I have ten trillion licking dog gold

"Uncle and Aunt!"

The only five-star hotel in Huizhou.

As Long Tao, a shareholder, was offering a toast, a brazen, giggling laugh rang out.

Long Tao turned his head and saw that instead of being angry about being overshadowed, this big shot who had connections in both the underworld and the legitimate world in the area obediently gave up his spot.

Leaving behind a large group of relatives in the banquet hall, Luo Li'er arrived late and ran to the main table. Her youthful face, which appealed to all ages, was adorned with a sweet smile, making it impossible for anyone to feel any resentment towards her.

Happy 30th anniversary to my uncle and aunt! Wishing them a long and happy marriage and many children!

The words fell to the ground.

Not to mention the six tables of relatives, even Long Tao, an outsider holding a wine glass, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"You little brat! You're talking nonsense!"

Pei Ning, who was sitting at the main table, quickly stood up.

There were quite a few guests today, almost all of them were related, but even among relatives, there were degrees of closeness.

"Haha, your aunt and I are afraid we are powerless to help. The important task of continuing the flame of the nation and the people must be entrusted to you young people."

Pei Linhan laughed heartily, not minding his niece's joke at all.

Today, dressed in her finest attire and exuding elegance, Li Wanrong quickly rose and walked to her niece, who had arrived late but not too late, her lustrous jade earrings swaying gently.

"Why did you come back?"

She affectionately held Luo Li'er's hand, showing that she genuinely loved this nephew.

"I'm going to do a good deed."

Luo Li'er lowered her voice, feigning mystery.

"What good news? Tell your aunt!"

Li Wanrong played along with the joke; this niece was much better at making people happy than her own daughter.

"No."

Luo Li'er shook her head, saying seriously, "I usually don't publicize the good things I do."

"Hahaha……"

Laughter erupted again.

"Alright, sit down now."

Pei Ning called to her daughter, feeling both annoyed and amused.

An empty seat was deliberately left on the side, clearly prepared for Luo Li'er.

"call--"

Luo Li'er, who had rushed over from Licheng, sat down and eagerly took a sip of water before giving her quiet and composed cousin a meaningful look.

My cousin ignored me.

Seeing this, she immediately let out a long sigh.

"Ah~"

"what happened again?"

Pei Ning was having a headache; he really had no way to deal with this girl.

"What a pity. One person is missing."

Luo Li'er muttered to herself, her presence incredibly strong, despite having maintained a remarkably low profile throughout her four years as the campus beauty at Dongda University.

The contrast is everywhere.

"That's your problem. Why didn't you invite them to come along?"

Some people understood immediately, like my father, Luo Binwang.

“I didn’t come from the East China Sea, I came from Licheng.”

What did you do in Licheng?

Pei Ning asked curiously.

"Nothing."

As she answered her mother, Luo Li'er's eyes were fixed on her cousin, who remained indifferent to her arrival.

Even though she sat there without saying a word, Pei Yunxi, who was still the focus of the entire room, finally reacted.

"You come with me."

She stood up and said to Luo Li'er, as if she knew that being there would reverse the order of importance, and that she should give the spotlight back to her parents.

Luo Li'er was overjoyed and immediately got up and quickly followed.

"Li'er is still so lively and adorable."

Li Wanrong sighed, "I really don't know which boy will get lucky in the future."

"Well, I'm just thankful that someone wants me."

Pei Ning was being polite.

The two sisters, their beauty complementing each other, walked out of the banquet hall one after the other and came to a secluded corner where few people went. The whole scene seemed to be instantly infused with soul and highlighted, surpassing the magnificent and exquisite decorations of the banquet hall, making it captivating.

What are you going to Licheng for?

Pei Yunxi turned around and asked.

"Humph."

Luo Li'er glanced away, hands in her pockets, "I'm not telling you."

"You said it or not."

This is not being domineering.

That's basically how it is when you're an older sister.

"Why should I tell you everything if you don't tell me anything?"

"He sent you?"

Seeing that she had been seen through at a glance, Luo Li'er helplessly pursed her lips and finally met her cousin's gaze, but remained silent, as if she were making a silent protest and resistance.

"What did you go to do?"

"Isn't he your man?"

Luo Li'er's resentment is understandable, but being forced to accept the truth does not mean she forgives being deceived.

"Why didn't you tell me? You don't treat me like your closest person at all! You've only known him for a short time!"

It's like having your beloved toy taken away by an outsider.

Look.

Very clever.

Their venting techniques are so superb.

When a child speaks in a fit of pique, it is unlikely to escalate the conflict and may even calm the other person down.

However, as a professional actress, Pei Yunxi certainly wouldn't smile; she would maintain a poker face, using the opponent's own words against them.
"Aren't you the same?"

"How am I the same?"

Luo Li'er immediately retorted.

"Aren't you now working with him to hide this from me?"

Luo Li'er was speechless for a moment, her cherry lips trembled, and then she snorted, "I'm not the same as you."

"I went to Licheng to rescue that family."

"rescue?"

Luo Li'er stopped being stubborn, her expression calming down as she said, "When I arrived, that family was called to the local police station and asked to settle with the hospital. Sister, do you know what kind of settlement terms the hospital offered?"

Before Pei Yunxi could even ask, Luo Li'er spoke up indignantly, "Ten thousand yuan! They actually think they can sever all ties with ten thousand yuan. That's a human life! This is insult, contempt, utter arrogance! Sister, so many of you kind-hearted people have bravely spoken out, do you only deserve ten thousand yuan from them?!"

Pei Yunxi frowned, clearly finding the 10,000 yuan compensation absurd.

It turns out.

Not everyone can be swayed by public opinion.

The hospital is truly solid and sturdy. No matter which way the wind blows, it remains unmoved.

"and then."

"Then I'll definitely make that family refuse to settle! Sis, didn't you see that child's mother with your own eyes? She's only in her twenties, not much older than me, but her hair is already starting to turn white..."

Luo Li'er took a soft breath. "They will probably live in the shadow of this accident for the rest of their lives. If we want to give them some comfort, the only way is to reveal the truth."

"So I sent them to Jiangcheng for the autopsy!"

"Wouldn't an autopsy also cause them secondary harm?"

Pei Yunxi stared at her.

"sister."

Luo Li'er smiled bitterly, "If the hospital were truly responsible, it wouldn't have taken this step at all. But the reality is that those people are arrogant and fearless. Besides this method, what other options does that family have?"

The only thing that can help them now is their children.

The child is probably waiting, too, to say a final goodbye to their parents.

Pei Yunxi remained silent for a long while, then asked, "Who taught you to say these things?"

"These are my own thoughts!"

Luo Li'er was indignant.

Pei Yunxi saw right through her, "You don't have that kind of language organization ability."

Luo Li'er was speechless, then snorted coldly, "Sure enough, beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Pei Yunxi remained unperturbed, "Bought off by him again?"

"..."

For a moment, Luo Li'er didn't know whether to be angry or amused. She put her hands into the pockets of her fluffy short down jacket and said seriously, "I never judge people by their actions. Some people are concerned with small manners but lack a sense of righteousness, and they are concerned with trivial matters but lack great virtue. That guy does the opposite."

Is this a compliment or an insult?

Whether it's praise or criticism, Pei Yunxi won't comment. "You've completed your task, don't get involved anymore."

How can they still be so self-righteous in giving orders to themselves?

Luo Li'er felt it was unfair and wanted to argue, but her body wouldn't obey her. Her thoughts were one thing, but her actions were another. She clearly wanted to fight for her personal independence, but in the end, she silently and obediently followed her cousin back to the banquet hall.

"Is the problem solved?"

main table.

Pei Linhan asked Long Tao in a low voice, expressing his concern.

Despite sending gifts and personally attending to offer congratulations, the top official of the three districts and eight counties of Huicheng showed no signs of misfortune and was full of energy. Hearing this, he asked in confusion, "Trouble? Me? Uncle Pei, have you heard some rumors?"

"Don't try to hide it. What's there to be afraid of when doing good deeds?"

Pei Linhan laughed and said, "That family in Licheng is so pitiful. What you did is a righteous act, it's remarkable."

Pei Linhan gave the other person a thumbs up as he spoke.

Long Tao suddenly realized, "It must be that Xiao Wang was talking nonsense in front of Uncle Pei."

"You're too cautious. The era of Lei Feng is over. If you're going to do good deeds, you have to let people know, and the more people who know, the better. That way, when those accomplices want to make things difficult for you, they'll have to think twice."

Long Tao smiled and nodded, "Uncle Pei has insight."

"Although I can't compare to you, I've lived for decades and I know the ins and outs of this society."

Pei Linhan chuckled, "Long Tao, don't take what I'm about to say to yourself. People like you are so loyal and righteous."

Upon hearing this, Long Tao's smile became even more radiant. "Just for Uncle Pei's approval, I have to toast Uncle Pei."

"Hehe, good for you."

"Den."

The wine glasses clinked.

Not only is he loyal, but people like Long Tao are also generous. He can down a glass of wine in one gulp without even flinching.

"I'm sorry to have troubled Uncle Pei. It was just a small favor, a minor matter. The real responsibility lies with Miss Pei."

"You saw the starry sky she posted too?"

"Mm." Long Tao nodded.

Pei Linhan smiled proudly, but said casually, "It was nothing to you, and she did the same thing."

"It's different."

Long Tao smiled and shook his head, "Compared to Miss Pei, I am ashamed of myself."

"I really don't believe that society has become so corrupt that it can't distinguish right from wrong. If that's the case, she might as well give up being a celebrity. You can never earn enough money, but once you lose your conscience, no amount of money can buy it back."

"Uncle Pei's words have truly benefited me greatly."

"Heh, don't give me that."

The banquet hall was filled with laughter and joy.

"sister!"

Luo Li'er, who was following them back, suddenly stopped.

Pei Yunxi turned her head.

Luo Li'er took out her phone and pointed with her other finger, "That family made the call."

Pei Yunxi turned around.

"catch."

Luo Li'er walked to the corner and answered the call, "Hello, this is Luo Li'er."

"Miss Luo..."

After listening to the hurried explanation, Luo Li'er looked astonished, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Suicide? How could that be?!"

"The police just called us. The guy surnamed Xiao jumped off the hospital building and died on the spot."

Luo Li'er was lost in thought.

“Miss Luo, what should we do now? The man surnamed Xiao is dead, we…”

Luo Li'er must have sensed the other person's dependence on her, a feeling she rarely experienced, which caused her chaotic thoughts to quickly come to a stop.

"When exactly did he die?"

"The police didn't give us a specific time, only that it was noon."

"It's only a little past one o'clock now, and they've already ruled it a suicide?"

"They said it was based on a preliminary assessment of the situation at the scene."

Luo Li'er's dark eyes gleamed with a calm light as she looked at her cousin who was with her. She spoke calmly into the phone, "This is not normal. Why didn't he jump earlier? It's too much of a coincidence that he jumped right after I found you and asked you to go to Jiangcheng for an autopsy."

"Miss Luo, are you saying he didn't die of natural causes?"

Luo Li'er didn't answer, but wisely asked, "What are your thoughts?"

There was no response from the other end; they were clearly caught off guard by the sudden turn of events and were completely bewildered.

Also.

The surgeon jumped off the building.

In a way, it can be considered that blood debts were repaid in blood.

Is it necessary for them to continue "making trouble"?

"If you only want that doctor to pay the price, then your wish has been fulfilled, and there's no need to go to Jiangcheng. But if you want to find the truth..."

Luo Li'er did not make the decision for them, saying, "You decide for yourselves."

"We're going to Jiangcheng!"

After a while, a firm and resolute voice came from the other end.

"We want the truth!"

"Yes. Have a safe journey."

"Thank you, Miss Luo, thank you."

Luo Li'er put down her phone.

"Sis, the surgeon who was in charge of the operation committed suicide by jumping off a building."

Pei Yunxi hummed in response, her stunningly beautiful face remaining expressionless, seemingly unsurprised.

Luo Li'er smiled.

Why shouldn't I laugh?

Regardless of the truth, at least some bad people are starting to pay the price, instead of receiving a paltry ten thousand dollars as charity.

"Sis, you and your 80 million+ followers aren't as impressive as me. When you post about the starry sky, people don't even care, but when I go to Licheng, those people are so scared they start jumping off buildings."

Luo Li'er raised her chin slightly, starting to look smug.

Do you remember a fable?

Faced with her sister's "provocation" once again, Pei Yunxi remained calm and composed.

"What fable?"

"In a dense forest, a hungry tiger was searching for food when it suddenly spotted a fox. The fox, about to be eaten, cleverly said to the tiger: 'You dare not eat me! I am sent by the Heavenly Emperor to manage all the beasts; to eat me would be to defy Heaven's mandate…'"

As soon as the story began, Luo Li'er's face fell, but she clenched her hands and quickly perked up again.

"Humph."

"So what if I'm just using someone else's power to intimidate you?"

"He's not my senior anymore. Is there a problem with me borrowing his prestige?"

Pei Yunxi quietly looked at her sister, who had just been referring to "that guy".

Where is your integrity?

Integrity?

If Luo Li'er were to change the character "节" and then throw it back, it would undoubtedly be a fatal blow, but she clearly wasn't bold enough to do that.

"I can't let my sister's 'sacrifice' be in vain, can I?"

Her meaningful response.

Pei Yunxi's cheeks flushed unexpectedly.

There is a saying that goes well.

The rise of a family requires the sacrifice of one person's fate.

Ok.

Very reasonable.

Since the facts have been made and cannot be reversed, the most rational thing to do as someone in the shade is to enjoy the benefits and maximize the good fortune.

"hungry."

Luo Li'er rubbed her stomach, strutting around triumphantly, and turned to walk towards the main table.

Pei Yunxi took a slow breath, still exuding goddess-like charm, and followed, her posture as captivating as ever, without the slightest change. (End of Chapter)