[The Dark Side: The Fall of Home] (Volume 3) (Pages 91-100) Author: Ascetic

Author: Ascetic
Word Count: 20403

"Chapter Ninety-One: Tell me, where is she!"

From Zhang Yiyi's behavior and expression, Liu Guopei was certain that she knew a lot about his wife's private matters.
Coming to see her today was definitely the right decision. Without further ado, he threw the cigarette butt in his hand onto the beach.
"Well, Yiyi, I won't beat around the bush with you. Zixin and I have had some problems recently. She
broke up with me! I think... you should know about this, right?"

After hearing Liu Guopei's words, Zhang Yiyi silently walked towards the sea. Reaching a rock, she gently
kicked off her high heels, revealing her white feet, and dipped them into the water. Then, she rolled up her short skirt and
sat down against the rock, smoothing her disheveled hair. Turning back to Liu Guopei, she forced
a barely perceptible smile onto her weak face. "Brother-in-law, could you come and sit with me for a while?" she said, pointing with a slender, white
finger to an empty spot on the nearby rock.

However, Liu Guopei didn't move an inch. He stood there, waiting for her next words, confident that he had already made himself clear. He believed Zhang Yiyi would have other things
to say to persuade him to sit down . As expected, seeing that Liu Guopei didn't move, a trace of sadness flashed across Zhang Yiyi's face, and she seemed somewhat disappointed for a moment. However, in order not to let Liu Guopei look down on her, she quickly adjusted herself and said slowly, "Brother-in-law, I know you saw everything just now! You look down on me, don't you? Do you think I 'm a filthy woman who's promiscuous behind your back? Do you feel disgusted sitting next to me or even talking to me?" As she spoke, perhaps thinking of something painful, Zhang Yiyi's already swollen eyes became even redder. Through the scorching sunlight, a few transparent tears could be seen overflowing from her eyes and dripping down, falling into the seawater and creating a faint splash that shimmered in the sunlight. "Actually, it's not just you, I despise myself! Just like what you saw today, I really am a filthy woman! ... You shouldn't have come over. What right does a lowly woman like me have to let you sit with me...?" Zhang Yiyi's words made Liu Guopei feel a little embarrassed. He hadn't expected his actions to make her think so much. She was just a girl; perhaps she hadn't wanted to end up like this. Maybe she was forced or used. Besides, her request wasn't unreasonable—just to sit with her. There was no need to hurt her pride. He walked over to Zhang Yiyi and sat down next to her on a nearby rock. Seeing the tear stains on her cheeks, Liu Guopei took out a tissue from his pocket and handed it to her. "Wipe your tears. Actually, you don't need to overthink it. I don't think you're dirty, and I don't look down on you!" "Really? Brother-in-law, you really won't look down on me?" Zhang Yiyi didn't take the tissue but looked up at Liu Guopei with her tear-filled eyes, seemingly trying to see if he really meant it or was just trying to comfort her. It was clear that although she said she didn't care, she still cared a lot about his opinion of her. "Hmm!" Although it was just a simple word, Liu Guopei's eyes were sincere. This wasn't pretense. Although his impression of Zhang Yiyi had deteriorated significantly, and he even felt a bit disgusted, she needed encouragement at this moment. Moreover, if he could truly have an open and honest conversation with Zhang Yiyi and open her heart, it would be easier to get information about his wife from her later. Sensing the sincerity in Liu Guopei's eyes and knowing he wasn't just being perfunctory, a hint of joy appeared on Zhang Yiyi's pale face, and her emotions became somewhat agitated. Her voice choked as she said, "Thank you!" Taking a tissue to wipe her red eyes and dry her tears, Zhang Yiyi sobbed and whispered, "Brother-in-law, I know you might not believe me even if I told you, but... if you still believe me, please don't inquire about Zixin. I know it's cruel for you, but some things, the more you know, the less good it is for you, and even for Zixin... it's not good for her either. If... if..." "No ifs! I've already made myself clear. I need the answers I want to know today! Don't be afraid, just tell me what you know, and I won't make things difficult for you!" Liu Guopei interrupted Zhang Yiyi firmly before she could finish speaking, looking at her with an unquestionable gaze and saying, word by word, "Look at me. Recently, Zixin and I have had some problems. A few days ago, she sent me a text message saying she left Zhonghai. Tell me, is she lying to me? Is she still in Zhonghai, right? And... do you know where she is, right? Tell me, where is she?!" Of course, Liu Guopei already knew that his wife was in Xiao Qing's villa in the Yunshui community. He to test Zhang Yiyi and see if she would lie to him. Chapter Ninety-Two: Goddess "Number" - Huaxia Chamber of Commerce " Brother-in-law, stop asking, really stop asking! What good will it do even if you know? Zixin won't see you. Knowing will only make you more heartbroken!" Zhang Yiyi's emotions had calmed down considerably, and her sobs had gradually stopped, but she still tried to persuade Liu Guopei, "You're a good person, and I don't want to hide it from you. Zixin hasn't left Zhonghai, and I know where she is! But do you really think you can go back to what you were before?!" Although Liu Guopei was disgusted and angry at Zhang Yiyi's words, he suppressed his anger, because at least from her words he knew she hadn't lied to him about his wife's whereabouts. So he just sneered , "Heh... So according to you, I have to be a coward, watching my wife be taken away? Watching her suffer every day in the tiger's den at the hands of that old beast Xiao Qing without doing anything?!" "You...how do you know about Xiao Qing...?" Zhang Yiyi's almond-shaped mouth gaped open, her eyes wide with extreme surprise. This was already the umpteenth time she'd been shocked during her conversation with Liu Guopei today. "So you really do know everything!" "I told you, I know more than you think. Not only do I know about Xiao Qing, but I'll also personally take his life!!" Liu Guopei said in a cold yet resolute tone, his eyes filled with burning hatred. " The Green Wolf Gang has been harming Zhonghai for so many years. They'd be fine if they hadn't messed with me, but now that they've attacked me first..."

"If you want to kill me, then don't blame me! I, Liu Guopei, will risk my life to
wipe out the Green Wolf Gang!" Liu Guopei's emotions grew increasingly angry as he spoke, his voice rising sharply, as if
he wanted nothing more than to eliminate Xiao Qing and the Green Wolf Gang, who had plagued Zhonghai for years.

"Sigh... Brother-in-law, you can't fight them alone! They're not even human... Although
you're a consistently successful businessman, that's completely useless against them. They're all gangsters,
committing all sorts of evil , without reason or law! Even murder is nothing to them! And they
have government connections. If you fight them, you're destined to fail!" Clearly, Zhang Yi had no faith in
Liu Guopei , pouring cold water on his hopes. Perhaps the shadow of the Green Wolf Gang had been building up in her heart for too long, making her
resigned to her fate. She didn't even dare to entertain the thought of resisting or breaking free from their control.

"I have no choice, so don't say anything more. I know exactly what I'm doing!
You don't need to worry about my feud with the Green Wolf Gang. You just need to help me see Zixin!" Liu Guopei didn't deny Zhang Yiyi
's words. He knew that the Green Wolf Gang had Wang Liang, the secretary of the Zhonghai Municipal Party Committee, backing them up, and he had almost no
chance of winning . However, he
couldn't bear to watch his wife being played by such an old rogue like a coward.

"I... I'm saying this because... I want to help you!! I don't want you to go and die!! If you believe
me, then if you want to win Zixin back, maybe... there's a better way, instead of going to
the Green Wolf Gang to your death like a brute!!" As she spoke, Zhang Yiyi suddenly reached out her fair arm and grabbed Liu Guopei's arm,
her body inadvertently leaning against him.

"Heh... You want to help me??! You know what, Zhang Yiyi, what you're saying is a
joke ! If you really wanted to help me, you wouldn't have stood by and watched Wu Jianxin set me up. If you really
wanted to help me, you wouldn't have kept quiet even though you knew where Zixin was! You're telling me you want to help me?? Stop pretending...
" Originally, Liu Guopei didn't intend to expose Zhang Yiyi, but after hearing her words, he couldn't hold back any longer.
His tolerance for her hypocrisy had reached zero.

Zhang Yiyi seemed somewhat unable to accept Liu Guopei's sudden change in attitude, her eyes
filled with . "So you still look down on me! Do you really think I'm just faking it all?
Well... what right do I have to be trusted by you?!" After saying this, Zhang Yiyi stood up from the reef
and walked a little further into the sea, letting the water wash over the hem of her skirt. After walking two more meters, she
turned back and said resolutely to Liu Guopei, "Fine, since you don't believe me, then I have nothing more to say. I won't
try to persuade you anymore. Don't you want to see Zixin? I can help you!!" Her eyes were cold and clear, unlike the complicated look she had before,
as if she were looking at a stranger.

"On October 3rd, during the National Day holiday, the annual 'China
Chamber of Commerce will be held on the 'Goddess' 10,000-ton cruise ship. Most of the prominent businessmen in China and
even the entire country will attend, and some foreign businessmen will also participate. The cruise ship will depart from China and sail to international waters.
Xiao Qing has a very good private relationship with Zhao Yicen, the eldest son of the Zhao Group, and the two have a lot of shady dealings. He
will definitely take this opportunity to get to know those big shots
on
the cruise ship and develop his own power. Zixin will definitely be on board with him! If you want to see her, come to the 'Goddess' yourself!" Zhang Yiyi continued, but her tone had become extremely flat and emotionless, as if she were reciting a routine script.

"China Chamber of Commerce?" Liu Guopei had never heard of such a business gathering before. It seemed to be
a very high-level and highly confidential meeting. "The identity verification for such a high-level chamber of commerce must be very strict.
Even if Zixin is really on the 'Goddess', how can I get on?" Liu Guopei asked after
a moment .

According to Zhang Yiyi, only prominent businessmen in China were allowed to participate. Although Liu Guopei knew that
he had been doing better and better in the business world in recent years, he was still self-aware and knew that he was
still some distance from being a prominent businessman in China.

"You don't need to worry about that. If it were before, you might not have been qualified, but it's different now. You
're now the head of the first development company in China to pilot the renovation of old urban areas, holding a billion-dollar contract. Although they don't care about that
amount of money , your future is limitless. So even if you don't feel it now, your status
is indeed very different, and you should be qualified to go up. If I'm not mistaken,
someone from the Zhao Group should contact you privately in a few days! They won't let go of any opportunity to consolidate their power and strengthen the group. If they
didn't have this kind of vision, the Zhao Group wouldn't have been able to stand in China for so many years without falling!"

"Okay!! In that case, I won't waste your time. I will personally go to the 'Goddess'
to see Zixin. Anyway, thank you for today... I still want to say thank you! I didn't look down on you!
I'll be going now..." Liu Guopei stood up steadily and walked to Zhang Yiyi, sincerely saying that he felt
a little bad for hurting her with his words earlier. After speaking, he didn't linger and turned to leave.

"Stop!!" Zhang Yiyi's familiar voice came from behind. "You don't need to thank me, but there's
one thing I have to say, whether you believe it or not—I really didn't hurt you!!"

"Although I'm sorry to Zixin..." After saying the first sentence, Zhang Yiyi murmured
the second sentence , but the second sentence was so soft that only she could hear it clearly...

"Chapter 93 The Company of Two People"

After parting ways with Zhang Yiyi, Liu Guopei drove directly towards the company, intending to go back first.
He hadn't been to the company for a long time, leaving all the big and small matters to Xiaohui to handle for him. Although
he believed she had the ability, she was still just a young girl, and he felt sorry for her. In a while,
he would be going to the "Goddess" to attend the "China Chamber of Commerce," and he would definitely be away for a while again. He
could take advantage of these few days to arrange the company's affairs so that everything wouldn't be in chaos. Moreover, the Haile
Gang's matter had been basically investigated, and the first phase of the renovation project could be resumed when time allowed.

Feeling bored, Liu Guopei casually turned on the car radio. The familiar and captivating voice of the female announcer from Zhonghai Radio
Station : "Breaking news from this station: at 1 PM today, in Xicheng..."
A massive explosion occurred at an entertainment venue called "Yanyulou," leaving the site in ruins. It is reported that
city police officers were conducting a routine inspection at the time of the explosion, but police deny any
connection between the explosion and the routine inspection. The specific cause of the accident is still under investigation, but the possibility of arson cannot be ruled out! As of
now , the accident has resulted in at least 5 deaths and 29 injuries. The city government, Mayor Kong Yandong, and Party Secretary Wang Liang
expressed shock at the explosion and immediately established a rescue and investigation team. City Public Security Bureau Chief Li Xiao
also arrived at the scene immediately and stated that the investigation would
be completed as quickly as possible! This station will continue to follow and report on this explosion!

Hehe… Hearing the radio report of the explosion at Yanyulou this afternoon, Liu Guopei smiled
without comment . He knew these were just formalities, and the so-called "routine inspection" was only for
the general public. Moreover, there was no doubt that Brother Wei had already reported the entire situation to Mayor Kong
and the others, so they should all know that the explosion was arson, specifically targeting this "cleanup
operation "!

Speaking of the "cleanup operation" at Yanyu Tower, it was undoubtedly leaked. Someone already knew about the
operation, otherwise, a bomb wouldn't have been planted beforehand, waiting for the police to take the bait. However, Liu Guopei
wasn't . Both the Haile Gang and the Qinglang Gang were deeply entrenched criminal organizations in Zhonghai for many years,
and it was normal for them to have connections within the government.

Therefore, what impressed Liu Guopei most today wasn't the explosion itself, but the mysterious
man in the gray long-sleeved shirt! He felt there was something strange about this man; many of his actions were particularly
odd. From his gestures, it was clear that the explosion was closely related to him, and perhaps he was even the one who planted
the bomb !

But why did he let him know, and what did those five words on the note he left him
mean ?

Peony, Tang Zixin… Peony, Tang Zixin… Liu Guopei unconsciously murmured to himself.
What could his wife have to do with this so-called Purple Peony?

For some reason, Liu Guopei recalled the hallucination he'd had on the beach earlier—the
alluring purple peony tattoo on his wife's thigh. He realized the hallucination stemmed from Wen Xu's mention of
Nie Bin's mistress, the leader of the Hai Le Gang. That woman could very well be Liang Yu's wife! Wen Xu had said
he'd seen a flower-shaped tattoo on that woman. His wife was currently in the hands of the Qinglang Gang, and Liang Yu had mentioned his wife's
connections to the gang. Perhaps her flower-shaped tattoo was related to the purple peony? Maybe it was a
special symbol, or… a code name?

Anyway, the fact that the gray-clad man could produce the engagement bracelet he'd given his wife meant
he definitely had a close relationship with her, and he even knew him! Whoever he was,
wherever , he would eventually expose him, and all those hiding behind the scenes!

He couldn't think about it anymore; the more he thought, the more confused he became! He hadn't even seen his opponent yet; if he lost his composure beforehand, how could he possibly
fight them? It's better to stabilize myself first, take it one step at a time.
Since they'll definitely come back in the future. What I need to do is proceed cautiously, expand my influence, and then wait for
them to come to me!

*Boom!* The Porsche Cayenne roared like a black lightning bolt towards Dongcheng Company.

When Liu Guopei arrived at the company, he glanced at his Rolex. It was already 5:40;
the employees should have all left. But that wasn't a big deal. Although he hadn't been informed beforehand,
Xiao Hui must have already prepared the files he needed and placed them in her office.

Xiao Hui had always been like this over the years—exceptionally sensible and understanding, gentle in nature, and
very beautiful. Whoever could marry her would truly be blessed in their past life, Liu Guopei jokingly
thought to himself.

He wondered if she was still there. He remembered she always liked to be the last to leave the company. As he walked into the company building
, a sense of anticipation unconsciously rose in Liu Guopei's heart.

Arriving at the entrance, seeing the still-open door to the third floor of the office building and the white energy-saving light bulbs still
lit , Liu Guopei subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. Xiao Hui hadn't gone home
; she was still working overtime. At the same time, a touch of emotion and heartache welled up within him. He knew that Xiao Hui had been
the , yet she had never complained or asked for any compensation. Although he had tried
to make it up to her before, she had always refused! Liu Guopei had always felt he wasn't a good boss and
owed Xiao Hui a lot. He was determined to find a way to make it up to her in the future!

Composing himself, Liu Guopei hid all his worries, put on a gentle smile, and pushed open
the office

door .

The reason he forced a smile was because, while Xiao Hui appeared exceptionally strong and
assertive to outsiders, in front of him, she was like an innocent young girl.
Liu Guopei didn't want her to be affected by his suppressed emotions and become depressed as well.

Upon entering, Liu Guopei went straight to Xiao Hui's usual workplace.
Sure spotted Xiao Hui engrossed in her work at her office chair, seemingly unaware
of his presence.

Seeing her focused and endearing work ethic, Liu Guopei felt a surge of warmth and a mischievous thought crossed his mind
. Instead of calling out, he tiptoed around her desk and approached
her from behind. As soon as he stopped, a faint, youthful fragrance wafted into his nostrils, instantly
soothing and delightful.

She wore a simple purple business suit, an ordinary attire that exuded an alluring girlish charm. Her neck and arms, exposed beneath
the suit, were fair and delicate. From behind, her figure was
shapely and well-proportioned, especially her slender waist encased in the skirt, which
stirred a primal urge . Her fair skin radiated a girlish allure, as if covered by a layer of delicate perfume.

Just then, Xiao Hui, who was engrossed in her work at the computer, straightened a stack of A4 papers in front of her and then
started moving. Her two slender arms rummaged around on the table, as if she were looking for something.

"Xu Da, you're so careless, is this what you're looking for?" Seeing her slightly anxious look, Liu Guopei couldn't help but
chuckle. He walked over, pulled a binding machine from a drawer on the left side of the table, and handed it to her, smiling
softly.

"Thank you..." Xiao Hui, seeing someone hand her the binding machine she was looking for, didn't quite understand at first. She
instinctively wanted to say thank you, but as soon as the words left her mouth, she suddenly realized something was wrong—she was the only one in the company! She
quickly turned around and saw Liu Guopei standing behind her with a smile.

After a brief moment of disbelief, Xiao Hui instantly stood up from her seat and softly called out, "President Liu!"
Her tone was excited, and her beautiful face was filled with the brightest smile. As she stood up, through the collar of
her work uniform , one could see a khaki round-necked t-shirt underneath, covering a pair of full breasts
that swayed slightly with her movements. Her large, almond-shaped eyes were clear as water, her eyelashes long and dark, her eyebrows dark and
slender , her nose straight and delicate, and her lips luscious and full. Her oval face was almost flawless,
her skin delicate and fair, her figure full and well-proportioned, without an ounce of excess fat.

He hadn't expected Xiao Hui to be so beautiful! After not seeing her for several days, this sudden reunion captivated Liu Guopei
, leaving him mesmerized and rooted to the spot… Seemingly noticing Liu Guopei's fascination,
Xiao Hui quickly lowered her head shyly, her expression gentle and reserved, two faint blushes rising on her fair cheeks. However, she
seemed not at all averse to it… in fact, there seemed to be a hint of secret joy, as if she wished this moment could last forever…
Looking at Xiao Hui's shy, girlish appearance, Liu Guopei felt a surge of emotion deep within him. He thought
of how his wife, Zixin, had looked at him when they were dating in college… Suddenly, Liu Guopei realized that , without
realizing it, the Xiao Hui standing before him had transformed into his wife, Tang Zixin…
Completely instinctively took two steps forward,
reaching out to grasp her face.

When Liu Guopei suddenly reached out and leaned towards her, Xiaohui blushed even more, her heart pounding like
a deer's She was at a loss, unsure whether to dodge or stand still, her heart pounding with anxiety. Finally, she steeled herself,
closed her eyes, and refused to look at Liu Guopei.

"Zixin...you're back!" Just as Liu Guopei was about to touch Xiaohui's cheek, he
suddenly called out softly. These words were like a bucket of ice-cold water poured over Xiaohui
's burning heart, instantly plunging her from her reverie. She quickly dodged Liu Guopei's hand and said somewhat
angrily , "Mr. Liu, I'm Xu Xiaohui!"

So...his intense gaze wasn't out of affection, but simply because he saw her as a substitute for Sister Zixin
. For some reason, Xiaohui felt a sharp pain in her heart, a pain that made it hard to breathe, accompanied
by a faint bitterness. She would rather Liu Guopei treat her like a younger sister as before than be seen
as a substitute.

Xiao Hui's angry, slightly cold voice pulled Liu Guopei back to reality. Seeing
Xiao Hui her face flushed and her expression reproachful, Liu Guopei realized his embarrassing moment. Oh no,
he'd mistaken her for his wife, Tang Zixin! She seemed very angry. He felt a pang of self-reproach. Thankfully,
he hadn't made a serious mistake, or he'd be in deep trouble. He said apologetically, "Uh,
I'm sorry , Xiao Hui, I didn't mean to!"

Xiao Hui remained silent, her face still red. She silently took the binding machine from Liu Guopei,
gave him a slight glare, and then turned back to her seat to get busy.

Seeing that Xiao Hui ignored him, Liu Guopei assumed she was still angry and felt a surge of urgency, wanting to
explain and prevent any misunderstanding!

Fate always likes to play tricks on people. Whether it was due to his haste and lack of attention, the stress of not resting lately,
or the slippery ground, just as Liu Guopei took his second step to explain, he
lost his balance and fell straight down onto Xiao Hui, who was sitting there blushing!

"Chapter 95 Promise Me a Thing"

It was impossible to stop himself. Liu Guopei could only brace himself against the sides of the table to
slow his fall, but he still ended up on top of Xu Xiaohui, his face buried
in her flowing black hair. The two were pressed tightly together, like intimate lovers, their posture
undeniably ambiguous.

Although Xu Xiaohui was very beautiful, she had never even had a boyfriend, let alone been
pinned down by a virile young man in such intimate physical contact, even though this man was Liu Guopei, whom she had
always secretly loved! Feeling Liu Guopei's masculine breath on her ear, her face instantly flushed crimson, as if it
could bleed. Her small mouth parted slightly, and she let out a soft moan, "Mmm..."

It was an accident, an accident brimming with hormones, pure yet ambiguous... Holding the beauty in his arms,
Liu Guopei felt only warmth and jade in his embrace. Driven by inertia, his face buried itself in Xiao Hui's black hair.
The air seemed to be filled with the alluring fragrance of a virgin, a subtle and refreshing scent, a unique
natural , unlike any artificial perfume. While less intense, it possessed a freshness that was captivating.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment, the two remaining motionless in this position.

Although Liu Guopei harbored no impure thoughts towards Xiao Hui, always regarding her as a younger sister,
he was also a man, a perfectly normal man! Pressed against such a beautiful girl, especially
with his penis pressing against Xiao Hui's round, perky buttocks encased in her purple business suit, Liu Guopei slowly,
unconsciously moved... no, to be precise, only his penis moved... Liu Guopei could feel it engorged and
transformed into a thick 'iron rod,' pressing tightly against that mysterious, perky buttocks and that moist vulva.

Liu Guopei was extremely embarrassed at this moment, wishing he could dig a hole and disappear! He wanted to
get up , but in the blink of an eye, he realized that his 'excited' penis was undoubtedly now
erect, and if he got up now, Xiao Hui would definitely notice! He was truly caught between a rock and a hard place,
and couldn't help but curse himself inwardly with a bitter smile, thinking, "I've brought this on myself. It's already past work hours, why did I have
to come to the company!

" "Eek...eek..." Just as Liu Guopei was embarrassed and at a loss, a soft sound suddenly came from below.
Xiao Hui started sobbing.

Hearing her heartbroken cries, Liu Guopei's heart skipped a beat. He realized she was still a young girl
, without even a boyfriend, and being "bullied" like this must have made her extremely upset!

Xiao Hui always worked hard and diligently for the company, and now she was being "bullied"
like this "Liu Guopei, you're a beast!" he cursed himself
inwardly again. Ignoring his embarrassment, he quickly stood up, helped
Xiao Hui up from the table, and repeatedly said, "I'm sorry, Xiao Hui, I'm so sorry!"

Xu Xiao Hui slightly lifted her pretty face, flushed, sobbing uncontrollably. Her hands tightly gripped the hem of her purple
suit skirt, her eyes blurry with tears, making her look pitiful and heartbreaking.

In the business world, Liu Guopei was always a powerful and decisive figure, but he had one flaw:
he couldn't bear to see a woman cry in front of him, especially when it was because of him! Seeing Xiaohui
sobbing sadly, looking so pitiful, Liu Guopei felt very anxious, but he didn't know how to comfort her,
because it was all his fault!

"It's all my fault! Xiaohui, I really didn't mean to! Please don't cry, okay?" Liu Guopei tried to
apologize , but the more he said, the more she seemed to cry, making Liu Guopei feel even more upset. He really
didn't know what to do with this little girl, so he could only continue to persuade her helplessly, "Xiaohui, please don't cry, okay! If you feel
sad and want to vent, then you can scold me, or even hit me! As long as you stop crying, you can do whatever you want!"

To Liu Guopei's surprise, he never expected that as soon as he said this, Xiaohui's crying immediately subsided
, and after a while, it gradually stopped, with only a couple of intermittent sobs.

"Re...really?" Xu Xiaohui tilted her head and asked softly, her eyes still
red.

"Really? What really?" Liu Guopei was momentarily stunned, completely bewildered
, not understanding what she meant.

"You..." Xu Xiaohui thought Liu Guopei was joking with her, feeling both embarrassed and anxious, unable to speak
, only glaring at him angrily, on the verge of tears.

He was utterly helpless; it was his own fault for making the mistake first! Liu Guopei helplessly scratched
his head, his mind reeling, wondering what he had said wrong again. "I give up! It's truly injustice! I really don't
know what you're talking about? What really? Xiaohui, please tell me, okay?"

Seeing Liu Guopei's anxious expression, it seemed he wasn't joking; perhaps he had genuinely forgotten!
What a fool, forgetting what he himself had said! Xu Xiaohui unconsciously pursed her lips and smiled slightly, silently cursing in
her heart . However, she quickly noticed Liu Guopei staring at her, and hurriedly suppressed her almost imperceptible
smile. Then, pouting, she said in a voice barely audible, "Mr. Liu, you just said... that as long as I don't cry,
I can do whatever I want..."

So that's what he meant. Liu Guopei felt relieved and jokingly said, "Oh, that's what it is. Well,
I was in the wrong first, so of course it's true! Tell me, Xiaohui, how do you want to punish me! Kill me or torture me,
it's up to you!" Liu Guopei deliberately raised his chin, making a gesture of resignation.

"Pfft—" Xiao Hui was amused by Liu Guopei and couldn't help but laugh. Her face flushed as she playfully scolded, "
You're so annoying ...who wants to kill you!" After the laughter subsided, a shadow fell over Xiao Hui's heart again. She lowered her head sadly,
thinking about the thing that had been haunting her like a nightmare...she didn't know
how much longer she could stay by Brother Liu's side... "Xiao Hui, what's wrong now?" Liu Guopei saw that Xiao Hui had suddenly become very lost again, a genuine
sense of loss, and couldn't help but ask with concern.

After a while, Xiao Hui, who had been lost in thought, raised her pretty face and said solemnly, "Brother Liu, I
need you to promise me one thing!" Her eyes were full of expectation.

And this time, Xiao Hui called him "Brother Liu," instead of the usual "President Liu."

"Chapter Ninety-Six: I'll Treat You to a Big Meal"

Having known Xu Xiaohui for so long, this was the first time Liu Guopei had heard her address him as "Brother Liu" so readily
. Her expression was also strange, as if something unhappy was weighing on her mind, a mix of sadness and pain.
He couldn't help but ask seriously, "What's wrong, Xiaohui?"

From Liu Guopei's eyes, he could see deep concern, and Xu Xiaohui's heart warmed instantly. Although
Brother had only treated her as a substitute for Sister Zixin earlier, this heartfelt care was
for her, for her alone! With this, she was enough, truly enough… "
It's just a small thing, Brother Liu, promise me first, okay?! Just… just consider it a birthday present for me!"
To avoid making Liu Guopei worry too much, Xu Xiaohui put on a cheerful expression and forced a smile.

"Birthday? Today is your birthday?" Liu Guopei asked in surprise, somewhat incredulous, but
he quickly received confirmation from Xu Xiaohui's sweet smile.

To be honest, these past few years have been the peak of my career, and I've devoted almost all my time to
work. So, even though I've known Xu Xiaohui for many years, I've never paid attention to her birthday
. In fact, I often forget even my wife Tang Zixin's birthday because I'm so busy.
Because this, my wife used to grumble that I cared more about my career than her.

"Happy birthday, Xiaohui! Why didn't you tell me sooner?! I wasn't prepared at all!"
Liu Guopei said, somewhat reproachfully.

"Thank you," Xu Xiaohui said softly, feeling as sweet as if she'd eaten honey. Then, blinking her
bright eyes, she mustered her courage and said, "Mr. Liu, about what happened earlier... you haven't agreed to it yet!"

"Silly girl, today is your birthday, you're the boss! Don't just ask for one thing, even ten things are fine!
But you have to promise me one thing first: from now on, when we're not around, don't call me 'President Liu,' just call
me 'brother.' I've always considered you my own sister, so don't stand on ceremony with me!" Liu Guopei reached out
and patted Xu Xiaohui's head.

For some reason, hearing Liu Guopei say he considered her his sister, Xu Xiaohui, who should have been happy
, couldn't feel any joy; in fact, she felt a pang of disappointment.

She remembered a long time ago, when Liu Guopei first told her he wanted to sponsor her university education...
Xu Xiaohui harbored deep suspicion towards him, assuming he was like the wealthy men she had rejected, sponsoring her
with ulterior motives, wanting her to be his mistress. However, upon meeting his wife, Tang Zixin,
Xu Xiaohui realized he wasn't that kind of person. Although she wasn't ugly, she knew she was
inferior to Tang Zixin. The following years confirmed her suspicions; aside from sending money on time each semester, Liu Guopei
never made any unreasonable demands.

Through their further interactions, Xu Xiaohui learned about Liu Guopei and Tang Zixin's touching, arduous
love story and his rags-to-riches tale of building his business from scratch. She felt even more strongly that Liu Guopei was a truly upright and
honorable man, and her girlish heart was unknowingly etched with his image. After graduation, she voluntarily gave up a
well-paying job to join Guoxin Group to help Liu Guopei, whose business was still in its early stages. Partly, she
wanted to repay a debt of gratitude, but also… she wanted to see him every day. Even knowing they could never
be together , she was content just to see him. But soon, even seeing him every day might become a luxury
… “I…I…I want…” Xu Xiaohui hesitated, looking as if she wanted to
say something but couldn’t.

“Silly girl, what did you call me just now? Brother Liu, right? What can’t you say to your brother?
Go ahead!” Seeing Xu Xiaohui transform from the capable and assertive 'strong woman' she usually was in front of her employees into
this shy and timid little woman, he couldn’t help but chuckle softly. If other employees saw this, they would definitely be
shocked.

Encouraged by Liu Guopei, Xu Xiaohui resolutely raised her head, her face flushed, and said firmly, “
In the years I’ve been in Zhonghai, I’ve never really explored the area properly. The day after tomorrow is the weekend, and I want to go out and have some fun. I want…
I want Brother Liu to come with me!” After saying that, Xu Xiaohui quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at Liu Guopei, breathing nervously
, waiting for his reply.

After hearing her words, Liu Guopei was stunned. He touched his ears to make sure he hadn't misheard, and
it took him a while to react. He looked at the shy and nervous Xu Xiaohui with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, gently cupping
her face and lifting her head. Looking at her flushed face and luscious lips, he was again
at a loss for words . "That's it?"

Xu Xiaohui didn't speak, only nodded slightly.

"Hahaha..." Liu Guopei laughed loudly and stood up.

Xu Xiaohui became even more embarrassed by Liu Guopei's laughter, and angrily turned away, sitting to the side, refusing
to look at him.

Sigh... girls these days are so hard to understand; they get angry so easily," Liu Guopei
sighed , feeling utterly exasperated.

"Alright, alright... Why are you angry again? Silly girl, you don't need to ask me for things like this anymore,
just tell me anytime! Don't worry! I'll definitely cancel everything the day after tomorrow and spend a whole day with you shopping in Zhonghai, wherever
you want to go, we'll go!" Liu Guopei stopped laughing at Xiaohui when he saw she was angry again and quickly said.

"Who's angry?!" Before he finished speaking, Xu Xiaohui turned around again, blinking her big
eyes , smiling with dimples, looking at him mischievously. "Hahaha..." So the little girl was just kidding him, Liu Guopei couldn't help but be amused by her and laughed

heartily . After chatting with Xiaohui for so long, his depressed mood because of his wife and Xicheng had improved a lot. 'Gurgle—' Just then, Liu Guopei's stomach suddenly growled at an inopportune moment, as if it wanted to join in the fun. Hearing this sound, Xu Xiaohui pursed her lips and giggled, making Liu Guopei very embarrassed. Come to think of it, he hadn't eaten all day and was a little hungry. Xiao Hui must have been working here after getting off work at the company, and probably hadn't eaten yet, so I asked, "Xiao Hui, have you eaten?" "No!" "Perfect timing! Come on, it's your birthday today, Brother Liu will treat you to a big meal!" Liu Guopei readily stood up and walked out of the company. Watching Liu Guopei's back, a shadow of sadness flashed across Xu Xiao Hui's face again. If only time could stand still, forever frozen in this moment… "Xiao Hui, hurry up, or there won't be any food left!" Liu Guopei 's voice drifted from the company entrance. It's okay, no matter what the future holds, at least for this moment, I'm happy… Xu Xiao Hui smiled, stood up, and obediently followed him out. "Chapter Ninety-Seven: Another Ticket" "So, what does our birthday girl Xu want to eat! Chinese or Western food?" Liu Guopei asked jokingly from inside . Xu Xiaohui was no longer shy about Liu Guopei's jokes. She was quite relaxed, only giving him a slight glare. Such opportunities were rare for her, and she wanted to enjoy them to the fullest, making them a cherished memory. "It's my choice!" Xu Xiaohui said with a smile, turning her head slightly. Liu Guopei shrugged, spreading his hands. "Of course, you're the boss today, I'm just the driver!" "Alright, let's go to my place. Driving, Mr. Liu, Chang'an Street! Let's go!" Xu Xiaohui, no longer reserved, deliberately adopted a haughty demeanor, pointing forward with her fair arm. Almost simultaneously, the Porsche Cayenne roared ahead. Sitting in the car, Xu Xiaohui quietly watched Liu Guopei driving attentively, her eyes filled sweetness. "What are you looking at me for? Do I have flowers on my face?" Liu Guopei noticed Xu Xiaohui's gaze and couldn't help but tease her again. Xu Xiaohui had been lost in thought, and now, when Liu Guopei asked her that question, she immediately blushed with embarrassment . She was about to shyly lower her head when she saw the mischievous smile on Liu Guopei's face and immediately realized what was happening. Ugh, he 'd teased her again! She mustered her courage, puffed out her ample chest, and glared at him defiantly, saying, "You...you weren't looking at me, how did you know I was looking at you!" " Haha...that's right! I didn't expect our Xiaohui to become naughty too!" Liu Guopei was amused by her pouty appearance. Unconsciously, he suddenly realized that being with Xiaohui seemed to make him smile more . "No, not at all, hmph!" Xu Xiaohui turned her head away, no longer looking at him, but after a while, she seemed to remember something and turned her head back, saying with slight worry, "Brother Liu...Brother Liu, will you come with me to eat?"

"What about Sister Zixin? Won't she be worried? Maybe I should..."

Xu Xiaohui stopped mid-sentence, unable to continue. She suddenly noticed that
Liu Guopei, who had been all smiles just moments before, had turned somber and looked distressed after hearing her
words His expression sent a chill down her spine, filling her with fear. She couldn't help but wonder if she had said
something wrong.

Hearing Xiaohui mention his wife, Tang Zixin, Liu Guopei's previously composed mood
plummeted again. The thought of his wife leaving him for that old lecher, Xiao Qing,
pierced hard to breathe. He thought of her constantly, still deeply in love with her. But what about her?
Did she still love him? Had she gradually forgotten him? Liu Guopei dared not think about it... He only hoped to
see her at the "China Chamber of Commerce" on the "Goddess" ship, to find out everything. If his wife still loved
him , he would risk his life to bring her back! But if…she no longer loves
him , can he bear to let go…? He said he didn't want to, but why is he thinking about it again? Liu Guopei, you can't
lose your composure, otherwise what right do you have to try to win back your wife! Liu Guopei thought to himself, then shook his head violently
, banishing these thoughts once more. In short, no matter the final outcome, he
would never let the Green Wolf Gang and Xiao Qing go; he had to personally eliminate them! If he didn't kill Xiao Qing, he wouldn't be a man!!

After regaining his composure, Liu Guopei suddenly realized that Xu Xiaohui hadn't spoken for a long time, so he turned
to look at her. What he saw startled him; Xiaohui was staring at him, her face pale and
filled with terror.

Liu Guopei thought something had happened to Xiaohui, and out of worry, he didn't care about traffic rules,
slamming on the brakes—! He brought the Cayenne to a sudden stop, swerved to the side of the road, grabbed Xiaohui's
hand, and asked, "Xiaohui, what's wrong? What happened!"

"Brother Liu... Brother Liu, your face was so scary just now! I was so frightened! Did I say something
wrong?" Xiao Hui said haltingly, her voice trembling slightly. As she spoke, her beautiful
eyes involuntarily reddened and filled with tears.

"Oh, that's what it was. You scared me to death! I thought..." Liu Guopei was genuinely terrified. He had
even risked changing lanes and stopping due to traffic congestion, which was very dangerous and could easily
lead to an accident . It was irresponsible to himself and others. He was a little angry and wanted to say something
to Xiao Hui, but when he saw her misty eyes, he softened. Ah... well,
knowing , she wasn't one to overreact. Perhaps he really had frightened her.

"It's alright, Xiaohui, don't be afraid. I was just a little emotional and scared you!" Liu Guopei pulled out a tissue from
the car and wiped Xiaohui's eyes. At the same time, he noticed something unusual. Xiaohui
seemed to be crying particularly easily today, which wasn't normal for her. Today, her emotions seemed very unstable, as if she had something on her mind
.

"Oh no, Xiaohui, I'm really ruined by you!" Just as he wiped away Xiaohui's tears, Liu Guopei suddenly
said with a wry smile, pointing out the car window, "Look, another ticket!!"

Xiaohui was confused by Liu Guopei's words and looked in the direction he was pointing. She saw
a person in a traffic police uniform walking towards them with a ticket.

They turned around and looked at each other, staring at each other in bewilderment.

Pfft—!

Xiaohui couldn't help but smile first, her smile as bright as the March sun.

"Hahaha..." Liu Guopei couldn't help but laugh as well.

"Chapter Ninety-Eight: You Should Take Your Medicine"

Chang'an Street is located in the north of Zhonghai's East District. It is one of the two most prosperous commercial streets in the East District, and arguably the most prosperous in Zhonghai City.
The other is Xianglan Street, but Chang'an Street is more commercially oriented, while Xianglan Street is
more entertainment-oriented.

As the name suggests, it started as an ordinary street. Its rise was due to
the reform and opening-up policy proposed by the Chinese central government in the early 1980s. During the reform and opening-up period,
Chang'an Street's unique geographical advantages attracted a large
influx .

With commercial capital and policy support, in less than ten years, Chang'an Street rapidly developed from
an street, its commercial area continuously 'radiating' outwards, forming a fan shape, becoming
the commercial and trade circle that runs through the northwest of the East District.

Most remarkably, it is the only prosperous commercial area in Zhonghai City that has maintained a large amount
of old street character while undergoing rapid modernization. It can be said that it is not only a commercial area, but also a
tourist area! Many time-honored businesses, spanning hundreds of years, have taken root here. There's a
saying among the locals: "To understand Zhonghai, visit Chang'an Avenue." This means that to learn about Zhonghai's development from ancient times to the present,
all you need to do is visit Chang'an Avenue.

Upon entering the main street of Chang'an Avenue, Liu Guopei parked the car in an open-air parking space and
chose to walk with Xu Xiaohui. Chang'an Avenue was incredibly crowded at night; it wasn't even 7 pm, yet
the streets were already packed. If you drove in at this hour, you'd soon experience the
unique "surprise" of Chinese roads—traffic jams.

Seemingly because they were on their "home turf," Xu Xiaohui's mood brightened as soon as she got out of the car. She led
Liu Guopei through the crowds without a trace of the fear she had shown while crying in the car.

Simplicity is truly wonderful! Watching Xu Xiaohui skipping and hopping ahead, Liu Guopei couldn't help but sigh inwardly,
feeling a touch of warmth. Back in college, when he was with his wife, Tang Zixin, she was just as innocent and
happy, seemingly without a care in the world… In the crowded throng, Xu Xiaohui would pull
Liu Guopei along, then stop to browse the small shops, her face always beaming with a smile,
occasionally punctuated by a silvery laugh.

Liu Guopei could only helplessly follow her. They had originally planned to eat here, but now it seemed they
wouldn't be able to for a while; Xu Xiaohui seemed quite enthusiastic, as if she hadn't had enough of shopping.

However, Liu Guopei felt no displeasure. Xiaohui had been with the company for so many years, always the first one there.
She was always the last to leave the company, even more diligent than her boss, yet she never complained.
Accompanying her shopping for a while was nothing; it was just making up for what he owed her, especially since
it was her birthday.

Following Xu Xiaohui at a leisurely pace, Liu Guopei quietly observed Chang'an Avenue at night. The street was
brightly lit, the lights of shops and office buildings making the road appear as if it were daytime. In
terms , it was no different from Xianglan Street.

However, upon closer inspection, a significant difference emerged. Xianglan Street was like
a sexy, fiery young woman, with sensual red lips, dancing energetically, exuding an
air of ambiguity; while Chang'an Avenue was like a dignified and elegant young woman, with bright eyes and white teeth, quietly playing the zither, fresh
and warm. Chang'an Avenue felt more like home. Walking along the street, one could often see families of three
, hand in hand, strolling after dinner, their faces beaming with happiness.

"Brother Liu, we're here! This is the place I was talking about!" Xu Xiaohui, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped and
pointed to a wonton noodle shop on her right.

Hearing Xu Xiaohui call him, Liu Guopei also turned his gaze from the street corner and looked in the direction she pointed. His
eyes lit up. "Xu Family Noodle Shop"! This must be a long-established wonton noodle shop.
The reason I used the word "old" is because the signboard that reads "Xu Family Noodle Shop" hangs directly above the entrance
. You can tell at a glance that the signboard is quite old, probably passed down from several generations ago. Moreover,
the decoration style of this noodle shop is also very retro, with all wooden chairs.

The restaurant's main hall was almost full, with people constantly going in and out, indicating that the business
was made Liu Guopei even more interested in the noodles. He smiled faintly and said,
"Okay, this is it then! Let's eat outside!" He then walked towards the only
empty table left by the entrance.

"Xiaohui, you're here! Why are you so late again?" As soon as the two sat down, a young girl wearing an oversized white
t-shirt and a blue denim miniskirt walked over and greeted Xu Xiaohui with a cheerful smile. It seemed that the
two were good friends. "This is..." When she saw Liu Guopei, the girl paused for a moment, then
asked in an ambiguous tone. As she asked, she turned her body slightly to avoid Liu Guopei and winked cutely at Xu Xiaohui
, as if to say, "I understand."

Although the young girl's subtle actions didn't escape Liu Guopei's notice, and he understood
the implication of her question—she clearly mistook him for Xiaohui's boyfriend—he dismissed it as a playful exchange between
two young girls and didn't bother to explain, pretending not to see it.

Having been in the business world for so many years, Liu Guopei's thick skin was understandable, but Xiaohui, a young woman, was
understandably embarrassed. Her face instantly flushed red, and she playfully slapped the girl lightly, saying, "Jiaqi,
what are you thinking… This, this is our company boss… He's married…"

Liu Guopei initially thought it was just a minor incident that he could laugh off, but to his surprise
, the moment Xiaohui finished speaking, the girl named Jiaqi acted as if she'd taken the wrong medicine, turning around and
lashing out at Liu Guopei!

"What! You're married?!" The girl named Jiaqi exclaimed, then turned around and glared angrily
at Liu Guopei. One hand on her hip, the other pointing at him, her eyes wide with fury, looking like she wanted to devour him. "Tell me,
what's your name? How old are you? Where do you live? What were you up to by bringing Xiaohui back?! Do you have any plans for a divorce?!"

If Jiaqi had only said the first few sentences and not the last one,
Liu Guopei wouldn't have been angry. On the contrary, he would have found her quite endearing, since she was concerned about Xiaohui
and thought he was pursuing her, a person who had deceived her feelings.

But this last sentence touched a raw nerve, striking a nerve. A nameless fire
slowly ignited within him. He was about to explode, but then he saw Xu Xiaohui beside him and remembered that this girl was her friend,
and it was Xiaohui's birthday today. So Liu Guopei ultimately held back, only giving the
girl a cold look and saying, "You...you need to take your medicine!"

"Chapter Ninety-Nine: Rebirth of Hallucinations"

"You...you bastard, what did you say?! You're the one who needs to take your medicine, your whole family needs to take their medicine!" Unexpectedly,
this girl named Jiaqi also had a fiery temper. Far from being intimidated by Liu Guopei's expression, she retorted
without backing down.

Xu Xiaohui really hadn't expected that the two of them, meeting for the first time, would be so hostile before they'd even exchanged two words .
Turning her head and seeing the increasingly obvious anger on Liu Guopei's face, and knowing that her friend was also a
fearless person, she worried that things would escalate further. She quickly stood up and grabbed the girl's hand,
saying reproachfully, "Jiaqi, what are you doing?!"

"Xiaohui, don't be afraid of him, I'm here! This kind of person is obviously no good, thinking he
can do whatever he wants just because he has a little money. Tell me, isn't it him who's been bothering you?!
Wasn't he the one who bullied you that night?! Don't be afraid, just say what you want to say, I'll stand up for you!" The girl named Jiaqi
thought Xu Xiaohui was too scared to speak, so she pulled her behind her, puffed out her not-so-full chest, and
glared fiercely at Liu Guopei, seemingly convinced that he was a lecher.

This was the second time today that this girl had insulted his family. Liu Guopei was about to lose his temper and
was about to get up and teach her a lesson. Although he wouldn't hit a woman, she still deserved some punishment. But
just as he was about to get up, a piece of information in her words made Liu Guopei stop. Who was bothering Xiaohui? And bullying her
at night ? No wonder this little girl acted like she was on fire the first time she saw him today. It turned out she
mistook him for someone else, and someone who had bullied Xiaohui!

Liu Guopei, puzzled, was about to turn to Xu Xiaohui to ask what was going on when Xu Xiaohui hurriedly
interrupted the girl, "Jiaqi, what nonsense are you talking about?!" She pushed Jiaqi away, saying,
"Alright, just give us two bowls of wonton noodles. We don't need you here anymore. Go help Uncle Xu. I
'll come find you later!"

The girl named Jiaqi seemed reluctant to leave, so Xu Xiaohui whispered a few more
words in her ear. After a long silence, Jiaqi turned back and gave Liu Guopei a strange look, then walked away cautiously, filled with suspicion.

Seeing that she had finally left, Xu Xiaohui's heart relaxed. The girl was finally gone;
otherwise, who knows what might have happened? But… did Brother Liu hear anything?
She subconsciously glanced at Liu Guopei in his seat and found him looking at her. Sigh… she hadn't wanted to tell Brother Liu
because she didn't want him to worry about her, but now… she hoped he hadn't noticed.

With a hint of unease, Xu Xiaohui returned to her seat, casually glancing at Liu Guopei, then sticking out
her tongue and smiling, saying, "Xu Jiaqi, my good friend! The shop owner's daughter. Actually, she's a very nice person,
but there might have been a misunderstanding today. Brother Liu, don't worry about it, okay?"

"Hehe… don't worry, I'm fine!" Liu Guopei smiled slightly, pretending nothing had happened
, while also keeping his earlier doubts to himself. Although he wanted to know
who and wanted to help her, it seemed Xu Xiaohui didn't want him to know. Perhaps she had some hidden reasons. Since
it was her own decision, it was best not to expose her.

Because of Xu Jiaqi's outburst earlier, accusing them of having that kind of relationship, Xu Xiaohui was still a little
shy and hesitant to speak warmly to Liu Guopei. After all, she lived nearby and knew many people, and she was afraid
of being misunderstood. Liu Guopei, too, was reminded of
his It was practically the same as divorce, so he lost interest in
talking to Xu Xiaohui. Each lost in their own thoughts, they looked at each other, and the atmosphere suddenly became silent.

Fortunately, this silence didn't last long, quickly broken by an unfriendly voice.

"Wonton...noodles!!" Xu Jiaqi stood beside the table, holding two bowls of wonton noodles, her pretty face stern. From
the strange sound she made, it was clear that she hadn't yet calmed down.

Xu Jiaqi gently placed a bowl of noodles in front of Xu Xiaohui, then turned around and slammed another
bowl down on Liu Guopei's table with a loud thud. A lot of soup spilled from the bowl due to the impact.
"Hmph!" After placing the bowl down, without even looking at Liu Guopei, Xu Jiaqi snorted and walked away.

"Brother Liu, why don't you... eat mine?" Seeing Xu Jiaqi's attitude, even Xu Xiaohui was
a little annoyed. Afraid that Liu Guopei would be angry, she quickly said apologetically, wanting to switch their bowls.

"Haha... no need! Xiaohui, in your eyes, is your Brother Liu the kind of petty person?"
Liu Guopei laughed heartily.

This wasn't hypocrisy; it was the truth. Liu Guopei was never a petty person. As long as it wasn't too
excessive, he didn't hold grudges and rarely fussed over things. It was precisely this open-mindedness and
cheerfulness that allowed Liu Guopei to defeat one opponent after another in the business world and reach where he was today.

"Thank you, Brother Liu!" Xu Xiaohui said sincerely, her eyes filled with tenderness. She
knew that Xu Jiaqi had gone a bit too far today, and she also knew that Liu Guopei wasn't holding it against Xu Jiaqi largely because of
her.

"Brother Liu, wait a minute, let me wipe it for you!" After saying that, Xu Xiaohui got up and pulled out a few tissues from the table,
bending down slightly to wipe the spilled noodle soup from Liu Guopei's table.

A lot of noodle soup had spilled, and some of it had run down the table and onto the floor while she was wiping. To
avoid getting soup on himself, Liu Guopei also stood up, quietly watching
Xu Xiaohui wiping the table for him. His gaze inadvertently fell on her white breasts, which were exposed as she bent over.

Because it was hot while shopping, Xu Xiaohui took off her purple
business suit She was now only wearing a khaki crew-neck t-shirt underneath. The t-shirt had a low,
but revealing area quite 'deep' when she bent over: two snow-
white with a deep cleavage.

Although Liu Guopei had no impure thoughts towards Xu Xiaohui, seeing this scene
was enough to make him lose control, and his 'penis' naturally became erect again. To avoid Xu Xiaohui
misunderstanding him, he quickly tried to move his head away from those alluring breasts.

Just then, Xu Xiaohui finished wiping the table and straightened up… Hmm…?
Liu Guopei's pupils suddenly contracted, and his heart skipped a beat. What was that thing just now?

Just now, in the instant Xu Xiaohui straightened up, the movement of her body caused her breasts
to sway. In that brief moment, her chest jiggled upwards, and Liu Guopei thought he saw
something on her chest… It was only for a fleeting instant. Before he could see again, Xu Xiaohui had already straightened
up, so Liu Guopei couldn't see clearly, only… vaguely recognizing it as a tattoo.

What was going on? Was he seeing a ghost? How could he see a tattoo inside? Could Xiaohui have a tattoo?
Impossible! How could such a pure girl like Xiaohui have a tattoo? Let alone a tattoo, Liu Guopei
was even certain that Xiaohui had never even had a boyfriend!

It must be his imagination! Lately, he'd been thinking about the purple peony and
the tattoo he saw on Wen Xu's neck, to the point that he was hallucinating again, just like the hallucination of the alluring purple peony tattoo on his wife's thigh on the beach
—all just his imagination.

Yes, it must be his imagination; this was completely impossible! Tattoos have absolutely
nothing to do with a good girl like Xiaohui !

Hehe... It seems I really need to get some rest when I get back today; this is the second time I've had hallucinations
.

"Chapter 100: Wishes Under the Stars"

"Alright, Brother Liu, you can eat now!" Xu Xiaohui said with a smile, beaming with pride as she looked at
the clean table. Seeing no reply, she raised her pretty face, "Brother Liu, why didn't you say
...?" Halfway through her sentence, she noticed Liu Guopei staring blankly at her, and blushed, gently complaining,
"Why are you spacing out again? Don't you like noodles?" But there was no complaint in her tone; instead,
she seemed quite pleased.

"Uh, I was a little distracted again," Liu Guopei finally realized, quickly changing the subject, "Come on,
Xiaohui, eat your noodles!"

By the time the two finished their noodles, it was already 8:30. Because of the hallucination earlier, Liu Guopei originally intended to
go back to rest, but seeing Xiaohui's still lingering enjoyment—it was rare to see her so happy today—he decided to...
Disappointed, he simply accompanied her for another stroll along Chang'an Avenue.

"By the way, Xiaohui, has anyone from the Zhao Group come to the company to see me these past few days?" Walking down the street,
Liu Guopei suddenly remembered what Zhang Yiyi had said.

"The Zhao Group? No! Our company has no business dealings with them!"
Xu Xiaohui , so she answered directly without much thought.

"Okay, if they send someone to the company to see me, give them my phone number and notify me
immediately !" This matter concerned whether he could get the qualification to be on the 'Goddess' pageant, so Liu Guopei was naturally
extra careful and could not afford to be negligent in any way.

"Yes, Mr. Liu, don't worry!" When it came to business, Xu Xiaohui unconsciously addressed Liu Guopei as
Mr. Liu again; this habit was hard to break, although neither of them actually paid attention to this detail.

Along the way, the two chatted as they walked, and before they knew it, they arrived at the Zhonghai Yangtze River Bridge. Under the night sky, the bridge,
adorned with streetlights and car headlights, resembled a silver ribbon spanning the river, connecting the East and
West districts.

Standing on the bridge, a cool evening breeze blew in,
slowly dispelling the heat that had lingered in their hearts under the scorching sun during the day.

"Mmm...so comfortable!" Xiaohui couldn't help but let out a soft moan, opening her arms, closing her
beautiful eyes, and bathing herself in the evening breeze, her face filled with happiness, her smooth black hair dancing in the wind.

Although Xu Xiaohui's looks were not quite on par with her wife Tang Zixin's top-tier beauty,
it must be said that at this moment, having shed the 'mask' of reality in the evening breeze, with her skirt swaying gently, she stood there gracefully
, like a fairy descended to earth, breathtakingly beautiful.

Bang... Bang... Suddenly, streaks of colorful fireworks rose from the riverbank,
illuminating the boundless night sky. The sky was ablaze with neon lights, like a sudden meteor shower, a truly beautiful sight.

"Brother Liu, look! It's so beautiful!" Xu Xiaohui opened her dark eyes in the cool breeze,
excitedly pointing to the distant fireworks, her face filled with longing. As she watched, she seemed to remember something,
stretching out her fair arms, clasping her hands together, looking up at the dazzling fireworks. She closed her eyes again, murmuring
something to herself, her face filled with reverence.

"Haha... What are you wishing for! Can you tell me?" Liu Guopei knew, of course, that it wasn't
a meteor shower, just fireworks, but seeing Xu Xiaohui's innocent and carefree demeanor, he was completely captivated and
couldn't help but jokingly ask.

"No, it won't work if I say it out loud!" Xu Xiaohui tilted her head and thought for a moment. "Brother Liu, do you have
a wish? You can make a wish too. Heaven will surely bless a good person like you!"

"I..." Liu Guopei looked up at the sky, thought for a long time, and said in a weary voice,
"Hehe, I don't have a wish, you can make one!" This sentence was
more , because Liu Guopei had been staring at the sky in deep thought the whole time.

"Impossible, how could I not have a wish? Make one! Just consider it keeping me company, okay!"
Xu Xiaohui pouted like a little girl, pulling on Liu Guopei's hand, somewhat unwilling to give in.

Xiaohui, what's wrong with you today? You seem unusually lively all evening, very different from
the . However, although it was strange, Liu Guopei didn't think too much about it, after all,
it wasn't a bad thing for Xiaohui.

Finally, unable to resist Xu Xiaohui's insistence, Liu Guopei reluctantly agreed. He slowly clasped his hands together, gazing at
the still-blooming fireworks in the night sky, and made his heartfelt wish: "God, if your wishes truly
come true, please allow the Xicheng old district renovation project to be completed successfully, truly benefiting the people! Also, please let me
see my wife, Tang Zixin, on the 'Goddess' ship, and bless her with safety, protecting her from Xiao Qing's humiliation, until I
rescue her, personally kill Xiao Qing, and dispel the dark veil that has shrouded Zhonghai for so many years!!"

As Liu Guopei closed his eyes to make his wish, Xu Xiaohui quietly watched him, praying
silently to heaven again, uttering her own wish under the night sky: "Shooting star, although you haven't appeared, I believe you can
hear me. I'll be leaving in a few days. Brother Liu is a good man; I beg you to bless him with a
smooth and healthy life, and bless him and Sister Zixin with happiness and a long and fulfilling life together!!"

After making his wish, Liu Guopei opened his eyes to find Xu Xiaohui blinking her big eyes and smiling at
him. "Alright, mission accomplished! Brother Liu, let's go!"

"Okay, let's go!"

The two walked side-by-side under the starry sky, retracing their steps.

At the same time, in the night sky behind them, a shooting star streaked across
the sky …

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