Chapter 36: Smoke and mirrors
"Is this still Qin Song?" The assistant behind him was shocked by Qin Song's change. Regardless of the fact that the boss was still there, he immediately started gossiping with his colleagues next to him.
"Qin Song actually dared to speak to President Lu like that. Is she crazy?"
Colleague: "They say that pregnancy makes women stupid for three years. I think her brain has been damaged by pregnancy. Every time she saw Mr. Lu before, she would kowtow and flatter him. Now, relying on her bankrupt husband, she dares to be shameless. I can't think of any other reason except that her brain is damaged."
"Eh?" The assistant narrowed his eyes. "I can find another reason."
His colleague looked at him: "What?"
Assistant: "When Pei Xingzhi just went bankrupt, Qin Song held a press conference. At the press conference, she vowed that she would not divorce Pei Xingzhi and would live a good life with Pei Xingzhi from now on."
"In my opinion, the reason why she has changed now is probably because she has really changed her mind and wants to be with Pei Xingzhi."
"Impossible." The colleague denied without a second thought, "Qin Song is not that kind of person. She didn't repent when Pei Xingzhi was still bankrupt, and now that she's bankrupt and penniless, how could she suddenly change? Would she change and live in a rented house with Pei Xingzhi and eat coarse food?"
Assistant: "Hiss... That's right. But if it wasn't for this, why would Qin Song become like this now?"
Colleague: “I have a…”
"Have you said enough?"
Lu Yibai's angry voice suddenly sounded, and the gossip of the two people was suddenly shut up.
Both of them lowered their heads and dared not say a word.
Lu Yibai loosened his clenched fists, slowly turned around and stared at the two people in front of him with a cold gaze.
"Did I pay you such a high salary so that you can discuss these things?"
"We're sorry, Mr. Lu." The two apologized in unison.
Lu Yibai: "If you do it again, just get out of here."
"yes."
Lu Yibai glared at them coldly, reached into his suit pocket and pulled out a business card: "Have someone wait here, and hand this business card to Pei Xingzhi when he comes out."
The gossipy assistant hurried forward and took the business card with both hands: "Mr. Lu, I'll do it!"
Lu Yibai: "Do you know what to say?"
The assistant said affirmatively: "Of course I know! Please rest assured, Mr. Lu!"
Lu Yibai said "hmm" softly, turned around and went upstairs.
"Just ask whatever you want to ask. Why are you always sneaking around to see what I'm doing?"
After coming out of the toilet, Qin Song suddenly said.
Pei Xingzhi was slightly stunned, then smiled embarrassedly.
Ever since he met Lu Yibai, Pei Xingzhi always went to see Qin Song secretly. Qin Song had noticed it a long time ago. She guessed that Pei Xingzhi had something on his mind, so she wanted to wait for him to ask. But after waiting for ten minutes, Pei Xingzhi still didn't say a word. Qin Song lost his patience first and had to take the initiative to ask the question.
Pei Xingzhi pondered for a few seconds before asking, "Why do you suddenly have this attitude towards Lu Yibai?"
Qin Song asked back: "Shouldn't I have this attitude towards Lu Yibai?"
Pei Xingzhi shook his head: "I don't know. I just think it's a bit sudden, because you liked him before."
"I was blind before." Qin Song complained about himself mercilessly, "I liked him before, but I was blinded by greed. I should have seen through him a long time ago, as he is selfish and hypocritical, saying one thing in public and another behind the scenes."
"Yeah." Pei Xingzhi only responded with this one word, and it was impossible to tell what emotion he expressed.
Qin Song raised his eyes and looked at him: "Why do you find it so sudden? Didn't I scold him before because of the reporter? I have disliked him for a long time."
Pei Xingzhi: "I know, but at that time..."
He was skeptical then.
"What was that time?" Qin Song asked. After asking, he gave his own answer: "You didn't believe me at that time and thought it was just some kind of trick I played?"
"..." This was a bit harsh, but Pei Xingzhi had to admit it because he didn't want to lie to Qin Song.
"Yes. I really didn't believe you at that time."
Qin Song: "What about now? Do you believe it now?"
Pei Xingzhi frowned: "I don't believe it completely now."
"It doesn't matter." Qin Song had already thought of this, but he didn't mind.
"I understand how you feel. If I were you, I wouldn't believe it so quickly."
"You..." Pei Xingzhi didn't expect Qin Song to be so frank, and was speechless for a moment.
Qin Song smiled at him gently: "It's okay, we still have a long time to live together, I will make you trust me slowly and wholeheartedly. I have this confidence."
"..." Pei Xingzhi's heart was caught off guard by her words. He widened his eyes slightly, and there was a hint of surprise in his amber pupils.
Qin Song retracted his gaze and suddenly changed the subject: "Pei Xingzhi, you know that Lu Yibai is not a good person, why do you still greet him with a smile?"
Pei Xingzhi smiled helplessly: "Besides welcoming him with a smile, what other options do I have? He is now the hottest new business upstart in Yuncheng. Many people want to welcome him with a smile but don't have the chance."
"...What do you mean?" Qin Song's face changed slightly, "Do you want to please him?"
Pei Xingzhi scratched the tip of her nose with his finger: "How is that possible?"
Qin Song's eyes were full of vigilance: "Then what do you want to do?"
Pei Xingzhi raised his eyebrows, and the gentle smile on his face suddenly changed: "Qin Song, do you still remember that you reminded me that my company's bankruptcy is likely related to Lu Yibai and Qin Sisi?"
Qin Song: "Of course I remember. Why, have you found some evidence?"
Pei Xingzhi looked at the people coming and going in front of him and spoke in a low voice: "It's not evidence, it can only be said that there is a suspicion. Since there is a suspicion, then Lu Yibai can only be classified as the opposite side by me. When dealing with such an undetermined enemy, do you think it is better to target him directly, or to greet him with a smile and confuse him first?"
"Ah... I understand." Qin Song was not a fool. As soon as Pei Xingzhi finished speaking, she understood what he meant. "You greeted Lu Yibai with a smile just to temporarily stabilize him and make him unprepared so that you can find out more."
Pei Xingzhi: "Smart. Lu Yibai is definitely not an easy person to deal with to get to where he is now. If I start to attack him right away like you did, he will probably immediately suspect that I know something. If I alert him, it will not be easy for me to investigate him."
"Oh..." Qin Song nodded, impressed by Pei Xingzhi's calmness.
"Hello, Mr. Pei."
The couple was talking when the young assistant left by Lu Yibai suddenly jumped out from the side, scaring Qin Song so much that he trembled all over.
Pei Xing subconsciously held Qin Song in his arms, his expression somewhat unhappy: "Are you okay?"
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