Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 188 Don't Spread Rumors

"Like Brother Pei's long-deceased sweetheart!"

Everyone knows who 'Brother Pei' Yan Ze was talking about is.

same moment.

A gloomy look instantly gathered between Chi Yan's brows, and his eyes turned dark.

I felt inexplicably irritated and really wanted to pick up Yan Ze and throw him out the window.

Upon seeing the photo, Xu Chaomu immediately guessed what was going on. He looked at Shi Sui quietly, his eyes calm.

Song Xinying was stunned. She remembered that on Shi Sui's birthday, her brother who came to pick her up was Pei Shuoxun.

There was a vague guess in my heart.

Shangguan Ying, of course, knew about Pei Shuoxun and Shi Sui's relationship. She tilted her head and said, "Yan Ze, how do you know that Pei Shuoxun's sweetheart is dead? Don't talk nonsense."

Yan Ze scratched his head: "Oh, right, he might not be dead. I was just guessing."

The next second, as if he had discovered a shocking secret: "Holy crap, is the reason Brother Pei is unwilling to go through a marriage alliance because his sweetheart is still alive?"

"This is just like in novels where the 'white moonlight' returns to China, and Brother Pei abandons everything for love without hesitation!"

Shangguan Ying rolled her eyes.

With the Lunar New Year approaching, her family is arranging another blind date for her, all because of that guy surnamed Pei.

Chi Yan, unable to bear it any longer, grabbed Yan Ze and shook him: "Shut up, you've been reading too many novels."

Yan Ze manually sewed up the mouth.

A huge question lingered in his mind: Why does Brother Chi seem to be in a bad mood? What does Brother Pei's sweetheart have to do with him?

Reminded by this, Shi Sui also thought of Pei Shuoxun.

"You must be thirsty after being at my house for so long. Wait here while I get you some water."

After saying that, Shi Sui rushed out of the bedroom and closed the door behind her.

The person locked in the bedroom: ? ? How long? Not even an hour.

Shi Sui rushed into the living room, pulled back the curtains a crack, peeked out, and exclaimed in surprise, "Chen Xun, what are you still doing here? Aren't you going home?"

Pei Shuoxun smiled faintly: "I'm sorry, I don't have that ability."

Shi Sui: "..."

Is it difficult to climb from the balcony of the 18th floor to the 19th floor with bare hands?

Ugh, I really want to yell "Waste!" at you.

But then I thought about it again, and the 18th floor is quite dangerous.

After careful consideration, Shi Sui said, "Alright then, I'll stall for time with them in the bedroom, and you can find a chance to leave through the front door."

Seeing that Shi Sui was about to slip away again, Pei Shuoxun asked, "Am I really that shameful?"

"nonsense."

Shi Sui frowned slightly and said while drawing the curtains, "I didn't invite you to my house, so don't even think about freeloading."

Pei Shuoxun: "..."

Shi Sui turned her head after tightly drawing the curtains.

But they met Qing Lingling's gaze.

A young man with a cool and aloof demeanor stood in front of the water bar at some point. He had a tall and slender figure, and his expression was as gentle as the water of a spring pond, yet unfathomable.

Xu Chaomu: "I'll come over and help you pour some water."

Shi Sui looked as if she had done something wrong, and her pupils contracted slightly.

She ran over in her slippers, her footsteps echoing softly, and whispered guiltily, "Xu Chaomu."

"Ok?"

Shi Sui wanted to ask him if he had seen anything strange about her behavior, but she didn't know how to bring it up.

She tugged at the hem of her clothes.

at this time.

Xu Chaomu smiled calmly: "Shi Sui, were you talking to someone while the curtains were drawn?"

Ah, I knew I'd been spotted.

Should she lie to deny it, or admit it?

Shi Sui pursed her lips, avoiding his gaze, and hesitated.

Xu Chaomu noticed the subtle expressions on her face and lowered her eyes to ask, "Is it with Pei Shuoxun?"

"Huh?" Shi Sui looked up at him in surprise.

The curtains were drawn, so only she could see him. How would he know it was Pei Shuoxun?

Xu Chaomu lowered her eyes, her eyelashes casting gray shadows on her cheeks: "I guessed, but judging from your reaction, I guessed right."

"Yes, it's him." Shi Sui could only admit it quietly.

A few seconds of silence fell inexplicably.

The mint green kettle was bubbling and boiling.

Shi Sui took out colorful ceramic cups from the cup rack, and Xu Chaomu poured water in tacit agreement.

"Shi Sui, you're hiding him at home because you don't want anyone to see him?"

"Oh, I can make him leave right now."

Almost simultaneously, the two spoke in unison and looked at each other in perfect harmony.

They stared into each other's eyes for a moment, then chuckled knowingly.

Xu Chaomu smiled faintly: "Okay, let him go now. I won't tell anyone."

"His house is upstairs, um..." Shi Sui didn't know what to explain, "So I should send him home?"

Xu Chaomu nodded slightly, and seeing her walk towards the balcony, he said thoughtfully, "So you live upstairs..."

However, at that moment, someone else came into his field of vision.

Seeing that Xu Chaomu was gone, Chi Yan walked from the bedroom to the living room, glanced at the person pouring water at the bar, and then looked at Shi Sui who was about to walk to the balcony.

He caught up with her in a few steps, stood behind Shi Sui, and reached out to touch the curtains: "Shi Sui, let me help you close the curtains."

Shi Sui was suddenly bumped in the back.

The room was heated, and I was only wearing a cotton undershirt, but I could clearly feel the warmth of the other person's body.

Shi Sui was stunned, then looked up: "!"

Xu Chaomu is one thing, but why does Chi Yan walk without making a sound?!

With a 'whoosh,' the curtains were ruthlessly flung open.

The boy leaned against the railing, dappled sunlight falling on him, looking refined and elegant, except for the black garbage bag he was carrying.

His gaze lingered on Chi Yan's bewildered face for two seconds, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Pei Shuoxun greeted him, "What a coincidence, Chi Yan."

His smile was very polite.

Chi Yan frowned slightly, his narrow eyes dark and deep: "What are you doing here?"

Pei Shuoxun smiled slightly, his thin lips curving into a deep gaze as he looked at the girl in front of Chi Yan.

Shi Sui's heart was pounding in her throat.

An inexplicable silence fell, but it was soon broken by a voice.

"Sui Sui, do you still have any old photos? You're so handsome! Short hair really makes you a male god!"

"I also want to see."

"...Brother Pei!? Brother Pei, what are you doing here?"

"Pei Shuoxun?"

Only Shangguan Ying showed no surprise; she smiled slightly and said, "Everyone's here."

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