Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Does Qingwu Have Someone She Likes? Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Does Qingwu Have Someone She Likes? Originally thought to be poor and destitute farmers, her parents turned out to be the top tycoons on the Hua Country’s rich list for over a decade!
Because Elder Shen kept a particularly low profile, yet the four sons of the Shen Family and Shen Shaojia were outstanding, the Shen Family now shone like a pearl embedded in the map of Hua Country.
The Pei Family was also one of the top three wealthy families.
Pei Jue suddenly felt a bit nervous, his voice carrying a tremor even he didn’t notice, “What if you marry into a wealthy family?”
Qingwu instinctively furrowed her brows.
It wasn’t about marrying into a wealthy family; she simply hadn’t thought about getting married at all!
Seeing her frown, Pei Jue’s heart sank slightly, and he gripped the steering wheel tightly.
Qingwu said calmly, “What does that have to do with you?”
He wasn’t part of a wealthy family, so why ask such a question?
Pei Jue was somewhat lost; he sighed softly, and the smile on his lips carried a touch of self-mockery.
“You’re right, it has nothing to do with me.”
He currently had a damned marriage contract; until it was annulled, he wasn’t qualified to talk to her about such things!
Even if he wanted to go further, he had to wait until the marriage contract was annulled; this was, in Pei Jue’s view, the most basic respect he owed to Qingwu!
Qingwu thought she had spoken too harshly and provoked Pei Jue.
After all, even though he was the leader of Deep Sea, he still needed to drive for ride-hailing services to make ends meet; his family must have been struggling.
With the same surname Pei, yet the Pei Family was an echelon he could never reach in his lifetime.
What she said was truly cruel!
“That’s not what I meant. You should work hard, make money, and not envy the wealthy families; their lives may not be what you like.”
“You’re right.”
In an instant, Pei Jue’s face lit up with a radiant smile!
He laughed lowly, his voice resonating with magnetic and hormonal appeal in the small car’s cabin, making Qingwu’s heart skip a beat.
Pei Jue parked the car outside the gate of the Shen Family’s neighborhood and leaned over to help Qingwu unbuckle her seatbelt.
“Do you live here?”
“Yes, I’m staying here temporarily.”
According to Shen Boyi, she wouldn’t be living here for much longer; the transfer process for the King of Leisure Inn was completed under Shen Boyi’s efficient pace, and Qingwu’s name was signed on it.
Qingwu opened the car door and got out.
Pei Jue waved to her, “Good night.”
He seemed to have a smile in his voice, and Qingwu felt her chest vibrate; she didn’t look back and hurried into the neighborhood.
Pei Jue didn’t turn around to leave until her figure disappeared; he drove toward the place he lived, Leisure Inn.
Shen Yurou was skulking behind the bushes at the door; she originally planned to use the time to make an impression on the Shen parents but unexpectedly saw Qingwu getting out of the man’s car from the daytime.
That car, even the Shen Family’s maids disliked using it to buy groceries!
It couldn’t even drive inside the Shen Family’s community gate and had to park at the entrance; there was still a long walk from there to the Shen building, forcing Qingwu to walk back by herself!
This man surely didn’t have a good family background; he seemed quite impoverished!
Shen Yurou captured the entire process of Qingwu getting out of the car, even the sweet smile on Qingwu’s lips as she alighted.
This man must be Qingwu’s boyfriend!
Of course, a country bumpkin remains a country bumpkin; her taste in men is so poor she’d even fancy a ride-hailing driver. What right did she have to compete with her?
Shen Yurou, in high spirits, walked into the Shen Family’s gate.
As soon as she entered, she ran toward Shen Shaojia’s room.
“Sister Shaojia, I think I saw Sister Qingwu’s boyfriend!”
Shen Shaojia: “…”
“In the middle of the night, don’t go crazy; you came just in time to explain to me why you tampered with my computer and blamed Xiaowu, saying she did it?”
Shen Yurou had almost forgotten about the computer data incident!
“I didn’t mean to; Sister Shaojia, I know how important your computer data is. I couldn’t possibly touch it! Believe me, I truly remembered wrongly. I originally just wanted to help you wipe the desk, since it’s been months since you returned home!”
Shen Shaojia frowned at her for a moment, seemingly trying to discern some genuine expression from her heavily foundation-caked face.
Afraid Shen Shaojia would make things difficult, Shen Yurou hurriedly laughed it off.
“You see, Sister Shaojia, Sister Qingwu got out of this car both in the day and at night; she even smiled at the man driving it! He must be Sister Qingwu’s boyfriend!”
Shen Yurou spoke confidently, prompting Shen Shaojia to glance at her phone.
In the video, Qingwu got into a car during the day and got out at the community entrance at night; indeed, she smiled at the driver when she got out.
Could this really be Xiaowu’s boyfriend?!
Shen Shaojia grabbed the phone, watching it for a long time.
Shen Yurou was immensely smug!
Now let’s see how Qingwu will explain this!
Shen Shaojia watched the video several times, then cupped her face with an indulgent smile, “Xiaowu looks so good even when catching a ride; she’s so adorable!”
Shen Yurou: “!!!”
Was Shen Shaojia crazy?
How did watching this short video make Qingwu seem cute?
“Sister Shaojia, if Sister Qingwu has a boyfriend, what about the marriage contract with the Pei Family? I think Sister Qingwu quite likes this person; we can’t separate them!”
Shen Shaojia smiled.
This fool was keeping an eye on the Pei Family marriage contract!
She assumed that with Pei Family’s stature, a brainless fool like her, only skilled at tantrums, could be worthy?
She was giving up the marriage contract because she wasn’t interested in men or the Pei Family, only wanting to focus on research.
She had enjoyed the Shen Family’s privileged life and good education; she had received the best of everything.
Moreover, those things legitimately belonged to Qingwu!
Shen Shaojia put away the phone, coldly looking at Shen Yurou.
“Yurou, even if Xiaowu doesn’t want those things, you have no right to covet them. Neither the Pei Family nor the Shen Family has anything to do with you. It’s best you know your place and quit thinking otherwise.”
Shen Yurou’s face burned with fiery humiliation!
Both being foster daughters, why did Shen Shaojia get to warn her?
She was sure Shen Shaojia wanted to marry Pei San herself; that’s why she said this!
No! Whether it’s the Pei Family or the Shen Family, they should both belong to her!
Watching Shen Shaojia’s cold back, Shen Yurou gritted her teeth viciously, quietly dialing Mrs. Shen’s phone.
“Grandma, I clearly saw Qingwu dating a poor guy. Why won’t Sister Shaojia believe me?”
Mrs. Shen smiled mysteriously.
“Foolish child, your evidence isn’t impactful enough. If Shen Shaojia doesn’t believe you, show it to more people. Aren’t they going to throw a grand birthday party for Qingwu? Release it then and let her be utterly disgraced in high society! Let’s see how the Shen Family protects her then!”
In high society like the Shen Family’s, fame is critical among prominent families.
Mrs. Shen coaxed, “Once they find Qingwu cavorting with a poor boy, will Pei San be interested in her? He’ll know who’s the most suitable match for him. If Pei San approves of you, you’ll be the rightful daughter of the Shen Family!”
Mrs. Shen wasn’t worried one bit that Pei San would choose an uncultured girl to become the future mistress of the Pei Family.
Shen Yurou listened, her face alight with excitement!
The marriage contract was with the Shen Family’s eldest daughter, meaning as long as the approved person was the legitimate Shen Family’s eldest daughter!
“Grandma, I know just what to do!”