Pei Kexin couldn't hold back any longer. She subtly slid her phone out, intending to message Fu Duoduo.
She was fed up with being threatened by this scumbag who had no bottom line and no idea of his own limitations.
The barefoot weren't afraid of those with shoes. Even if she beat him up again, her situation wouldn't change much. She decided to stop caring!
With one eye on Pei Zongrui, she quickly typed under the cover of her bag.
"Sixth floor. Jinxiu Heshan, come up."
Just as Zhan Jingchen entered the private room and sat down, a WeChat message arrived.
He took out his phone and saw: Pei Kexin: Sixth floor. Jinxiu Heshan, come up.
He frowned, recalling the phone call he'd just had. He wondered if Pei Kexin really had something to tell him.
Just then, Yao Dongzhuo sat down and began to speak.
"Old Mr. Pei passed away at the sanatorium today. The Pei family is in an uproar. Xiao Wu, you know, right?"
Zhan Jingchen was slightly taken aback. He didn't know.
How could it be so sudden?
No wonder Yao Dongzhuo had asked him out today.
"Brother Zhuo's news is always so well-informed. How can I compare to you?"
Yao Dongzhuo chuckled and poured himself a drink.
"I have to say, with him gone, it's your time to shine, Xiao Wu."
"The only one in the Pei family with truly strong business acumen was the old man. The next generation, oh, apart from an adopted daughter, Pei Kexin, they're all useless."
"A few years ago, your brother intended to merge with Pei's. Pei's was already struggling back then, but who knew Pei Kexin would prop it up again."
"Old Mr. Pei poured his life's work into creating this brand, so he naturally wouldn't let go easily, and the merger talks fell through. But it's different now."
"It's said that everyone in the Pei family, except for the old man, dislikes this adopted daughter, likely fearing she'll threaten their interests. Now that the old man is gone, Pei Kexin will certainly not be given significant responsibility in the Pei family. It's only a matter of time before Pei's declines."
"You're not young anymore. Entering the company like this, it's hard to reach new heights under the spotlight of your elder siblings. But if you take over Pei's, our two families can form a strong alliance, eliminate Hengda, and dominate South City with our electronics business..."
Zhan Jingchen understood what he was saying.
To be honest, a month ago, he was still lost, his future a blank slate with no ideas. That's why he had resisted when his father asked him to join the company.
But now, it was different.
Ever since he met Pei Kexin and learned about the electronics business, knowing the achievements she had made as a woman, he was now very interested in building a career.
Merging with Pei's, making it bigger and stronger, eliminating competitors, and dominating South City...
It sounded like a glorious achievement, and fun!
He really wanted to try, to compete with his older siblings, and to prove himself to his parents!
So, he was truly listening to Yao Dongzhuo's words.
Pei Kexin sat next to Pei Zongrui, pretending to consider his proposal, while secretly waiting for Fu Duoduo to come to her aid.
Several minutes after sending the message, her phone vibrated. She secretly checked it and was surprised to see it was from Zhan Jingchen.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing his question, Pei Kexin realized she had sent the wrong message.
She had meant to send it to Fu Duoduo, but by mistake, she had sent it to him.
She couldn't bother with the awkwardness between them from the past few days. Regardless of whether they had any relationship now, whoever could help at this moment was a good connection.
Her fingers flew across the keyboard.
"I'm at Nishang. Pei Zongrui's old habits have resurfaced. I'm in trouble now, can you come over?"
Zhan Jingchen looked at the text she sent, feeling both annoyed and amused.
He was annoyed that she could still be bullied by that useless man, and amused that the old man had just passed away.
How could they, as the most suitable people to take charge of the Pei family at this time, still have the mood to go to a club?
It was a coincidence, as he was just thinking of finding an excuse to get closer to her.
Zhan Jingchen: "Just the two of you?"
Pei Kexin: "Nonsense. Otherwise, why would I be looking for you?"
"..."
Third Master Zhan was displeased. This woman looked down on him, didn't she? Otherwise, why wouldn't she know how to act properly when asking for a favor?
"I'm busy. Didn't we terminate our contract? We've gone our separate ways, and I have no obligation to run errands for you. Besides, you haven't settled the labor fees from before. Remember to pay me promptly when you're done."
Pei Kexin: "..."
Men were truly all bad.
She had earned tens of thousands from him in less than half a month, and there was still a 500,000 IOU in his possession. Such a major benefactor, and he refused to help!
Angered, Pei Kexin slammed her wine glass onto the coffee table.
Pei Zongrui looked over, wondering what madness she was exhibiting, when the private room door was knocked upon.
A well-dressed waiter pushed in an exquisite dining cart.
"May I ask if you are Miss Pei Kexin?"
Pei Kexin and Pei Zongrui were bewildered, looking at the bouquet of red roses and the ice bucket on the cart.
"Yes."
"Mr. Yao Dongzhuo has entrusted me to deliver a bottle of wine and flowers to Miss Pei Kexin. Sorry to disturb you."
The waiter politely pushed the items to Pei Kexin.
"The wine has been decanted. Please sign for the flowers, Miss Pei."
How did Yao Dongzhuo know she was here? And why was he sending her red roses?
They hadn't known each other before, and the previous introduction by Pei Zongrui had also ended unpleasantly!
Although Pei Kexin was full of questions, at this moment, Pei Zongrui was more like dog shit than Yao Dongzhuo.
She would rather deal with Yao Dongzhuo.
She faked a happy signature. The waiter then said,
"Mr. Yao asked me to convey his regards, saying he has admired Miss Pei for a long time. Unfortunately, he couldn't come in person today, and he hopes to have the opportunity to have dinner with Miss Pei in the future."
"He hopes Miss Pei and Mr. Pei Zongrui enjoy their drinks. His driver is waiting downstairs and will take you both back later."
He even arranged a driver to take them?
She hoped Yao Dongzhuo had good intentions.
Pei Kexin accepted the gifts and asked the waiter to relay a message back.
"Please tell Mr. Yao that it's very thoughtful. I love this bouquet very much. I'll call him in a couple of days to arrange dinner. Please ask him to keep his schedule open."
As the waiter was about to leave, Pei Kexin seized the opportunity, pretending her phone was ringing and Fu Duoduo needed her.
"What's going on? You're in the hospital? Okay, okay, I'm coming over now."
"Zongrui, I have something urgent and need to leave. That's all for today."
With Yao Dongzhuo's unexpected appearance, Pei Zongrui couldn't do anything to her for the moment.
Besides, he was also quite scared. Yao Dongzhuo hadn't settled the score with him for messing things up last time.
Pei Kexin successfully left the private room.
As the door closed, she was about to ask the waiter which room Yao Dongzhuo was in. Unexpectedly, she looked up and saw the person she was looking for walking out of the private room diagonally opposite.
With one hand in his pocket, he was making a phone call with elegant posture.
Sensing someone looking at him, he subconsciously looked up, and then he saw Pei Kexin.
This encounter made Pei Kexin quite awkward.
One moment she was receiving his help, and the next she ran into him in person.
But she had no intention of accepting his pursuit!
At this point, she could only force a smile: "Mr. Yao, long time no see."