Chapter 35 "...Warning, Harem System...Confrontation..."
Pei Xingyao stood there straight and silent for a long time. No one dared to come in or disturb them. The luxuriously decorated study isolated all sounds. Even the sound of each other's breathing could be heard.
He was so suppressed and restrained that he was almost silent.
Hers was so weak.
Pei Xingyao listened and immediately threw away his worries. If it wouldn't scare her, he would even be willing to tell her everything.
"I..." Pei Xingyao chose a statement that was easier for others to accept. "I've been dreaming about the future since I was a child. But I know many people can't accept it and think I'm lying, so I haven't told anyone."
He spoke, but Du Wanwan's expression didn't change at all, and she didn't even say a word.
For the first time, Pei Xingyao couldn't guess what she was thinking. He became more and more nervous and his words became more cautious.
"I've dreamt about many things, including... you."
"You in my dream are different from the real you. She was very discouraged, like a puppet controlled by everyone, and yet...she was deeply in love with Ding Zhiyuan. And I fell in love with her at first sight. I told her that Ding Zhiyuan was not a good person and was deceiving her of her money and body. However, she didn't believe me, and because of that, he killed me."
Du Wanwan finally looked up at him, her eyes deep, like a deep pool.
Pei Xingyao wasn't sure if she believed him, but he couldn't change his words now that he had spoken, or she would only become more suspicious. Besides, there was no better explanation. Was he going to say he'd been with her for three lifetimes? In the first, he was a broken sword, unable to do anything except spend her money, not even to withstand the thunderstorms. In the second, he finally became a human, but he was still a useless waste, acting on instinct.
He instinctively worked hard to learn all kinds of skills, instinctively joined Runjia Investment, and instinctively fell in love with her. He also instinctively died for her, and instinctively stayed by her side after death instead of entering the underworld.
But if I tell her these words, will she believe them? She already knows nothing!
Pei Xingyao could only twist this lie and the truth into two ropes and weave them together.
"I've had prophetic dreams since I was a child, and reality matches my dreams every day. So, I knew from a young age that I would join Runjia and work as your assistant. I've learned many skills that others don't think are necessary, and I pay attention to the Du family's affairs. I think..."
He paused for a moment before thinking of the right words: "I want to better perform my duties."
She... or if someone else heard it, they must have thought that the "duties" he mentioned were referring to his position as an assistant, right?
Only Pei Xingyao himself knew that the duty he was talking about was the sword spirit.
A sword spirit's duty is to resolve all of the sword owner's worries, taking care of her daily life when she's not busy, and fighting for her when she needs it. They act as her caregiver, but also as her armor and slaying blade, ensuring she's always well and secure.
Only he knows. Pei Xingyao thought of this sentence in his heart, and suddenly felt his heart softened, and there was more sincerity in his words. "I also dreamed about the He Yu Hotel incident."
Du Wanwan finally spoke: "What did you dream about?"
"I dreamed that Ding Zhiyuan was working with a screenwriter named Xiang Yiqing. That screenwriter would always bring women he wanted to have sex with to the Heyu Hotel. One time, I saw him open the window on the balcony and threaten to throw someone out."
Except for Xiang Yiqing's experience at the Heyu Hotel, everything else he mentioned was from the original novel. Du Wanwan herself had also analyzed that the character of Pei Xingyao before her was very different from that described in the original novel.
In the original novel, Pei Xingyao only appears briefly, but it's clear that he's very indifferent to those around him, except for the heroine, whom he's incredibly passionate about, and for whom he's willing to do anything. But in reality, Pei Xingyao is only dedicated and aloof, lacking that passion.
Du Wanwan didn't want him to risk his life for her like in the original novel, she just couldn't figure out what was going on. Why did everyone else have the same personality as described in the original novel, but only Pei Xingyao was different?
Only now did he realize where the problem lay. He'd already dreamed everything that would happen in the future, had already awakened. Now, looking back at his "dream"—that is, the story about himself in the original novel—he must feel the same embarrassment and shame as an adult looking at his own chuunibaku-era Shamatte photos and Martian-style posts on his social media.
Definitely.
Now Wei Heng recalled her former infatuation with Ding Zhiyuan, even arguing with her father over him and looking like she wanted to immigrate to Mars right then and there. With Pei Xingyao's pride, she must have cared more about the plot in the original novel, right?
When she thought of this, Du Wanwan's expression softened, and she waved her hand and said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to force you."
She could never guess that it was due to "precognition through dreams". However, if she could travel through a book, why couldn't others predict the plot through dreams and thus awaken?
"You don't have to apologize." Pei Xingyao shook his head. "It's a matter of personal safety, so you should ask one more question. If there are any similar things I foresee in my dreams in the future, I will report them to you."
"No need, just be careful." Du Wanwan exhaled, "It's late, you should go back and rest. You have a meeting tomorrow morning."
Pei Xingyao nodded: "You should also go to bed early."
After saying that, he walked out of the study, finally feeling relieved.
Has he passed this test? Will she trust him again in the future?
Pei Xingyao shook his head, telling himself not to think too much about it, and went back to write the drafted notice and send it out.
The conversation was confined to the two of them. The Du family, not even the most perceptive butler, Luo Zhen, noticed anything. Their attention was drawn to the evening news. While Du Wanwan was eating dinner, the maid, Tian Tian, couldn't help but report, "Miss, the police have issued a notice. Have you seen it?"
Du Wanwan wasn't like Du Jingyuan, a wealthy, old-fashioned person who didn't talk while eating or sleeping. Most of the time, she was quite unruly. The servants in the Du family all treated her with a mixture of respect, fear, and strange fondness, treating her like a little girl.
"Let me see." Du Wanwan slowly drank the medicinal porridge with a spoon and took the tablet from Tian Tian.
The first hot search was the police report she mentioned.
#He Yu Hotel was investigated#
When you click on the topic, you will see the notice issued by Ping'an Jiangcheng.
@Ping'an Jiangcheng: On the evening of X/X/X, police in XX District received a report of an attempted rape. Investigation revealed that Ding Yuan (male, 25 years old) assisted Song Hao (male, 65 years old) and Deng Bin (male, 75 years old) in luring Xiang Moumou (female) to the Heyu Hotel under the pretext of joining the entertainment industry and auditioning for a TV drama, with the intention of raping her (which failed). Ding Yuan, Song Hao, and Deng Bin are currently under criminal detention on suspicion of rape, and the case is under further investigation.
Du Wanwan's eyebrows raised unconsciously.
Song Yuhao and Deng Chengbin were expected, but what about Ding Zhiyuan?!
He's the stud hero of the entire story, Long Aotian, who has a harem system. How could he be arrested? Ding Zhiyuan assisted others in rape, which is an accomplice. According to the laws of this world, he would be sentenced to about 4 years.
A Long Aotian who has been in jail?
No, it's impossible. Even if it is a male-oriented novel, it is impossible to use this kind of character as the male protagonist.
But in the original novel, the male protagonist is clearly Ding Zhiyuan. When the original novel's plot and reality conflict with each other, which one should she believe?
If the original hero has been defeated and the plot has completely changed, why hasn't her system appeared? Shouldn't she be given a big reward? Even if the mission is over and the system is leaving, shouldn't there be some parting instructions or something?
Du Wanwan looked at the name on the tablet, but instead of feeling relieved, she became even more alert.
But she didn't know what to be wary of, so she could only deal with the situation at hand.
The police report gave her solid evidence, so she decided to steal Song Yuhao's position as director.
This was Du Wanwan's second meeting of all directors and senior management since she took over as chairman of Runjia Investment. Everyone remembered the scene of her first meeting. Although everyone saw the notice that she would deal with Song Yuhao's matter, who knew what she was planning?
Everyone present at the meeting was nervous.
The secretaries in the board office hadn't seen the chairman in over two months and were extremely nervous, especially Xiao Xue, the assistant secretary who had made a mistake before. She was eager to perform in front of Du Wanwan immediately and was waiting at the elevator door early.
As soon as Du Wanwan and Pei Xingyao stepped out of the elevator, she went up to report, "Mr. Du, two guests have made appointments to see you. One of them has a special status, so we've invited them to the reception room for tea."
Pei Xingyao frowned when he heard this. What kind of messy and unfocused report was this?
Du Wanwan also wanted to ask, what is the special identity?
At this moment, a tall and straight figure walked out of the reception room: "Mr. Du."
Du Wanwan paused, her face showing surprise. "Inspector Zhong?"
It turned out to be Zhong Shusui, the inspector of the Xuanguan Bureau yesterday!
"Good morning." Zhong Shusui nodded and handed over the computer bag in his hand. "The investigation is complete. I'm here to return your computer."
Du Wanwan had handled so many legal affairs related to sword cultivation in her previous life, but she had never heard of anyone asking the inspector to deliver something in person. Wouldn't it be normal to call the person concerned and then go to the Xuanguan Bureau to collect it with their ID card?
Could it be...
"I was rude yesterday. I'm sorry." Zhong Shusui said this with a blank expression. "I'm only taking the computer away..."
"Is the problem with the verification video my fault, or is it something else?" Du Wanwan explained, unable to help but laugh. "Hey, actually, I understand. I was suspicious yesterday, and I can't blame you for the inspection. You were all doing your job, and I should be the one to apologize. My attitude wasn't good either. Just let me know about this computer, and I'll pick it up myself. Why should I ask you to deliver it in person? Isn't that delaying your business?"
She had worked in legal field and knew how busy the inspectors of the Xuanguan Bureau were. When there was a case, they would have to stay in the Xuanguan Bureau for ten days or half a month, or even stay there for two or three days in a row. That was common.
"No, no..." Zhong Shusui obviously didn't expect to be treated like this. All the words he prepared were useless. He was suddenly at a loss for words and had no words to respond.
He stood there awkwardly and anxiously for a moment, then realized he couldn't find the words to say. Without saying anything, Du Wanwan, accompanied by a group of subordinates, stood with him in the corridor.
Even more embarrassing.
"Well, the things have been delivered, I'm leaving." Zhong Shusui nodded slightly and decided to say goodbye and leave.
"Hey, Inspector Zhong, wait a moment." Du Wanwan called.
Zhong Shusui paused and turned around, then saw the little girl taking a paper bag from her cold assistant and handing it to him.
She smiled and said, "Inspector Zhong, this is breakfast made by my family's chef. I originally brought it for our vice president, but unfortunately, his precious daughter made it for us. I wonder if Inspector Zhong would be willing to accept it?"
Zhong Shusui was startled as the paper bag was thrust into his hand and released. The well-trained patrolman instinctively reached out and caught it with lightning speed.
On the other side, Du Wanwan had already greeted him with a smile and went into the office with her employees.
"Mr. Du, there's another guest who has made an appointment..."
The little girl looked thin and frail, so thin that she could be blown away by a gust of wind. But her words were unquestionable: "We are running out of time. Get ready for the meeting."
But in a moment, he was the only one left in the corridor.
Zhong Shusui walked into the elevator silently, pressed the button, and suddenly looked up, seeing his current self in the elevator mirror -
His face was haggard, his eyes were bloodshot, his beard was stubbled, and his chin was dotted with bruises. Only a blind man could not see that he had been interrogating the suspect all night. In the morning, the physical evidence department found that the computer was fine and sent it to him. He didn't even drink a sip of water.
Zhong Shusui looked at the paper bag in his hand.
There is also a sweet fragrance coming from inside.
When I opened it, I found three boxes and a bottle, each containing siomai, barbecued pork buns, and rice dumplings. The bottle contained soy milk.
It was indeed the portion for a man’s breakfast, but... was she really preparing it for the vice president?
The answer actually lies in Assistant Pei’s expression.
At the meeting this morning, everyone who walked into the conference room felt a strong sense of low pressure, which made them shiver for no reason.
Everyone sat down silently, and just as Pei Xingyao was about to announce the start of the meeting, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open.
A loud and magnetic laugh rang out: "Sorry, I'm late."
Du Wanwan looked up when she heard the voice. Before she could see the person clearly, a familiar but much weaker voice sounded in her mind.
"...Warning, harem system...confrontation..."
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