Chapter Twenty-Nine: Go Retrieve

Everyone present stared wide-eyed.

I watched this scene in disbelief.

It...it just broke like that?

Are Xu Yihuan's hands really that smooth?

That's ten million!

"Xu Yihuan, what are you doing?!"

Looking at the crystal shards on the ground and the still-glittering broken diamonds, Wu Qingqing was heartbroken and couldn't help but shout.

Having achieved her goal, Xu Yihuan no longer bothered to conceal her true nature.

Looking at Wu Qingqing provocatively, he said in a serious tone, "Sorry, my hand slipped and I couldn't catch it. Why didn't you hold on tighter?"

Wu Qingqing gritted her teeth: "How should I know... Are you sick?!"

Xu Yihuan ignored her and, after glancing around at everyone present, turned and left gracefully.

Lu Zhaoran stared at Xu Yihuan's retreating figure with an incredulous expression: "My goodness, Huanhuan really hasn't toned down her spoiled princess temper at all."

"It's been like this since I was a child, never changing."

Although Lu Zhaoran was surprised, he had watched Xu Yihuan grow up since she was a child.

In his eyes, Xu Yihuan was no different from his own sister.

Xu Yihuan has been domineering since childhood, but it was also because they spoiled her and she had long been used to it.

In his view, Xu Yihuan's act of smashing the ten million crown on the ground was bold.

But it's not unacceptable.

Pei Yuli watched Xu Yihuan's departing figure, his emotions seemingly rebounding from rock bottom.

My initial turbulent emotions have now calmed down.

Until Xu Yihuan's figure disappeared from sight.

Pei Yuli then looked away.

"Thank you all for coming. I apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality today. I will personally apologize another day."

Pei Yuli's voice was flat, revealing little apology, but the implication of dismissing him was clear.

Today's show has come to a complete end.

Everyone snapped out of their daze and took their leave.

"Then we'll head out first."

"Yes, Mr. Pei, let's get together properly another time."

"Brother Pei, invite us out for drinks next time!"

Pei Yuli ignored the pain in his hand.

They were still greeted with a smile.

"Okay, be careful."

"must."

Wu Qingqing stood beside Pei Yuli.

He kept his head down without saying a word and followed Pei Yuli to see the guests out.

Then a figure whose attire clashed with the suit worn by the person in front of him came into view.

Tan Zhixu, hands in his pockets, a mocking smile playing on his lips, sneered:

"Mr. Pei invited me here today just to watch this show?"

Pei Yuli's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this.

Maintaining her smile, she said, "I'm sorry you had to see this. I wonder if Tan's things have been found yet?"

He had already guessed it.

Tan Zhixu said that he wanted to look for something on purpose.

Even what happened today is inextricably linked to him.

Tan Zhixu scoffed dismissively, his gaze falling on the amethyst not far away.

"I couldn't find the item. Someone threw it in the trash can, but I thought it was dirty and I was too lazy to look for it."

Pei Yuli understood the implied meaning, his expression changed slightly, and his smile faded.

Tan Zhixu ignored him and started walking.

After taking only two steps, he remembered something else.

She stopped beside Pei Yuli and spoke softly.

"Actually, it's quite simple to find out if that's Xu Yihuan's academic talisman."

"The academic talisman from Puji Temple has a circle of gold thread around it. If you untie the thread, you will find two small characters printed inside, which is the name of Puji Temple."

"Most people wouldn't do it this way; it's too much trouble."

"Ask Wu Qingqing if she dares to let anyone see it."

After saying that, Tan Zhixu walked away.

Pei Yuli's pupils contracted, and the smile on his face completely froze.

Wu Qingqing vaguely heard the words "academic talisman".

It seems to be related to myself.

She looked up anxiously: "Brother Yuli..."

Pei Yuli took a deep breath and smiled again.

"What are you still standing there for, Qingqing?"

"Wh...what?" Wu Qingqing was completely bewildered. What could she possibly do now?

"Didn't you hear what Tan said just now?"

"He threw his things in the trash can. He's practically the main character of the banquet, so it's not unreasonable for you to go and retrieve his things."

Pei Yuli spoke at a moderate pace, his manner refined and scholarly.

Wu Qingqing asked incredulously, "You mean you want me to rummage through the trash cans?"

"There's everything in the trash can, how can I rummage through it?"

There are all sorts of people at the banquet.

The thought of possibly finding someone else's spit in the trash can made her feel nauseous.

Pei Yuli lowered his eyes and glanced at Wu Qingqing, his voice devoid of emotion: "Then why did you throw Xu Yihuan's bracelet into the trash can?"

After saying this, Pei Yuli turned and left without waiting for Wu Qingqing to react.

Wu Qingqing gritted her teeth and finally realized what was happening.

Pei Yuli is avenging Xu Yihuan!

There were many guests earlier, so he was too embarrassed to say anything.

Now that the person has left, their true colors have been revealed!

As expected, Pei Yuli wasn't genuinely kind to me!

You're all despicable people!!

Wu Qingqing stared bloodshot at Pei Yuli's retreating figure as it disappeared from her sight.

Seeing that there was no way to change the situation, he could only resign himself to his fate and head towards the toilet.

On the other side...

Xu Yihuan covered her mouth and ran out the door.

Because she was afraid she wouldn't be able to stop laughing out loud.

After all, it's quite interesting to portray yourself as a victim.

She was determined to deliver the academic talisman to Wu Qingqing no matter what.

Now not only have they been imprisoned, but they've also damaged Wu Qingqing's reputation.

Isn't it wonderful to gain sympathy for yourself?

Xu Yihuan leisurely took the elevator downstairs.

A cool breeze blew in through the doorway.

Xu Yihuan immediately felt refreshed.

There are only about twenty days left until the college entrance examination.

Excluding the time for mock exams and the week off for studying, there's only one week left to spend at school.

Xu Yihuan felt that there was hope for her future.

There's another big thing happening now!

We have to be wary of Pei Yuli.

The fact that the spot ended up in Wu Qingqing's hands in the previous life was mostly due to Pei Yuli's doing.

And in this life.

Her qualification confirmation form has been filled out, and if nothing unexpected happens, the spot is already hers.

However, Pei Yuli was all too likely to become that accident.

That's why she insisted on making such a scene today.

I received a favor from Pei Yuli.

Pei Yuli may be a scoundrel, but he's still quite trustworthy.

With so many people witnessing this, he's unlikely to go back on his word.

If things really come to that point, let's not talk about anything else.

At least there should be a condition for checks and balances.

Xu Yihuan breathed in the air of Yuncheng.

Sitting by the roadside, I felt the bustling traffic on the street.

She became the only silence amidst the clamor.

Xu Yihuan herself did not feel lonely.

I found a stone stool and sat down on it.

I opened the match-3 game and started playing again.

There was no trace of the sadness she had shown just moments before.

This was the scene that Tan Zhixu saw when he came out.

I stood there in silence for two seconds.

He thought Xu Yihuan bit people because she had been bullied too much.

So it was all an act all along?

Suddenly, he burst out laughing.

That little girl is quite good at lying.

Tan Zhixu unzipped his coat.

The white T-shirt underneath was visible.

The white T-shirt had a rather large neckline, revealing her fair collarbone to the wind.

It turned slightly red from the cool breeze.

Tan Zhixu walked towards Xu Yihuan.