CEO's Ugly Flash-Marriage Wife Hides So Many Identities
Chapter 341: Never Leave Me in This Lifetime

Chapter 341: Chapter 341: Never Leave Me in This Lifetime

Qingcheng.

When Qiao Rui returned to Qingcheng, it was already late at night.

She sent Pei Liyan a message to let him know she had arrived safely in Qingcheng and went straight to the villa.

Uncle Feng and Mrs. Feng had already prepared a late-night snack to welcome Qiao Rui back.

Just as Qiao Rui sat down, she received a call from Pei Liyan.

Uncle Feng and Mrs. Feng quickly stepped out to give Qiao Rui some space.

"Sneaking away without giving me a chance to see you off?" Pei Liyan’s hoarse voice came through.

Qiao Rui smiled lightly, "Haven’t we already said our goodbyes?"

Pei Liyan was momentarily taken aback, recalling her initiative before leaving Liancheng.

It indeed made him quite happy.

"Mm, if that was a goodbye, it was certainly quite ceremonial," Pei Liyan said with a smile.

Qiao Rui blushed a little but calmly said, "As long as you liked it."

"Like it? Of course, I do," Pei Liyan’s voice was even deeper. "I wonder if there will be such a ceremonious reunion when you return to Qingcheng."

Qiao Rui felt speechless. "It’s exhausting, you know? Ceremonies can’t always happen; too many can tire you out."

Pei Liyan chuckled. "I think you can do it; you have exceptional talent and great stamina."

Qiao Rui: "...."

"So I’m really looking forward to our reunion," Pei Liyan’s voice was filled with laughter. "When the time comes, the ceremony must be grand."

Qiao Rui’s face turned red from his teasing; shameless days really are hard to endure.

She touched her face and said, "We’ll see how it goes when the time comes."

"I’ll take that as your agreement," Pei Liyan was quite the negotiator.

Qiao Rui conceded. "Who agreed with you? If you want a ceremony, do it yourself."

"Alright then!" he responded generously. "Ceremonies are mutual; one person can’t complete them alone."

Qiao Rui: "......"

"I heard you took on a disciple on your way back," Pei Liyan asked with a laugh.

Qiao Rui was taken aback. "Did He Zheng tell you that?"

"Yes," Pei Liyan didn’t hide it. "I suddenly went from being a big brother to a grandmaster and have been wondering how to address Uncle He in the future."

Qiao Rui was puzzled, wondering how to address He Zheng’s father?

"Surely not as buddies."

"Then what do you suggest?"

"Each to their own," Qiao Rui said. "Isn’t it simple? Besides, this is a woman’s matter, so why are you, a big guy, getting involved?"

"I want to be involved in everything about you," Pei Liyan hoarsely declared, "Not just your affairs, but also get involved with you, always be entangled with you."

"Pei Liyan," Qiao Rui could naturally tell the man’s teasing, "Can’t you be serious?"

"How am I not serious?" Pei Liyan’s voice carried a hint of laughter, transmitted through the phone in an even more husky tone. "You have to explain?"

"If you keep this up, I won’t talk to you!" Qiao Rui feigned seriousness.

"Alright, I won’t tease you anymore!" Pei Liyan said. "On the way back, I heard Song Muyu was attacked, and you helped out?"

"Yes!" Qiao Rui admitted directly.

It seemed that He Zheng had already told Pei Liyan everything about the incident. She knew she couldn’t hide her actions.

So she might as well openly admit it.

"My wife is indeed amazing," Pei Liyan genuinely praised. "If you hadn’t stepped in, Song Muyu might not have escaped this time."

"It just happened at the right time," Qiao Rui said. "They themselves were also negligent."

"Yeah," Pei Liyan said. "It also served as a reminder for me; you should be careful from now on."

"What should I be careful about?"

"My people can be targeted at any time," Pei Liyan said. "You should know, we’re quite wealthy."

Qiao Rui was speechless. "Who brags about themselves like that?"

"Aren’t I right?"

Qiao Rui chuckled. "Yes, you’re wealthy, alright?"

"Of course, you get it," he teased her again.

"I’m really not talking to you anymore. I’m going to have some late-night snacks, take a bath, and sleep, I’m exhausted," Qiao Rui yawned, actually quite sleepy. "I have to return to the Qiao Family early in the morning."

"Mm, you’ll encounter many wolves and tigers when you go back," Pei Liyan reminded. "Are you confident to handle it?"

"Yes!" Qiao Rui said. "With the money you gave me, even Grandfather has to be polite to me."

"Good, show some attitude," Pei Liyan said. "If the money isn’t enough, I’ll give you more."

"Give me more?" Qiao Rui was momentarily stunned. "Are you crazy? Aren’t you afraid I can’t pay you back?"

"If you can’t pay me back, then pledge yourself to me, and never leave me this lifetime," he said.

Qiao Rui’s heart fluttered, uncontrollably beating for a moment.

She remained silent, holding the phone, not saying a word for a long while.

"Surprised?" Pei Liyan asked in return.

"No," Qiao Rui said softly. "I’m a bit touched."

"Then you’re really an easy-to-please little girl," Pei Liyan laughed. "Don’t give yourself too much pressure, just play with the capital freely."

Qiao Rui chuckled. "The more you say that, the more pressure I feel."

"Alright, then I won’t mention it," Pei Liyan said. "I have another call coming in, I’ll deal with this matter first, and won’t call you again. Rest early."

"Okay," Qiao Rui said. "Take your call, good night."

As soon as Qiao Rui hung up, Pei Liyan switched to Si Ran’s call.

"Si Ran, your call is a bit late."

"Sorry, President," Si Ran immediately apologized. "I changed clothes after coming back and didn’t hear the phone earlier."

"What happened on the way back?" Pei Liyan asked directly.

Si Ran, being his subordinate, always knew his rules and that some matters had to be reported in detail.

So she reported everything that happened on the road.

Combining what He Zheng said, Pei Liyan knew that everything Si Ran reported was true.

Recently, he noticed that Si Ran seemed to handle things much more emotionally than before.

He thought she was probably captivated by Qiao Rui, as that girl’s charm was indeed significant, not only capturing his assistant and secretary but also making even that girl He Lan become a disciple.

He Lan, who previously caused so much trouble for Qiao Rui, now wanted to bow down and become her student.

This was indeed a dramatic turn of events, amusing in its nature.

"President, there’s one more thing," Si Ran hesitated before saying, "When Madam was playing Truth or Dare, she lost and mentioned that she knew you ten years ago during a winter, we were all surprised."

"Ten years ago?" Pei Liyan was slightly surprised and was momentarily stunned.

Ten years ago, in the winter?

For a moment, he was baffled, unable to remember ever knowing Qiao Rui before.

What was she like ten years ago?

It seemed a bit impossible.

How could he have no memory of it?

That girl actually claimed she knew him ten years ago.

If this was true, Pei Liyan’s heart pounded, suddenly feeling a warm sensation in his chest.

"Did she say anything else?"

"No," Si Ran said. "Madam initially mentioned knowing you a long time ago, and later specified it was during the winter ten years ago."

"Okay," suppressing the emotions within him, Pei Liyan said, "I understand, Si Ran, you did well."