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Chapter 90 Mr. Pei is Good at Acting

Chapter 90: Chapter 90 Mr. Pei is Good at Acting

Pei Liyan furrowed his brow. "Speak plainly."

"I’m serious, you look particularly sexy right now," He Zheng said. "Like someone who’s been abstinent but suddenly tasted sweetness, blossoming from the inside out, radiating a transformative glow. You get what I mean?"

Pei Liyan’s handsome face showed little emotion. Unperturbed, he said in a deep voice, "Get lost!"

He Zheng laughed. "Why are you angry? Tell me, did you have some romantic encounter on this trip?"

Pei Liyan scoffed. "If you’re a brother, you shouldn’t ask too much."

"It seems you did!" He Zheng slapped his thigh. "Alright, since you don’t want to say more, I won’t ask."

There are boundaries even between good brothers, and he knew of course that sticking to one’s role was key to maintaining long-lasting friendships.

After a moment of silence, Pei Liyan suddenly said, "I went to Xinyang and saw Ruirui and Song Muyu."

"What?" He Zheng was also startled. "You mean, something mysterious happened between you and one of them?"

Pei Liyan just gave him a cold look, full of warning.

"Who?" He Zheng countered. "Song Muyu or Ruirui?"

"Ruirui."

"Damn!" cursed He Zheng. "I felt last time at KTV that you had a special interest in that girl, almost like love at first sight. I didn’t expect you to have such an encounter on a business trip. Good for you."

Pei Liyan just tugged at his lips.

He Zheng was taken aback. "Hey, don’t tell me she didn’t reciprocate?"

Pei Liyan’s frown deepened, ignoring him.

He Zheng snapped back to reality. "No way? She seems like a girl with a strong personality, but with your abilities and charm, that’s unlikely."

"I’m married!" Pei Liyan stated in three words.

He Zheng was stunned again.

After being stunned for half a minute, his expression grew complex. "Then I can only say this girl really has solid principles. Your current status is indeed quite awkward. I knew it, you were too reckless when you chose Qiao Liu initially."

Pei Liyan pulled at his lips, showing no regret.

He never regretted his actions.

"The two of you just weren’t meant to be," He Zheng sighed. "If only Qiao Liu looked like Ruirui; just a surname’s difference, yet the contrast is as vast as between clouds and mud."

Pei Liyan took another drag on his cigarette, the white rings concealing the emotions in his eyes.

Seeing him silent, He Zheng sighed and said, "Or you could make her your lover, since you and Qiao Liu are going to get divorced sooner or later anyway."

Pei Liyan remained silent.

He Zheng added, "I don’t think Ruirui is the type who’d agree to be someone’s mistress, but women can be easily moved. It’s up to you if you can sway her."

Pei Liyan said, "Forget it, she isn’t willing, and I shouldn’t force her."

"Yeah, besides, keeping a woman on the side isn’t exactly moral. With your status as the heir of the Pei Family, you can’t afford such scandals. A few could really ruin you."

That was also why Pei Liyan didn’t pursue Ruirui further.

Eventually, his rational thought returned. Thus, he sent her away the night before last.

However, part of his anger might have been because she humiliated him.

After chatting for a while, He Zheng prepared to leave.

Qiao Xiang stood up to see him off.

He Zheng said, "Miss Qiao coming to the Pei Family is underutilizing her talents."

"Azheng, just call me Xiangxiang. We grew up together; Miss Qiao sounds too distant!" Qiao Xiang said.

He Zheng smiled. "Alright, Xiangxiang, all the best."

"I will." Qiao Xiang walked him to the elevator. "By the way, I’m warming the house tonight. You should come, it’ll be lively."

"Housewarming?" He Zheng smiled. "New job, new house?"

"Found the new job myself, but the new house is a gift from my parents," Qiao Xiang smiled. "But from now on, I plan to be completely independent. Everyone has to grow up, right?"

He Zheng looked at her and, upon hearing her last remark, he cracked a meaningful smile. "Yes, people always have to grow up. There are some things that if not grasped when one is immature, by the time one understands, the opportunity may no longer be there."

Qiao Xiang lowered her eyes and nodded, seemingly filled with emotion. "A single misstep can lead to a lifetime of regret, and by the time you look back, a hundred years may have passed."

He Zheng laughed out loud. "It’s not that serious."

Qiao Xiang also smiled. "Yes, I just suddenly realized that I was a bit foolish back then. Now, working properly is quite good."

"That is pretty good." He Zheng smiled, then suddenly changed the topic. "I’ll come over on time tonight, send me the location to my phone."

"I’ll send it to you after work!" Qiao Xiang pressed the elevator for him and saw him off into the elevator before returning to her seat.

From today, she would start to be a part of Pei Liyan’s life.

Even if she couldn’t be with him day and night, she wanted to be by his side.

In the evening.

Pei Liyan called Mrs. Feng. "Tell Qiao Rui to change into a different outfit, tonight she’s warming the room for her elder sister."

"Sir, aren’t you coming back for dinner?" Mrs. Feng asked.

"Yes," Pei Liyan replied.

"Alright, I’ll tell the young mistress right away."

After hanging up, Mrs. Feng relayed the message to Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui then remembered what Qiao Xiang mentioned yesterday about a surprise.

So it was about warming the room.

Pei Liyan knew first and informed her. Qiao Rui looked at Mrs. Feng, "Mrs. Feng, can I ask you for a favor?"

"The young mistress can just order me directly," Mrs. Feng said with a smile.

"Just cook some food for me to eat, I’m afraid I might get hungry later tonight," Qiao Rui said.

Mrs. Feng laughed, "That’s easy, I’ll go and cook something for you right away."

"Alright, thank you." Qiao Rui didn’t move.

When Pei Liyan entered, Qiao Rui was eating.

Pei Liyan frowned and immediately asked Mrs. Feng with a stern face, "Didn’t I say that I’m not eating at home tonight?"

Mrs. Feng was startled and was just about to admit her mistake.

Qiao Rui said, "I’m sorry, Mr. Pei, I got hungry early today, and Mrs. Feng had already made me something when you called. I was already eating."

Pei Liyan’s gaze swept sharply across Qiao Rui’s face. "Is that so?"

"Yes," Qiao Rui nodded, continuing to eat at her own pace, then she glanced at Pei Liyan. "Please wait for a moment, Mr. Pei."

Pei Liyan’s brows clenched tightly.

Seeing his impatience, Qiao Rui said, "Why don’t you go on your own? I won’t go and embarrass you."

Upon hearing this, Pei Liyan’s expression darkened, "Embarrass me?"

Qiao Rui nodded earnestly. "After all, I’m not fit for polite society, can’t handle domestic tasks, and I’m not good-looking enough to be shown in public. Maybe you should take a concubine instead."

At that, Pei Liyan was suddenly alarmed.

His gaze fixed sharply on Qiao Rui.

Qiao Rui also looked at him.

Pei Liyan asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean?"

Qiao Rui thought about the agreement they made; he hadn’t followed through, didn’t he feel guilty at all?

Sensing Qiao Rui’s gaze and certain emotions, Pei Liyan slightly frowned.

Qiao Rui spoke calmly, "My elder sister arranged a meeting with you. I don’t really want to accompany you to put on an act, especially since acting is something you’re better at than I am."

"Qiao Rui, be clear, how am I putting on an act!" Pei Liyan’s voice was icy cold, each word as if soaked in an ice cellar, immediately casting a frost over the entire dining room.