Qiao Yuran didn't catch the sarcasm in Guo Xiaorong's words and smiled shyly, "Coming to a bar is a way to relax, isn't it?"

"You're so pretty and you love to have fun, don't you have a boyfriend?"

Guo Xiaorong's words made Qiao Yuran feel uncomfortable.

She was about to explain, but Guo Xiaorong had already seen through her thoughts and took the initiative to put a piece of food on Qiao Yuran's plate.

"Sorry, I didn't think before I spoke."

"You're so beautiful, you must have a big social circle. Are you still single?"

Qiao Yuran didn't dodge the question. She shook her head and said helplessly, "Love isn't that easy to find."

"Right now, studying should be the priority."

Guo Xiaorong chuckled, looked Qiao Yuran up and down with disdain, and nodded, "Yes, students should prioritize their studies."

Qiao Yuran was focused on eating her food and didn't notice Guo Xiaorong's sarcastic remarks.

During the meal, Guo Xiaorong deliberately brought up Pei Siyu.

"President Pei is my idol!"

Qiao Yuran, being simple-minded, didn't notice her probing and blurted out her story about meeting Pei Siyu that day.

Guo Xiaorong listened with great interest, but her expression grew increasingly disappointed.

After Qiao Yuran finished speaking, she patiently asked, "Is that all?"

"Yes, that's right."

"President Pei is married, so it's best to keep your distance."

Guo Xiaorong's eyes widened in shock, and she slammed her fists on the table in excitement.

Qiao Yuran was startled and paused for a moment before asking, "What's wrong?"

"No, I'm just surprised."

To hide her emotions, Guo Xiaorong drank a glass of water and calmed herself down before saying, "I was so surprised that a young talent like President Pei would get married so quietly."

"I was surprised too."

"Where did you get this information? Why are you so sure he's married?"

"President Pei told me personally."

Very good!

Guo Xiaorong's face flushed red with excitement.

She approached Qiao Yuran in order to dig up some personal information about her and create a scandal with Pei Siyu.

Unexpectedly, I received a pleasant surprise.

As an entertainment reporter, how could I let go of such a major piece of news as Pei Siyu's marriage?

If we could uncover the identity of Pei Siyu's marriage partner, it would definitely crash Weibo's servers.

It came to me without any effort!

Last time, she went to great lengths to release information about Xia Kexing and Pei Zhao, but it was pulled down by the editor-in-chief just minutes after it was released.

Thinking about this, Guo Xiaorong felt as if a stone was stuck in her chest.

The editor-in-chief did it on purpose!

The editor-in-chief knew that the boss thought highly of her, so he deliberately tripped her up and didn't want her to produce any blockbuster news.

Do you really think this will stump her?

Once Pei Siyu's marriage partner is discovered, the editor-in-chief position will definitely be hers!

"Little Qiao, thank you for treating me to this meal."

See you next time.

Guo Xiaorong was so eager to dig up dirt on Pei Siyu that she didn't have time to have dinner with Qiao Yuran anymore.

Before Qiao Yuran could speak again, Guo Xiaorong grabbed her bag and ran out.

Pei Family Mansion.

Mingyao frowned, covered her nose slightly, and took two steps back.

"Master Pei, what's wrong...?"

She thought Pei Siyu had gone out to work, so why did he come back smelling of alcohol?

Pei Siyu stared intently at Mingyao, leaning his upper body slightly towards her.

The latter was startled and took two steps back.

Pei Siyu narrowed his eyes and grabbed Mingyao's wrist.

The scorching palms felt like they were melting Mingyao's skin.

She frowned, looking tremblingly at the man whose features had suddenly become several times larger.

"Master Pei, what's wrong?"

Mingyao looked like a frightened fawn, her eyes red-rimmed and moist, looking pitiful and on the verge of tears.

Pei Siyu suddenly exerted force, and Mingyao fell into Pei Siyu's chest in a panic.

The two were only a fist's distance apart, close enough that Mingyao could clearly hear Pei Siyu's strong heartbeat and feel his hot breath brushing against her face like a feather.

Mingyao stared into the man's dark, unfathomable eyes, and her heart skipped a beat.

At such close range, she could see Pei Siyu's raven-feather-like eyelashes and the texture of his skin.

In that instant, Mingyao forgot to breathe, her eyes fixed only on Pei Siyu.

Are you afraid of me?

His deep, husky voice carried a captivating power.

If Mingyao is not careful, she will become immersed in his magnetic voice.

She was about to nod when she came to her senses and quickly shook her head.

Pei Siyu increased the pressure on her hand, and Mingyao felt as if her wrist bones were about to be crushed.

She hissed and gasped, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Master Pei, it hurts so much! Can you let go of me?"

Mingyao's face showed a pitiful and aggrieved expression.

She had already cursed Pei Siyu in her mind.

What on earth is wrong with him?

Pei Siyu not only didn't let go, but instead gripped it even tighter.

He moved a little closer to Mingyao, his deep black eyes now filled with a hint of inquiry.

"Su Xueya, what are you really like?"

Mingyao's heart skipped a beat, but she still pretended to be innocent, "Master Pei, what are you talking about?"

"The person in front of you is who I truly am."

Pei Siyu frowned, a surge of agitation rising in his eyes.

"Su Xueya, what exactly are you afraid of?"

Mingyao's wrist was almost broken by Pei Siyu. She took a deep breath and looked at the man in front of her with helplessness and innocence.

"Master Pei, you're really drunk."

He stared at Mingyao with a dark look in his eyes and vehemently denied it: "I'm not drunk."

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