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Chapter 475: If You Don’t Want to Play with Fire and Get Burned, Don’t Mess with Me

Chapter 475: Chapter 475: If You Don’t Want to Play with Fire and Get Burned, Don’t Mess with Me

If it were before, if Qiao Rui said something like this, Pei Liyan definitely wouldn’t overthink it.

But after learning some things from Jiang Jinfeng, he had to give it more thought.

Her grandfather who raised her arranged a marriage for her, probably with a similar family.

They value being well-matched in terms of status and taking care of each other.

She has many involuntary obligations, hence her gloomy demeanor.

Pei Liyan thought for a moment and said, "I see you always trying to matchmake Si Ran and He Zheng, do you think they will be happy together?"

"Them?" Qiao Rui was taken aback, then nodded. "He Zheng may seem like a playboy, but in reality, he’s very thoughtful, not as frivolous as people think. Even if we don’t help, given He Zheng’s determination and ability, he will eventually win Si Ran over."

"Oh?" Pei Liyan raised an eyebrow. "You’re quite supportive of He Zheng, huh?"

"Of course, he’s your good brother, you should know him better than I do." Qiao Rui said, "Since he’s decided to pursue Si Ran, he will definitely succeed. It’s clear Si Ran likes him, I can’t believe you haven’t noticed that."

"Si Ran’s personality is probably more cautious." Pei Liyan naturally understood and knew Si Ran.

"Being cautious is good." Qiao Rui thought Si Ran was more than suitable for He Zheng. "With He Zheng’s personality, having a cautious wife is a blessing."

"It’s tough with Mr. He." Pei Liyan knew He Liangping’s personality. "I’m afraid the path they’re facing will be full of challenges."

"Then let He Zheng’s dad keep misunderstanding that He Zheng likes men, eventually, it will wear down his temper." Qiao Rui said solemnly, "This could be a case of fighting impossible odds to succeed."

"Girl, it’s fine to help, but don’t sacrifice my reputation in the process." Pei Liyan felt uneasy about being the subject of such rumors, even if they were untrue.

"For the happiness of your good friend, you’ll have to make a small sacrifice. I have plans to sacrifice you," Qiao Rui said with a sly smile, her eyes sparkling with resolve.

"How are you planning to sacrifice me?" Pei Liyan had a sudden sinking feeling.

"Naturally, let Mr. He misunderstand!" Qiao Rui then said to him, "Invite He Zheng over for dinner at our house tonight, come back later."

"No!" Pei Liyan immediately refused, "It’s enough for Mr. He to have that misunderstanding without actually having He Zheng over for dinner."

"If you don’t make the misunderstanding significant, it won’t leave a lasting impression." Qiao Rui’s smile was even more meaningful.

Pei Liyan froze, staring blankly at Qiao Rui.

However, his shock only lasted a few seconds before Qiao Rui called He Lan.

"Master." When He Lan heard it was Qiao Rui calling, she was overjoyed. "Whatever you need, just let me know!"

"I actually have something I need your help with."

"What is it?" He Lan quickly said, "Master, just say it."

"Recently, I noticed Pei Liyan is getting quite close to your brother. Do you think they might have some relationship we’re unaware of?" Qiao Rui asked deliberately to let He Lan pass the message on to their father.

"Pfft!" He Lan couldn’t help but burst into laughter, "Master, you don’t suspect my brother and Pei are having a fling, do you?"

"You feel it too?" Qiao Rui asked in surprise, "I told you, there’s something too intimate between them!"

Pei Liyan was even more dumbfounded.

He felt a severe headache, his Adam’s apple moving as he took a deep breath to calm himself.

This girl is really bold.

Does he not care about face anymore? It would be so embarrassing if word got out in the future.

"Master, really?" He Lan was shocked. "Did I really guess right?"

"What did you say?" Qiao Rui asked pretending to be clueless.

"I," He Lan was about to say something but quickly stopped. "Nothing, you might be mistaken."

"Maybe, I just noticed that Pei Liyan and He Zheng are getting too close."

"Master, you’re definitely overthinking it." He Lan was sweating, afraid she might have guessed right. "If they are actually involved, that would be troublesome."

"Maybe, just keep an eye on them for me, see if there’s really something going on." Qiao Rui managed to hold back her laughter as she finished speaking.

"Alright, I’ll make sure to keep a close watch on them." He Lan promised over the phone.

"That’s it then." Qiao Rui hung up the phone.

Pei Liyan immediately spoke up, "Where does this leave my reputation?"

"For the happiness of a good friend, what do you need it for, you can’t eat or drink reputation." Qiao Rui said casually.

Pei Liyan was instantly speechless, his face sulking, "For the happiness of a good friend, I can’t just give up my pride."

Qiao Rui chuckled, walked over, and sat on his lap, "Help out your buddy, sacrificing your reputation a little is no big deal. Plus, you’re not looking for a wife, as long as I know the truth, isn’t that enough?"

Pei Liyan saw her sit intimately on his lap, placing her hands on his shoulders, her small face glowing with warmth and mischief, outlining her lively smile, charming yet pure.

His Adam’s apple bobbed, frowning, "Who would’ve thought you’d want to be a matchmaker."

"I love everything beautiful," Qiao Rui whispered softly into his ear.

Pei Liyan paused, "But letting people misunderstand that I’m involved with He Zheng is really not beautiful."

Qiao Rui’s hand suddenly landed on his belt.

Pei Liyan’s expression changed, catching Qiao Rui’s small hand, his face slightly altered, "If you don’t want to play with fire, don’t provoke me in your office."

Qiao Rui tilted her bright face, "Heh, see, you don’t dislike women, do you?"

Provoked by her, Pei Liyan immediately leaned down and kissed Qiao Rui forcefully, giving her a passionate kiss.

He thought if he didn’t properly punish this girl, she’d become unruly.

Qiao Rui was pinned on the sofa, the two kissing shamelessly.

Suddenly, a knock on the door rang out.

Pei Liyan and Qiao Rui were so immersed in each other’s passion, they didn’t react.

Outside, the knocking resumed.

Gai Yin, Li Chongming, and Fang Mo were all at the door, they didn’t get a response when they knocked, and were surprised, looking at each other.

Gai Yin said, "Let’s come back later."

So, they all left the doorway.

Qiao Rui patted Pei Liyan, "There’s a knock."

She hadn’t ignored the knock, she was just too busy, her mouth occupied, to give it any attention.

Only then did Pei Liyan let her go, aside from a hidden flame burning in his eyes, he seemed relatively calm.

"You did it on purpose!" Qiao Rui suddenly realized he wasn’t opening the door intentionally to let others misunderstand they were doing something in the office. "Now people will think we’re doing something here."

"Being misunderstood doesn’t feel good, does it?" Pei Liyan used her words, "Reputation isn’t important, what’s important is knowing the truth ourselves."

Qiao Rui: "..."