Chapter 69 Aci cares about him a lot
Next, Jinglin chatted with Pei Chi. Most of the time, Jinglin talked about himself, discussing his family's businesses and some unbelievable people within the family. Things like his father and mother sleeping with the same person, or his mother's illegitimate daughter almost ending up in his father's bed… These were things that were avoided in high society circles but were common knowledge. Yet he spoke of them with wit and interest, as if they were unrelated to him.
But after each conversation, he would change the subject and mention Lu Ran.
"Brother Lu and I get along extremely well."
He smiled, his eyes crinkling, "You're definitely not the same kind of person as me."
"As for Ye Qingyu..." He lowered his head and pondered, sincerely offering advice to Lu Ran, "Why not just pin it on me? Just say that I had ulterior motives towards her, that way Brother Lu's reputation can be preserved."
"Only a person with an honest and upright character is worthy of Miss Pei, isn't he?"
Jinglin always spoke in a light, airy tone, as if he were walking on clouds. His words were extremely sincere, yet somewhat strange, inviting one to delve deeper.
Pei Chi remained unfazed by Jing Lin's behavior; he was a perfect robot. Only when Miss Pei was mentioned at the end did a vein throb on his forehead.
No one knows what he's thinking, just as no one knows the scars on his arm.
"Alright, Young Master Jing, you can go back now." Pei Chi's words finally brought this strange conversation to a close.
Jinglin was escorted out of the Pei family by their servants. The Pei residence appeared grand and secluded under the night sky, and someone lived in this small palace like a princess.
If I could be favored...
Jinglin could hardly contain himself as he thought about this vague and uncertain future. The blockage in his heart was relieved, but when the fantasy shattered, an even more speechless emptiness followed.
Lu Ran...
Jing Lin's expression darkened. He admitted he was a contradictory person; he wanted the princess to be happy, but that didn't mean he liked the dog she had. Since the dog had licked the princess's boots, it should bear his wrath.
Taking a deep breath, Jinglin got into the black car waiting by the roadside.
As soon as they entered, the lights were turned on. Under the soft light, Lu Ran's handsome face seemed to swallow everyone's gaze like a black hole. His face was full of anxiety, "How is it?"
"What did Brother Lu say?"
"Is it all handled?"
This story begins that night. Lu Ran felt like he was floating when he came out of Pei Ci's house. He couldn't understand why the usually aloof Pei Ci had suddenly burst out with such strong emotions. To him, these emotions were like a sudden stroke of good luck, leaving him completely blank and terrified.
Ah Ci... likes me?
Do you really like it?
He was overwhelmed with gratitude, so happy that it felt almost unreal. After thinking for a moment, Lu Ran changed "like" to "care".
Ah Ci cares about me, doesn't she?
That's why she blocked him and suddenly returned to China; she cared about him.
Ah Ci cares about herself.
The thought of this conclusion made his finger joints stiffen, yet the snow beneath his skin was throbbing rapidly and intensely.
He had absolutely no connection with Ye Qingyu. In fact, before Pei Ci returned to China, he couldn't even remember Ye Qingyu's name. He just felt inexplicably annoyed by her, and if she were in front of him, he couldn't help but fly into a rage and have thoughts of torturing ants.
Lu Ran didn't think there was anything wrong with his thoughts; he simply attributed it all to Ye Qingyu's lowliness.
He felt irritated because Ye Qingyu was of lowly status.
He was angry because Ye Qingyu was of lowly status.
All of this was Ye Qingyu's own doing.
Now...
"Brother Lu, what should we do now?" Jing Lin, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly asked.
Lu Ran, still lost in his own world, was startled. What should he do? What else could he do?
He said almost without thinking, "I'll go and kill Ye Qingyu."
All of this was caused by Ye Qingyu.
She caused Aci to misunderstand her, and to put Aci at ease and clear her name, killing Ye Qingyu was the most effective way.
Kill Ye Qingyu...
The soft interior lighting made his pupils appear even darker, and he unconsciously curled up the corners of his lips.
Lu Ran's fingers pressed on the handlebars; he was getting impatient.
These words, when they reached Jing Lin's ears, sent a chill down his spine, something he hadn't felt in a long time.
Although he was a spoiled brat, killing someone so casually was still far too serious.
To Lu Ran, this seemed no different from bullying Ye Qingyu on ordinary days.
No, that's not right either.
Considering the methods Lu Ran used against Ye Qingyu, it's perfectly normal for this inexplicable hatred to evolve into murderous intent.
But it must be said, it was indeed a good method. A method only the Lu family could pull off. This inevitably twisted his heart. Reason told Jinglin that he should support it; Lu Ran and Aci were a perfect match. This tyrant-like man only cared about the preferences of his beloved; Aci would be pampered like a princess if she married him.
but……
but.
but……
Why was he still unwilling to accept it? A flame ignited in his heart, burning his soul ever since the girl uttered those words.
like……
Why.
Why.
"despair."
It was the sound of a string of reason snapping. He was a shadowy rat, a cockroach that couldn't be brought to the surface. His love was kept hidden; he was a beast of jealousy.
"Really?" Jing Lin's lips curled into a sweet, honey-like smile, and his eyes seemed to shimmer with honey under the light. He tilted his head. "Is it really okay to do this?"
"My sister-in-law seems...very angry."
"Go kill Ye Qingyu..." Jing Lin's eyes were filled with worry. "Doesn't it feel like you're trying to cover something up?"
"No." Lu Ran frowned. "I don't think so."
“But your sister-in-law blocked you,” Jinglin said. “She’s someone who values her health so much, yet she went back to China despite it. She takes this very seriously.”
Jinglin lowered his voice, "Can you really guarantee that killing Ye Qingyu will satisfy her?"
"Of course I can..." Lu Ran was speechless at this point.
The air was completely silent.
He discovered that he was unable to make any promises.
Even just thinking about how to do it made his heart pound and filled him with fear and despair. A voice in his soul was telling him not to do it, never do it.
Ye Qingyu's death will...
Lu Ran's head began to throb violently. He pressed his fingers to his head, his face deathly pale, like an old man on his deathbed about to fall into eternal sleep.
Is it really that effective?
Jing Lin was a little surprised. He pretended to roll down the car window and comforted him, "Brother Lu, what's wrong?"
Should we go to the hospital?
"Or go and call a doctor."
"..." Lu Ran raised his face, his black eyes bloodshot. He looked like a demon who had crawled out of hell. At this moment, the demon spoke, his voice hoarse as he asked, "What do you do?"
Jinglin then smiled.
This is what Jinglin most wants to hear.
Afterwards, Jinglin told Lu Ran his idea. His solution was simple: since Lu Ran had angered Pei Ci, and Pei Ci didn't want to see him, Lu Ran couldn't act rashly. Then, in order to appease Pei Ci, he still needed to find a breakthrough with Pei Chi.
“Pei Chi is your sister-in-law’s brother,” Jing Lin said. “As long as we explain it to him, and then Brother Pei explains it to your sister-in-law, she will definitely believe us.”
Lu Ran thought it was a good idea, "Then I'll do it right away..."
However, Jinglin interrupted him, "You can't say it yourself."
“If you say it yourself, it won’t be credible, so you need someone to say it for you.”
Jinglin pretended to offer several candidates, but the most suitable one was An Yinyou, who had an excellent reputation. Unfortunately, the two did not get along, and in the end, the choice fell to Jinglin.
"Don't worry, Brother Lu." When he went to see Pei Chi, Jing Lin assured Lu Ran, "I will definitely explain things clearly and clear Brother Lu's name."
And that's how things came about.
Jing Lin offered an explanation, but whether Pei Chi believed it was another matter. It was just that Lu Ran was a complete idiot, completely fooled by him.
Now, Lu Ran couldn't wait to know the result.
Stopping his recollection, Jing Lin smiled and said, "Don't worry, Brother Lu, everything went smoothly. I've explained everything clearly."
Lu Ran had been waiting in the car ever since Jing Lin entered the Pei residence, his heart pounding with anxiety. He only relaxed temporarily when he heard Jing Lin's words.
"Then..." Lu Ran rubbed his thumb together, trying to control his anxiety, "When can I see her?"
Knowing that Ah Ci would care about him made missing him even more unbearable.
I really want to see A-Ci.
"A-Ci is still angry." Jing Lin sneered inwardly, but his face remained gentle. "If you can be patient for three more days, you can go to see her."
Three days...
It's been so long.
Despite his distorted expression, Lu Ran nodded. He was always more patient when it came to Pei Ci's affairs.
“But Brother Lu, when you go to see your sister-in-law, you must remember one thing.” Jing Lin patted Lu Ran’s shoulder, “That is, you absolutely cannot mention your relationship with Ye Qingyu again.”
His smile deepened. "This matter is over. Bringing it up again would just be annoying."
After listening, Lu Ran agreed that it made sense and nodded.
He will never mention this again.
There were still three days before he could meet Aci, which gave him plenty of time to tidy himself up and prepare some gifts that would suit his taste.
if……
If Ah Ci calms down, will she formally agree to get engaged to him?
Lu Ran found it increasingly difficult to endure. He was immersed in his own world and did not notice Jing Lin's suddenly cold expression.
Three days passed quickly, and the day to meet Pei Ci arrived. On this day, Lu Ran dressed up in his finest attire, carrying flowers and gifts, and visited the Pei family together with Jing Lin, who was dressed relatively simply.
Upon seeing that it was these two people, the Pei family's butler pondered the young lady's attitude and decided to inform her.
At that time, Pei Ci was having dinner with Pei Chi.
“Lu Ran is still not good enough for you.” Pei Chi suddenly blurted out as he finished eating.
Pei Ci was already used to such remarks. Pei Chi looked down on everyone except herself and her.
Pei Ci put down her chopsticks. "Then brother, find me someone better."
Pei Chi smiled slightly, but didn't continue the conversation. The butler entered just as Pei Chi was about to leave for work. Pei Ci was also there at the time. He truthfully told him that Lu Ran and Jing Lin were waiting outside. Lu Ran then looked at Pei Ci.
Lu Ran and Jing Lin?
Pei Ci curled her fingers slightly, as if thinking of something, and said, "Let Lu Ran in."
"It just so happens that I have something I want to say to him."
Pei Chi remained silent. He and the butler walked towards the main gate of the Pei residence, where they unexpectedly encountered Pei Ze, who was fleeing as if he had seen a raging flood.
"You're too fierce, butler," Pei Chi said calmly.
“Young Master is right.” The butler was adjusting his gloves, and a mark flashed across his hand. “The Third Young Master was shocked; his condition is worse than when he arrived.”
Pei Chi didn't say anything; he was dressed in a suit and tie, exuding the air of an elite aristocrat. He walked from upstairs to downstairs until he met Lu Ran at the black, carved door.
"Good morning, Brother Pei." He greeted Pei Luran proactively.
The only person he would actively try to please was Pei Chi, not only because of the Pei family's power, but also because he was A-Ci's brother.
He always wanted to get closer to Pei Chi.
But the results were not good.
In many ways, Pei Chi is more like a cold-blooded animal, noble and elegant, with nothing in his eyes.
Pei Chi glanced over, his pale eyes revealing no emotion. He gave a curt reply, saying something completely unrelated, "It has grown a lot."
However, Lu Ran didn't hear what he said clearly. Just as Lu Ran was about to ask, Pei Chi had already passed by him and gotten into the car to handle important matters.
"Young Master Lu, Miss wants you to see him." The butler's words brought Lu Ran back to his senses. The sudden chill that had gripped him earlier subsided, replaced by pure joy. "Okay, thank you."
"Is it only?" Lu Ran asked incredulously as Jing Lin was blocked.
"Yes, Young Master Lu," the butler replied matter-of-factly.
Lu Ran's heart skipped a beat, and an immense joy exploded in his heart. He hugged the gift crane helplessly, "I...I'll go up right away."
Ah Ci cares about him a lot.
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