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Chapter 36 Blindfold

"Is this...is this still Qin Song?" The assistant behind him was shocked by Qin Song's change. Ignoring the fact that his boss was still there, he immediately started gossiping with his colleague next to him.

"How dare Qin Song speak to President Lu like that? Has she gone mad?"

Colleague: "They say pregnancy makes you stupid for three years, but I think she ruined her brain during pregnancy. Before, whenever she saw President Lu, she would always fawn over him. Now, relying on her bankrupt husband, she dares to be so shameless. I can't find any other reason besides that she's out of her mind."

"Huh?" The assistant narrowed his eyes. "I can find another reason."

His colleague looked at him and asked, "What?"

Assistant: "When Pei Xingzhi had just gone bankrupt, Qin Song held a press conference. At the press conference, she vowed that she would not divorce Pei Xingzhi and that she would live a good life with him from now on."

"In my opinion, the reason she has changed is probably because she has really changed her mind and wants to be with Pei Xingzhi properly."

"Impossible." The colleague denied it without hesitation. "Qin Song isn't that kind of person. She didn't repent even when Pei Xingzhi wasn't bankrupt, and now that he's bankrupt and penniless, how could she suddenly change? Would she change and go live in a rented room with Pei Xingzhi, eating meager meals?"

Assistant: "Hmm...that's true. But if it weren't for this, why would Qin Song have become like this?"

Colleague: "I have one..."

"Have you said enough?"

Lu Yibai's voice, brimming with anger, suddenly rang out, abruptly shutting up the gossip between the two of them.

The two of them lowered their heads, not daring to utter another sound.

Lu Yibai loosened his clenched fist, slowly turned around, and stared at the two people in front of him with a cold gaze.

"Do I pay you such high salaries so you can discuss these things?"

"Mr. Lu, we're sorry," the two apologized in unison.

Lu Yibai: "If there's a next time, just get out of here."

"Yes."

Lu Yibai glared at them coldly, reached into his suit pocket and pulled out a business card: "Someone wait here and hand this business card to Pei Xingzhi when he comes out."

The gossipy assistant quickly stepped forward and accepted the business card with both hands: "Mr. Lu, let me take it!"

Lu Yibai: "Do you know what to say?"

The assistant replied confidently, "Of course I know! Please rest assured, Mr. Lu!"

Lu Yibai gave a soft "hmm" and turned to go upstairs.

"Ask whatever you want, why are you always sneaking around looking at me like that?"

After finishing in the restroom, Qin Song suddenly said.

Pei Xingzhi was slightly taken aback, then smiled sheepishly.

Ever since he met Lu Yibai, Pei Xingzhi had been secretly looking at Qin Song. Qin Song had noticed this long ago. She guessed that Pei Xingzhi was preoccupied with something, so she wanted to wait for him to ask him himself. But after waiting for ten minutes without Pei Xingzhi saying a word, Qin Song couldn't hold back any longer and had to ask him the question herself.

Pei Xingzhi pondered for a few seconds before asking, "Why are you suddenly acting this way towards Lu Yibai?"

Qin Song countered, "Shouldn't I have treated Lu Yibai this way?"

Pei Xingzhi shook his head: "I don't know. I just feel a little surprised because you used to like him."

"I was blind before," Qin Song said mercilessly, criticizing himself. "I liked him before because I was blinded by greed. I should have seen through him a long time ago—a selfish, hypocritical, two-faced scoundrel." "Hmm," Pei Xingzhi replied with only one word, his emotions unreadable.

Qin Song looked up at him and said, "Why do you think this is sudden? Didn't I scold him before because of the reporter? I haven't liked him for a long time."

Pei Xingzhi: "I know, but back then..."

He was skeptical at the time.

"Back then what?" Qin Song pressed. Then he answered himself: "Back then, you didn't believe me, you thought it was just some kind of trick I played?"

"..." These words were a bit harsh, but Pei Xingzhi had to admit it because he didn't want to lie to Qin Song.

"Yes. I didn't believe you back then."

Qin Song: "And now? Do you believe it now?"

Pei Xingzhi frowned: "I don't believe it completely now either."

"It's alright." Qin Song had already expected this, but he didn't mind.

"I understand how you feel. If I were you, I wouldn't believe it so quickly either."

“You…” Pei Xingzhi was taken aback by Qin Song’s composure and was momentarily speechless.

Qin Song smiled gently at him: "It's okay, we have a long future together. I will make you gradually and wholeheartedly believe in me. I have that confidence."

"..." Pei Xingzhi's heart was caught off guard by her words. His eyes widened slightly, a hint of surprise flickering in his amber pupils.

Qin Song withdrew his gaze and suddenly changed the subject: "Pei Xingzhi, you know very well that Lu Yibai is not a good person, so why do you still greet him with a smile?"

Pei Xingzhi smiled helplessly: "Besides greeting him with a smile, what other choice do I have? He is now the most sought-after business tycoon in Yuncheng. Many people want to greet him with a smile but don't have the chance."

"...What do you mean?" Qin Song's expression changed slightly. "You're trying to curry favor with him?"

Pei Xingzhi flicked her nose with his finger: "How could that be?"

Qin Song looked at him warily: "So what do you want to do?"

Pei Xingzhi raised an eyebrow, and the gentle smile on his face suddenly changed: "Qin Song, do you remember reminding me that my company's bankruptcy might be related to Lu Yibai and Qin Sisi?"

Qin Song: "Of course I remember. What, have you already found some evidence?"

Pei Xingzhi looked at the crowd coming and going ahead and spoke softly: "It's not exactly evidence, it's just suspicion. Since there's suspicion, then Lu Yibai has no choice but to be placed on the opposite side. When dealing with such an uncertain enemy, do you think it's better to target him directly, or to greet him with a smile and deceive him first?"

"Ah... I understand." Qin Song wasn't stupid. As soon as Pei Xingzhi finished speaking, she understood what he meant. "You greeted Lu Yibai with a smile just to keep him calm for the time being and make him less guarded so that you could find out more."

Pei Xingzhi: "Smart. Lu Yibai is no pushover who has risen to his current position. If I were to attack him right away like you did, he would likely immediately suspect that I know something. If I alert him, it won't be so easy for me to investigate him."

"Oh..." Qin Song nodded, impressed by Pei Xingzhi's composure.

"Hello, Mr. Pei."

The couple were engrossed in their conversation when Lu Yibai's assistant suddenly jumped out from the side, startling Qin Song.

Pei Xing instinctively pulled Qin Song into his arms, his expression somewhat displeased: "Is there something you need?"

(End of this chapter)