Chapter 115 Disgusting

Why.

She really didn't understand what the point of Pei Muye doing all this was.

Pei Muye's career was already at its peak. Even though Lin Xiyin studied chemistry and did academic work, she once heard people talking about Pei Muye when she went out to eat.

It is said that his business empire is frighteningly large.

With his status and position, he probably doesn't need a business marriage to solidify his career.

Shouldn't he go and marry the girl he likes?

Like Ming Qingwan.

However, Lin Xiyin had met Ming Qingwan and was frightened by her aged and haggard appearance.

She thought that perhaps Pei Muyi and Ming Qingwan would have broken up long ago in three years.

But what does that have to do with her?

Could it be that after three years, Pei Muyi has started to remember the good things about his ex-wife?

How could that be?

What on earth is wrong with him?

Lin Xiyin was completely baffled, so she wanted to ask why.

"Why?" Pei Muye repeated, then lowered his eyes and looked away.

This is a question that might be a little difficult for him to talk about.

Lin Xiyin even felt that he most likely wouldn't answer.

But he spoke up: "Because... I like you."

Lin Xiyin was struck dumb and abruptly looked up at him.

Pei Muye looked over as well, and their eyes met. He could clearly see her shock and surprise.

Pei Muye was somewhat embarrassed.

He's not some young, energetic, and impulsive lad anymore; he's long past the age of being impulsive in love.

He was almost thirty years old, and saying the word "like" made him feel incredibly embarrassed.

But ever since he decided to pursue Lin Xiyin again, there are some things he can only say aloud.

After being shocked, Lin Xiyin found it ridiculous.

Has Pei Muyi become this bored?

They actually made fun of her to kill time.

She said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Pei, I don't have time to play this kind of game with you."

Pei Muyi thought for a few seconds before he realized that she said this because she didn't believe his confession.

Indeed, they haven't been in contact for three years since their divorce.

He abruptly said he liked her; how could she believe him?

But he... couldn't bring himself to say it, to express his three years of longing and yearning.

It wasn't until he had someone investigate and Lin Xiyin was still single that he mustered the courage to give himself another chance.

Even back then, she loathed him so much that she didn't even want to have his child.

However, a few months later, she became pregnant with another man's child and gave birth to it successfully.

Strangely, when he asked people to investigate, they couldn't find out who the child's biological father was.

After that, apart from Chi Tianlin, Lin Xiyin did not have any other close male friends.

Even though she was abroad for three years, Tang Yishen had already gotten married.

Pei Muye was very confused about her relationship status, wondering if she still had feelings for someone else.

But he couldn't care less about that anymore.

When she returned to China and he ran into her, the moment he saw her, he knew he didn't want to let go anymore.

If she doesn't love him, then he'll try harder to slowly win her heart.

This time, he won't give up so easily.

“Ruan Ruan,” he stepped forward and grabbed her wrist, “I didn’t mean to play with you, I’m sincere…”

Lin Xiyin didn't move or struggle, she just looked at him: "Three years after the divorce, you realized you like me?"

Before Pei Muyi could answer, she scoffed, "President Pei, there's a limit to jokes."

“This is no joke.” Pei Muye said with difficulty, “It’s not that I discovered I liked you three years after our divorce, but rather…”

It's not that I've always liked you, but that I've always loved you.

However, Lin Xiyin didn't give him a chance to continue speaking. She suddenly broke free from his hand, and her porcelain-white face flushed with anger.

“Pei Muyi, I have forgotten the past. Why do you still appear in front of me?” She looked into his eyes and said, word by word, “It disgusts me.”

After saying that, she turned around, opened the door, and went inside.

The word "disgusting" that she uttered successfully intimidated Pei Muye.

He stood there, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

He never knew that a heart could hurt so much.

When Lu Zuofan found Pei Muye, he was still drinking.

When Pei Muye got divorced, Lu Zuofan thought that no matter what, his good brother was single again and could enjoy life with him, which was great.

He thought Pei Muyi would be able to let it go quickly.

After all, Lin Xiyin was so heartless that she was willing to abort her child.

But to his surprise, Pei Muye was no different after the divorce than he was before the marriage.

He remained aloof from women, living like a monk.

This didn't stop Lu Zuofan from still having women on both sides, changing girlfriends almost like changing clothes.

But that doesn't stop him from complaining about Pei Muye all day long.

Sometimes, his views are similar to Xiao Ruoyi's.

Goodbye then, the next one will be better.

Who the hell would break up with someone, get divorced, and still think about them for years?

There's a fool right in front of me.

According to Lu Zuofan's logic, if you like someone, then go after them.

But Pei Muye was trapped in those past events and couldn't break free.

He could not forget Lin Xiyin's ruthlessness and cruelty in wanting him to abort his child.

But he couldn't let go of Lin Xiyin.

It's a contradiction.

Knowing that Lin Xiyin had returned, Lu Zuofan knew that Pei Muye was doomed.

Sure enough, it had been a long time since he had seen Pei Muye drink so freely.

The last time he got himself drunk was after his divorce from Lin Xiyin.

Honestly, as Pei Muye's good brother, Lu Zuofan felt sorry for Pei Muye.

In the past three years, he had never seen Pei Muye laugh heartily.

Even when he smiles, it's very forced, and the smile doesn't reach his eyes.

Lu Zuofan never knew that he could be so heartbroken over a woman.

"With you acting like this, I'm even less likely to talk about love in the future." Lu Zuofan sat down next to him: "Speak, what is it? Is it related to Lin Xiyin again?"

Pei Muye glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Lu Zuofan clicked his tongue twice: "It's really hard to imagine that we would become brothers. If you had even a fraction of my carefree and unrestrained nature, you wouldn't have ended up in such a sorry state."

"Have you ever talked about love or expressed your feelings?" Pei Muye asked. "So you don't understand at all."

“I don’t understand,” Lu Zuofan said, “but seeing you like this, I’m glad I don’t understand.”

He has slept with so many women over the years that he doesn't even know how many.

For longer periods, keep them by your side for a few months.

Shorter ones, change them every few days.

Since it's all about money and lust anyway, just enjoy it and don't overthink it.

Why did you have to let yourself get into this state?

It looks really silly.

Lu Zuofan would never allow himself to be such a fool.

But there's one right next to me.

He couldn't help but advise him: "There are plenty of fish in the sea. Lin Xiyin isn't some celestial being. It's been three years, and you still can't let go?"

Pei Muye remained silent.

Lu Zuofan said again, "Okay, I know. As a man, the more unattainable something is, the more you want it. But you two have been together for several years! Haven't you had enough of sleeping with me?"

Now, Pei Muyi's gaze was filled with intimidation and warning.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more." Lu Zuofan raised his hands in surrender: "I really don't know what's so good about her."

Pei Muye didn't speak for a long time.

He said, "I don't know either. But she... is the first and only person I've ever liked."

Lu Zuofan laughed when he heard this: "What are you being so innocent about in front of me! Wait a minute, didn't you have a girlfriend in high school? Back then, you and Lin Xiyin didn't even know each other!"

Pei Muye shook his head, not wanting to say more.

Lu Zuofan brought it up, becoming quite interested: "Speaking of which, Lianyi has been back for a while now. Don't you two feel anything when you meet?"

Pei Muye asked expressionlessly, "How does it feel?"

"What do you mean by 'feeling'?!" Lu Zuofan said, exasperated. "Of course it's like old lovers meeting again, all lovey-dovey and ambiguous."

"No."

"What do you mean, 'no'?" Lu Zuofan didn't believe it. "Besides, how is Lianyi any worse than Lin Xiyin? And I think she's not without feelings for you. The two of you are a better match."

"No," Pei Muyi added, "She's not an ex-lover."

"Why are you still being so stubborn with me? Lianyi is the only girlfriend you've ever publicly acknowledged," Lu Zuofan said. "Back then, the school forum was buzzing with discussion about her."

Pei Muye's lips moved, and he glanced at him again, but ultimately said nothing.

Lu Zuofan sighed and asked him, "So what exactly are your plans?"

Pei Muye then said, "I'm planning to... bring them back."

After digesting the news for a while, Lu Zuofan gave him a thumbs up: "You're awesome."

Lu Zuofan has a carefree, playful personality and can't understand what happiness there is in such devoted and infatuated love.

For him, this was even a shackle, a form of torture.

Therefore, he truly admired Pei Muyi for making such a decision.

As the two finished their drinks and were leaving, Lu Zuofan paused for a moment.

Pei Muye noticed and asked him, "What's wrong?"

Lu Zuofan said, "I saw Qu Chongyou."

Qu Chongyou and Qu Lianyi are relatives. Although the two families are not very close, their blood ties are undeniable.

Pei Muye showed no emotion on his face, simply grunted in response, and continued walking forward.

Lu Zuofan followed him: "Have you met Qu Chongyou's sister?"

Pei Muyi recalled for a moment and said, "I've met him twice."

Lu Zuofan then asked, "Have you met his aunt?"

Pei Muyi asked impatiently, "What exactly do you want to say?"

Lu Zuofan said, "What I meant was that his aunt's business is getting bigger and bigger."

The youngest daughter of the Qu family is a legendary figure.

He's in his late forties, almost fifty, yet he's trendy, fashionable, and runs a very large business.

Pei Muye said, "She has connections."

Not only does she have connections within the Qu family, but it's also rumored that a high-ranking official is pursuing her.

Lu Zuofan clearly knew as well, and nodded: "That's impressive."

Pei Muyi said to him, "Why do you care so much about others?"

Lu Zuofan was very troubled: "Do you know that my mother wants me to go on blind dates recently? I heard that the girl from the Qu family is one of them."

Pei Muye was a little surprised: "How old is that little girl?"

Lu Zuofan said, "Probably... in his early twenties, maybe twenty-one."

"You got the better deal." Pei Muye's voice was icy: "You've already done it when you were eighteen, what, you're in your early twenties and you're still embarrassed to do it?"

Sensing the sarcasm in his brother's voice, Lu Zuofan said, "So what if she's eighteen? It's all consensual. As for the Qu family girl, she acts like a princess. I wouldn't dare mess with her."