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Chapter 41 A Match Made in Heaven

Chapter 41: Chapter 41 A Match Made in Heaven

Qiao Xiang was strikingly beautiful, her noble demeanor shining through naturally, forcing one to marvel at her dazzling radiance.

Her features were bright and clear, her long hair cascaded in large, wavy tendrils down her back, amplifying her allure, especially her eyes which, when looking at Pei Liyan, were heart-wrenchingly tender.

Although her appearance was the kind that should seem cold and calculating, that expression of pitiable sweetness somehow didn’t seem out of place on her.

Pei Liyan glanced at her and nodded slightly. "You’re back?"

"Yes, I’m back." Qiao Xiang offered a shy smile. "How have you been?"

"Not too bad," Pei Liyan replied.

Qiao Xiang looked up at him again, her eyes filled with unsaid words, tender and soft as if gazing at a lover. "I’ve been so worried about you, I’m glad you’re okay."

Strong tea, indeed.

Qiao Rui was momentarily taken aback by Qiao Xiang’s coquettish behavior in front of Pei Liyan.

Rumors had it that Qiao Xiang was a "queenly" type—Rui had not anticipated such a girlish side.

It seemed even a "queen" turned demure upon meeting a man she fancied.

Qiao Rui noted how Pei Liyan greeted Qiao Xiang first upon entering and how familiar they seemed; he even spoke to Qiao Xiang before acknowledging Elder Qiao.

Their relationship truly was extraordinary.

There were whispers that they once had a romance, though it was uncertain whether such tales were true or false.

However, after seeing Qiao Xiang today, Qiao Rui could vividly sense the fullness of Qiao Xiang’s affection for Pei Liyan.

It was too intense.

That love seemed more than her eyes could contain, as though it was about to overflow.

Pei Liyan didn’t hurry to take his seat.

Qiao Xiang approached him, saying, "Liyan, sit over here."

She seemed intent on steering him to a different spot.

Moreover, as Qiao Xiang pulled on Pei Liyan, she took a deliberate glance at herself.

After a brief eye contact, Qiao Xiang chose to ignore Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui wanted to laugh and, unable to suppress it, she let out a snicker.

Her laughter immediately drew the attention of everyone in the room; all eyes turned to Qiao Rui, the supposed bumpkin, with visible disdain.

Realizing that she was the center of everyone’s gaze, Qiao Rui felt a twinge of annoyance, regretting her lack of restraint.

She truly hadn’t been able to help it and had laughed out loud.

Pei Liyan turned his head to look at Qiao Rui, his expression calm and indifferent as he asked, "What’s so funny?"

"Nothing." Qiao Rui shook her head immediately, adding, "Please, continue."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiang’s perfectly shaped eyebrows knitted together.

"Hello, big sister!" Qiao Rui nodded slightly, not giving Qiao Xiang a chance to speak, then turned and walked away, greeted Elder Qiao, and found a sofa to sit down on.

Pei Liyan saw her settle in an inconspicuous corner, his brows furrowed again.

He had a feeling that Qiao Rui was doing it on purpose.

Qiao Xiang’s expression shifted subtly, and she forced herself to snap back to reality, addressing the man before her. "Liyan, come, sit here."

Pei Liyan had initially planned to go to Qiao Rui.

But at that moment, the butler began serving tea.

Qiao Rui spoke softly to the butler, "Grandpa Butler, I’d like some green tea, if you have any?"

"Of course, Miss Sixth, would West Lake Longjing be alright?" replied the butler.

"Yes, any green tea is fine," Qiao Rui responded nonchalantly.

Hearing Qiao Rui’s voice, everyone’s expressions shifted, especially Qiao Xiang, whose anger flared.

She felt as if Qiao Rui was hinting that she was a green tea bitch.

In an instant, Qiao Xiang’s complexion changed.

A hostile glint flashed in her eyes as she looked at Qiao Rui.

But as she saw Qiao Rui’s plain and rustic appearance, a trace of disdain flickered in Qiao Xiang’s eyes.

So this bumpkin was chosen by Pei Liyan, and now she fancies herself a fated woman, flaunting her sense of superiority here—who does she think she’s impressing?

The Qiao sisters all glared at Qiao Rui with resentment.

But Qiao Rui didn’t care at all, she just kept her head down and drank her tea.

Elder Qiao glanced at them and said indifferently, "Take a seat, Liyan."

Pei Liyan looked at Qiao Rui, who was enjoying her tea. His expression darkened, and he sat in the seat Qiao Xiang had arranged for him.

And naturally, Qiao Xiang sat down beside him.

The scene was as if Pei Liyan and Qiao Xiang were a couple.

They did indeed look well-matched, a perfect pair.

Even when Qiao Rui raised her eyes, what she saw was this harmonious scene.

What a perfect match!

She exclaimed in her heart, then continued to watch the show.

After sitting down, Pei Liyan wasn’t in a hurry to speak.

Seeing that he kept silent, Elder Qiao had no choice but to make conversation. "Liyan, how is your grandfather’s health?"

Pei Liyan knew that Elder Qiao was just being polite. He had just called Elder Qiao to inform him that he and Qiao Rui had come to visit after getting their marriage certificate, of course there was nothing wrong.

Elder Qiao’s question was somewhat superfluous.

He answered faintly, "Thanks to Elder Qiao’s blessings, not bad."

Hearing this address, Elder Qiao’s complexion subtly changed, "Liyan, you and Qiao Rui are married now, you should change how you address me. Just call me Grandfather like she does."

Pei Liyan smiled and kept silent, maintaining the basic courtesy.

Qiao Rui glanced up and caught Elder Qiao’s eye.

Seizing the opportunity, Elder Qiao said, "Qiao Rui, you should take good care of Liyan and support his career."

"Grandfather, he has people to take care of him, he doesn’t need me, and I am not one to serve others," Qiao Rui said.

Elder Qiao was rebuffed in front of everyone, his face showing great displeasure.

Qiao Xiang said, "Grandfather means that you should take good care of Liyan, Rui."

"Oh, eldest sister is taking good care of everything for me, I see you’re very skilled at caring for others. How about you take good care of Mr. Pei for me?" Qiao Rui spoke as if she couldn’t care less about Qiao Xiang meddling.

Her tone was like she didn’t mind Qiao Xiang’s interference at all.

The cousins were stunned to hear Qiao Rui say this.

They all turned their gaze toward Qiao Xiang.

Qiao Xiang’s face turned uglier as she shot Qiao Rui a cross look, "Rui, Liyan is your husband."

"Oh, I thought you were Mr. Pei’s wife, you two sitting together look so well-suited." Qiao Rui said with a smile, "Anyone who didn’t know better might think you two are a natural pair."

Qiao Xiang’s face changed again as she glared at Qiao Rui.

This country bumpkin has some nerve.

"Rui, I’ve known Liyan for many years, we’ve always been good friends, don’t misunderstand."

"No, I’m not misunderstanding." Qiao Rui quickly waved her hand. After all, Qiao Xiang seemed so eager, how could she have misunderstood?

A blind man could see her intentions toward Pei Liyan.

It was all written on her face, her intentions were clear.

Qiao Xiang was taken aback for a moment, wondering if Qiao Rui was doing it on purpose or not. Maybe she got it wrong?

This cousin was really like what her second sister, Qiao Yufei, said: simple-minded, direct, and disrespectful, yet with a certain naïvety.

She couldn’t help but take another look at Qiao Rui.

"It’s good that you didn’t misunderstand."

Elder Qiao looked at them and said, "You’re all sisters, no need to be formal."

Qiao Rui nodded and picked up the thread, "Grandfather is right, we’re all sisters, no need for formality."

Her response seemed to hold an extra layer of meaning, implying that all the sisters need not stand on ceremony; they should all go after Pei Liyan!

Indeed, the moment Qiao Rui stepped into the conversation, the mood immediately shifted, creating a strangely awkward atmosphere.

Alright, she admitted, she did it on purpose.