Chapter 12 "This is our fourth meeting..."
"...The date set by the old man must be an auspicious one...Of course, no problem! As for the projects we discussed earlier...Alright, alright, it's settled then."
"Father!"
Song Moyan rushed into the study without knocking.
Song Jingguo's smile faded slightly. He exchanged a few more words with the other party, ending with "It's a pleasure to cooperate." After hanging up the phone, he frowned and said, "You're such a grown man, why are you still so impulsive?"
"Father, look." Song Moyan strode to his desk and opened a video on his phone. "What happened last night wasn't Xiaoxue's doing at all. It was him, Luo Yunqing, who jumped into the water himself! We've all been fooled by him!"
Remembering that Xiaoxue had been blocked by her friend and slapped by her mother last night, Song Moyan said angrily, "Father, he must not be let off lightly!"
"Oh?" Song Jingguo didn't even glance at his phone, calmly picked up his tea and took a sip, then asked him, "What are you planning to do?"
This reaction...
"Father, he's a liar!"
"so what."
A bucket of cold water was poured over his head. Song Moyan clenched his fists, his whole body tensing. "Father, are you really going to let him off like this?"
Song Jingguo didn't answer, but simply tapped the project proposal on the table. "In addition to the collaborations we discussed before, the Pei family also plans to use our chips in their independently developed drones. Do you know how much profit this one project alone can bring? This was personally approved by Pei Yanli!"
Prior to this, many domestic chip technology companies had been trying to take a bite out of this bait.
Why were they the ones chosen?
It's all because of the arranged marriage.
Song Jingguo threw the question back at him: "Tell me, do you think I should keep harping on such a trivial matter?"
"...I see, I see."
Song Moyan's face turned deathly pale. He suddenly understood why Luo Yunqing had been so fearless. He gasped for breath, his chest heaving, still unconvinced: "What about all the grievances Xiaoxue suffered? Are you just going to let it go like this?"
"How dare you mention him!"
Song Jingguo raised an eyebrow and snorted coldly: "Useless thing, almost ruined my big plan! Tell him to behave himself until September 29th, before Xiaoqing marries into the Pei family. If he causes any more trouble during this period, he can stay in the Song family, or he can... leave."
"Father!"
"Did you hear me clearly?"
Song Jingguo has always been a man of his word.
Refuting it now is clearly not a good option.
Song Moyan had no choice but to agree, albeit reluctantly. A picture flashed before his eyes of Xiaoxue, who had thrown herself into his arms, crying pitifully, yet also filled with resentment: "Luo Yunqing grew up in an orphanage, she's so cunning..."
“Being cunning is a good thing.” Song Jingguo said dismissively, “Look, he has already firmly trapped the second master of the Pei family.”
Compared to the eldest son's wife, Pei Yanli was more favored by the old man and held a considerable share in the Pei family.
Regardless of how many more years he might live, at least while he's alive, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks for the Song family. If Luo Yunqing is a bit smarter and can keep people happy, she might even be able to acquire more shares later; it's a win-win situation no matter how you look at it.
Compared to the benefits that can be seen in the future, what do these things matter?
"Big brother, you're still a bit green." Luo Yunqing leaned against the headboard, looking at the live surveillance camera hidden in the gap between the bookshelves in the study, and couldn't help but laugh.
Even as a son who had grown up by Song Jingguo's side for twenty-five years and was groomed as his successor, he still couldn't understand it.
For Song Jingguo, that old fox, feelings are worthless in the face of self-interest. He will temporarily side with whoever is of the highest value to him.
However, it was precisely because he only pursued profit that this plan was able to succeed.
"If Pei Yanli finds out about this..."
Knowing he's such a cunning liar, I'll probably never forgive him.
"Then let it be a secret for life!"
After only a few seconds of feeling down, Luo Yunqing happily opened the chat box again.
【AAA Lolo】: My fever has gone down! (Image)
The other party replied instantly.
[It's Pei, not Pei]: The fever has just subsided, so we can't be careless.
[It's Pei, not Pei]: Remember to take the prescriptions given by Dr. Tang on time; they're good for your health.
【AAA LuoLuo】: Okay~
The other party is typing...
Typing...
Inputting...
[It's Pei, not Pei]: The Chinese medicine tastes bitter, so I asked someone to send me some candied bayberries and canned yellow peaches. I'll eat them after I finish the medicine.
【AAA Lolo】: (Nods obediently)
【AAA LuoLuo】: You're so good to me~
The other party continued typing.
After waiting for about half a minute, Pei Yanli replied, "Of course."
Presumably feeling that those three words sounded a bit cold, they added, "After all, we're getting married soon."
[It's Pei, not Pei]: What do you think of September 29th?
Luo Yunqing immediately exited the interface to check the electronic calendar, only to find that there were still one month and five days left!
Isn't there one closer?
For example, tomorrow.
[It's Pei, not Pei]: If you feel it's too rushed, I'll have someone calculate other times.
【AAA洛洛】: This is it! This is pretty good.
Everything else will definitely be postponed.
Luo Yunqing sighed as she held her phone, looking at the red dots 1, 2, 3... after "It's Pei, not Pei". She clicked on the top right corner to reset the note.
A tremor.
[Husband]: In a couple of days, both families will jointly issue an engagement announcement.
[Husband]: There's no need to do anything else, it's just... there might be some negative comments online. Don't worry, I'll have someone handle that.
[Husband]: By the way, you'll be starting school in a week, right?
【AAA Lolo】: Mm-hmm.
【AAA Lolo】: Going to Peking University! But I haven't decided on a major yet. Any good suggestions? (Looking forward to it) (Starry eyes)
[Husband]: Peking University's top programs are computer science, followed by electronic information and finance, and design is also a good option.
[Husband]: Is there anything you're particularly interested in?
【AAA Lolo】: Computer science and finance, it's so hard to choose! (sighs, resting chin on hand)
[Husband]: If you particularly like both of these categories, why not treat one of them as a minor?
His suggestion was exactly what Luo Yunqing wanted to hear.
In the next twenty minutes, Pei Yanli sent detailed information on the future trends of the two majors and carefully circled the computer science option.
【AAA洛洛】: Wow! Such a clear and intuitive analysis.
【AAA Luo Luo】: Thank you, honey!
It was sent in less than two seconds.
“AAA洛洛” retracted a message.
Immediately afterwards, another message came: Thank you.
The phone fell onto my lap with a thud.
Pei Yanli picked it up and could still see a line of small gray text on it: "AAA Luo Luo" retracted a message.
"Boss." Chen Zhao knocked lightly twice and came in, his hands behind his back and his head tilted slightly. "What are you looking at? Oh—you're not still looking at other people's photos, are you?"
Pei Yanli immediately put down her phone and looked away: "Did the package arrive?"
“Of course, I saw them unload the goods with my own eyes. But—” Chen Zhao’s smile vanished instantly as he pulled out his phone from behind his back and opened it, “A whole truckload of canned bayberries and yellow peaches! Are you delivering goods to the Song family?”
Pei Yanli: "A lot?"
"Damn it..." Chen Zhao swallowed back the curse word in time and took a breath to calm himself down: "The supermarket's inventory is not as much as what you delivered."
He did not see Luo Yunqing.
Otherwise, I'd really like to see his expression when he sees a truckload of canned goods.
It's sure to be amazing.
Chen Zhao sincerely advised, "Boss, you're going too far."
Like the "typing" message that keeps appearing on a chat interface, Pei Yanli opened and closed her mouth repeatedly before finally nodding and saying softly, "I understand."
Then he asked, "Is the public relations team all ready?"
This was the first time Chen Zhao truly understood what it meant to be prepared. The engagement announcement hadn't even been officially released yet, and they'd already figured out how to handle the public relations.
The direction of public relations is still...
He sighed and said bluntly, "The old man is not very satisfied with your approach. He said he would arrange a marriage, but why did he use the name of 'seeking marriage'?"
Chen Zhao didn't understand either. "I know you pity the real young master's situation in the Song family, but why make such a big show of it? Isn't it enough to just get by?"
“Anyone with eyes can tell whether someone is serious or perfunctory.” Pei Yanli checked off each item on her to-do list one by one, and then said, “Only if I am serious about this marriage will others not bully him.”
Chen Zhao glanced at his next to-do list: after the hospital check-up, there was even an engagement ring and wedding dress.
He suddenly asked, "You like him?"
Pei Yanli's fingertip suddenly hovered over the tablet. After a few seconds of silence, she nodded and said, "Mm."
Chen Zhao's eyes lit up immediately: "You two only met once, and it was love at first sight!"
Pei Yanli nodded again.
"I knew it! There's no such thing as a free lunch. It seems the boss has fallen for her." Chen Zhao thought to himself, it seems I need to reassess Luo Yunqing's importance.
A mere marriage partner and the boss's wife are not the same thing.
Pei Yanli thought for a moment and reminded him, "Just know it, don't tell him."
Why?
After turning off the tablet screen, Pei Yanli paused for a few seconds, then said calmly, "If I'm gone one day, he can still get married."
…………
For wealthy families, business marriages are perfectly normal.
It had been rumored before that the Pei and Song families intended to form a marriage alliance for Pei Yanli, who had lost her leg in a car accident. Each family was eager to see what would happen, and there were also many rivals of the two families who were openly and secretly trying to sabotage them.
But when both companies officially released their announcements, they were stunned.
In particular, the statement released by the Pei family through the Pei Group clearly stated "seeking marriage"!
In order to marry the young master of the Song family, who had just been found, Pei Yanli even legally transferred nearly 3% of her shares!
The news quickly became a trending topic.
Jiang Ziyu couldn't help but see it, and even more incredulous: "Xiao Luo is going to marry him? No, Xiao Luo... likes him!!!"
He was stunned for two minutes before quickly sending a message to Luo Yunqing.
【Get Rich Quick +10086】: (Image)
【Get Rich Quick +10086】: Don't tell me that the person you like is him.
【AAA Lolo】: Hehe, yeah! It's him (starry-eyed)
Jiang Ziyu coughed heavily, almost coughing up his lungs.
[Get Rich Quick +10086]: Do you know that this person was in a car accident more than a month ago? (Angry)
【Get Rich Quick +10086】: Did you think it was just a broken leg?
[Get Rich Quick +10086]: He had suffered severe blows all over his body; the broken leg was just an external injury!
[Get Rich Quick +10086]: Otherwise, would the Pei family have found someone to marry him just because he broke his leg? Are you stupid!
...
[Get Rich Quick +10086] 12 unread messages.
Luo Yunqing put down her phone as soon as she saw the first sentence, and waited until it stopped vibrating before scrolling to the bottom line.
【Get Rich Quick +10086】: There's no future with him.
Half a minute later.
【AAA Lolo】: Like a moth drawn to a flame, I want to try it too.
In her previous life, after being drugged with psychotropic drugs by Song Xuechen for two years, Pei Yanli still lived for five years. If she hadn't been pushed off the building, she might have lived even longer.
This life will never be worse than the last.
Jiang Ziyu sent a few more messages, but Luo Yunqing didn't read any further. She tidied up and prepared to leave.
Pei Yanli went to the hospital for a check-up as usual today.
He went along under the pretext of thanking Tang Yajun for treating him last time.
It was still that spacious seven-seater Maybach; Chen Zhao got out personally and opened the door for him.
There were no bodyguards with her today; Pei Yanli was the only one in the back seat, wearing only a gray V-neck sweatshirt, her legs still tightly wrapped in a blanket.
Luo Yunqing felt a momentarily flustered. While getting into the car, she tripped over the door frame and immediately kowtowed to the people inside.
"Oh, ma'am, this isn't a holiday or New Year, you can't do this." Chen Zhao quickly went to help him up.
Luo Yunqing blushed deeply with embarrassment.
I finally managed to get up, and instinctively looked up, bang! I bumped into the roof of the car again.
This time, Chen Zhao dared not laugh. He quickly closed the door and ran to the passenger seat, while also raising the soundproofing panel.
"Come here, let me see how badly it's damaged."
Pei Yanli reached out her hand.
Luo Yunqing, tears welling in her eyes, lifted her head and slowly moved to his side.
A hand gently landed on her head, rubbing it as she asked, "Are you feeling better? Is anything particularly painful? We'll get you checked out at the hospital later."
Luo Yunqing pursed her lips slightly and obediently shook her head, "I'm much better now."
Pei Yanli rubbed his hands a few more times to make sure he wasn't in pain before letting go. To avoid an awkward silence, she asked, "Have you eaten the bayberries and yellow peaches?"
"I ate them!" Luo Yunqing grinned and boasted to him, "I ate several cans this morning."
Several cans!!!
Pei Yanli was shocked.
Is he planning to eat all those canned foods?
As if knowing what he was thinking, Luo Yunqing added, "There are still several large boxes in the warehouse. I really can't finish them all. Um... could we donate them to the welfare home?"
He blinked his clear, bright eyes twice, seemingly oblivious to the world around him, and said, "I rarely get to eat this before, and I want to let my younger siblings try it too!"
"good."
Without saying a word, Pei Yanli said, "Since it's a gift for you, you can do with it however you like. Is that enough? If not, I'll have someone add another cartload."
"That's enough! That's more than enough! No, no need to add any more." Luo Yunqing quickly waved her hand to stop her.
What is the concept of a car?
Even supermarkets wouldn't dare load a whole truckload of canned goods into their delivery list, but he didn't even blink.
How come I never noticed in my past life that he would do such a thing?
Luo Yunqing knelt down awkwardly, his hands resting quietly on his thighs. He carefully recalled the most outrageous thing Pei Yanli had ever done in his previous life: using a toilet brush base that he had bought online as a large water cup.
Fortunately, the base was brand new.
Luo Yunqing still found it funny when she recalled that scene and his twitching lips.
How could he possibly think that super long toilet brush was for brushing cups?
It was 2:30 pm, and the sun was shining brightly.
With the car window half-open, dappled shadows of trees occasionally fell on that smiling face, vivid and full of life.
Her eyes were curved, with long eyelashes spreading across her entire lower eyelids. When she grinned, there was also a barely noticeable canine tooth.
They were almost at the hospital. Pei Yanli looked out the window, then back at the man's face. As if remembering something, she reached out and covered the lower half of his face.
Luo Yunqing, confused, blinked and asked, "W-what's wrong?"
"Including this time, this should be our fourth meeting."
"Little rabbit."
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