprised, then said, "What a coincidence, I was thinking of going as well. Let’s go together."

The two of them stood up and headed for the restroom together.

Pei Liyan’s gaze flickered, resting on the backs of the two women.

The more he watched, the more peculiar it seemed.

Even if they hit it off at first sight, it shouldn’t have been like this.

He Lan and Qiao Xiang were also stunned.

The two exchanged glances.

He Lan said, "I want to go to the restroom too, will you join me?"

Qiao Xiang nodded, standing up to go to the restroom with her.

Pei Liyan swept a glance at the humming Si Ran.

Si Ran also stood up.

And Miss Qi gave a slight nod, rising to leave.

Suddenly, all six ladies at the table had left for the restroom.