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Xia Ying sent the verification message, which was accepted almost instantly. She tapped the screen and filled in the note.

After that, she didn't speak to Pei Yu'an behind her anymore.

As the car drove smoothly, she felt a gaze on her from behind, seemingly watching her, but it would quickly disappear when she tried to turn around to look.

Xia Ying didn't take it seriously and continued typing.

Pei Yu'an gripped his phone tightly, his knuckles turning white, showing the force he was using.

Her phoenix eyes were lowered, making it impossible to discern her emotions.

The car remained quiet for more than ten minutes before he suddenly coughed lightly, his voice like a snow-capped mountain, cool yet with a touch of natural comfort: "Mo Chen, have you been very busy lately?"

Xia Ying hesitated and said, "Maybe. Anyway, you always stand me up, and we haven't chatted in a long time."

Hearing this, Pei Yu'an slightly raised his phoenix eyes and met Xia Ying's gaze as she turned around. When he saw her pretty profile, her long eyelashes trembled, casting a shadow on his face that disappeared in an instant.

It turns out she hadn't been chatting with Li Mochen earlier.

Who is she chatting with?

"Yes, no wonder he asked me to take care of you. You can contact me anytime if you need anything."

Pei Yu'an assured that he said this without any selfish motives, solely to fulfill his promise to Li Mochen.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Ying smiled happily, her soft voice saying, "Thank you, Brother Pei. Li Mochen said you were fierce before, but it turns out he was lying. You're so kind and gentle, how could you be fierce?"

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Pei Yu'an was filled with mixed emotions. He hadn't expected his good friend to speak of him like that in front of Xia Ying. If she really believed him, would she stop talking to him?

"No... Yingying—" Pei Yu'an called out the name, paused for a second, and continued, "Don't worry, just come to me if you need anything."

"Okay, Brother Pei, I certainly won't be polite."

Xia Ying's sweet, soft voice echoed in Pei Yu'an's ears. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his mind raced, trying to find some new topics to discuss.

But he and Xia Ying only officially met today, and his understanding of her came entirely from Li Mochen.

Li Mochen said she was willful and spoiled, and didn't know how to be considerate; he said she liked to cling to people and didn't have any personal space.

The more Pei Yu'an thought about it, the lower his overall mood became, and his eyes dimmed, as if a black storm was gathering.

Not long ago, Li Mochen called him and asked for his help.

Pei Yu'an agreed without much thought. Li Mochen thanked him and reminded him, "Xia Ying has a bad temper, a spoiled young lady's temper. Yu'an, remember not to talk to her too much."

Bad temper? Pei Yu'an looked at the gentle yet energetic Xia Ying in front of him. How could she possibly have a bad temper? Besides, so what if she had a spoiled princess temper? She was born to be pampered.

Thinking of this, Pei Yu'an suddenly startled, his gaze sharpening with disbelief: What was he thinking just now? Xia Ying is Li Mochen's childhood sweetheart; what does her temper have to do with him?

Yeah, what does it matter?

Pei Yu'an felt a tightness in his chest. He opened the car window and breathed in the fresh air outside. During this time, he did not speak to Xia Ying again.

When she safely returned Xia Ying to the Xia family home, she stood at the door, smiling and waving goodbye to Pei Yu'an.

"Brother Pei, please be careful. See you again sometime!"

"Okay, good. You get some rest."

Pei Yu'an rolled down the car window, blocking out that bright, unforgettable smile that made one's heart flutter.

"Uncle Li, let's go back to the company."

Now that he has to work, perhaps keeping himself busy will prevent him from overthinking.

Pei Yu'an leaned his head back, closed his eyes, and relaxed completely, silently repeating to himself, "Yingying is Li Mochen's girlfriend, fiancée, childhood sweetheart, not mine. This is immoral, it's the behavior of a mistress, and it's unacceptable."

After a long while, he finally opened his eyes, his breathing becoming heavier. He appeared expressionless, but a glint of jealousy flashed in his eyes before disappearing, and he returned to his cold and aloof demeanor as President Pei.

*

In the meeting room of the Pei family, employees and department managers are carefully reporting and taking notes.

The departmental meeting was supposed to be a regular one, but now their CEO was in attendance, and everyone was being very careful with their words.

Especially seeing Pei Yu'an's tightly pursed lips, slightly furrowed brows, and imposing demeanor, they were afraid that they might say the wrong thing and be fired the next day for entering the company with their left foot.

"continue."

Pei Yu'an did not get angry at the employee's mistake; his tone was cold and calm, carrying an undeniable authority. The employees had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue the meeting.

At this moment, Assistant Zhao pushed up his glasses, not understanding why his boss had to attend every single meeting.

"Mr. Pei, you haven't rested for five hours. Why don't you go to the lounge and take a nap?"

He said this not only for Pei Yu'an, but also for his dozen or so colleagues.

What's more, today, Pei Yu'an exuded a murderous aura, his eyes were dull and lifeless, and there was even a hint of sinister intent. The marketing manager and design director present all lowered their eyes and controlled their breathing.

"Okay, that's all for today. Remember to send me a copy of the meeting minutes."

Pei Yu'an got up and left the conference room, and the dozen or so people in the seats all breathed a sigh of relief.

It was already six o'clock in the afternoon, and it was dark outside. The lights of various buildings were on, dispelling the darkness. Many employees in the offices were clocking out, but Pei Yu'an's president's office remained quiet and still.

He didn't turn on the lights, plunging himself into darkness, and held his phone in his hand. Xia Ying didn't send him any more messages all afternoon.

The office was quiet, and cell phones were eerily quiet.

Pei Yu'an couldn't help but think that it was dinner time now, and Xia Ying should be on a date with Li Mochen.

As soon as he closed his eyes, various images uncontrollably surfaced in his mind. When he opened his eyes again, even in the dimly lit room, a chilling light could be seen emanating from them.

"Mo Chen, I forgot to tell you before, I've picked him up and safely taken him home."

After sending the message, Pei Yu'an put down his phone, his fingers tapping the table intermittently. Soon, the phone screen lit up, glaringly bright in the darkness.

"Thank you, Yu'an. I've been too busy lately, and Xia Ying is very clingy. The project we need to discuss can't be delayed. Could you help me keep her occupied and distract her?"

After reading it, Pei Yu'an only replied with "Okay". But his brows relaxed, and the fierceness from before was gone.

Even the usually taut corners of his mouth had a slight upward curve.

"Zhao Ming, investigate their past for me. Also, find out if there were any promises made between the two families."

Although everyone in the industry knew that the Li and Xia families had a good relationship and tacitly agreed that the two would be married in the future, Pei Yu'an felt a strange sense of anticipation. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, so he got up and returned to the Pei residence.

As a result, his phone rang again on the way. Thinking it was a message from Zhao Ming, he opened it casually.

What you can see is Xia Ying's name.

"Brother Pei, I'm so tired, I slept all afternoon. Are you done with your work?"

It was followed by an emoji of a sleepy cat.

Pei Yu'an smiled unconsciously, but as he was about to type, he suddenly stopped, pressed the chat box, and said, "Yeah, I just finished work and was about to go home. Have you had dinner?"

His voice was magnetic, deep and mellow like red wine, intoxicating and captivating.

Xia Ying quickly replied with a voice message. As soon as he opened it, a soft, slightly dazed voice came through: "Not yet, Brother Pei. You're working so hard, unlike me, who can only be a freeloader now."

Pei Yu'an felt a pang of tenderness at the sight of her cuteness. He felt his throat go dry and unbearable, yet he couldn't resist the urge to continue the conversation.

"Old Li, go to the Xia family's house."

"Yes, Mr. Pei."

Pei Yu'an wanted to surprise Xia Ying, so he took her out for dinner.

Just as he was about to reply to Xia Ying, a message from Li Mochen arrived.

"By the way, if she's coming to see me, remember to let me know in advance so I can prepare. Thank you for your help."

With a snap, the small flame in Pei Yu'an's heart was instantly extinguished.

Li Mochen spoke to her again in the tone of a legal wife, seemingly reminding her that he was Xia Ying's legal wife.

"Old Li, let's go back to the Pei residence."

The driver paused for a moment, but did not ask why.

Pei Yu'an pursed his lips and replied to Xia Ying, "Remember to eat. I'm going home now."

He waited for a long time, but received no reply.

The phone rang again when I returned to the Pei residence.