The man stood tall, his deanor gentle, like a spring breeze comforting the heart.
As he stepped into the living room and saw the woman leisurely sipping tea, his eyebrows furrowed tightly.
He turned around, intending to leave, as if he didn’t want to stay a mont longer in this place.
"Does Mr. Pei really not want to see ?" Dongfang Yi set down her teacup, speaking with a half-smile.
The man paused slightly.
"But there is soone I’m afraid Mr. Pei is eager to see," Dongfang Yi said with a light sarcasm, gazing at the tall figure, her eyes flickering quickly with a glint.
Pei Qinghan hesitated for a mont, then turned around, his eyes seemingly on her, yet not, indifferent and without a trace, as if no one or anything could stir even the slightest ripple in his eyes.
That gaze, so void and tinged with a slight chill, made Dongfang Yi’s heart tighten sharply.
She forced a natural smile. Each ti she got close, she was drawn to the profound tranquility in this man’s eyes, like a moth to a fla, fully aware of the impending doom yet still plunging in headlong.
She thought, she’s beyond saving.
In a flicker of thought, the finger hanging by her side gently pricked into her palm as she said with a smile, "This is Mr. Pei’s ho. Since Mr. Pei doesn’t want to see , I’ll just leave." With that, she truly intended to pick up her bag and leave.
Pei Qinghan’s expression did not change a bit; he didn’t even glance at her.
Passing by Pei Qinghan, she caught a scent unique to him, unlike the usual male odor of sweat, it was more like a mix of sunshine and grass, faintly fresh, and quite pleasant.
Her heart sank instantly.
Step by step, she walked past him, both like the ends of parallel lines moving toward an unknown distance, never to intersect.
"Qinghan, what are you doing?" Suddenly, a stern and angry voice ca through.
Due to Pei Yu’s mobility issues, an elevator had been installed at ho. Yun Ya was now pushing a wheelchair erging from the elevator, and Pei Yu, seated in the wheelchair, stared over with wide eyes.
Pei Qinghan didn’t look at Pei Yu; his gaze first fell on Yun Ya, clear and indifferent as always, yet sohow different this ti.
Yun Ya smiled softly, gently calling out, "Brother Pei."
Pei Qinghan nodded lightly in response.
To anyone, these two seed perfectly normal.
"Miss Dongfang is an invited guest, no one can make her leave," Pei Yu said, followed by a heavy cough.
Yun Ya gently patted his back with soft fingers, saying softly, "Grandpa Pei, you must take care of your health... don’t let anger get the better of you." She then looked up and smiled at Pei Qinghan, "Brother Pei wasn’t trying to send Sister Yi away, it’s just that he’s not very talkative, Sister Yi must have misunderstood."
Her words were skillfully spoken, giving everyone a graceful way out.
Pei Yu was even more satisfied inside, thinking this girl knew how to speak well, but kept a stern face, saying, "Regardless of any misunderstandings, Miss Dongfang is my guest for today, and as the host, Qinghan, you should see to it that she’s well entertained."
Pei Qinghan’s eyes were cold, not wishing to linger a mont longer, when Pei Yu suddenly patted Yun Ya’s hand back, speaking earnestly, "And this girl Yun Ya, you’ve acknowledged a sister, why not bring her back to show earlier? I like her a lot at first sight; she can even treat an old man like , far better than those bumbling doctors. You must visit more often to keep company."
Pei Qinghan’s steps to leave suddenly halted.
Pei Yu’s eyes twinkled with a hint of a smile, thinking, little fellow, trying to match wits with , now I’ve got your weak spot.
Yun Ya’s gaze flickered slightly, she smiled and said, "As long as Grandpa Pei doesn’t mind, I’ll surely co by more often."
Pei Yu grasped her hand and laughed, "What a sweet and good child."
Dongfang Yi narrowed her eyes slightly, in such a short ti, she had won over Old Master Pei’s heart, Ji Yunya’s got quite the skills.
"Alright, don’t just stand there, co and have a seat," Pei Yu instructed with a wave of his hand.
Pei Qinghan pressed his lips together, turned and walked over to sit on the sofa, Dongfang Yi took the seat next to him, while Yun Ya sat down across from him.
The servants served tea, the delicate fragrance wafting through the living room.
"What is Miss Dongfang studying now?" Pei Yu asked, feigning casualness.
Dongfang Yi smiled, "I’m currently pursuing an MBA at Jingdu University’s School of Economics and Managent."
Pei Yu expressed surprise, "Impressive."
Dongfang Yi modestly smiled, "Compared to Yun Ya, I’m rely showing off my inferior skills."
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