Chapter 122
Pei Ci had his hands in his pockets, feeling an indescribable sense of joy. "Qiao Chuchu, it's been a while since the three of us have spent time together so peacefully. Why don't we do this more often?"
Pei Mu spoke softly, "Yeah, even though you embarrassed us in front of the clients, I still think the three of us are best together."
Qiao Chuchu replied coldly, "No."
Pei Mu: "?"
Pei Ci: "?"
They spoke in unison, "Why not? You used to love clinging to us."
Qiao Chuchu glanced at them indifferently, "That was in the past. Back then, I had some inappropriate thoughts about the two of you. Now, I don’t."
The two frowned, displeased. "Then how did you see us back then?"
She answered expressionlessly, "Like two handsome guys who looked delicious."
Their faces turned red, and they spoke in unison again, "And now?"
Qiao Chuchu remained impassive, "Like two dead fish lying belly-up at a fish stall."
Pei Mu: "?"
Pei Ci: "?"
Qiao Chuchu lifted her skirt and walked toward the banquet hall.
[Back then, I had to pretend to like them for the mission. Now that the mission is over, I can be my true self. No feelings mean no feelings.]
Pei Mu: "..."
Pei Ci: "..."
Weisheng Huailing, who had been storming over, brightened upon hearing this and stood between the two of them.
His previously green complexion had returned to a healthy glow, and he even began to look delighted.
So, Qiao Chuchu had no feelings for them after all!
Hehehe!~
Pei Mu and Pei Ci, seeing his smug grin, suddenly felt a surge of anger.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
How dare Qiao Chuchu speak to them like that?
She never used to act this way, nor was she this strong. Now, she seemed entirely different.
Qiao Chuchu irritably rubbed her neck. [The system was right. After taking that strength pill, I really do feel irritable. Everything annoys me now.]
She glanced around. [But this banquet is just the beginning. Xia Xuechun is still here following the plot. After Weisheng Biehe meets Xia Xuechun, it'll be Pei Mu and Pei Ci's turn.]
[However... should I interfere with this part of the plot? Xia Xuechun has already gotten close to my seven brothers while working part-time here. Later, when she gets harassed, Pei Mu and Pei Ci will step in to defend her.]
[After defending her, they'll take her out the next day to cheer her up.]
[The three of them will be so happy together.]
Huailing, hearing this, felt even more pleased and gave the twins a fake smile.
Pei Mu and Pei Ci looked as if they had swallowed a fly.
Even if Xia Xuechun got harassed, they definitely wouldn’t intervene.
At most, they’d call security.
And take her out for fun?
Ridiculous!
Pei Ci and Pei Mu's phones buzzed.
They both picked up their phones and saw a message from Pei Buxian in the group chat: 「We’ve arrived.」
A few female guests pretended to casually walk toward the entrance, whispering, "Hurry, hurry! The handsome guys from the Pei Family are here!"
"The handsome father and son from the Lou Family are here too!"
"Lin Qing and Lin Shen, the siblings, are also here! This banquet is truly a gathering of the elite. Only the Wei Sheng Family could invite so many prominent families. Such prestige!"
Qiao Chuchu looked out and saw a vast estate with a long red carpet. Pei Yuan stood in the center, flanked by his brothers, all striding toward the estate with their long legs.
Weisheng Yucan, holding her skirt, walked out of the banquet hall with her brothers and watched the group approaching on the red carpet.
The bright lights illuminated their late arrival.
Weisheng Yucan tightened her fur coat and smiled. "Our esteemed guests from the Wei Sheng Family have arrived. Tell the kitchen to start serving dinner."
Pei Yuan glanced over and noticed Qiao Chuchu standing on the stairs, lost in thought. His eyes lit up.
Qiao Chuchu lazily leaned on the railing, exuding an air of indifference that was particularly captivating.
"Is it just me?" Pei Youchuan's lips curled slightly. "Does Qiao Chuchu seem a bit different?"
Pei Che glanced over and narrowed his eyes. "She does seem a little off."
Pei Buxian, holding his West Highland Terrier, said curiously, "She seems a bit fierce."
Pei Fengnong said seriously, "That can’t be. Qiao Chuchu isn’t the type to be fierce."
Lin Shen's gaze was fixed on Qiao Chuchu. "No, she’s definitely in a bad mood."
Lin Qing was surprised. "She can be in a bad mood? I thought she was always cheerful."
Lou Tingsi and Lou Yuejue looked over simultaneously.
Lou Yuejue was intrigued. "Dad, I wonder what it’s like when big sister is in a bad mood."
Lou Tingsi shook his head with a smile. "She probably won’t be too fierce."
Suddenly, their phones buzzed.
Lou Yuejue picked up his phone and saw a message from Pei Ci in the group: 「Just a heads up, Qiao Chuchu is in a really bad mood right now. She’s fierce and irritable, probably because of some system medication. Don’t treat her as usual.」
Lou Yuejue put his phone away and reminded everyone, "Pei Ci said that big sister took some medicine, so she’s really fierce right now. We shouldn’t treat her as usual."
Pei Youchuan chuckled. "How fierce can Qiao Chuchu be? She’s still the one I can toss around in my wok."
Qiao Chuchu stood on the stairs and heard a low cry from a corner: "Don’t touch me!"
A man sneered, "It’s fine, just a little fun. I’ll give you ten thousand for it, okay?"
Xia Xuechun let out a whimper, "Let go—ah!"
Qiao Chuchu’s temper flared, and she walked toward the source of the noise.
Weisheng Biehe noticed her, his cold expression softening. "Miss Qiao."
Weisheng Wenzhan glanced at her calmly.
Weisheng Yucan also smiled warmly. "Chuchu."
Weisheng Lin snorted, "Wow, you’re all so enthusiastic about her."
But Qiao Chuchu walked right past them.
They were stunned.
She reached the back of the stairs. "What’s going on here?"
Xia Xuechun was being held in the man’s arms, terrified. Seeing Qiao Chuchu, her fear subsided slightly. "Save me!"
The man, his face pressed close to Xia Xuechun’s, was fumbling with her buttons. He froze when he saw Qiao Chuchu and hurriedly said, "Mind your own business! We’re doing this willingly!"
Qiao Chuchu grabbed his collar, dragged him to the door, and threw him out!
The man tumbled down the stairs outside!
Everyone stared at Qiao Chuchu in shock.
She stood in the cold wind, looking down at the man with disdain. "What if I do mind my own business? If you’ve got the guts, come fight me."
The man’s head spun as he looked around at the crowd. Humiliated and furious, he charged at Qiao Chuchu!
Qiao Chuchu grabbed his belt, lifted him effortlessly over her head, and flung him like a javelin!
The man landed face-first on the ground with a thud. "Ah!"
The guests gasped, covering their mouths. "Holy cow!!!"
Weisheng Lin’s eyes widened in shock and delight. "Holy crap! Qiao Chuchu is a freaking Hercules!!"
He burst into laughter, looking happily at his family. "Why didn’t anyone tell me she had this kind of strength? Hahaha!~"