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Chapter 156 Adding Fragrance with Red Sleeves

Chapter 156: 156 Adding Fragrance with Red Sleeves

"Miss Pei, I am Luo Li’er’s friend, Jiang Chen."

Having seated himself, Jiang Chen introduced himself, trying not to look at that flawless face.

If every person is a piece of art crafted by God, then Pei Yunxi must be the masterpiece created with His utmost effort and care.

Some people have beautiful features, but when put together, they don’t seem harmonious. Yet her face was unified as a whole, with not a single flaw to be found—one that even cosmetic surgery couldn’t replicate.

"I know."

Pei Yunxi slid a document across the table towards Jiang Chen.

"Jiang Chen, from Sha City, Jingchu, orphaned, scored 608 points on the college entrance exam, accepted into East Sea University as the top scorer from Sha City, majoring in Economics, currently a senior, 22 years old, no criminal record, a scholarship recipient, with one past romantic relationship that ended with the girl cheating..."

Jiang Chen was initially stunned, then gradually his brows furrowed, disturbed by the mention of being cheated on that he couldn’t help but interrupt her despite knowing who she was.

"Miss Pei, did you investigate me?"

"I’ve only done some basic understanding." Pei Yunxi responded with a gentle smile, "I believe, before coming here, you must have also looked into me, haven’t you?"

Jiang Chen found himself at a loss for words, unable to find a retort.

That’s correct.

Before coming, he indeed had checked her information, but all he did was search online; the information was public, not at all comparable to the methods she used.

He was genuinely afraid that if she continued, she might even divulge the color of his underwear.

"She is my only sister. Her parents entrusted her to me, so I have to be responsible for her. I hope you can understand."

Pei Yunxi was approachable and did not put on any star attitudes; it seemed she was just speaking from a sister’s perspective.

Jiang Chen could only give a wry smile and nod in agreement.

Even though she didn’t put on any airs, the gap in their social status was an objective reality, and that she would bother to explain at all was already giving him enough respect.

"Have some tea."

Pei Yunxi even took the initiative to pour him a cup of tea.

Such an added fragrance from the red sleeves.

If this scene were to be exposed, it wouldn’t be as simple as a close-up during a concert drawing public discussions; it could cause an uproar!

His life might even be in danger!

This was not an exaggeration.

Pei Yunxi’s fans spanned across the world, innumerable, among whom there were bound to be fanatics.

Not to mention a major star adored by the masses like her, even struggling online writers who penned disappointing plots could receive blades in the mail!

Even if Jiang Chen’s composure far exceeded that of his peers, at this moment, he still couldn’t help feeling flattered, almost uncontrollably rising to hastily take the cup of tea.

Any previous displeasure disappeared with that simple act of pouring tea.

Setting down the teacup, Jiang Chen’s emotions rippled like the water in the cup, momentarily lost in thought.

Pei Yunxi had actually poured him a cup of tea...

Pei Yunxi noticed this reaction but showed no surprise; she was used to such responses.

It wasn’t just this young student; even accomplished businessmen wouldn’t fare much better in her presence.

"I asked you here today because I have a question for you. I know why Li’er did what she did, it was just to fool me, but what about you?"

After a pause, Pei Yunxi fixed her gaze on him.

"Why did you help her?"

Jiang Chen’s heart skipped a beat as he quickly regained his composure.

As expected.

No one could carve out such a path in the dazzling and complex entertainment industry without complexity.

It couldn’t be that anyone truly believed Pei Yunxi achieved her success solely based on her looks.

"Do you like Li’er?"

Pei Yunxi pressed on, not giving Jiang Chen much time to think.

"Of course not."

Jiang Chen came prepared and did not lose his composure.

The reason he agreed to help Luo Li’er was nothing more than to compensate for the car accident from before.

But that was a reason he could not reveal.

Sitting across from him was Luo Li’er’s sister, to tell her that he was the one who hit Luo Li’er would be idiotic, wouldn’t it?

Did he really think she lacked normal human emotions and was a living Bodhisattva?

After their brief conversation, Jiang Chen was certain that Luo Li’er had not informed her family about this incident, otherwise Pei Yunxi—no matter how well-mannered she might be, no matter how much she wanted to maintain her demeanor as a major star—would never have been so courteous to him, let alone pour tea for him.

"Miss Pei, I think you’ve misunderstood, I harbor no inappropriate thoughts towards Junior Sister Luo."

Jiang Chen replied earnestly, and even to show his sincerity, he could not help but look directly into those breathtaking eyes.

"Then why are you willing to help her? Don’t tell me you’re just doing a good deed out of pure kindness."

"Because..."

Jiang Chen paused, "because Junior Sister Luo said you would offer me a generous salary."

Even with great control over her expressions, Pei Yunxi still inevitably appeared stunned at that moment.

"Salary?"

Jiang Chen nodded, answering in a matter-of-fact tone, "Miss Pei, since you’ve looked into me, you should know that my family’s situation isn’t great, I need the money."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Jiang Chen had to admire his own cunning.

The most unassailable lies are always those that are dressed up as truths.

As expected, the major star across from him was no longer so aggressive and quieted down.

Jiang Chen picked up his teacup to drink, unaware that the tea leaves inside were priced by the gram—a gulp and half the cup was gone.

"You’re very honest."

All of a sudden, Pei Yunxi smiled, and in that moment, all the landscapes of the world seemed to lose their color.

She didn’t point out how expensive the tea was, nor did she mock Jiang Chen for treating a peony like fodder. She simply said softly, "I thought you and Li’er would conspire together to lie to me."

"Isn’t that just asking for humiliation? Miss Pei is famous both at home and abroad, and has seen all kinds of people."

Pei Yunxi smiled warmly, her gaze towards the young man carrying a trace of gentle appreciation.

After spending so long amid the backstabbing of the entertainment industry, she had grown accustomed to scrutinizing people with a wary eye. Encountering someone as sincere as him was truly a bit unfamiliar to her.

"Now I understand why you got cheated on."

Jiang Chen was taken aback.

If the other party was able to find out his exam scores and the matter with Ai Qian, this was not surprising.

Having been the laughingstock of the whole school for so long, a little teasing like this was neither painful nor itchy. Yet, looking at the big star quietly sipping her tea, Jiang Chen felt as if his sore spot had been hit, and he became angry and embarrassed.

"Miss Pei, do honest people deserve to be bullied?"

Having said that,

he suddenly stood up.

"Where are you going?"

Pei Yunxi looked up.

"If Miss Pei disagrees, then let it be. There’s no need for such insults."

Jiang Chen turned to leave, full of character.

"Wait."

Pei Yunxi called out to him unhurriedly.

"Your mental strength couldn’t possibly be so fragile, could it? And when did I say I disagreed?"

Jiang Chen stopped in his tracks and turned back, confusion furrowing his brow.

Pei Yunxi smiled again.

"Sit."