Chapter 8 What do you want? I'll give it to you.
"Why so many questions?" Pei Muyi said impatiently. "Forget it, it's nothing serious. I have a meeting later."
Lu Zuofan laughed and said, "Don't be like that, it's rare for you to say something like that. There are different ways to coax someone. You have to let me know who you're trying to coax. Lin Xiyin? Really? What, you two have developed feelings for each other while sleeping in the same bed?"
Pei Muye paused for a moment: "Of course it's not her."
Lu Zuofan laughed heartily: "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. You're trying to coax Qingwan, aren't you? That's easy to say. Young girls all love to shop. Clothes, bags, jewelry, just pick the expensive ones."
Pei Muyi's patience ran out: "That's it, I'm hanging up."
"Hey! Pei Muyi, you're killing the donkey after it's done its work, discarding the bow after the birds are gone..."
Pei Muyi ignored the commotion on the other end and hung up immediately.
Special Assistant Yue Linze knocked on the door and came in to report on his work as usual.
After he finished speaking, Pei Muyi offered a few suggestions, and finally said, "There's a charity auction going on at Old Li's place. Go and bid on a piece of jewelry."
Yue Linze noted it down: "Okay."
He was about to leave when Pei Muyi called him back: "Wait. Jewelry... let's buy a couple of pieces."
In the afternoon, Yue Linze delivered the jewelry. Pei Muyi had a business dinner tonight, and by the time he finished, it was already past eight o'clock.
He returned to the old house and, as expected, did not see Lin Xiyin.
Ten minutes later, he drove off again.
Lin Xiyin deliberately lingered at the research institute; she didn't want to go back.
But this morning, Pei Yaohai called her, asking where she went last night, whether they had a fight, and telling her to come home early tonight.
So she asked, why go back to the old house?
At Yunhai House, no one cared what time she came home, and she could even sleep in a separate room from Pei Muye.
But once back at the old house, Pei Yaohai was, after all, an elder, and he treated her well, so Lin Xiyin always respected him.
She agreed to go home early tonight.
Even so, it was almost nine o'clock before I went downstairs.
As a result, when I went downstairs, I saw Pei Muye.
This man was simply too dazzling. Just standing there, he was exceptionally handsome and stood out from the crowd. Everyone who passed by would have their eyes on him.
The black luxury car may have an inconspicuous color, but its logo and license plate are anything but understated.
Like Pei Muyi, he exudes an air of "arrogance".
Lin Xiyin was somewhat surprised. Why would Pei Muye come here?
It couldn't possibly be someone coming to pick me up after get off work.
That's true.
He looked up at me, his usually cool gaze now carrying a hint of indifference: "Off work?"
Lin Xiyin didn't want to argue with him at the entrance of her workplace, so she asked him, "Is something wrong?"
"Get in the car." Pei Muye reached out to take her hand.
Lin Xiyin dodged the question: "I drove myself."
"Get in my car." Seeing that she didn't move, Pei Muye added, "I'll take you tomorrow morning."
Seeing that she still didn't move, Pei Muye frowned: "Xiyin, be good. Or do you want me to carry you to the car?"
People were coming and going at the entrance of the research institute. Not wanting to be laughed at, Lin Xiyin got into the passenger seat.
Pei Muye also got into the car. After seeing her settled in, he tossed her the small bag he had prepared earlier.
Lin Xiyin instinctively caught it, then stared blankly at the pink gift bag: "What... is this?"
"Open it and take a look."
Lin Xiyin opened it, and inside was a jewelry box in the same color scheme.
The packaging was exquisite; upon opening it, I found a pair of diamond stud earrings inside.
It's very sparkly and beautiful.
"Do you like it?" Pei Muye held the steering wheel with one hand, not looking at her, his eyes filled with a triumphant and playful air.
Lin Xiyin was silent for a few seconds before saying, "It's very beautiful."
They didn't say whether they liked it or not.
Pei Muyi frowned: "Don't like it? Try it on."
Lin Xiyin slammed the jewelry box shut: "I like it, thank you."
Pei Muyi frowned: "Is this the attitude you have when you like someone?"
Lin Xiyin kept her eyes straight ahead: "Let's go, aren't we going home?"
"Lin Xiyin!" Pei Muyi took a deep breath, suppressing his anger: "Are you still angry?"
Lin Xiyin smiled and said, "Me? Of course I'm not angry."
"Fine, then you're not allowed to mention divorce again." Pei Muye's voice carried a condescending, condescending tone: "So, we've made up, haven't we?"
So that's how it is.
Lin Xiyin was actually quite surprised that Pei Muye would buy her a gift to coax her.
If it were before, Lin Xiyin might have been moved to tears.
But so much has happened in the past few days, and Lin Xiyin's broken heart is not so easily repaired.
Lin Xiyin dodged his hand.
Pei Muyi finally snapped: "What else do you want from me? Lin Xiyin, don't go too far!"
Lin Xiyin looked at him; his handsome face, so blessed by heaven, was now filled with anger, completely devoid of the gentle tenderness he showed in front of Ming Qingwan.
It seems that when she was with Pei Muye, he never treated her like that.
She chuckled softly: "I'm being unreasonable? Pei Muyi, do you know that I don't have pierced ears?"
Pei Muyi was taken aback, his gaze falling on the jewelry box: "...What does this mean?"
"I don't have pierced ears, and you gave me a pair of earrings," Lin Xiyin said. "Am I being unreasonable, or are you being unreasonable?"
"An earring?" Pei Muye was silent for a few seconds before saying, "I'm sorry."
Lin Xiyin remained unmoved: "It's nothing."
“I didn’t…” Pei Muye rubbed his temples, hesitating to speak: “Never mind, I’ll buy it for you next time.”
"No need," Lin Xiyin said directly. "I don't need these things."
She wasn't particularly interested in these things, and since she spent all her time in research institutes and laboratories, she never had the chance to wear them.
Pei Muye said, "But you are my wife. You should have what others have."
Is he afraid that if she goes out, she'll embarrass him?
Lin Xiyin didn't say anything more, and Pei Muye also fell silent.
As the car drove on, nearing the old house, he suddenly said, "Don't mention the divorce again. It's not good for the elders to hear about it."
Lin Xiyin did not speak.
Pei Muye's voice carried a hint of nonchalance: "Or, tell me what you like, and I can have someone buy it for you."
Lin Xiyin finally glanced at him.
From her angle, Pei Muyi had a high nose bridge, a firm jaw, and an impeccable profile.
If it were before, and Pei Muyi had given her a gift and said something like that, even if his tone sounded like he was giving her charity, she would have been very touched.
But now... she doesn't know how she feels.
“Pei Muye.” She called his name softly: “What I want has never been those things.”
When they arrived at the villa area, they drove for a while longer before parking the car and looking at Lin Xiyin: "Then tell me, what do you want?"
Lin Xiyin and he locked eyes.
His eyes were dark and deep, and his brows seemed to be perpetually covered with frost, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.
But at this moment, whether it was Lin Xiyin's imagination or not, his eyes seemed to have lost their indifference and annoyance.
Lin Xiyin lowered her eyes, concealing all her emotions.
Pei Muye grasped her hand: "Tell me."
Lin Xiyin felt a lump in her throat and her eyes swelled.
Pei Muyi had such a tender side, but ironically, she had only ever seen it in him when he was with Ming Qingwan.
The man's cool fragrance drew near, and he reached out to pull her into his arms.
"I'll give you whatever you want, no matter how hard I try," Pei Muye's seductive voice rang out above them. "Just don't mention divorce, okay?"
His voice was already pleasant to listen to, but now that the coldness had faded, it was deep and resonant, with a captivating sexiness.
Lin Xiyin pressed her cheek against his chest, and could hear his steady heartbeat.
At this moment, the whole world seemed to be shrouded in a gentle hue.
Lin Xiyin's broken yet intact heart seemed to begin to beat stubbornly again.
She gave a self-deprecating laugh.
I feel pathetic.
Even at this point, she still seems to fall in love very easily.
As long as this person is Pei Muye.
After a long silence, she spoke softly, "Let's not talk about it."
Pei Muye released her and raised his hand to pinch her chin.
Lin Xiyin has a traditional oval face, which is beautiful, elegant, and possesses a unique feminine grace.
Especially her eyes, with their dark, moist pupils, thick, curled eyelashes, a straight nose, and a delicate nose tip...
Pei Muyi couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her peach-like cherry lips.
The two of them had never kissed so tenderly before.
His tender and lingering affection almost gave Lin Xiyin the illusion that he would cherish and pamper her.
It's like a person who has suffered so much that even every cell in their body feels sour.
But suddenly someone gave her a piece of candy.
It's so sweet.
Sweetness can make her forget her previous pain and principles.
Even if it's just for this one second, Pei Muye has her in his heart, and she feels that her years of hard work haven't been in vain.
After an unknown amount of time, Pei Muye stopped the kiss.
His breathing became heavy, and the corner of his lips moved from Lin Xiyin's cheek to her earlobe.
Then he buried his handsome face in her neck and remained still.
"Let me calm down." Pei Muye's voice grew even lower: "Don't move."
Lin Xiyin felt his body's reaction; her earlobes burned, and her heart pounded like a drum.
She turned her face away, trying to create distance between herself and him.
But the two bodies were almost perfectly pressed together.
Pei Muyi suddenly stood up, made sure to pull over the seatbelt and fasten it for her, then started the car and drove off.
It was only a few minutes' walk from the old house, and Lin Xiyin's heart was still pounding.
Pei Muye held the steering wheel with one hand, while his other hand remained firmly in hers, never letting go.
Upon arriving at the old house, Pei Muye got out of the car, went to the passenger side to open the door, and led her out.
The two walked toward the villa, each harboring a secret longing.
His palms were burning hot, making Lin Xiyin keep replaying the kiss in her mind.
She knew very well what was going to happen next, and she was also... looking forward to it.
If this is a good start, then she is truly willing to give herself and Pei Muye another chance.
It was too late, so the Pei family members went back to their rooms.
Pei Muye led Lin Xiyin directly upstairs to the second floor.
As soon as they entered the bedroom, Pei Muye pinned the man against the door.
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