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Chapter 92 Like that night her lips

Chapter 92: Chapter 92 Like that night her lips

Qiao Xiang lived just two houses behind Pei Liyan’s, roughly a hundred meters away.

Quite close.

Neither of them drove; they walked there together, and along the way, Qiao Rui kept silent.

Pei Liyan was by her side, occasionally catching a light scent emanating from the girl, which puzzled him.

This fragrance, it didn’t seem natural, more like it was from some kind of cosmetic, and it smelled good.

But could this country bumpkin use cosmetics?

Just then, a car suddenly sped towards them.

Pei Liyan didn’t move; Qiao Rui glanced at him as the car charged directly at them with remarkable speed.

With quick reflexes, Qiao Rui grabbed the man’s arm and yanked him aside.

The moment her hand touched Pei Liyan’s arm, he froze for a second and then took a step forward, inadvertently pulling the girl against him.

Brought along by his movement, Qiao Rui’s lips brushed across his neck, sparking a series of electric currents.

Pei Liyan stiffened all over, his breathing also becoming a bit erratic.

Thump-thump, thump-thump, his heart raced uncontrollably, and the only sensation in his mind was how unexpectedly soft the country bumpkin’s lips were.

Just like, just like that night, Ruirui’s lips.

He looked down at Qiao Rui; her hair was long and shiny.

Recovering, Qiao Rui quickly freed herself from his embrace.

And the flashy car that had sped over came to a sudden stop in front of them.

The window slid down to reveal He Zheng’s face, and with an amused expression, he said, "Liyan, sister-in-law, what brings you out here to leisurely stroll down the road?"

Still caught up in the excitement stirred by his recent encounter with Qiao Rui, Pei Liyan felt somewhat dazed. Annoyed by He Zheng’s comment, he gave He Zheng a tight frown.

Unconcerned, He Zheng smiled and said, "Sorry about that, didn’t mean to scare you two."

"So, it’s Mr. He." Qiao Rui spoke indifferently, "What a coincidence."

"Indeed, quite the coincidence, I’m here to attend your older sister’s housewarming party too," He Zheng said with a smile. "There’s a flower basket in the car, the one you asked me to order. Do you want to carry it yourselves, or should I drive it over?"

"You drive," Pei Liyan said in a stern voice.

"Alright then," He Zheng chuckled. "I’ll go ahead and wait for you there."

He Zheng, knowing when to take his leave, quickly drove off.

Before leaving, he gave Pei Liyan a wink, a rather suggestive expression.

Pei Liyan immediately sent him a disdainful look filled with a stern warning.

He Zheng began to smile in his car.

Just a moment ago, when he had to brake abruptly, he had seen Pei Liyan holding Qiao Rui, this little country bumpkin, with a look of deep intoxication on his face, clearly immersed in the moment.

And now, to turn so heartlessly cold, what kind of logic was that?

However, his buddy Pei Liyan must be quite frustrated at the moment; after all, he was a married man interested in another woman.

Life, it’s never quite perfect.

He Zheng stopped the car at the gate of Qiao Xiang’s house.

To his surprise, only Qiao Xiang was there to greet them.

He had to admit, the Qiao family girls were all very beautiful with good genes, dressed very formally in silver evening gowns, strapless styles with cascading skirts adorned with glittering diamonds.

Of course, except for Qiao Rui.

He Zheng still felt sorry for his friend, for marrying the most unsophisticated one.

From afar, Qiao Rui called out in amazement, "My older sister really is beautiful."

Pei Liyan glanced at her, feeling not jealousy but meresigh.

She was surprisingly naive, seeing the beautiful Qiao Xiang without even a hint of jealousy.

That’s hardly the behavior of a typical girl; unexpectedly, this little bumpkin had a bit of magnanimity.

Pei Liyan curled his lips slightly, glancing in Qiao Xiang’s direction before speaking indifferently, "She is very beautiful."

Qiao Rui offered a shallow smile. "Doesn’t she resemble a peacock in full display?"

Pei Liyan was taken aback, not anticipating Qiao Rui to describe Qiao Xiang in such a way, especially with her dead-serious demeanor, not seeming to be joking at all.

Pei Liyan looked again at Qiao Xiang; her long dress with its fluffy hemline indeed resembled the spread tail of a peacock.

However, he still felt that Qiao Rui’s tone sounded like she was insulting someone.

Yet, he couldn’t find the evidence.

Pei Liyan nodded. "A peacock in display, that’s an insult."

Qiao Rui replied nonchalantly, "Oh!"

What kind of attitude was that?

Pei Liyan looked at Qiao Rui suspiciously again.

Qiao Rui met his gaze, expressionless. "But usually, it’s the male peacock that displays. Today, Mr. Pei is like the female peacock, and my elder sister, the male peacock."

"Qiao Rui!" Pei Liyan’s anger flared up once more due to her provocation.

Qiao Rui walked away, the corners of her lips curving up in pleasure behind Pei Liyan’s back.

Pei Liyan watched her walk in front of him, glaring fiercely at her retreating figure.

At that moment, Qiao Xiang saw them and walked over with her skirt in hand. "Liyan, little sister, He Zheng, welcome to my housewarming banquet!"

He Zheng unloaded a basket of flowers from his car. "We should be the ones thanking you for the invitation."

Qiao Rui said, "I’m also honored to be invited by my big sister."

"Thank you, Miss Qiao, for your gracious hospitality," Pei Liyan spoke indifferently.

Qiao Xiang was taken aback and pouted her red lips. "Liyan, must you call me Miss Qiao so formally?"

Pei Liyan remained quiet, unresponsive.

Qiao Rui stood in front of Pei Liyan like a wooden block, unseen by Qiao Xiang.

All of her attention was on Pei Liyan, even ignoring He Zheng.

"Liyan, I actually hope that in private, you would call me Xiangxiang, like before!"

Pei Liyan looked at her dispassionately. "It’s better to be polite."

He Zheng also said, "Xiangxiang, you can’t blame Liyan. Now you’re one of his secretaries, and your subordinate relationship does make it difficult for him to manage, not to mention you’re relatives. According to the family hierarchy, Liyan should follow your sister-in-law in calling you big sister."

As soon as these words came out, not only did Pei Liyan give He Zheng a sidelong glance, but Qiao Xiang was also a bit stunned.

She looked at He Zheng with a slightly aggrieved expression, as if blaming him for his unnecessary comments.

Qiao Rui wanted to laugh, straining to hold it in so they wouldn’t see it, and turned her face away, but the corners of her lips curved up again uncontrollably.

Right now, she was an outsider, here for the drama.

Qiao Xiang quickly regained her composure and smiled. "Yes, I didn’t consider these layers of relationships; that was a bit reckless of me, my apologies."

Pei Liyan responded indifferently.

"It doesn’t matter; let him call whatever he wants, a name is just a code after all," He Zheng said as he carried the two baskets of flowers into Qiao Xiang’s house.

Inside there was a sumptuous spread of food and fine wine, with dazzling light bathing the entire hall, making it resplendent and opulently elegant.

Only then did Qiao Xiang turn her attention to Qiao Rui, her gaze somewhat cold.

Qiao Rui also took the opportunity to speak, "Big sister, congratulations on your housewarming joy."

"Little sister, you are too kind," Qiao Xiang replied, adopting a condescending air. As the mistress of this luxurious mansion, she naturally, like an old peacock, held her head high, with her tail feathers displayed, strutting around.

Qiao Rui smiled again and asked, "Big sister, didn’t you invite the other sisters?"