Chapter 63

Pei Qing has been feeling very strange recently, her right eyelid has been twitching.

Although everyone around her told her that this was just a normal physiological phenomenon and she should not deceive herself.

But she still couldn't help but think wildly.

As she had expected, the headquarters of the Audley Hotel transferred her from the front desk to the legal department for an internship.

This is not surprising. Her relationship with Qiao Ye means that she is destined not to stay in the front line forever.

What was surprising was that she saw someone she had never expected to see on the top floor of the hotel - Susan.

The last time they met, it was the business card she left for her.

It was also at that time that she learned that the so-called "big boss" Susan was looking for was Dawn, the president of the Audley Hotel.

But now she looked tired, and it seemed that she had not slept well for several days and nights. She sat in the hall, glancing down at her cell phone from time to time, as if she was waiting for someone.

She walked over to Susan, sat down, and asked in surprise, "Susan, why are you here?"

When she heard someone calling her name, Susan shrank back in fear before looking up at the person who was calling.

Seeing it was her, she was obviously relieved. "I'm here waiting for someone. What about you?"

"Ah, I'm going upstairs to give Mr. Li something."

As he spoke, Pei Qing shook the information in his hand.

Her words made Susan look strange, and she hesitated to speak. "You...did you come here through my previous business card?"

"Yes. Come to think of it, I should thank you. Why don't I treat you at noon?" Pei Qing said while observing her expression.

"..." Susan hesitated for a moment, then said, "That... is fine. When will you get off work?"

Pei Qing glanced at the time and said, "11:45."

In fact, she got off work at 12 o'clock, but she had to go to school to deal with some things in the afternoon. Under the pressure of Qiao Ye, Li Ming allowed her to leave fifteen minutes early.

Susan tried hard to force a smile. "Then you go upstairs and work first. I'll wait for you here."

"But aren't you waiting for someone..."

"It's okay. I don't think he'll be able to come down for a while. It's the same if I wait for him here while I have a meal."

"Okay. Give me a moment."

Pei Qing intuitively felt that Susan was not in a good condition, at least she seemed to be hiding something from her.

But she has never been interested in other people's private lives, so she didn't ask. Besides, their relationship was not good enough to ask each other about their recent situation at any time.

To her, he was just an acquaintance.

Pei Qing held the documents and took the elevator to the president's office on the top floor.

After getting permission, she pushed the door open and walked in.

Dawn was the only one in the office.

But now Dawn was standing by the huge floor-to-ceiling window smoking, seemingly upset about something.

Hearing the voice, he turned around and saw Pei Qing. He nodded slightly and said, "Put the things there. Then go and do your own thing."

"Okay, Mr. Li."

She had just finished speaking and was about to go out when she was suddenly called again.

The man's eyes were filled with scrutiny. "I remember you were also from the university next door, right?"

There was only one university in the entire city, so Pei Qing nodded. "Yes. Any questions, Mr. Li?"

"Nothing." The man shook his head again, "Go ahead."

"OK."

Pei Qing didn't know why he suddenly asked this, but he didn't ask any further.

The biggest lesson she learned here is that it is always better to talk less and do more.

After going downstairs, Susan was still sitting there, but now she didn't look as nervous as before.

Seeing her coming down, Susan stood up and took her arm affectionately, "What are we going to eat for lunch?"

Pei Qing felt uncomfortable being so close to him. She calmly pulled her arm out of Susan's hand and said, "It's all right. Since it's my treat, we can eat whatever you want."

Her eyes swept over many people in the hall.

Many people were whispering about her and Susan being so close together, but no one knew what they were talking about.

But she could guess without thinking that it was just gossip about Susan.

Although her movement was subtle, Susan still noticed it. The smile on her face froze for a moment, and then returned to her nonchalant look, but this time, she put her hand down herself.

The two did not go too far, but chose a restaurant nearby.

This is a Chinese restaurant, and the food inside is very common in the country.

Pei Qing has eaten here many times. I can’t say the food is particularly delicious, but it tastes much more authentic than other places, so this restaurant is quite popular at noon.

After sitting down, both of them ordered a bowl of noodle soup.

Susan put down the menu and sighed softly.

Pei Qing poured a glass of water for both of them, "What's wrong?"

"You should have heard about my story, right?" Susan didn't beat around the bush, but went straight to the point.

"..." Pei Qing thought for a moment, then said, "What do you mean?"

"I'm Dawn's lover." Susan didn't feel embarrassed and said it openly.

"I've heard a little bit about it." Pei Qing nodded, then she asked Susan, "But so what?"

"..." Her question made Susan not know how to answer.

"Is there anything wrong with you being Mr. Li's lover?"

"They saw you and I when we just came out. Aren't you afraid of gossip?" Susan asked with her head down, a little unconfidently.

Although she appeared calm, Pei Qing could sense the uneasiness hidden beneath. She smiled and said, "It's their mouth, so they can say whatever they want. I can't tape their mouth shut and stop them from speaking, can I?"

Seeing that she even had the mind to joke with her, Susan was relieved, "I'm glad you don't mind."

"It has nothing to do with me. Don't take it to heart."

Susan was a little moved. She opened her mouth and said, "I..."

After talking for a long time and saying one word, she closed her mouth again, not knowing what to say. "I... don't know who to tell it to. Telling it to you seems not bad either."

As she said this, she laughed at herself.

"If you want, I will certainly be your loyal listener."

"I told you before that I found a boyfriend, Dawn. But now, I regret it."

"Why?" Pei Qing was a little confused. Although she didn't have much contact with Liming, based on the few times they met at work, Liming gave her the impression of being a qualified businessman, gentleman, and leader.

If he is a marriage partner, then he would also be a qualified marriage partner.

"Do you really...know Liming?" Susan smiled, a smile uglier than tears. "I thought Liming was just like those rich second-generation kids I knew, a playboy. Actually, he is just like them. If that were all, I could accept it. After all, there are so many families that appear harmonious on the surface."

The waiter brought the noodles they ordered.

Pei Qing picked up the chopsticks, blew on them gently, and waited quietly for her next words.

"It wasn't until I followed him that I realized that not everyone is normal. Beneath those seemingly elegant masks, there may be unforgivable demons."

When she said this, Susan's body couldn't stop shaking.

Obviously, the fear of certain things has been deeply engraved in her body and memory.

"What did he do to you?"

Her voice was neither hurried nor slow, and Pei Qing asked her like an excellent guide.

Susan slowly reached out and took off her sleeves, revealing her arms covered with scars.

The scene in front of him made Pei Qing's pupils shrink suddenly.

The once fair arms were now covered in bruises and purple scars, with new scars alternating with old ones.

In fact, some of these scars are simply not something a normal person can make.

"you……"

She wanted to speak to comfort her, but she found that her vocabulary was so poor that she couldn't find the right words.

Susan put her sleeves back on. "These are just the tip of the iceberg."

"Didn't you think of calling the police?"

As soon as these words came out, Pei Qing realized that he was talking nonsense.

The entire Mishiroda State has become a place that looks good on the outside but is rotten on the inside.

Even with such a turbulent event as the gun battle, the official report simply stated: "Police have apprehended the main suspect and expressed condolences to the families of the victims."

Just let such a big thing go.

Even among them, many people knew that the shooting was premeditated and organized, but no relevant information was leaked at all.

Even Qiao is still busy with the company's listing. No one is affected except the family of the deceased.

Including her.

"It's no use." Susan said darkly, "Dawn is too smart. He knows how to avoid being charged, and..."

Susan paused, looking out the window with lifeless eyes. "My family needs his help, my father needs his help, and even I... need his help."

Her voice became softer and softer until it could no longer be heard.

Pei Qing looked at the rice in the bowl and suddenly lost his appetite for lunch.

"My family needs him, so no matter what he does to me, I can't resist. I can only endure it."

"...Do you really have to... go through him?" Pei Qing asked, but suddenly found that his voice had become hoarse without him knowing when.

"No one except him is willing to take over our family's mess."

In one sentence, she expressed her helplessness. "My father raised me for over twenty years. He gave me a childhood and youth that no one else had. I lived a carefree life. I received his endless love, and now I should shoulder my responsibilities. So, when I was desperate and everyone refused to accept my family, and he was the only one who offered to help my family, how ecstatic was I?"

"But you regret it now." Pei Qing pointed out her contradiction very calmly.

"I'm just wondering, is this all worth it?" Susan said with a smile. "Endless torture, just for these promises that I don't know when they will be fulfilled."

"You already have the answer, don't you?"

"Yes." Susan stood up. "I just... want someone to remember me. If one day I'm no longer myself, there will still be someone who remembers what I used to be like."

Seeing her movements, Pei Qing subconsciously turned his head and saw the familiar black car at a glance.

The reason why she was familiar with it was because it was Dawn's exclusive car.

"Aren't you going to finish your noodles?" Pei Qing continued, "After all, it's thirty-five dollars, it's expensive."

Susan paused, chuckled, and refused, "No. I'll transfer the money to you."