novelraw Chapter 129: So Busy You Forgot All About Me?
Chapter 129: So Busy You Forgot All About Me?
This matter, Su Lingzhi couldn’t clarify either.
She had suspected, but it didn’t seem to be the case.
Perhaps due to her grandparents, Pei Xu took extra care of her, or maybe she was important to Lindxu, so Pei Xu’s protection was only natural.
Su Lingzhi explained, "I’m clean with him. You can’t just assume he has feelings for me because he defended me."
Shao Ming sneered, reminding her, "I advise you to stay away from those men sooner rather than later."
"You’re the one who’s unreasonable."
Shao Ming didn’t pursue the matter further.
Considering how much Fu Yinli cherished her, if pursued, the Shao Family would again be in turmoil, the gap too great, creating unnecessary trouble for themselves.
"Don’t tell Fu Yinli about tonight, just consider it a favor I owe you."
Upon hearing this, Su Lingzhi’s eyes flashed with disbelief, not understanding why he suddenly changed his mind and came to ask her.
She was silent for a moment, considered the interests involved, and nodded, "Okay. Anyway, I still want to thank you for what just happened."
If he hadn’t appeared in time, who knows how it would’ve ended.
"I did it for the Shao Family, not you." Shao Ming shook his head and sighed lightly, "Go home early, ancestor. Nothing good ever happens when you’re outside. It’s best not to go out at night, especially when Fu Yinli isn’t around."
"..." Su Lingzhi didn’t want to argue with him, so she just said goodbye and left.
...
Late at night, Secretary Yao found Pei Xu at a bar, where he was sitting in a booth, drunk as a skunk.
Seeing her, Pei Xu vented, "I should’ve known; her boyfriend is a Fu Family member."
Secretary Yao had no idea what he was talking about. She snatched the drink from his hand, "Stop drinking, let’s go home."
Pei Xu shook his head, "I’m useless; I can’t protect her."
The word "protect" instantly made Secretary Yao realize who he was talking about, "What happened with you and Lingzhi tonight? What’s wrong with Lingzhi?"
The restless lights flickered across his face, highlighting his weary, empty expression.
Having followed him for so many years, she’d seen how he climbed up step by step, attending countless social events and getting drunk many times. Each time, she carried him back, but this was the first time seeing him so dejected, as if his soul had been drained.
Secretary Yao frowned and dialed Su Lingzhi’s number, reassuring herself that nothing had happened to Lingzhi.
"Your sister is fine; what are you worrying about?"
"Why is it someone from the Fu Family..." Pei Xu gripped her arms and asked, his eyes filled with resentment.
"What do you mean, someone from the Fu Family?"
Knowing he wouldn’t listen, Secretary Yao took a deep breath, stopped trying to communicate with the drunk, and lifted his arm, carrying him out.
...
On the other end, Su Lingzhi hung up the call, slightly worried about Pei Xu’s state.
She looked at the time; it was already 1 AM. Why was Secretary Yao with Pei Xu so late?
Su Lingzhi didn’t think much more about it, put away her drawings, and prepared to sleep.
The next day, she encountered Secretary Yao in the break room.
Today, her spirits appeared as vibrant as ever, as if nothing had happened, except...
The kiss mark on her neck caught Su Lingzhi’s eye.
Su Lingzhi was taken aback.
Secretary Yao asked in confusion, "What’s wrong?"
Su Lingzhi shook her head, "Nothing. How was President Pei last night?"
Secretary Yao’s expression stiffened, hastily explaining, "I just happened to see President Pei in the bar last night; he drank quite a bit, so I sent him home. Don’t misunderstand."
She tactically took a sip of coffee after speaking.
Su Lingzhi replied, "President Pei seems to have it pretty tough."
"What happened between you two at the party last night?" Secretary Yao asked worriedly.
"Um..." Su Lingzhi hesitated for a moment, "It’s regarding President Pei’s private matters; it’s not convenient to talk about."
"Private matters?"
After filling her glass, Su Lingzhi silently left.
In the afternoon, Assistant Shen came in and reported, "President Su, the marketing department has come up with some suitable endorsement candidates for you to review."
Su Lingzhi frowned slightly, "Matters like these should be decided by them. There’s no need to consult me."
"It’s because President Pei isn’t here today that they came to you."
"Who says just because President Pei isn’t here, they should come to me?"
"President Pei."
Su Lingzhi was momentarily speechless.
It seemed he intended to hand over the company for her to manage.
She helplessly took the documents and glanced over the list, pausing at the sight of Chu Qingxuan’s face.
Assistant Shen said, "This is a model who just became famous. She previously wore one of your designs at the Lyrae fashion show; you should know her."
Su Lingzhi asked, "Have these artists been background checked?"
"They’ve been checked; there are no negative records."
"Then let it be Qingxuan."
With that, she returned the document to the assistant.
Assistant Shen replied, "Alright."
The whole day at the company, she hadn’t seen Pei Xu, and before she got off work, Su Lingzhi stood by the window, looking at the view outside. She opened WeChat, debating whether to check in on him.
Just then, a call from Lili suddenly popped up.
Startled, she quickly composed herself, answered the call, and cheerfully greeted him, "Lili."
"Are you still at the company?" a low, magnetic voice asked.
"Yes."
"When are you getting off? I’m downstairs at your building."
Surprised, Su Lingzhi said, "You’re back?"
She glanced down at the building and said, "Wait for me a bit; I’ll be right down."
After hanging up, she suppressed her excitement, picked up her files, and left the office.
As soon as she got downstairs, she saw him leaning against the car wearing the suit she designed, their eyes meeting full on.
Su Lingzhi ran towards him, her light, balanced body crashing into his embrace.
At that moment, the man’s deep, elegant eyes seemed to melt, reflecting layers of gentle light in the setting sun.
A kiss landed on her smooth, full forehead. Su Lingzhi looked up into his eyes and said softly, "I missed you so much."
Fu Yinli leaned over, his words entwined with tenderness as he brushed her delicate lips with a kiss, "If you missed me, why didn’t you call?"
"Um..." Su Lingzhi pondered for a while, "I’ve been a bit busy lately."
"Not one call in five days; too busy to think of me, is that it?" His tone seemed to demand an explanation from her.
Su Lingzhi replied defiantly, "Didn’t you also not call? Didn’t you miss me?"
Fu Yinli was momentarily lost for words, lifting her into the car.
As the Rolls-Royce sped away, Secretary Yao slowly retracted her gaze, repeatedly recalling the car’s license plate, suddenly understanding what Pei Xu was worried about.