Pei Jingzhan took Yan Qiao back to No. 1 Mansion, where they had a medicinal bath and massage at the private spa.
Yan Qiao finally felt that her muscles, which had been tense for days, had finally relaxed a lot.
She had to get up early the next day, so Pei Jingzhan didn't dare to bother her. The two of them hugged each other and talked on the bed until they fell asleep.
After two weeks of military training, Yan Qiao officially returned to campus and began her regular class life.
The course schedule wasn't full, and Yan Qiao had plenty of free time outside of class.
She joined a club with her roommate, but didn't join the student union, leaving herself some free time.
Free time is, of course, for dating.
In October, Yancheng is already in the season of falling autumn leaves.
The teacher asked for leave and rescheduled classes today, and the students only received the notification at the last minute. Yan Qiao only found out when she arrived at school.
After thinking about it, she went to the company to find Pei Jingzhan.
Unfortunately, he happened to be going out for a social engagement.
The fact that he was personally invited to socialize suggests that the other party must be someone of considerable importance.
"Want to join us? Just for a meal."
Since Yan Qiao was already there, she went with him.
The other party's surname was Ye, and the visitors were a young man and a young woman, who were siblings.
The Ye family and Xun Yue were collaborating on the development of an eco-park. Yan Qiao didn't quite understand what they were talking about and found it boring, so she simply stopped listening and focused on eating her own food.
While talking, Pei Jingzhan was distracted by serving her food.
This caused Miss Ye Huan across from her to glance at Yan Qiao several times.
Yan Qiao noticed it too, but ignored it.
Ye Huan and her brother Ye Dingnan share the same style: capable and strong businesswomen. Just by listening to her talk, you can tell she is a very decisive girl.
By the time they finished discussing business, Yan Qiao had almost finished eating.
Ye Huan said with a smile, "My brother used to say that he didn't know what kind of girl could catch the Third Master's eye. Now that he has met Miss Yan Qiao, he is really surprised."
Yan Qiao put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth.
Why are you surprised?
"Because I thought Third Master's type wasn't someone like you," Ye Huan said bluntly.
Yan Qiao rested her chin on her hand. "Then which one should it be?"
Ye Dingnan glanced at Ye Huan, his gaze carrying a veiled warning.
"Ye Huan".
Ye Huan ignored him and said directly, "The kind where the two are evenly matched."
Yan Qiao chuckled, "How do you know that he and I aren't evenly matched?"
Ye Huan was taken aback. Did Yan Qiao really not understand what she said, or was she saying it on purpose?
"Did Miss Yan Qiao understand what we were just talking about?"
Yan Qiao shook her head. "I don't understand."
Ye Huan feigned regret, "So what do you usually talk about when you're with Third Master? Aren't you bored?"
Yan Qiao shrugged. "Dating? How could it be boring? Dating is all about kissing and hugging, who talks business with their boyfriend?"
Ye Huan's face froze, and he was speechless for a moment.
Yan Qiao continued, "Miss Ye Huan, dating and business are not the same thing. We suggest you give it a try."
Ye Huan said coldly, "I'm so busy every day, I don't have time to experience such boring things. I just feel that there is a gap between you and Third Master, and you probably don't have anything in common to talk about."
Pei Jingzhan set down his wine glass with a measured touch and said calmly, "Miss Ye is overthinking it."
He placed one hand on the chair behind Yan Qiao, adopting a protective and possessive posture.
"Everyone has their own expertise. She doesn't understand my affairs, so how can she be sure that I understand hers? According to Miss Ye's theory, people from different professions can't be together?"
Seeing that he was angry, Ye Dingnan smiled and changed the subject, thus ending the argument.
After the dinner ended and he watched Pei Jingzhan and Yan Qiao walk away, he finally spoke up and scolded, "What's wrong with you today?"
Ye Huan remained silent with a sullen face.
Ye Dingnan said angrily, "If there is a next time, all future cooperation with Xunyue will be handed over to another party."
Ye Huan was unwilling: "They said before that they would arrange a marriage alliance with the Pei family..."
"You're using something that hasn't even been officially discussed to make things difficult for someone's girlfriend? Ye Huan, isn't that incredibly rude! Even if this matter were settled, things could change at any time until they're married. We've invested so much money in raising you; you should really examine yourself and not let jealousy cloud your judgment."
Ye Huan didn't actually like Pei Jingzhan; to put it bluntly, it was just resentment that got the better of her, and she kept comparing herself to Yan Qiao.
"I see."
...
Yan Qiao didn't show any displeasure in front of Ye Dingnan and his sister, but she ignored them on the way back.
Pei Jingzhan reached out his hand several times, but she slapped it away each time, leaving his hand red.
One last time, no matter how much she struggled, he wouldn't let go.
"Don't touch me. We have nothing in common. Go find Miss Ye," Yan Qiao said angrily.
"Qiaoqiao, your jealousy is unreasonable."
Yan Qiao pouted, "Then I'll be unreasonable. Go find Miss Ye."
Pei Jingzhan: "...I don't even know her name."
Yan Qiao gave a cold snort, "If you're so curious, I'll tell you, her name is Ye Huan."
Pei Jingzhan sighed, saying that whatever he said would be wrong.
He picked up his phone, "Assistant Li, please inform Ye's company about the cooperation..."
Yan Qiao was taken aback and covered his phone. "You're not thinking of canceling, are you?"
Pei Jingzhan chuckled, "Qiaoqiao, I am the decision-maker of the group, but I have to be responsible for the entire group. The cooperation is already halfway through, and it cannot be canceled. But I can hand it over to my subordinates to avoid contact with her."
The cooperation with the Ye family has already reached this stage, and the initial investment is immeasurable. He is not a local tyrant who can cancel the cooperation at will.
Yan Qiao let go of his hand, feeling a little embarrassed.
"I wasn't actually that angry."
Pei Jingzhan pinched her cheek. "Your mouth is so full of oil, and you still say you're not angry."
Yan Qiao leaned against him, idly playing with his fingers.
"I'm just feeling a little uncomfortable."
She could spout a whole bunch of grand principles, telling others that I was not unworthy of Pei Jingzhan.
But I can't control my emotions.
No matter what, I'll still be unhappy.
Pei Jingzhan held her tighter, his eyes darkening slightly.
After that day, the two of them tacitly avoided mentioning those unpleasant things again.
Yan Qiao is good at self-regulation and forgot about it after a few days.
She didn't care, but Pei Jingzhan remembered it.
It's simply a matter of whether outsiders think they're a good match or not; it's that simple.
"Third Master, we've already had someone expedite the inventory. Your real estate, cash, funds, stocks, and other assets are all here."
There was a thick stack of books. Li Qiao didn't even know that Pei Jingzhan was incredibly wealthy until he had someone count them.
These damn rich people.
"Have someone clear out everything that can be given away."
Li Qiao was utterly astonished. "What did you say?"
Gift? To whom?
Pei Jingzhan looked up. "Do you want me to repeat myself?"
Li Qiao adjusted his glasses. "Third Master, who are you going to give this to?"
"Yan Qiao."
Li Qiao: "!!!"
"Third Master, I know you like Yan Qiao very much, but there's no need for that..."
He would understand if I gave him a diamond yacht.
He could specifically ask someone to inventory all the properties under his name, just to give them away.
Even a love-struck person shouldn't act like this.
"Just do as I say."
The only things that can be given away are real estate, cash, and stocks.
The shares in the companies under his name cannot be touched.
He made a big show of this, a departure from his usual low-key style.
Within a single day, everyone in Xunyue, from the leadership to the grassroots, knew about this.
He spends a fortune on a beauty; no wonder he's called Third Master, even his love-struck tendencies are top-notch.
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