Chapter 101 I will coax her
It was already early the next morning when Yu Heng received Zhou Qiyin's call.
The snow outside the window reflected the morning light, and faint shadows were cast through the glass of the ward. He had just finished washing up, and there was still a hint of hoarseness in his voice.
"Are you sure my sister has arrived at Pei's house?" His fingertips rested on the edge of the bedside table, his tone flat.
"Yes, we arrived safely last night."
Zhou Qiyin's voice came from the receiver, with a hint of helplessness, "The Pei family's security has been very tight recently. I was only at the door for a few minutes when Lin Zhiqing came out. He didn't even get into the yard."
"Okay, you don't need to keep an eye on my sister anymore." Yu Heng finished neatly without asking any more questions.
"Understood." Zhou Qi responded and hung up the phone.
Yu Heng held the phone in his hand, his eyes falling back to his palm.
It's the anti-tracking device that's flashing red.
He raised his wrist slightly and threw the small thing upwards. When it fell back into his palm, he suddenly exerted force with his knuckles.
There was only a slight "click" sound.
When he opened his hand again, the black shell had been crushed into several pieces, and the red indicator light was completely off, without any light at all.
He raised his hand, and his white fingertips loosened.
The fragments fell "thump" into the potted plant by the window, disappeared between the soil and leaves, and could no longer be seen.
Yu Heng walked out of the ward, and the Pei family mercenaries guarding the door immediately stood up straight, their eyes all falling on him.
He glanced at a few people and said casually: "You can go now. I don't need anyone to guard here."
The leading mercenary was stunned for a moment, then quickly stepped forward, his tone somewhat cautious: "Boss Yu, but my master has specifically instructed that your safety be ensured throughout the entire process..."
"Our Yu family has its own security team." Yu Heng frowned slightly, his tone a little colder, "Why, do you think our Yu family's people are not as good as your Pei family's?"
"I wouldn't dare! I never meant that!" The mercenary explained hurriedly, sweat quietly oozing from his forehead.
This is the family head's brother-in-law. If anything goes wrong with him, they can't afford it.
Seeing Yu Heng's resolute attitude and his unwillingness to budge, the mercenary had no choice but to step back and try to find a compromise. "Boss Yu, how about... waiting for your security to arrive and complete the handover before we withdraw? That would also allow us to give an explanation to the head of the family."
"I appreciate your kindness, but it's not necessary." Yu Heng interrupted directly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.
The mercenary saw his cold expression and knew that it was useless to persuade him any further, so he could only bite the bullet and agree: "Then... you should rest well first, we will evacuate immediately."
After saying that, he waved to his men and quickly left the ward door.
The mercenary's footsteps gradually faded away, and the corridor returned to silence.
Yu Heng leaned against the door frame, his eyes sweeping across the empty corridor to the end, his gaze gradually darkening.
**
When the warm yellow light of the crystal lamp filled her eyes, Yu Zhi slowly realized that she was awake.
My consciousness felt like cotton wool soaked in warm water, heavy and chaotic, and even the movement of opening my eyes felt sluggish.
She blinked, and her vision gradually cleared.
Above his head was the familiar chandelier in the Pei family's master bedroom. The silver lamp frame was wrapped with tiny crystals, and the reflected light spots fell on the off-white ceiling, making people feel a little dizzy.
There was a faint scent of white tea in the air, the scent of her usual incense, but this familiar smell did not relax her. Instead, it was like a thin needle that suddenly pierced into her chaotic thoughts.
She sat up suddenly, and the blanket slipped off her body, revealing a soft champagne silk nightgown underneath, not the dark cashmere coat she wore last night.
The memory came back instantly.
The last thing that froze in her mind was the email interface on her tablet that she hadn't closed in time, and the clue behind the scenes that was just one step away from being caught.
The layout is completely messed up.
Yu Zhi lowered her eyes and looked at her hands. Her fingertips still retained the tension from gripping the tablet last night, but now, that little remaining strength seemed to have been drained away.
Let’s not talk about Song Nuan’s interference for now, why did Pei Yuezhou know about it?
[Could it be... your brother who told the secret? ]
Yu Zhi pursed her slightly dry lips.
It is indeed possible.
After all, Yu Heng was really angry that day.
She threw back the quilt and got out of bed, stepping barefoot on the wool carpet. The touch of soft velvet spread from the soles of her feet, but it couldn't warm the coldness in her heart.
When she reached the door, she hesitated for a moment, but still reached out and grasped the cool brass doorknob.
Turning and pushing the door, the movements were done in one go, and there was no expected obstruction outside the door.
The corridor was quiet, with only the early morning sunlight filtering through the carved window lattices, casting mottled shadows on the floor.
Yu Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, but felt something was wrong.
She suppressed her doubts and walked along the corridor towards the stairs.
The nightgown just reached the knees, and the exposed calves were faintly pink in the cold air.
As soon as I arrived at the hall, I saw several figures standing at the door.
Seeing Yu Zhi approaching, they all lowered their heads, "Madam."
What is this?
"I'm sorry, ma'am. This is the order from the head of the family. You can't go out." The leading bodyguard raised his head, his tone firm and leaving no room for maneuver.
"Where's Pei Yuezhou? Let him come see me."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard footsteps coming from the stairs on the second floor.
Yu Zhi looked up and saw Pei Yuezhou walking out of the study on the second floor. He was standing by the carved railing on the second floor, looking down at her.
He was wearing a light apricot high-count cotton shirt today, with the collar neatly tied and the top two buttons buttoned tightly.
Not a single bit of skin is exposed, yet there is an inexplicable warm texture.
He wore a pair of thin-framed gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, the lenses reflecting the warm light from downstairs, blurring the emotions in his eyes and leaving only the gentle outline between his eyebrows.
He looks elegant and noble, and no one can see the almost crazy paranoia and possessiveness hidden in his bones.
"Zhizhi, you're awake."
His voice came from the second floor, slightly hoarse and just the right amount of gentleness.
Just like a normal morning greeting.
The two looked at each other across the empty living room.
The crystal chandelier in the hall cast light on her. Her champagne-colored nightgown had a soft sheen, but it couldn't hide the anger in her eyes.
She raised her chin slightly, "Why don't you explain the current situation? Are you planning to put me under house arrest?"
Pei Yuezhou did not answer immediately after hearing this, but raised his hand and gently adjusted the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose.
The eyes behind the lenses fell on her with a seemingly gentle gaze, but only he knew what kind of surging possessiveness was hidden under that gentle appearance.
"House arrest?" He finally spoke, his voice still gentle, even with a barely perceptible smile. "Zhizhi, why do you think so?"
He leaned forward slightly, his hands resting on the railing, his posture relaxed, but the paranoia in his eyes was inadvertently revealed, "I'm just... preventing any danger that might happen to you."
Yu Zhi held her forehead with her hand as if she had a headache.
It seems that he really knows everything.
She took a deep breath, suppressed the irritation in her heart, softened her tone, and tried to reason with him: "Let me out first, I have my own plans. If I delay any longer, everything will be in chaos."
Pei Yuezhou didn't say anything, but just looked at her quietly. The gentleness in his eyes didn't change, but his attitude was clear.
What happened in the west of the city last time is still fresh in my mind.
He made that kind of foolish decision once, and that was enough.
There won't be a second time.
Yu Zhi was really at her wit's end now.
She looked at the stubborn man on the second floor and was so angry that she couldn't help but curse in a low voice: "Yu Heng, you big mouth..."
She now wanted to rush to the hospital and beat up her brother who had a crooked elbow.
Yu Zhi simply turned around as if to give in, sat down on the leather sofa in the middle of the living room, leaned her back against the cushions, and looked very angry.
Xiaoshui couldn't help but say: [Master Host, will you stop struggling? ]
struggle?
The situation is already a mess, how can we still struggle?
Pei Yuezhou looked at her for a moment on the second floor, a barely perceptible smile flashing in his eyes.
He stood up, turned and walked towards the stairs, his steps still slow, each step steady.
The light apricot shirt shone softly under the light. As he walked down the stairs, his eyes never left Yu Zhi on the sofa.
When he reached the sofa, he stopped and looked down at her.
The sunlight shone on him through the floor-to-ceiling windows, giving his outline a warm glow.
Behind the gold-rimmed glasses, there is an intense possessiveness, but he wraps it up with layers of gentle appearance.
"Zhizhi, don't be angry with me," he bent down, put his hands on the armrests of the sofa, and trapped Yu Zhi in his breath.
He lowered his voice, with an almost bewitching gentleness, "It's my fault. I shouldn't have brought you back without consulting you."
His breath brushed Yu Zhi's cheek, with a faint scent of cedar, a familiar smell to her.
Yu Zhi turned her head away, avoiding his approach, her expression still unrelenting: "If you knew it was bad, you should have let me out."
"That won't do." Pei Yuezhou chuckled and gently touched the top of her head with his fingertips, his movements as gentle as if he was stroking fragile porcelain.
"But don't worry, Lin Zhi and the others are already handling it. I won't let your efforts over the past few days go to waste..."
As he spoke, he slowly leaned over and brought his lips closer to her forehead.
The warm breath was getting closer and closer, and Yu Zhi could even see the faint shadows cast by his eyelashes under his eyes.
Just when his lips were about to touch hers, Yu Zhi suddenly turned her head away, avoiding his touch.
"What are you kissing?" She frowned, her tone full of displeasure, "You kissed me because I agreed?"
After saying that, without waiting for Pei Yuezhou's reaction, she stood up from the sofa, turned around and walked towards the stairs.
The hem of her nightgown swayed gently with her movements, and her exposed calves shone whitely in the sunlight.
She walked quickly, with undisguised anger.
Pei Yuezhou froze in place, maintaining a leaning posture, with the soft touch of her hair still lingering on his fingertips.
He looked at Yu Zhi's back as she hurried up the stairs. He was stunned for a moment, then chuckled softly. There was no anger in his laughter, but rather a bit of indulgence.
How... so cute.
He slowly straightened up and raised his hand to adjust the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose. The gentleness in his eyes behind the lenses completely faded away, leaving only a bottomless paranoia.
"It's okay, I'll comfort you..."
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