Spoiled Sparrow

Henry: "Sister Pei, I know, I know. Don't worry, I won't bother you tonight."

This was his ex-girlfriend's wedding banquet, and he just wanted to stay out of the spotlight. Pei Yifei wouldn't let him go along to do business with those big shots, which he was more than happy to accept.

"I have to go now, take care of yourself, your cold is still not better, and your voice is so hoarse..."

......

Pei Yifei hung up the phone and looked at He Xunnan: "President He, no problem."

He Xun Nan's brows furrowed with anger as he approached her, his voice sharp and fierce: "From now on, you are Pei Yi Fei. If you're going to pretend, then pretend. Remember, always maintain her voice."

The man swallowed hard, then immediately switched back to Pei Yifei's voice: "I understand, I'm sorry..."

He Xunnan suddenly grabbed her neck: "Too weak. She never bows her head and shows weakness. This is your last chance."

Suppressing her fear, the woman forced herself to yell at him, "Let go!"

He Xunnan lowered his hand, his eyes narrowed, and said, "Okay, that's it."

He was smiling, but it sent chills down your spine.

She struggled to control her trembling legs and stepped out in her high heels.

He stopped abruptly the moment he stepped into the elevator: "100 million, I'll just lie down after this."

She was just a voice acting student and never expected that this freelance role-playing job she took on would be so difficult.

The boss is such an unpredictable person, it's really scary. No wonder this million-dollar windfall fell into her lap.

Thankfully, it was only for one night. 100 million, it was worth it.

After that person left, He Xunnan's phone vibrated on the table.

He glanced at the caller ID, hesitated, and then answered.

"Brother Xunnan, Youyou is with me, so you don't need to worry. Were you alright last night? Youyou and I couldn't contact you, and we were quite worried."

He Xunnan's voice was indifferent: "Okay, I know. I was busy last night and didn't check my phone."

Once she confirmed that everyone else was alright, Ruan Qing, having nothing else to say, simply told them to take Youyou to the foster care center that afternoon before hanging up.

She put down her phone, feeling that He Xunnan on the other end didn't care about Youyou's safety at all, actually leaving a four-year-old child alone at home for a whole night without asking about her.

Even if you were busy last night, don't you have time this morning?

Not only did they not return a phone call, but they didn't even send a single message.

He used to make Han Feng follow Youyou wherever she went, which is really strange.

After putting on her makeup, Ruan Qing took a taxi to the address Henry had given her.

Chen Yan watched her get into the car before he went back.

"Mr. Fu, Miss Ruan has already departed. Shall we set off now?"

Fu Chen turned his watch: "Wait, how's it going over there?"

Chen Yan: "There's still no movement. It'll probably have to wait until after dark. But don't worry, Mr. Fu, our people, along with the police, are keeping a close eye on him."

"Um."

*

It was three hours later when Ruan Qing finished her makeup and styling.

As the sun gradually set and dusk drew closer to the sea, the entire surface was bathed in a golden light.

A giant luxury cruise ship is anchored in the sea, its entire hull adorned with warm white lights, and champagne-colored gauze curtains cascading between each deck.

Blooming light pink tulips were placed along the edge of the deck, and the flowers swayed gently in the sea breeze.

Standing in the middle in a formal gown, she looked as if she were in a dreamlike movie.

Ruan Qing linked arms with Henry, who was so nervous that he didn't say a word. His usual talkativeness had turned into that of a shy young boy.

"Hey, can you relax a bit? My arm is almost numb from all the pressure you've put on it."

Ruan Qing tried to move, but Henry, who was extremely nervous beside her, held her hand firmly down, preventing her from moving.

Henry was two parts nervous, three parts longing, and five parts fear.

His voice changed, and he even spoke his native language haltingly: "I'm not nervous... I'm very relaxed... I'm so relaxed that I want to jump into the sea from here."

He nudged Ruan Qing's waist with his elbow: "What should I say first when I run into my ex-girlfriend? What if her current boyfriend is standing next to her? Should I still say hello?"

You said you weren't nervous?

Ruan Qing comforted him, "I think you're overthinking it. The bride hasn't boarded the ship yet, so you won't meet her."

How did you know?

Henry's words carried a hint of annoyance: "I call this being prepared, you know?"

Ruan Qing was too lazy to argue with him: "Fine, fine, whatever you want. Let's go, there are so many people behind us, don't block the way."

Although the two walked side by side, it was almost as if Ruan Qing was secretly pulling him along.

After finally reaching the center of the deck, he refused to go inside no matter what.

"Sunny, let's stay here and get some fresh air."

Further inside was the place where the newlyweds greeted their guests, and he wasn't mentally prepared for that.

Ruan Qing had no choice but to stay with him on the deck and enjoy the sea breeze.

Feeling utterly bored, she turned her gaze to the guests coming and going at the entrance.

I heard that this wedding banquet brought together celebrities from all over Asia, including many important figures from the business and political circles.

Many people probably came not for the wedding banquet, but to expand their network.

A woman wearing a red strapless dress and black high heels with red soles stood out in the crowd.

She remembered someone and tugged at Henry, who was lost in thought, "Hey, look at that woman over there wearing a mask, doesn't she look like your boss?"

Henry looked in the direction she pointed and asked, "Who is it?"

"Oh, it's that one in the red dress, the one with the mask on her face."

Henry looked closely and said, "Now that you mention it, it does seem to be Sister Pei. But why is she wearing a mask? She's so beautiful, why would she be afraid of others seeing her?"

"If you don't know, then I certainly don't know either," Ruan Qing said casually. "It's probably just an allergic reaction on my face."

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the man beside Pei Yifei. Why did this man look so much like him...?