Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Pei Jiao could only convince herself this way. Otherwise, she would never allow Wei Yu to be used in exchange for her leaving this deal. She did not want to owe Wei Yu anything.
Beike sent Pei Jiao back to the Pei residence in Tan Hua Manor. Pei Jiao had just gotten out of the car when she was pulled over by Qin Zhuoning, who was walking quickly towards her. “You’re back.”
Qin Zhuonings arm was a little strong, making Pei Jiao angry. It was still Beike who reminded him after getting out of the car. “If you continue to hug her like this, she’ll die.’
“Sorry.” Qin Zhuoning realized that although he had let go of his arm, his hand did not leave. Instead, he held her arm tightly and asked worriedly, “Did anything happen there?”
Pei Jiao saw that Qin Zhuoning was worried about her and shook her head. “I’m fine. Beike picked me up.”
Qin Zhuoning turned to look at Beike. At this moment, Beike took out a cigarette box and had just lit a cigarette. The fingers holding the cigarette were trembling, especially when Qin Zhuoning looked at him.
He bit the cigarette butt and explained incoherently, “My half-brother, a little personal matter. He gave me face, but I had to give him what he wanted. It was agreed, and he agreed to let Pei Jiao go.”
Actually, Qin Zhuoning did not know why Beiyang let her go. Only Pei Jingzhou and Beike knew about this matter. Pei Qingji also knew a little, but the others, including Han Qianye and Li Xiwu, did not.
Pei Jiao observed Beike’s expression. He looked like he was lying inside and out, but it was useless to interrogate him. The words she wanted to say were in her throat, but in the end, she didn’t ask anything. She turned and went in, equally silent, representing her current attitude.
Qin Zhuoning did not follow her in. He knew that Pei Jiao, who had just been kidnapped, probably did not want too many people around her now. She needed to rest.
The cigarette in Beike’s mouth had already been extinguished. He did not smoke at all. Seeing Pei Jiao enter, he seemed to heave a sigh of relief, but his brows were a little dejected.
When Qin Zhuoning saw this, he raised his hand and took away the cigarette from his mouth. “Can you tell me what’s going on? Fourth Brother didn’t even go to fetch Jiaojiao back. Other than believing in you, there should be something else.”
Beike raised his eyes to look at Qin Zhuoning and said firmly, “It’s a private matter of my family. My stupid brother saw that I was close to Pei Jiao and thought that I liked her, so he kidnapped her and threatened to take something he urgently needed.”
The words were clear. However, what Qin Zhuoning cared about at this moment was not what that document was. Instead, it was—”Your brother suspects that you like Jiaojiao, but it’s just a suspicion. He shouldn’t have put in so much effort to kidnap Jiaojiao.”
In other words, unless Beike really liked Pei Jiao! However, Qin Zhuoning did not ask directly for the sake of his face. Beike exhaled and did not answer. He turned around and was about to return to the car when Qin Zhuoning stopped him. “Are you feeling guilty?”
Beike said as he walked, “None of your business!”
The car door opened, and Beike was already in the car. Qin Zhuoning knew what was going on and did not ask further. He left Beike some face and watched his car drive away.
Pei Jiao returned to her room and locked the door. She found her cell phone and called Wei Yu, but no one answered.
Pei Jiao dialed a second time and a third time, but no one picked up. Annoyed, she called Ji He directly.
Ji He picked up the phone very efficiently. It only rang twice before he picked up. “Hello, who are you looking for?”
Pei Jiao said, “I’m looking for Wei Yu.”
Ji He did not recognize Pei Jiao’s voice for a moment and replied first, “My young master is very busy. May I ask why you’re looking for him?”
Pei Jiao said bluntly, “I’m Pei Jiao.”
“Oh, you’re Pei Jiao. Pei Jiao… Pei… what, Pei Jiao?! Ji He’s tone changed from calm to horrified. Ji He asked nervously, “Is it the Pei Jiao I’m thinking of?”
Pei Jiao said calmly, “It’s the Pei Jiao you’re thinking of.”
Ji He asked again, “The one who dumped my young master?”
Pei Jiao took a deep breath. “Yes.” She immediately asked, “Where’s Wei Yu?”
Ji He lost his temper. “Why should I tell you?”
Pei Jiao held back her temper. “You’d better think carefully before answering.”
Through the phone, Ji He said firmly, “Why should I tell you my young master’s whereabouts? You’re a woman who abandoned my young master. How dare you call and ask about his whereabouts? Young Master has already made up his mind to stay away from a vicious woman like you.”
Pei Jiao:
Ji He also said, “Do you know how deeply you hurt Young Master’s heart last time? I’ve never seen such a dispirited Young Master. It’s all because of you.”
Pei Jiao asked, “Are you done talking?”
Her warning tone carried a deterrent force that made Ji He shiver on the other end of the line. Ji He wanted to calm down, but he couldn’t. He told Pei Jiao, “Young Master has returned to the base.”
Pei Jiao asked, “Really?”
“Of course it’s true. Why would I lie to you!” Ji He’s tone was very calm.
Pei Jiao said, “But he didn’t answer my call.”
Ji He sneered. “Isn’t it normal for Young Master not to answer your call? You lied to him. He should have stayed away from you long ago..”