Chapter 447 - 135 Defying Heaven Nine Deaths and One Life
"Miss, this is the surveillance footage from the day of the banquet,"
Bai Xiangxiang took the USB drive, heard some noise outside, and asked, "What’s happening outside?"
"Man, don’t even mention it. A body was fished out of Green Lake, and a bunch of cops showed up. It’s trouble. You better hurry upstairs and hide. The less we see of the cops, the better."
Bai Xiangxiang pouted, cursed her luck under her breath, but then, thinking about her more pressing matters, she quickly returned to her room.
She watched the surveillance footage over and over again.
She focused on the part with Pei Qinghan, who had one very strange detail about him. Bai Xiangxiang specifically found that spot and followed the direction he was looking at that time. Indeed, there was a figure in the distance, but it was too far away, and with it being night and the lights flickering, the face was not clear at all.
But just looking at the figure’s back, it felt strangely familiar.
Bai Xiangxiang suddenly slapped her forehead, "It’s Ji Yunya."
Thinking of Ji Yunya, her heart suddenly sank.
It also reminded her of what Bai Ran had mentioned but didn’t finish saying—the person she also knew. When Bai Ran married into the Yun Family, she would definitely want to win over her stepdaughter. And with Ji Yunya being around the same age, who else could it be but her?
That’s right, it was Ji Yunya; the person that Pei Qinghan held dear was indeed Ji Yunya.
She wasn’t sure how the two of them got entangled, and although Pei Qinghan had amnesia, why did Ji Yunya also appear as if she didn’t know anything?
No matter who that person was, in the end, it could only be her.
Bai Xiangxiang gritted her teeth in secret and decided to make a trip to the Pei Family.
Relationships need to be maintained regularly, strike while the iron is hot, otherwise, it’ll all cool down like cold dishes.
Seeing Bai Xiangxiang again, Ah Ling’s smile faded slightly, but he made sure she couldn’t tell, "Miss Bai, come on in with me."
Just then, a car stopped, and a man with a broad back and bear-like stature stepped out with large strides.
Seeing this person, Bai Xiangxiang subconsciously tensed up. The man looked so fierce that she felt traumatized.
Yuesheng gave Bai Xiangxiang a glance as if he was trying to remember who she was. Once he did, his eyebrows furrowed enough to kill a fly.
"It’s you again? Here to see Brother Han?"
Bai Xiangxiang nodded, not daring to look directly into his eyes.
"Women always have so many issues," Yuesheng huffed and strode toward the villa.
Once he was far away, Ah Ling spoke in a low voice, "His name is Yuesheng, the right-hand man of the boss. But don’t go by his fierce looks; he’s actually a kind person."
Bai Xiangxiang gave a timid smile, "It seems like he doesn’t like me very much."
At least she was aware of that.
Thinking to himself, Ah Ling nonetheless said with a smile, "He’s like that with everyone, no ill intentions."
The two chatted as they walked into the villa.
Bai Xiangxiang waited in the living room for a while, until Yuesheng and Fu Bai both appeared, and after Pei Qinghan was informed by Ah Ling, she was allowed to go in.
It felt like meeting a high-ranking official, which made Bai Xiangxiang quite uncomfortable.
However, when she saw Pei Qinghan, she didn’t show it.
"Qinghan, tomorrow is my friend’s birthday party; can you go with me?" Bai Xiangxiang asked tentatively.
Pei Qinghan agreed without hesitation, "Sure."
The quick agreement left Bai Xiangxiang stunned for a moment, then she said joyfully, "Really?"
It seemed Pei Qinghan wasn’t as aloof as he appeared to be; there must still be a place for her in his heart.
Pei Qinghan looked up at her, his gaze cold and indifferent, void of any emotion, "What do you think?"
Bai Xiangxiang’s face stiffened for a moment, then she smiled and said, "You wouldn’t lie to me, I trust you."
Pei Qinghan nodded coolly, "I have things to do. If there’s nothing else, you should leave."
So late, and he didn’t even offer for her to stay the night. Bai Xiangxiang cursed him for his insensitivity in her mind, but not daring to push too hard, she had to obediently leave, even if it hurt internally.
"Yuesheng, look at this perfect night for an adventure. We shouldn’t waste such a beautiful moonlit and quiet night. Let’s go drinking. Have Xiao Bei call a few girls over, and tonight will be lively," Fu Bai said, looping an arm around Yuesheng’s shoulder, only to be stopped by Yuesheng’s look.
"You can go if you want. I need to keep an eye on the place, prevent any trouble."
"Ah, you big black bear, you just don’t know how to enjoy life. Leave those things to your underlings—that’s what they’re there for, isn’t it? Otherwise, why keep them, to feed pigs?"
Yuesheng snorted, "Does Brother Han raise us to be pigs as well?"
Fu Bai: "Hey, you stubborn bear, daring to argue with me? I don’t even know what’s in your head all day long. Besides fighting and causing trouble, can’t you learn to pick up girls or drink? You don’t at all resemble a gang manager. You’re more dedicated than police."