CEO's Ugly Flash-Marriage Wife Hides So Many Identities
Chapter 274: I Can Spread My Liver and Brain on the Ground for Her

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: I Can Spread My Liver and Brain on the Ground for Her

Pei Liyan turned his head to look at him, his brows and eyes betraying a casual tease, "Or, why don’t you check it out?"

He Zheng met that pair of eyes and scoffed lightly, "You don’t dare to check yourself because you’re afraid she’ll get angry, so you want to push it onto me?"

Pei Liyan appeared startled, glanced at He Zheng, and countered, "Do I seem like the kind of man who’s afraid of women?"

"That’s hard to say!" He Zheng replied, "Maybe not in the past, but now, it’s hard to tell."

"Bullshit!" Pei Liyan threw two words at him.

He Zheng was taken aback; he had actually become annoyed. Amidst his momentary shock, he laughed, "Your tough act is really funny."

Pei Liyan gave him a cold glance, "Your protective act for Qiao Xiang is even cuter."

He Zheng: "...."

Inside, Fu Yichen and Qiao Xiang were in no hurry to come out.

Qiao Xiang was still on the phone with Elder Qiao.

When Elder Qiao heard her admission of involvement in the kidnapping of Qiao Rui, he too was shocked and reprimanded her sternly, "Qiao Xiang, how foolish of you!"

Qiao Xiang hung her head low, her hand white-knuckled as she gripped the phone.

Elder Qiao asked, "Where are you now?"

"Grandfather, you don’t need to bother, I understand my problem, and I accept whatever consequences I should face." Qiao Xiang said, "You don’t need to worry about me anymore. With Qiao Rui at home, having secured eight hundred million for investment, the Qiao Family won’t fall, and I... I’m out of the game."

Elder Qiao paused. "Who told you that?"

"No one had to tell me; Pei Liyan chose Qiao Rui." Qiao Xiang said with a bitter smile, "And you, you can’t do without her either."

Elder Qiao remained silent.

Qiao Xiang understood from his silence that her grandfather truly could not be without Qiao Rui, that silence was equivalent to consent.

Both Pei Liyan and her grandfather had chosen Qiao Rui; she was the one left alone.

Beneath someone’s roof, one has to bow their head.

If she didn’t bow her head, she would be completely finished.

"Grandfather, I’m sorry," Qiao Xiang said softly. "I have disappointed you."

Elder Qiao’s voice was cold. "You haven’t disappointed me, but you have disappointed yourself. Was all those years of studying a waste?"

"I’m sorry," Qiao Xiang apologized again.

"I will contact friends in Liancheng to settle this matter."

Qiao Xiang was startled, not expecting her grandfather to say that.

Elder Qiao stated, "Qiao Xiang, remember, do less of those things that harm others without benefiting oneself."

"Yes!" Qiao Xiang said solemnly, "I understand, Grandfather."

After hanging up the phone, she took a deep breath.

Fu Yichen looked at Qiao Xiang, wanting to say something but hesitated.

Qiao Xiang was silent for a moment, then looked up at Fu Yichen with her hands covering her face. "Yichen, I’ve disappointed you!"

Fu Yichen was taken aback, his expression complex as he shook his head. "Xiangxiang, protecting yourself isn’t wrong, but the method you chose was."

"Yes!" Qiao Xiang laughed bitterly. "I was too extreme, outclassed yet still showing off, I really am stupid."

Fu Yichen slightly furrowed his brows, looking at Qiao Xiang’s bitter smile, feeling like she was giving up on herself.

Because she couldn’t obtain the love she yearned for, she loved Pei Liyan but couldn’t get a response, so she even gave up her pride.

Thinking of this, Fu Yichen felt a sharp pain in his heart, sorrow and struggle accumulating inside him, leaving him momentarily at a loss for words.

"Such a despicable me, I’ve disappointed you again!" Qiao Xiang spoke again.

"Stop it!" Fu Yichen shook his head, "I am not disappointed, I’m just heartbroken."

Qiao Xiang looked up, meeting the pain in his eyes. In that moment, she was taken aback.

Fu Yichen gave a bitter smile, gathering his thoughts before finally saying, "Xiangxiang, don’t worry, I’ll help you!"

"No need, Yichen," Qiao Xiang shook her head. "I’ll bear it myself."

She stood up, offered him a slight smile, and turned to leave.

"Qiao Xiang!" Fu Yichen called out.

But Qiao Xiang did not look back; instead, she went to find the police officer in charge.

Outside the door, Pei Liyan and He Zheng were still there.

As soon as Qiao Xiang came out, she saw Pei Liyan. She hesitated for a moment before walking over.

This time, she was much calmer, and her aura had become subdued.

Upon reaching Pei Liyan, her expression also cooled down. She tugged at her lips and said, "President Pei, I’m sorry for making a fool of myself earlier, for getting carried away due to a breakup. I feel ashamed.

"Today, you have awakened me. Thank you for not outright firing me from my job at the Pei Family. From now on, I’ll keep my personal and professional life separate and work hard without letting personal emotions interfere."

Having said that, she bowed deeply and left without any reluctance.

Pei Liyan didn’t say a word, just gave her a look.

He Zheng was also shocked and hadn’t expected Qiao Xiang to apologize.

When she had gone, he said, "That’s the Qiao Xiang we know!"

Pei Liyan said, "The person she should really be thanking is Qiao Rui."

"But you didn’t mention Qiao Rui just now."

"Qiao Rui doesn’t want her to know," Pei Liyan said.

He Zheng was taken aback, "Why?"

"If Qiao Xiang knew, it would probably hit her even harder."

"True," He Zheng nodded. "Knowing the truth would make the disappointment even greater, especially since everyone still sees Qiao Rui as a naive country girl. Who would have thought she was playing possum?"

"Qiao Xiang!" Fu Yichen chased out from inside but didn’t see Qiao Xiang. "Brother Pei, where’s Qiao Xiang?"

"Yichen, don’t chase after her!" Pei Liyan said in a deep voice. "Since Qiao Xiang made the call, Elder Qiao won’t just stand by and watch!"

Fu Yichen was baffled and a little confused.

But He Zheng suddenly realized, "Liyan, you mean Elder Qiao will step in to smooth things over?"

Pei Liyan nodded.

Fu Yichen was still puzzled. "The Qiao Family is facing a lot of problems now, what if Elder Qiao doesn’t step in? And even if he does, he might not have that much clout."

He Zheng patted his shoulder. "The people you have found, along with those Elder Qiao will find, will surely have some influence. Moreover, there’s probably no formal case filed yet."

Fu Yichen was still very worried.

He Zheng said, "Yichen, one mustn’t be too greedy. It’s best for everyone that Qiao Xiang has had this epiphany. If she didn’t come around and continued down a dangerous path, that would be truly frightening, wouldn’t it?"

Fu Yichen pursed his lips, falling silent.

"Today she has reached a conclusion and can start afresh. That’s good for you too, right?" He Zheng added.

Fu Yichen’s eyes hardened as he looked at Pei Liyan and gave a wry smile, "Brother Pei, I’m sorry, I was a bit rash today."

Pei Liyan gave him a look, his eyes serene, "Yichen, being too impulsive can make you lose your judgment."

Fu Yichen gave a bitter smile, "Brother Pei, when you truly fall for someone, you’ll understand. It’s not just about being impulsive, I’d happily give up my life for her if she asked."

Pei Liyan and He Zheng were both stunned and turned to look at him, clearly shocked.

Fu Yichen gave another bitter smile, "Even if she doesn’t love me, it doesn’t change how much I’m willing to give for her."

Both of them were taken aback again by his words.

Just then, Pei Liyan’s phone rang.

He looked down at the call and it was Qiao Rui calling.

Pei Liyan answered the call.

Qiao Rui asked, "Still at the police station?"

"Yes."

"Wait for me, I’m coming to you!" Qiao Rui said.

Pei Liyan paused, then asked in return, "Did your family’s Elder Qiao arrange this for you?"

"Mr. Pei, you’re so perceptive!" Qiao Rui chuckled, "I should’ve come with you from the beginning!"

"Shall I send someone to pick you up?" Pei Liyan asked.

"No need, I’m almost there."

Pei Liyan: "....."