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Chapter 116 A Woman Who Says One Thing and Means Another
The night in Beijing is a collision of the charm of an ancient oriental capital with modern architecture. Lights outline several jade ribbons, stretching for miles, dazzling the eye.

In this city where they were unlikely to run into anyone they knew, on these unfamiliar yet bustling streets, Pei Ming and Ming Wei held hands as they walked side by side toward the place they had agreed to meet Xia Wanfeng.

In summer, the night breeze is gentle; when it blows against your face, it feels like a lover's hand caressing your cheek.

At night, the brightly lit hotel was particularly dazzling. Led by a waiter, Pei Ming led Ming Weiyi into a palace-style private room.

The door to the private room closed, and the person inside immediately took off her baseball cap, pulled off her mask, and casually tidied her long hair.

"You two have finally arrived! I've been waiting for ages!"

"It's all because the night view of Beijing has changed again, and we enjoyed it a little longer."

Ming Wei was about to sit opposite Xia Wanfeng and then have Pei Ming sit next to her, but unexpectedly, Pei Ming pulled her back and sat opposite Xia Wanfeng instead.

And so, Pei Ming and Xia Wanfeng sat facing each other by the window, which was open, and outside was a dazzling night view.

"What are you doing?" Xia Wanfeng was taken aback. She glanced at Pei Ming and then at Ming Weiyi, who remained silent.

"I'll take advantage of you." Pei Ming suppressed the pain in his throat and tried to keep his words concise.

Xia Wanfeng looked slightly puzzled. "Use me? What do you want to do?"

“Yes, why did you take advantage of the evening breeze?” Ming Wei also sat down, presumably because Pei Ming’s actions just now had his own intentions.

"You'll find out in a few days," Pei Ming said, glancing instinctively out the window. He knew that people from Zhuozheng Group were likely nearby.

Mingwei understood Pei Ming well. She looked into Pei Ming's eyes and asked curiously, "What shady business are you plotting now?"

Pei Ming pointed to his throat; he really didn't want to talk. "Can you let me talk less?"

"What's wrong with him?" Xia Wanfeng glanced at Ming Weiyi, then looked at Pei Ming.

"He's probably been too busy lately and hasn't been getting enough rest, plus he's physically weak, so he's gotten sick."

The words "and weak body" made Xia Wanfeng laugh out loud. "Hahaha, he was weak when he was a child, and he's still weak now that he's grown up."

Sitting to the side, Pei Ming was too lazy to argue with the two women in front of him. It was a two-on-one situation, and even if he did argue, he couldn't win against them.

Pei Ming simply turned off his microphone, thinking it would be better for his voice and his mood.

"However, Pei Ming truly loves you. Even though he wasn't feeling well, he still accompanied you to the capital."

Xia Wanfeng was on Pei Ming's side, so naturally she would seize any opportunity to speak up for Pei Ming.

“I know, that’s why I’m planning to let him rest well in the hotel for the next couple of days. If he’s in Jiangcheng, he won’t be able to rest for even half a day.”

This is why, even though Pei Ming was not feeling well, Ming Wei still brought him to the capital. She hoped that Pei Ming could stay away from official business and rest properly for a few days.

Xia Wanfeng gave a mischievous smile, "You seem to really feel sorry for him."

“He’s working for the Ming family. If he gets overworked, who will take his place?” Ming Wei smiled at Pei Ming, her love evident in her eyes.

"A woman who says one thing but means another."

Looking at the loving young couple in front of her, Xia Wanfeng was truly envious, and she also wished them a long and happy life together.

The dishes were served one after another, and the table was filled with exquisitely plated delicacies. The decanted red wine was also brought to the table.

If Pei Ming could use Xia Wanfeng today, he needed a photo to break the deadlock. He looked at Ming Wei and suggested, "Xia Wanfeng is a movie queen, after all. Why don't you take some photos with her as a memento?" "Oh yeah! Let's take a selfie together!"

Taking photos is more common for Xia Wanfeng than eating, especially since today she is taking photos with Pei Ming and his wife. She cooperated very well and posed for the photos.

In this photo, Pei Ming also needed to be in the frame. He deliberately put his arm around Ming Weiyi's shoulder, and even pressed his hand against Ming Weiyi's face, thus showing that he was very intimate with Ming Weiyi.

The group photo turned out harmoniously, and both ladies were quite pretty. Xia Wanfeng jokingly remarked with satisfaction, "You two are really something, taking photos while simultaneously showing off your affection!"

Ming Wei smiled but didn't say anything. She felt that Pei Ming was acting a little strange tonight, but she couldn't guess what he was up to.

The waiting process was long and agonizing. Not far away, the person lying in wait took a series of photos that he was satisfied with after trying various angles.

In the photo, the photographer found a clever angle, and Ming Wei was conveniently blocked by Pei Ming. This way, it appears only Pei Ming and Xia Wanfeng met at night.

A few photos meant a hefty reward, and the photographer wore a satisfied smile.

Jiangcheng
On another brightly lit night, Fu Baiqing was at home with his wife and children as usual.

On the living room carpet, Fu Baiqing and Yuanyuan sat together, intently building Lego. Elsa's castle was already taking shape.

The phone rang, and Fu Baiqing stretched his muscles. He picked up the phone from the sofa and glanced at it.

"President Fu's information is really reliable. Just get ready to watch the show."

Judging from the message Luo Zhi sent, Pei Ming must have let him succeed easily.

However, he wanted to find out from Luo Zhi what Pei Ming's chances of winning this round were.

"Did Pei Ming really go to meet the female celebrity alone?"

"It doesn't matter, as long as the camera captures the two of them."

In other words, Pei Ming still has someone by his side.

Realizing this, Fu Baiqing chuckled. The people from Zhuozheng Group might not know who was with Pei Ming, but only Fu Baiqing knew that it must be Ming Weiyi. He must be preparing to have Ming Weiyi turn the tide.

Capital
Dinner was a very pleasant time, and time really flew by.

At 10 p.m., there were still many pedestrians on the street. After saying goodbye to Xia Wanfeng, Pei Ming once again took Ming Weiyi's hand and walked down the street.

Two more intersections and we'll reach the hotel where Pei Ming is resting for the next two days.

Knowing that the hotel arranged by the company for her business trip wasn't here, Ming Wei deliberately wanted to tease Pei Ming, "I'll go back to the place the company arranged for me to stay later. See you tomorrow."

"No way, I accompanied you on this business trip, and this is how you plan to treat me?" Pei Ming decisively rejected Ming Weiyi's words.

Seeing that Pei Ming had rejected her very decisively, Ming Wei was quite satisfied. She felt that their marital relationship didn't need to stagnate.

"Just kidding. You weren't feeling well to begin with, how could I possibly abandon you?"

"That's pretty much it."

Ming Weiyi meant that she had originally planned to stay with Pei Ming for the next few days, which made Pei Ming inexplicably look forward to it and very happy.

As long as he and Ming Weiyi get along well these next few days, then even after returning to Jiangcheng, Pei Ming can legitimately ask to sleep in the same room with Ming Weiyi.

(End of this chapter)