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Chapter 356: Whoever Touches My People Is My Enemy

Chapter 356: Chapter 356: Whoever Touches My People Is My Enemy

Qiao Rui didn’t expect Pei Liyan to return, descending like a savior at just the right moment.

Pei Liyan glanced at her and spoke with concern, "Are you alright?"

"I’m not dead yet." Qiao Rui chuckled and said, "Even if you didn’t come, I could’ve dealt with them myself."

Pei Liyan was both angry and anxious inside. Did she think she was invincible, capable of handling whoever came her way?

If it were a battle of attrition, no matter how good her stamina was or how swift her movements were, it would be difficult to handle so many opponents.

Pei Liyan couldn’t help but grow increasingly worried, feeling both helpless and concerned for this stubborn girl.

His moves became even more ruthless, and within moments, he had knocked the men to the ground with a few punches and kicks.

Fang Mo soon joined in, and in an instant, the three of them had toppled over a dozen men to the floor.

"Mr. Qiao," Pei Liyan directed his gaze to Qiao Junxian, his deep eyes dark with intensity. "What is the meaning of this?"

Qiao Junxian hadn’t expected Pei Liyan to show up.

But even if Pei Liyan hadn’t come today, it seemed that these dozen men wouldn’t have gained much ground—he hadn’t expected Qiao Rui to be this formidable.

He chuckled awkwardly and said, "Liyan, this is an internal affair of the Qiao Family and doesn’t concern you. If you want to know why, you can ask Qiao Rui."

"It doesn’t matter why. If you touch one of mine, you’re my enemy." Pei Liyan’s face was frosted over.

Qiao Junxian froze, his heart flinching slightly, his dark and murky gaze betraying a hint of impatience. "She openly confronted me today, her elder. Naturally, I wouldn’t let it slide. What I disciplined was a descendant of the Qiao Family—it has nothing to do with you."

"Apparently, you don’t understand my words." Pei Liyan’s expression shifted slightly, his chiseled face showing no excess emotion.

Qiao Rui spoke up at this moment, "Why bother wasting your words on him? Just take him down and talk later."

Her words startled Qiao Junxian, who instinctively stepped back.

The action was inexplicably amusing.

Qiao Rui couldn’t help but burst out laughing. "Uncle, aren’t you supposed to be fearless? Come on, your niece will spare a few moves with you!"

Qiao Junxian stepped back again.

Qiao Rui smiled helplessly. "Uncle, if you dare to provoke, you’d better be able to handle it. Stop retreating."

"You, what do you want?"

"Apologize or get beaten up. Your choice," Qiao Rui said firmly.

Qiao Junxian was startled. "You want me to apologize?"

"What else?" Qiao Rui retorted.

"You, you’re disrespecting your elders."

"Replacing you was a decision made by your father. Now, who’s disrespecting the elders? Besides, what kind of elder are you, really?"

"You, you... I won’t stoop to your level."

"You certainly shouldn’t have provoked me either." Qiao Rui stepped forward slightly. "Believe it or not, you brought people here to provoke, and I could have you detained today?"

Qiao Junxian’s face darkened, but he said no more.

At this moment, Pei Liyan spoke in a low voice, "Apologize publicly."

Qiao Junxian glanced at Pei Liyan with a complex expression. Sure enough, he was now fond of Qiao Rui, this infuriating girl.

From feigning unattractiveness to revealing her beauty—her scheming mind had deceived them all.

"Liyan, Qiao Rui is too cunning. Don’t be fooled by her. Be careful; she’s using you." Qiao Junxian sneered.

Qiao Rui laughed in exasperation. "Uncle, then why don’t you use him too?"

"See? She admitted it herself—she’s using you." Qiao Junxian seized the opportunity to twist her words. "You heard it. I’m not fabricating, am I?"

Pei Liyan smiled faintly and said, "I’m willing to be used by her."

Qiao Junxian’s eyes widened in disbelief. "You, you, you’re ridiculous."

"Apologize," Pei Liyan ordered coldly.

By now, many people had gathered downstairs.

Qiao Junxian scanned the previous staff members, but not a single one spoke up for him.

His brows furrowed sharply, rage flashing in his eyes.

Yet no one said a word on his behalf.

Under the pressure exerted by Pei Liyan and Qiao Rui, Qiao Junxian had no choice but to apologize: "I was wrong today. I shouldn’t have acted impulsively and brought people to cause trouble."

Hearing his apology, Qiao Rui was momentarily stunned—she hadn’t expected him to do so.

Indeed, as people age, they become much more attuned to recognizing the situation.

He was far more adept at restraint compared to Qiao Xiang.

"Uncle, with this realization, I won’t hold it against you. Let’s leave it at that." Qiao Rui smiled calmly, generously waving her hand. "Everyone, disperse now."

Pei Liyan saw her decision to let the matter rest and only shot a cold glance at Qiao Junxian, his intense gaze sharp as a blade.

As he passed by Qiao Junxian, Pei Liyan whispered, "Next time, I’ll make you regret it for the rest of your life."

Qiao Junxian was struck dumb. He hadn’t expected such a threat.

He stood there, dazed, watching Pei Liyan and Qiao Rui walk toward the Qiao Family’s building together.

Fang Mo took the opportunity to sweep his gaze over the crowd, seemingly memorizing everyone’s faces before snapping a quick photo and leaving.

Qiao Rui glanced back at Pei Liyan and asked, "Why did you come back so early today?"

"Since there wasn’t much left to handle, I returned. Besides, knowing you were coming to the Qiao Family today, I wasn’t at ease. I came to take a look," Pei Liyan replied solemnly.

Qiao Rui felt slightly flattered. "So, you came back early for me, huh? That’s truly an honor, Mr. Pei."

"You ungrateful brat. If you were truly thankful, you wouldn’t be this infuriating," Pei Liyan muttered, both worried and helpless. This girl constantly took his goodwill for granted.

"No way!" Qiao Rui chuckled. "I’m grateful to you from the bottom of my heart."

"You better mean it." The man’s gaze lingered deeply on Qiao Rui.

Seeing her slightly disheveled hair, he reached out to smooth it, tidying up her appearance.

Qiao Rui immediately pushed his hand down and said, "Be dignified in public, Mr. Pei. After all, this is the Qiao Family."

"Nonsense." Pei Liyan didn’t care at all. "Whoever wants to look can look. I’m not doing anything inappropriate."

Qiao Rui was speechless. "Alright, you’re the boss, you’re amazing, you can do whatever you want."

Only then did Pei Liyan soften his gaze and ask, "Tell me, are you hurt?"

The moment he brought it up, Qiao Rui frowned. Her back stung fiercely from getting punched earlier—it hadn’t been light.

"You’re hurt?" Pei Liyan noticed her silence and immediately sensed something amiss. He reached out to check, but Qiao Rui quickly pulled his hand down.

"It’s nothing. My back got hit, but it’s fine." Qiao Rui looked at him and said, "Since you’re here to back me up, let’s go upstairs together. Join me in savoring the feeling of taking over someone’s territory."

Pei Liyan’s brows furrowed tightly, still worried about Qiao Rui’s injury. Not knowing the severity of it, he couldn’t relax his tension.

Seeing him maintain such a stern face, as if the world owed him something, Qiao Rui couldn’t help but laugh. "Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious. Trust me, I’m tough—it’s no big deal."

Pei Liyan’s expression remained cold. "Your attitude doesn’t inspire much confidence in me."