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Chapter 276 He Has Never Been Sincere

Chapter 276: Chapter 276 He Has Never Been Sincere

"I can’t let you leave!" Fu Yichen called out lowly, attempting to stop Cheng Mingyu from departing.

However, Cheng Mingyu swept him with a piercing gaze and still left.

Fu Yichen unleashed his anger on Qiao Rui once more, yelling at her, "You’re not sincere at all, you don’t really want to help Qiao Xiang."

Qiao Rui glanced at him, her eyebrows slightly knit in a mix of sympathy and helplessness.

A man who loses his reason for love looks so pitiful.

Being met with Qiao Rui’s gaze only intensified Fu Yichen’s irritation.

At that moment, He Lan called out, "Yichen, what are you yelling for?"

Caught by her shout, Fu Yichen momentarily paused, and his rationality came flooding back.

He Lan said, "No matter how this issue is handled, it’s someone else’s freedom. Why are you subjecting us to moral blackmail? Nobody owes you, and nobody owes Qiao Xiang."

Fu Yichen was momentarily flabbergasted.

Qiao Rui noticed that after He Lan had shifted her allegiances, she seemed to reason better than before, yet this girl was biased towards whoever she was close to, lacking a firm stance.

Her principle was simple: whoever she’s with is right.

She sighed to herself.

Pei Liyan also met Fu Yichen’s eyes coldly and said icily, "Did you just ignore everything that was said in the meeting room earlier?"

Fu Yichen was taken aback once again and finally began to calm down as his rationality returned.

He looked at Qiao Rui awkwardly and muttered, "It’s not at you, I was just... worked up."

Qiao Rui nodded, "I understand."

Fu Yichen jerked his face away, taken aback.

Then, Pei Liyan narrowed his eyes in the direction where Mingyu had left and suddenly sneered, "He really holds a grudge against Qiao Xiang."

Qiao Rui and everyone else were startled and turned their gaze toward Pei Liyan.

"What’s going on?" He Zheng asked him.

"Don’t you remember him?" Pei Liyan countered.

He Zheng shook his head. "I don’t remember. Who is he?"

"His grandfather was a childhood friend of Elder Qiao," Pei Liyan explained. "As a child, he used to follow Qiao Xiang around, harboring feelings for her until she played several pranks on him." Everyone was startled as Pei Liyan unveiled this piece of the past.

Qiao Rui was somewhat speechless; surely Cheng Mingyu wouldn’t remember issues from when they were kids?

"But his actions today can’t be faulted since he was just following protocol."

"Yes!" Pei Liyan looked at Qiao Rui. "So, you can handle the prosecution, can’t you?"

"Me?" Qiao Rui was surprised and smiled, "You’re overestimating me."

"The task Elder Qiao entrusted to you, how will you explain it when you get back?" Pei Liyan asked with a not-quite-smiling gaze.

After hearing this, Qiao Rui shrugged, "If Elder Qiao’s own connections don’t work, there’s nothing I can do."

"You don’t know anyone at the prosecution?" Pei Liyan asked again.

"No." Qiao Rui’s reply was firm.

Pei Liyan then looked toward He Zheng and Fu Yichen.

Both shook their heads.

Pei Liyan took out his phone and called Lu Heming. "Heming, Qiao Xiang’s case has been transferred to the prosecution by Cheng Mingyu. See if you can intervene."

"I’ve received the news," Lu Heming replied. "President Pei, Miss Shen Shuyi’s cousin, who is Mr. Song Xun’s fiancée, works at the prosecution side handling criminal cases."

"Is that so?" This was unexpected to Pei Liyan.

"Absolutely sure," Lu Heming assured.

"Alright, I’ll contact Song Xun." After hanging up, Pei Liyan shared these details with everyone.

Qiao Rui was taken aback. Shen Shuyi’s cousin – wouldn’t this mean owing a favor to Song Xun and Shen Shuyi?

After Pei Liyan made the call, Song Xun handed the phone to Shen Shuyi upon hearing the matter.

Only then did Qiao Rui learn that Song Xun was actually with Shen Shuyi.

After meeting her and Jiang Jinfeng, he immediately went to find Shen Shuyi.

Ha!

This is men for you.

Qiao Rui’s heart was filled with disdain, and her gaze was cold.

Pei Liyan exchanged a few brief words with Shen Shuyi and before long, Shen Shuyi’s cousin had contacted Pei Liyan.

Without a doubt, the Shen Family had quite the background in Liancheng.

Without even showing up in person, Shen Shuyi’s cousin simply made a phone call and got Qiao Xiang released directly.

Everyone soon returned to Ludao.

Qiao Xiang came back with them.

Upon seeing Qiao Rui again, she didn’t utter a word.

Qiao Rui didn’t mention the incident either.

Song Xun and Shen Shuyi quickly came over, and upon seeing Song Xun again, Qiao Rui’s face was overcast.

Song Xun’s complexion wasn’t great either, but he didn’t know that Qiao Rui was Ruirui, so he still maintained a basic courtesy towards her.

"Brother Pei, sister-in-law, Shuyi and I heard about your sister’s incident and specially came to ask if there’s anything else we need to do, just speak up."

Qiao Rui glanced at him, then at Shen Shuyi by his side, who was completely immersed in happiness with the demeanor of a demure woman; it seemed they had spent a delightful night together.

Once again, Qiao Rui felt that Song Muyu was not getting the respect she deserved.

Yet, her gaze was faint, filled with a bit of inquiry, as her red lips parted lightly, "Thank you, Miss Shen, for your gallant assistance. I really feel terrible that both of you, newly engaged and in the bliss of romance, had to make this trip. I truly feel uneasy."

Song Xun was taken aback and looked up at Qiao Rui.

He didn’t know why, but he always felt like Qiao Rui’s gaze carried a hint of disdain, even offense.

At first, he thought it strange, believing he had seen it wrong, but after a closer look, he indeed saw the coldness in her eyes, so obvious.

While her beautiful face remained impassive, those lovely eyes held a trace of coldness, a coldness with a somewhat familiar sensation.

Suddenly frowning, another face flashed in his mind, Ruirui, who had stood up for Muyu with such determination.

The Qiao Rui before him seemed to possess the same aura as Ruirui.

Chill and distant, it puzzled him.

Clearly, he felt that Qiao Rui harbored no fondness for him.

Seeing that Song Xun wasn’t speaking and was just staring at Qiao Rui, Shen Shuyi felt it was a bit rude and hurriedly said, "Sister-in-law, please don’t be polite. If we can help, I, Shuyi, will certainly do my utmost."

"I’m already very grateful," Qiao Rui said with a smile, quite amiable.

Qiao Rui had always been clear about gratitude and grudges, and this matter had nothing to do with Shen Shuyi.

Ultimately, the root was with Song Xun; she had always believed Song Xun should not have entangled with Muyu.

Of course, Muyu had her own responsibilities, but comparatively speaking, Song Xun bore a greater fault.

Therefore, her look at Song Xun right now was entirely one of looking at scum.

Perhaps the look was too intense, and it was caught by Pei Liyan, who couldn’t help but take a closer look at Qiao Rui and even speak up to remind her, "Qiao Rui."

Qiao Rui stiffened, returning to her senses, glanced at Pei Liyan, and then turned to Song Xun, "I was just reflecting on how well-matched Mr. Song and Miss Shen are together; my heart is quite touched. Mr. Song, Miss Shen is so righteous and gentle, you mustn’t let her down."

Song Xun was startled.

Shen Shuyi was also a bit surprised and then looked at Qiao Rui gratefully.

When Shen Shuyi again looked at Song Xun, his eyes were deep as he stared at Qiao Rui and said, "Of course, sister-in-law, there’s no need for concern."

Qiao Rui’s gaze lowered slightly, her heart filled with mixed emotions. He really didn’t have true feelings for Muyu, did he?

Seeing her like this, Song Xun’s eyes narrowed once more and he said to Shen Shuyi, "Shuyi, why don’t you and your friend He Lan go see how Miss Qiao Xiang is? I have something to discuss with Brother Pei."

"Alright," Shen Shuyi immediately nodded in agreement and said farewell to Qiao Rui to go find He Lan.

In the room, there were only Qiao Rui, Pei Liyan, and Song Xun left.

Song Xun looked at Qiao Rui and got straight to the point, "Sister-in-law, you seem to have some animosity towards me. Have I offended you in some way?"