Chapter 472 Miss Pei's face is unbeatable.
Orphanage fire?
Qu Qingli stopped in her tracks, her face deathly pale, and the fingertips hanging at her sides suddenly tightened.
Fire——
screams—
ash--
No one survived except her.
This is a past she never wants to remember again.
"Know."
Qu Qingli turned around, the sadness and pain on her face completely gone, leaving only calm and composure: "The fire five years ago killed many people, and the news shocked the whole country."
Before Pei Jinwu could ask any more questions, Qu Qingli continued, "But that's just hearsay, since I'm not from this orphanage."
"By the way, why did Mrs. Shang suddenly ask about this?"
"Just asking." Pei Jinwu stared intently at Qu Qingli and gently shook her head.
"I see."
Qu Qingli gave a faint twitch at the corner of her mouth, said nothing more, and continued walking out with her bag.
Back in the car.
After closing the door, she slumped down, clutching her aching heart and gasping for breath.
That's right.
She was the only person to escape from that fire.
This event was too sensational.
Many journalists wanted to find survivors and uncover the truth behind the fire.
To prevent her future life from being affected, the director took a series of measures to transfer her to another orphanage without anyone noticing.
Let her start her life anew with a new identity.
So many years.
People know she came from an orphanage, but they don't know where she came from.
Why did Mrs. Shang bring up the events of that year?
——
On the way back.
Qu Qingli suddenly received a call from the dean's wife, informing her that the dean was critically ill.
Because she needed to conceal her identity, she was unable to visit him in the hospital.
"Aunt."
When Qu Qingli arrived at the dean's house, the dean's wife, whose eyes were swollen from crying, patted her hand and said, "Someone is investigating what happened back then, and they might cause some trouble again. You have to be careful and don't let anyone find out."
Qu Qingli was someone she watched grow up; the dean's wife treated her like her own child.
In addition, Qu Qingli has been secretly helping them all these years.
The lady was even more grateful.
So much time has passed since that happened; let it go.
so.
When someone inquired about Qingli, her husband deliberately made up stories.
It is said that Qingli is dead.
"Oh, right," the lady said, taking out a box and placing it in front of Qu Qingli. "This was specially given to you by the dean before he fell ill."
Qu Qingli opened the box.
Inside were some documents and a photo that had been soaked in water and was almost unrecognizable.
The photo shows a family of nine.
Seven smiling siblings, and loving parents.
"this……"
Upon seeing the photo, Qu Qingli was somewhat surprised. "Wasn't the photo lost?"
This photo is the only thing she has left that relates to her family.
After entering the orphanage, he asked the director to help him find his family.
later……
The family members were not found, and the photos were lost.
She was already young, and as time went by, she gradually became unfamiliar with the faces and voices of her family members.
She even doubted whether she would recognize her parents and other siblings if they stood in front of her.
"Actually, it's always been there."
The lady sighed, took Qu Qingli's hand and said, "It's just that the dean saw you crying while holding the photo every day, and was afraid that you would get stuck in it and not be able to get out, so he lied and said that it was lost."
"..."
Qu Qingli held the photo, her heart aching.
"Qingli..."
The lady stared at her, and said earnestly, "You have to look forward to many things. Your family certainly doesn't want you to live a life of sorrow. And Ah Ye too..."
Mentioning this name, Qu Qingli felt a growing pain in her heart, and even breathing felt like a pulling pain.
"I know."
Qu Qingli lowered her eyes, tears sliding down onto the photo, her voice barely audible: "Auntie, don't worry, I won't do anything rash, I'll live a good life."
She was the only one left in her family of nine.
And she also promised Aya...
No matter what happens, keep going with a smile.
See?
She has been really happy these past few years.
"The hospital director has someone to look after you. The doctor is very skilled, so there shouldn't be any problems for now. Don't worry."
"Hmm." Qu Qingli put the photo into her bag, her heavily made-up face devoid of any smile. "Who investigated me?"
“The other party’s identity is very mysterious.” The dean’s wife shook her head. “I don’t know either.”
After leaving the dean's house.
Qu Qingli took out the photo, studied it carefully, and then made a phone call:
"Find out where you can restore old photos."
She wanted to see what her parents and other siblings looked like.
soon.
Qu Qingli received a reply from her subordinates.
There are indeed people in Xuanzhou who can restore it, but it will take a long time.
About five days.
"good."
Qu Qingli responded softly, "I'm handling work in Beizhou. Send me the photos as soon as they're ready."
——
The capital city.
There happens to be a cocktail party soon.
Pei Jinwu has been in a bad mood lately, so Shang Shiyan specially stopped all his work and planned to take her out to relax.
"Will Shang Shiyan and Pei Jinwu come?"
Qu Qingli swirled her wine glass and said in a hoarse voice, "Don't touch that piece of cake yet, leave it for Mrs. Shang."
"Mr. Qu, this cake was finally flown in by air after a lot of trouble," the assistant said cautiously. "Don't you need to eat it every day to fall asleep?"
That's strange.
Everyone else relies on alcohol or drugs to fall asleep.
Mr. Qu's cake.
They don't eat much, just two or three bites.
It's said that her ex-boyfriend used to buy it for her all the time, and she developed a strong attachment to it.
"Do as instructed." Qu Qingli lowered her eyes and spoke softly.
The proposal had barely been submitted when the Shang family contacted her to discuss cooperation.
She understood the reason.
Furthermore—
For some reason, she felt a real connection with this little girl.
Being with her makes me feel calm.
...
Just then.
A commotion suddenly broke out at the entrance, and whispers arose from the crowd.
"Master Shang has arrived."
In an instant.
All eyes turned to the doorway.
Inside the black sports car, a tall, elegant figure with a superior demeanor came into view.
The man wore an expensive, well-pressed dark blue suit, without a tie, and a few buttons were undone at the collar of his shirt, exuding both nobility and elegance.
"I heard that my fiancée, Miss Pei, is here too." The others craned their necks, eager to see what was happening.
After the two announced their relationship.
They have not yet appeared together on a formal occasion.
They wanted to see what kind of woman could change Shang Shiyan's sexual orientation and win the heart of such a powerful figure in the capital.
The next second.
Upon seeing the person appear, the guests' eyes gradually widened.
Why is Miss Pei wearing a hoodie on such an important occasion?
Standing among socialites and heiresses dressed in formal gowns and with exquisite makeup, she looked terribly out of place.
Those who knew better would think this was a high-end cocktail party, while those who didn't would have mistaken her for someone strolling through a night market.
but--
Her looks and temperament are impeccable, and she still outshines everyone else.
This face is absolutely stunning.
"Hi, Miss Pei."
Upon seeing Pei Jinwu's attire, Qu Qingli almost choked on her drink and greeted her warmly, "We're really destined to meet again."
Fate?
Looking at Qu Qingli, Shang Shiyan recalled what she had said.
"Very interested in fog."
Why is it her again?
Is this woman a persistent ghost?
——
There's more.
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