I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 242: When will 239 depart?

Chapter 242: When will 239 depart?

Luo Li’er had never thought that she would see a man in her house.

Moreover, this man, evidently seemed to have slept here last night.

As the familiar face gradually approached, Luo Li’er looked bewildered, her mind completely crashing.

The other party, however, acted as if it were nothing, initiating a greeting.

"Junior Sister Luo."

Luo Li’er’s obsidian-like pupils trembled.

"...How come you’re here?"

A storm raged within her heart, to the point where she even forgot to address him as senior.

"Last night I happened to run into Jiang Chen at the party, and since it was very late when it ended, and your school had already locked down for the night, I let him stay over,"

Pei Yunxi calmly explained.

"Ding!"

Toast popped out of the toaster, and she used tongs to transfer them onto a plate.

Luo Li’er understood a bit, but the turmoil in her heart refused to settle.

Since when had her cousin and Jiang Chen become so familiar?

Nevertheless, the man was still a man!

Having a man stay over...

Forget about it.

Before this, she had rarely even seen her cousin bring male friends home as guests.

Although it was quite impolite to be stared at with a look as if she’d seen a ghost, Jiang Chen could understand her feelings.

It was better to leave the explanations to Pei Yunxi.

"Miss Pei, I’m sorry for the intrusion last night. I should be going now,"

He coughed lightly, tactfully suggesting his leave.

"Stay for breakfast before you go, Li’er."

Hearing her cousin’s call, Luo Li’er snapped back to reality, cast an odd glance at Jiang Chen, then took out some eggs from the fridge.

"Yeah, it’s the weekend anyway. Senior Jiang, why the rush to leave?"

The matter hadn’t been cleared up.

She couldn’t let this guy slip away.

Unable to refuse the warm invitation, Jiang Chen sat down at the dining table opposite Pei Yunxi.

Luo Li’er tied on an apron and began cooking eggs with due formality and precision.

Look.

She truly lived up to her reputation.

Beautiful and so sensible, knowing how to help entertain a guest, wasn’t she far better than some girls who were all show and no substance?

If there ever was to be a campus beauty contest, he would unequivocally cast his vote for this girl!

But before Jiang Chen could finish praising her in his mind, a burnt smell drifted from the kitchen.

Luo Li’er seemed not to notice, still mechanically flipping with her spatula, clearly distracted.

Jiang Chen glanced unintentionally at Pei Yunxi across from him, elegantly eating her toast.

Great.

Both sisters seemed to have a less than keen sense of smell.

He coughed and stood up to head to the kitchen, reminding her, "Junior Sister Luo, it looks like the eggs are burnt."

"Ah..."

Luo Li’er snapped out of her daze and upon closer inspection, saw that the eggs in the pan had turned black.

She frantically turned off the stove.

"No, no problem, I’ll just fry some more..."

"Let me do it..."

Jiang Chen suggested she rest.

Luo Li’er stepped aside, a bit embarrassed, took off her apron, sat down next to Pei Yunxi in the dining room, and stole glances at the young man busy in the kitchen.

"Sis, what party did you go to last night?"

"A Bulgari charity event."

"How come Senior Jiang was there?"

This was Luo Li’er’s main concern.

Her cousin was a big star, after all. In theory, she shouldn’t have had anything to do with a student, either at work or in life.

How could they have possibly met?

"He went there with a friend."

Luo Li’er hesitated.

She had long realized that there was something secretive about Jiang Chen, but what was key was why her cousin would do something so out of character?

"Sis, why did you let him stay overnight?"

She knew it definitely wasn’t just because it was late and the school was closed.

If she couldn’t go back to school, was there nowhere else to rest?

So many hotels outside.

"Isn’t he your senior?"

Pei Yunxi simply countered, leaving Luo Li’er at a loss for words.

All the vicious words and pressure should be borne by her alone; there was no need to affect her sister.

Could it really be just because he was her senior, she brought him home?

Obviously, Luo Li’er was not that naive.

It couldn’t be that simple.

But clearly, her cousin didn’t intend to explain, and she felt it was not her place to press.

"The eggs are ready."

After a while, Jiang Chen came out with a plate.

Owing to his background, his independent skills naturally far exceeded those of his peers. Having previously worked part-time outside of school, he had even assisted in kitchens, so his fried eggs were perfect in both color and fragrance.

"Give me one."

Luo Li’er seemed to be getting hungry.

"Didn’t you already eat?"

Pei Yunxi asked.

"I’m not full."

"It’s okay, I can fry more if it’s not enough."

In fact, whether he ate or not didn’t really matter. Merely watching the two sisters was a feast for the eyes already.

In the living room, the ringtone of a mobile phone started to sound.

"Sis, I’ll get it for you."

Luo Li’er put down her fork and got up to fetch the phone.

"Director Zhang."

Pei Yunxi answered the call.

Jiang Chen and Luo Li’er simultaneously quieted down.

"Is that so?"

Although she couldn’t hear what was said on the other end of the phone, one could see Pei Yunxi frown slightly, as if encountering some troublesome issue, "Alright, I understand."

"Sis, what’s the matter?"

Seeing her put down the phone, Luo Li’er finally asked.

Pei Yunxi didn’t explain, she just made another call.

"Sister Tian, you don’t have to pick me up, I’m resting for two days."

Sister Tian.

Luo Li’er knew who this was, her elder cousin’s assistant!

"Sis, you’re not busy with work today, huh?"

Pei Yunxi placed her phone on the table, and in response to her sister’s gaze, nodded.

"Sis, did something happen?"

Luo Li’er was well aware that her cousin was a workaholic, the kind that didn’t take breaks even on holidays, so suddenly taking time off was indeed rare.

"Nothing’s wrong. Isn’t it nice that your sister is at home to keep you company?"

Pei Yunxi pursed her lips and smiled, the morning sunlight filtering through the glass window and casting a layer over her that seemed almost like a filter, compelling admiration.

"Of course it is!"

Luo Li’er said excitedly.

Although they lived together, the time she actually spent with her cousin was truly not much.

"Miss Pei, is it about the auction..."

Jiang Chen asked tentatively.

Pei Yunxi looked at him and nodded.

"Yes, reporters have already swarmed to the set. Let’s wait for this to blow over in a couple of days."

"Sis, what are you talking about? What auction?"

Luo Li’er was clueless.

"Miss Pei donated jewelry at the charity dinner last night that fetched an exaggerated price. Those media folk probably all want to interview Miss Pei."

Jiang Chen explained with a smile.

Luo Li’er clearly couldn’t guess what this "exaggerated price" actually meant, furrowing her brow subconsciously and speaking with annoyance, "Those reporters are just like flies, so annoying."

Jiang Chen didn’t continue the topic.

"Sis, it’s rare that you have a day off, why don’t we go out and have fun?"

Pei Yunxi shook her head.

With reporters on the hunt for her and considering her profession, she was doomed not to enjoy the freedom of ordinary people.

"You can go."

"Sis, it’s okay. You could disguise yourself, and we could go somewhere farther away."

Of course, Luo Li’er understood her cousin’s predicament and pleaded, "Sis, please, I’ve been in East Sea for so long and have never gone out with you."

Watching her sister’s pitiful look, Pei Yunxi wanted to refuse, but she also felt a bit too heartless to do so.

"Next time, maybe next time we can..."

Luo Li’er was very clear on the concept that tomorrow never comes.

"Sis, please..."

A charming woman is most fortunate.

Especially Luo Li’er, an unbeatable beauty.

It’s not just about a man; even Pei Yunxi was finding it hard to resist.

"...Where do you want to go?"

Hearing her cousin’s tone soften, Luo Li’er hurriedly struck while the iron was hot, "We could just go to a nearby city, somewhere less crowded. If we’re careful, no one will notice us."

"I think Shaocheng is nice."

Jiang Chen interjected.

The gazes of the two sisters immediately shifted to him.

"What’s interesting in Shaocheng?"

Luo Li’er asked promptly.

"A lot, Anchang Ancient Town, Lu Xun’s hometown, East Lake, Lanting... they’re all nice spots to visit."

Luo Li’er found this appealing and turned to her sister, "Sis, let’s go to Shaocheng!"

Pei Yunxi remained silent, obviously indecisive.

She of course wanted to experience the carefree life of an ordinary person, but she was worried about potential incidents.

If someone recognized her, it wouldn’t be a problem for herself, but wouldn’t her sister be exposed?

"Miss Pei, as long as we take proper measures, I think there shouldn’t be major issues."

Jiang Chen chimed in.

His comment was indeed without ulterior motives; he simply felt pity for his beautiful schoolmate.

Look at the wonderful weather outside.

Such moments shouldn’t be confined within this vast and empty mansion.

"Yeah! Sis, you wear your sunglasses, and if need be, put on a mask too. I don’t believe anyone could still recognize you!"

Luo Li’er nodded vigorously.

Pei Yunxi hesitated for a while but, under her sister’s hopeful gaze, eventually agreed.

"Alright."

Luo Li’er’s face instantly lit up with delight.

"Sis, I knew you’re the best!"

Seeing her so happy made Pei Yunxi smile involuntarily, catching the infectious joy and forgetting those worries.

Jiang Chen also smiled.

After finishing two fried eggs and half a glass of milk, Jiang Chen knew it was time for him to take his leave.

"Miss Pei, Luo, I’ll be going now."

"Senior Jiang, I’ll walk you out."

Luo Li’er returned the courtesy, very polite.

Just as they got up to leave, Pei Yunxi suddenly said, "Do you have plans this weekend?"

Jiang Chen was startled.

She was clearly speaking to him.

Though taken by surprise, he responded quite swiftly, shaking his head thoughtlessly.

"No, none."

"Sis..."

Luo Li’er called out.

Pei Yunxi paused for a moment.

"Would you like to come with us?"

Jiang Chen’s heart skipped a beat.

Luo Li’er too was caught off guard but quickly understood her cousin’s intention.

If it were just the two of them going out, any accident, such as being recognized, would indeed be hard to handle.

But having bodyguards around would spoil the fun.

So taking Jiang Chen along was indeed a great idea.

"If you’re not up for it, then never mind."

Luo Li’er was just about to persuade him, but before her cousin’s words could even fully land, he quickly spoke up

"When do we leave?"

"..."

"..."

The sisters were rendered speechless.