Yan Qiao and Pei Jingzhan entered the store hand in hand, their striking appearance attracting a lot of attention.
This includes Xiao Mingyin.
The people from the music store walked over with a smile.
What would you two like to buy?
Yan Qiao wasn't quite sure which type of string was suitable either, so she needed to consult someone else.
"Why don't I take you inside and then explain it to you in detail?"
Yan Qiao nodded. "Then you wait for me here."
Pei Jingzhan lowered his eyes and said, "Okay."
He let go of her hand, watched her walk in, and kept his gaze following her.
Xiao Mingyin hesitated for a moment, then walked towards him.
Xiao Yunqi had told her many profound truths.
Pei Jingzhan is not someone she can even dream of; give up.
She had been infatuated with someone for so many years, and she tried her best to become a better person, all in order to follow in his footsteps.
Teach her how to give up.
"Why is Third Master in such high spirits today?"
She is Xiao Yunqi's cousin, and the two have met on many occasions.
Pei Jingzhan was no stranger to her.
"My child wants to buy a guitar string."
Xiao Mingyin bit her lip. "When did Third Master have the leisure to play games with a little girl?"
She refused to believe that he had any real feelings for Yan Qiao.
It's just something to do to pass the time when I'm bored.
Pei Jingzhan chuckled, "A game?"
Xiao Mingyin pursed her lips. "Isn't that right?"
Pei Jingzhan casually glanced at her face. Miss Xiao, a lady of a prominent family, renowned for her refined manners.
The Xiao family was raising her to be the matriarch of the family.
She is known in the industry for her dignified and elegant demeanor.
"If it's a game, then it's unique and unparalleled."
Xiao Mingyin's face paled; she had almost never seen any other expression on this man's face besides indifference.
Now, she sees pampering and indulgence.
That was for Yan Qiao alone.
“No matter how unique a game is, there will always be a day when you get tired of it,” Xiao Mingyin said in a low voice.
Pei Jingzhan looked at the girl's disappointed face, feeling no pity whatsoever.
"Not every little girl can make me so interested. For example, Miss Xiao, I can't even muster the interest."
Xiao Mingyin was almost in tears, suppressing her embarrassment: "But you said that if you were to get married, you would only choose an arranged marriage. Only a marriage between equals can last. Isn't that what you said?"
Many people in the industry have already assumed that she will marry into the Pei family in the future.
Even she herself thought everything was on track.
She only needs to wait for the right opportunity, when the elders in her family will arrange a marriage between the two families.
But he has changed.
Pei Jingzhan said self-deprecatingly, "Although my face hurts, I have to admit that I am happy to endure it."
Xiao Mingyin turned her face away. If it weren't for her, no one would believe that the person in front of her was actually the notoriously aloof Third Master Pei.
"What would Yan Qiao do if she knew you had deceived her?"
Pei Jingzhan's smile remained, but his eyes had turned cold.
"If I tell you myself, whether it's hatred or resentment, then I deserve it. But if someone else deliberately stirs things up, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
Xiao Mingyin's eyes reddened, and she pressed on, unwilling to give up, "What do I lack compared to her?"
"She doesn't need to compare herself to anyone."
These words snapped the string that had been taut in Xiao Mingyin's heart.
Pei Jingzhan has always been like this; his indifference has never changed.
But why did Yan Qiao become the exception?
Before long, Yan Qiao came out, having already selected a string she was satisfied with.
Upon exiting, they noticed Pei Jingzhan and Xiao Mingyin standing quite close together, seemingly talking.
She looked over with displeasure, and Pei Jingzhan immediately tensed up, distancing himself from Xiao Mingyin.
Xiao Mingyin was confused, but Pei Jingzhan said with a smile, "Sorry, I'm very strict. I don't like it when I talk to other girls. Please stay away from me."
What she couldn't understand was that he actually felt proud and said those words with great smugness.
Xiao Mingyin felt a mix of emotions: "..."
Yan Qiao walked straight over, and as soon as she reached his side, Pei Jingzhan extended his hand.
He acted as if I strictly adhered to male virtues.
Yan Qiao placed her hand in his palm and asked in confusion, "You two know each other?"
Pei Jingzhan laughed and said, "We're all in the same circle, there aren't many we don't know."
Yan Qiao suddenly realized, "I've made my choice, you can go pay now."
She handed the phone to Pei Jingzhan.
Pei Jingzhan took it and turned to the cashier to pay.
After he left, Yan Qiao turned around and caught a trace of sorrow in Xiao Mingyin's eyes.
She was taken aback. "Miss Xiao, what kind of look is that? Do I have a grudge against you?"
Xiao Mingyin said coldly, "You are not good enough for Mr. Pei."
Yan Qiao laughed, but it was a laugh born of anger.
"I'm not good enough for you, are you? Are you richer than me? Or are you prettier than me?"
Xiao Mingyin gritted her teeth, "Being a good match for Mr. Pei, being rich and beautiful is no longer the most important thing."
Rather, it was her character and demeanor as the matriarch of the Pei family.
Yan Qiao isn't very tactful and doesn't like interacting with people. She probably doesn't know many people in the industry.
Even if she marries Pei Jingzhan, she will not be able to become his virtuous wife.
Xiao Mingyin puffed out her chest; no one was more deserving than her.
Yan Qiao raised an eyebrow, "Then what is the main thing?"
Xiao Mingyin opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
No need to say more.
"Anyway, you're not good enough for me."
Yan Qiao scoffed, "If you like him, you shouldn't be making things difficult for me. You should just go and pursue him directly. To put it bluntly, it's because he doesn't like you that you need to start with me. I've never stopped anyone from pursuing him."
Xiao Mingyin's gaze was firm: "You don't need to be smug. I'm certain you two won't make it to the end. The person who will stand by his side until the very end will definitely not be you."
These words were truly harsh, but Yan Qiao didn't take them to heart.
Whether she and Pei Jingzhan can stay together in the end is not up to others to predict.
Pei Jingzhan paid the bill and turned back.
Xiao Mingyin quickly said, "I hope you won't tell anyone about today's conversation."
She didn't want Pei Jingzhan to know.
Yan Qiao nodded with a smile, "Of course."
Of course she will.
When Pei Jingzhan walked up to her, Yan Qiao grabbed his arm.
"This Miss Xiao said that I am not good enough for you."
Pei Jingzhan's expression turned cold. "Is that so?"
Xiao Mingyin was dumbfounded; this was utterly unethical!
"You just promised me..."
Yan Qiao tilted her head. "What did I promise you? Oh right, she also told me not to tell you. How ridiculous! Why wouldn't I tell on her? I love telling on people!"
Pei Jingzhan chuckled softly, looking down at her.
"What's wrong with her? She's rich and beautiful, has a great figure and is smart, has a good personality and is adorable, and has countless other advantages."
Xiao Mingyin's face darkened: "..."
That's utterly dishonest. You say Yan Qiao has a good personality?
With a personality like that, even a dog would shake its head in disgust.
If Yan Qiao had a tail, it would definitely be wagging right now.
She looked at Xiao Mingyin with her head held high and said, "Did you hear that? I'm the perfect match! A perfect match indeed!"
Pei Jingzhan gently rubbed her fingers and said casually, "These advantages are not important. The most important thing is that you are Yan Qiao."
No one else could do it, only Yan Qiao could.
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