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Chapter 49: Shipping the Two of Them as a Couple

Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Shipping the Two of Them as a Couple

Elder Qiao trembled with anger, and had it not been for the butler supporting him, he might have fallen to the ground.

After leaving the Qiao Family residence, Qiao Rui looked at the afternoon sun but still felt cold.

Such brilliant sunshine was unable to dispel the gloom of the Qiao Family.

Qiao Rui strode away, and only after walking a great distance from the Qiao Family did she feel less suffocated.

She took a taxi back to the Pei Family.

Mrs. Feng saw her return and hurried up to greet her, delighted that Qiao Rui and Pei Liyan had come back to visit today.

"Madam, how was your visit back home today?"

"It was alright." Qiao Rui smiled, finding Mrs. Feng more comforting than anyone from the Qiao Family.

"Did sir not come back with you?"

"Oh, he? He went to do something with my elder sister." Qiao Rui replied, followed by a smile.

Mrs. Feng was slightly startled, a bit embarrassed.

The master went to do something with the aunt, and the madam still behaved so calmly—it must be difficult for the madam.

Upon closer observation, Mrs. Feng thought that the madam was really a dignified girl—other than not being very attractive, she had a good personality.

Just as Qiao Rui was about to go upstairs, Uncle Feng’s voice came from the door: "Madam, Mr. He is here!"

Qiao Rui paused, then saw Uncle Feng leading He Zheng inside.

He Zheng’s towering presence was also quite imposing, and undoubtedly handsome.

When he saw Qiao Rui, he nodded slightly and said, "Sister-in-law!"

Whether sincere or not, his manners were displayed forthrightly.

"Hello." Qiao Rui nodded slightly. "Mr. Pei is not at home; he went out with my elder sister to do something. You can call him if you need him."

He Zheng paused, surprised to hear that Pei Liyan and Qiao Xiang had gone out together.

"Oh, he told me to come over first, he’ll be back soon."

Uncle Feng and Mrs. Feng exchanged glances, feeling sympathy for Qiao Rui.

At that moment, Qiao Rui said, "Since you had an appointment, please sit down, Mr. He. Mrs. Feng, could you serve Mr. He some tea, please? And Mr. He, would you like tea or something else?"

"Anything is fine." He Zheng gave a slight smile.

He suddenly thought that Qiao Rui’s way of hosting guests was quite good.

"Then please serve tea," said Qiao Rui.

"Yes." Mrs. Feng immediately went to serve the tea.

Qiao Rui was about to go upstairs, but felt it impolite to leave the guest alone.

She hesitated whether to leave or stay, when He Zheng spoke up, "Sister-in-law, I heard that you visited home today?"

"Yes." Qiao Rui nodded.

"Liyan and Qiao Xiang went out to do something, didn’t sister-in-law ask what it was?" He Zheng’s eyes sparkled, betraying a gossipy nature; he really wanted to know Qiao Rui’s reaction.

Qiao Rui shook her head, calmly saying, "It must have been something that both of them needed to attend to in person, I don’t know what it was."

"Sister-in-law doesn’t want to know?"

"Not really." Qiao Rui said.

"Oh!" He Zheng stopped, hinting, "Sister-in-law isn’t concerned about Liyan’s situation? What if something happens between Liyan and Qiao Xiang..."

He left the sentence unfinished.

He actually just wanted to see whether Qiao Rui would get jealous, whether she was a jealous woman.

But Qiao Rui looked at him innocently, seemingly not understanding his implication, and asked back, "What do you mean exactly? I don’t quite understand, Mr. He."

He Zheng suddenly felt like laughing.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Sister-in-law, aren’t you worried that Qiao Xiang fancies Liyan?"

"My elder sister has already taken a fancy to Mr. Pei. The two of them together, so talented and good-looking, match so well; don’t tell me you’re also shipping my elder sister and Mr. Pei, Mr. He?" Qiao Rui asked excitedly.

Her tone and attitude clearly indicated she had found a kindred spirit.

He Zheng was taken aback.

He had intended to enjoy the drama.

He didn’t expect to be drawn into it.

Why did Qiao Rui react differently from what he had anticipated?

Just then, Pei Liyan entered as well.

He happened to hear Qiao Rui’s words; Pei Liyan stood at the entrance, his handsome face turning cold.

He Zheng glanced towards the door and said nonchalantly, "I’m not shipping them, sister-in-law. Aren’t you jealous?"

"Why should I be jealous?" Qiao Rui scoffed. "What’s there to be jealous about? Mr. Pei isn’t my someone!"

He Zheng was at a loss for words.

He took a deep breath, reminded, "Sister-in-law, let me remind you, you and Liyan are legally married."

Qiao Rui was startled, looked at He Zheng, accidentally glanced in the direction of the entrance and said, "It’s okay, Mr. Pei, as a successful person, is totally allowed to cheat. I don’t mind it. I know all of you guys play around, I don’t care."

He Zheng was nearly shocked to death by Qiao Rui.

He really didn’t know how to respond now; this girl, not playing by the rules.

He was completely confused.

He Zheng cleared his throat, stated earnestly, "Sister-in-law, both I and Liyan are decent people."

Qiao Rui laughed, saying, "I understand, I get it all!"

"No, you really misunderstand." He Zheng explained again, "Liyan and I are really decent people, we don’t mess around."

"Mr. He, you’re really good to Mr. Pei, speaking well on his behalf; you’re such a good person," Qiao Rui said with a smile. "Mr. Pei is fortunate to have a friend like you."

He Zheng realized that no matter how much he explained, it seemed futile; Qiao Rui was convinced that both he and Pei Liyan were not decent men.

What to do now.

He looked towards the entrance again; Pei Liyan stood there—why wasn’t he coming in?

"Sister-in-law, I swear on my personality, Liyan has always been pure," He Zheng couldn’t help but vouch for Pei Liyan.

Qiao Rui laughed, nodded, and coolly said, "By the way, Mr. He, any news about Miss Rui Qing? Is she still alive?"

Mentioning Rui Qing inevitably brought up that night.

The internet speculated about the night Rui Qing and Pei Liyan had spent together.

A night sufficient to indefinitely pin Pei Liyan to the pillar of shame for infidelity, completely rewriting Liyan’s history of being pure.

At the entrance, Pei Liyan also heard the name Rui Qing and then walked in.

His tall figure, with an intense air of authority, approached unhurriedly, each step seemingly treading on a blade, his presence marked by a stormy atmosphere.

Qiao Rui distinctly felt it, and the moment she saw Pei Liyan, she immediately stood up and said, "Mr. Pei, you’re back. Mr. He is here to see you, I won’t disturb you. Mr. He, please excuse me."

After finishing, Qiao Rui didn’t give He Zheng and Pei Liyan a chance to speak, turning around and going upstairs.

She ran up the stairs as if escaping.

Watching her move so swiftly, Pei Liyan squinted his eyes—has she been running on mountain roads too much, so she’s so swift on stairs?

After she went upstairs, He Zheng burst out laughing.