Chapter 43 "I'm not anyone..."
Lin Chaoyue couldn't sleep soundly on the sofa. She turned over a few times, and one of her hands and feet was already on the edge of the sofa, making her look like she was about to fall.
The noise she made wasn't loud, but Pei Shuwen was very perceptive.
Without another word, he turned and closed the door, then strode toward the sofa.
Caught off guard, Mu Fenglin was caught off guard by the sudden attack and gritted her teeth in annoyance.
But despite her biting, she stood outside the door and pondered for a moment. It seemed that she and Pei Shuwen hadn't seen each other for so long that she hadn't even noticed when Pei Shuwen had changed his personality.
She even enlightened him; who knows, that little white rabbit might have already been completely devoured by him.
It seems like it's time for her to finally understand.
Mu Fenglin shrugged and casually called Xue Jia, telling her to gather a few men tonight and take advantage of this chaotic break to have some fun.
She figured Mu Fengyue wouldn't have time to bother her tonight.
I wasn't in the mood to tattle on the old lady.
Midway through, Mu Fenglin didn't forget to call Zhu Qian and ask him to book all the empty rooms at the back of the hotel. If Pei Shuwen and her little white rabbit asked, she should say there were no rooms available.
Zhu Qian hesitated, "President Mu, this isn't a good idea. It was our mistake not to arrange a room for Pei Lu's assistant before. Now we're going to cancel the room that Pei Lu booked himself. The hotel can't easily agree to that."
"And aren't you planning to be with Pei Lu..."
"What's wrong with that?" Mu Fenglin didn't give Zhu Qian a chance to continue. "Don't worry, I'll take responsibility if anything happens. Also, let me tell you, I have no intention of doing anything with Pei Shuwen. We have a purely platonic working relationship, understand?"
I don't quite understand.
The eldest daughter of the Mu family is best at changing her mind at the last minute.
But that didn't stop Zhu Qian from being her lackey, especially after tonight, he felt that he was just around the corner to climb to the position of general manager.
Zhu Qian: "Understood."
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Lin Chaoyue was pulled back onto the sofa.
The sudden suspension beneath her caused her to open her eyes in a half-dreaming state.
"Did someone just come by? I think I heard you talking to someone."
"Yes. Mu Fenglin."
The name was very sensitive. Lin Chaoyue was quite drunk, but she still instinctively sat up.
The presidential suite was very large, and there was no one around except for Pei Shuwen's bedroom door, which was open.
Has the relationship progressed to this point already?
But someone always has to have a voice.
Lin Chaoyue heard no more sounds from anyone other than herself and Pei Shuwen, but she could hear her own heartbeat, like a series of fine drumbeats pounding in her chest.
She raised her hand to her left chest and pressed it gently twice.
But this action made Pei Shuwen think that she had a heart problem, and she asked again if he should take her to the hospital.
"I'm not going to the hospital."
"Are you really going to help Mu Fenglin? Help her personally?" She wanted to know this more than going to the hospital.
Pei Shuwen hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
This wasn't the first time Mu Fenglin had approached him. A year ago, Mu's Construction underwent an internal restructuring, and she took two core businesses and four non-core businesses. On the surface, these businesses were the most profitable for Mu's Construction, but because they had all been involved in gray areas during their early expansion, they all carried more or less legal risks.
This is actually a major hidden danger for companies, but for legal professionals like them, it's just a simple project.
If there is risk, take measures to avoid it; if you've walked into a gray area, find a way to legalize it.
The previous times she contacted him, he only had Zhao Huai'an handle the communication.
The job wasn't challenging, and he wasn't in the mood to catch up with his old classmates.
Until she came up with an even bolder idea—she was prepared to find a way to take over all the spun-off businesses and become the true head of the Mu family.
Only then did he begin to consider the 'cooperation' that Mu Fenglin had mentioned.
In Yuntai, the only two families that can stand on equal footing are the Zhou family and the Mu family, which has not yet been split up. He has a lot of private property in Yuntai, and Zhao Huai'an also intends to set up a new office for Juntian Liangmu in Yuntai. He has no interest in short-term dealings, but he thinks that long-term dealings would be a good start.
So when Mu Fenglin offered a piece of mountain land as payment, he also gave her a powerful bargaining chip, helping her to easily overturn the existing game.
However, Pei Shuwen's understanding of "help" is clearly not the same as Lin Chaoyue's understanding of "help".
Lin Chaoyue also heard tonight that Pei Shuwen has businesses in Yuntai.
Lin Chaoyue's throat was dry: "If you help her, will you stay in Yuntai from now on? What about the law firm in Ningcheng? Zhao Huai'an said he can't do without you."
Lin Chaoyue had a headache. She tilted her head and leaned against the back of the sofa, looking at Pei Shuwen.
Normally, she would try to hide it when she looked at him, but today, fueled by alcohol, she looked at him openly.
"Who said I was going to stay in Yuntai? Xue Jia?"
"No, I just guessed. You're going to marry into the family anyway, so you'll just stay here."
It was a thoughtless remark, tinged with a hint of spite. After saying it, Lin Chaoyue felt something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.
So he continued, "The Mu family has a lot of influence in Yuntai and can help you. You don't need to be a service provider anymore, and you don't need to be my boss anymore."
When Lin Chaoyue lowered her head to think, her eyes were a drunken, rosy red, watery like a rabbit's.
No matter how well Pei Shuwen has pretended over the years, he still has the blood of the Pei family flowing in his veins, and he still acts wicked.
Mu Fenglin's words, however, awakened a certain thought in him.
His subconscious was driving him to plan ahead and proceed step by step.
Therefore, even casual banter at this moment is tinged with great patience.
"Even at a time like this, you're still thinking about running away. Didn't you say you wanted to learn from me? You've already paid the tuition, and now you're regretting it?"
"It's not regret," Lin Chaoyue shook her head in denial.
"Why is that?" Pei Shuwen pressed for an answer without giving him a chance to catch up.
Taking advantage of Lin Chaoyue's momentary lapse in judgment, Pei Shuwen began to become 'aggressive'.
Lin Chaoyue hated him for this; Pei Shuwen always managed to take the initiative at any time.
She turned her eyes away from him, her ostrich-like charade a masterclass in self-deception.
If you don't look, you won't pay attention; if you don't listen, you don't need to answer.
Pei Shuwen, however, still didn't want to let her go. He wouldn't even let her simply lean on him; he pulled her up to sit, wanting to hear her answer.
"Tell me, do you really dislike me controlling you that much?"
Later, Lin Chaoyue tried hard to recall that night.
I just felt that both she and Pei Shuwen were somewhat bewitched.
She got drunk, and Pei Shuwen was cursed.
As a result, for a long time afterward, their relationship teetered on the brink of spiraling out of control.
Lin Chaoyue was being 'pulled' around and was getting a little impatient. In fact, she had been somewhat irritable all night.
Pei Shuwen can interfere if he wants; what can she do to resist? Does she really want her to say that she likes him exploiting her, likes him being in control of everything, likes him coming and going as he pleases?
Because she had really fallen for him.
"You don't care if you don't like me? You're irresponsible... You promised my parents, and you even took my tuition."
Pei Shuwen: "You can go back on your word after making a promise. Don't you often go back on your word too?"
Lin Chaoyue was lured into the trap by a few words.
She stared at Pei Shuwen for a long time, unable to think of anything to refute him.
Pei Shuwen was still looking at her, and his aggressive gaze made her feel that he was 'provoking' her.
Pei Shuwen was right in front of her. When Lin Chaoyue leaned over and took a bite, she hardly hesitated, and then the taste of blood burst in her mouth.
The strange sensation made her momentarily lost in thought, and her headache became more pronounced.
"I'm sorry." Realizing what she had done, Lin Chaoyue retreated back into her shell.
Pei Shuwen did not accept this perfunctory apology. He ran his fingers over the bitten area, took Lin Chaoyue's hand, and placed a red dot on her palm. After doing all this, he was in no hurry to put it down.
Ask guiding questions: "Tell me, why did you suddenly become angry?"
Lin Chaoyue wanted to say no, but Pei Shuwen's all-knowing expression made it impossible for her to say no easily.
With her remaining brain capacity, she spoke her truest thoughts: "You're looking for her, why aren't you looking for me?"
"What?"
Pei Shuwen didn't hear clearly at first, but he quickly understood.
He was so angry he laughed.
"If I ask you, will you help me?"
Lin Chaoyue was no longer lucid enough to form a coherent thought: "How will you know if you don't look? You have to look for me, but I'm broke. If you want my help, you have to increase your allowance first before I'll help you."
After saying that, Lin Chaoyue fell asleep completely. Her hand finally stopped gripping the phone tightly. The phone fell to the floor with a crisp sound, but it didn't wake her.
Pei Shuwen burst out laughing.
Talking to someone who is not clear-headed will naturally result in receiving equally unclear answers.
He picked up the phone and put it aside.
She picked up the blanket from the sofa, covered herself with it, and whispered, "I'm not a good choice. You should think it over."
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When Lin Chaoyue opened her eyes, she was nestled in a soft, large bed.
She had no idea how she got back from the engagement party, how she entered the house, or how she changed her clothes and went to bed.
Based on her sensitivity to alcohol, she most likely drank counterfeit alcohol last night.
Otherwise, with just ten cups of wine, she wouldn't have suffered such severe blackouts.
Lin Chaoyue casually threw on a coat, her short-circuited mind making her forget that she and Pei Shuwen lived in the same suite, and walked out of the room without putting on her shoes.
"These are the work arrangements that require everyone's cooperation today. I hope that all the materials can be prepared before I arrive at your company."
"Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work, Pei Lu."
"Let's discuss this in detail at the company later."
The men and women on the sofa got up, finished discussing their work preparations for the day, and were about to leave when Lin Chaoyue pushed open the door and came out.
The two sides stared at each other without warning, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward for a moment.
Lin Chaoyue was caught in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat. Only then did she realize that she wasn't wearing shoes, and it was too late to block her way.
"Um, you guys are talking about work? Well... I'll go back to my room first."
"Wait a moment."
"ah?"
Pei Shuwen: "Put on your shoes."
Of course she knows to wear shoes! The problem is the shoes are in the room; going back is better than just walking to the door.
She planned to go back as if nothing had happened.
Pei Shuwen interrupted her.
"This is my assistant, Lin Chaoyue. You can work with her on the follow-up groundwork. We can exchange contact information later."
“These individuals are all from Mu’s Construction.”
Pei Shuwen's 'inappropriate' introduction made Lin Chaoyue feel that he did it on purpose, but now that she was being held back, she couldn't back down even if she was barefoot.
I had no choice but to bite the bullet and go to the door to put on my shoes, and then I cooperated by exchanging contact information.
She wasn't fully sober yet, and her mind was a little foggy. When adding a business card, she opened her own payment code.
Then I saw everyone's indescribable expressions.
She then realized what was happening.
In my panic, it took me ages to finally open the electronic business card.
"Excuse me."
The people in front of them were saying, "It's alright, it's alright."
In my mind, I've already labeled Lin Chaoyue as: a decorative assistant, a female companion to a big shot, and someone who will probably cause me a lot of trouble if we get in touch.
Their probing expressions were well-hidden, but Lin Chaoyue was no fool.
After everyone left, she complained, "Why didn't you tell me beforehand that someone was coming to the room? Doesn't the hotel have any rooms available? Can I move out today?"
“There won’t be any for the next week,” Pei Shuwen said seriously.
Lin Chaoyue had a splitting headache and began to doubt herself again.
She clearly remembered Pei Shuwen saying that he had booked rooms for the next few days, could it be just her imagination?
But that's not the main point for now.
Her gaze swept across Pei Shuwen's face, noticing the scab on his lip.
Somewhat hesitant.
Upon meeting Pei Shuwen's gaze, his hand involuntarily pointed to that spot: "You...you last night..."
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