CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: THE FOX’S TAIL

EDITOR: ATLAS STUDIOS

"Ah, help..."

"Hehe, don’t be afraid, little beauty..."

Inside the room, Zhou Zhiqin’s panicked cries for help quickly mixed with the man’s lecherous laughter. Long Yue just stood outside, hidden in a corner, listening to the commotion with a cold smile on her lips.

Heh, trying to scheme against her?

Dream on!

Did they still think she was the muddleheaded Pang Longyue from her previous life?

What a joke!

At this moment, listening to the ruckus inside, she only felt elated.

She gently stroked her soft, smooth hair and stood outside, waiting patiently.

"Thump, thump, thump!"

Behind her came a series of hurried footsteps. Long Yue knew who it was, Pei Jinheng!

"Yue’er!"

Pei Jinheng had arrived, looking flustered and scared. Just a moment ago at the entrance of Zuiyue Building, a maid had rushed out and nearly collided with him. Recognizing her face, he had asked what was going on and learned that she had come to call for help.

She said her mistress and Miss Long Yue had encountered trouble, and somehow the two had suddenly fainted. Hearing this, Pei Jinheng got anxious and didn’t wait for the maid to say more. He just asked where they were and rushed over.

Not even reaching the private room, he heard a voice from inside, though midway through, the cries turned into coquettish murmurs.

Pei Jinheng stood rigidly outside the door, veins on his face pulsing, fists clenched, emitting a faint cracking sound.

"Yue... Yue’er..."

His voice trembled slightly, and his body shook.

The sounds inside gradually shifted from resistance to consent. Pei Jinheng felt as though his heart was being ruthlessly squeezed, making it hard to breathe.

Yue’er, why... why have you betrayed me again?

I could forgive you once, but not twice or thrice!

Quivering with rage, he kicked the door.

"Bang!"

The door burst open as he stormed in, only to find a chaotic scene.

"Yue... you’re not Yue’er, Miss... Miss Zhou?"

He was momentarily stunned, then cursed in ashamed annoyance, "What a scandal! Shameless!"

What trouble? Clearly, she was being unfaithful!

But where was Yue’er? Where had she gone?

Ignoring the passionate couple, Pei Jinheng slammed the door behind him and was about to head downstairs when a very familiar voice came from behind.

"Mr. Pei, long time no see!"

Pei Jinheng’s body stiffened again. He slowly turned and saw an exquisitely beautiful face.

It was her, this was really her!

"Yue’er..."

"Don’t call me Yue’er, please refer to me as Li San Niang!" Long Yue’s face was cold, expressionless. "Yue’er is my maiden name, Mr. Pei, calling a married woman’s maiden name is a taboo!"

"Yue’er, you’re joking with me, you’re mad at me, right?"

Pei Jinheng looked at the face so close to his, gradually relaxing, his frantic emotions slowly transforming into confidence.

He had always been confident and proud, just like his Yue’er; they were both high and unapproachable, making them a match made in heaven!

Yue’er’s betrayal once enraged him, but after cooling down, he felt reluctant to let her go, so he had come looking for her.

He looked at her, brimming with confidence, "You couldn’t possibly like him. With your nature and vision, you’d never agree to this marriage. You’re just mad at me, aren’t you?"

Long Yue wanted to say that initially, she agreed to the marriage because of her father’s pressure and her own anger at him, but now... it truly wasn’t the case anymore!

Now, the only person in her heart and mind was her husband, Li Qingmu!

"Yes!" she said flatly, "But that was before, it’s different now. My husband is good to me, and I enjoy living with him..."

"Yue’er, you’re lying! You can deceive everyone else but not me!" Pei Jinheng said, suddenly stepping forward and grabbing her small hand.

His heavy breath blew on her face, making Long Yue feel nauseous. She jerked her hand away, "Mr. Pei, please behave!"

"Behave?" Pei Jinheng was stunned, then shook his head, "Yue’er is still angry with me!"

Long Yue was speechless. This man was delusional, did he still think she was solely focused on him?

Oh, indeed, in her past life, her heart was set on him. Yet, under Pang Shuangyue’s plotting time and time again, he completely gave up on her. Even in her final moments, when she went to his residence to see him one last time, he didn’t come out to see her!

Ha, men!

Such heartless, ungrateful scum. In her past life, she must have been blind to have been so devoted to him, turning a blind eye to the kind man by her side!

"Mr. Pei, I’m no longer angry, really! Besides, I’m already someone else’s wife; it’s best if we don’t have any ties. May I leave now?"

She didn’t actually need to meet with him, but considering the potential for trouble if he sought her out, she decided to confront him here and express her position clearly.

But Long Yue frustratingly realized, the more she tried to distance herself from him, the more he believed she was still angry at him. Ridiculous!

"Yue’er! Do you know? You are the eternal bright moon in my heart. Without you, my life would be bleak, so please, stop being mad at me, okay? As long as you want, I will take you away from here immediately..."

"Mr. Pei, did you really come here just to take me away?"

Long Yue, growing impatient, suddenly lifted her gaze to meet his. Her cold eyes seemed capable of penetrating everything!

Feeling uncomfortable under her gaze, Pei Jinheng looked away and said softly, "Yue’er, if you don’t like it here, just come back with me!"

"For what?" Long Yue suddenly laughed, "I was banished from my home. My father no longer recognizes me; where could I go? To your home? Would your family welcome a woman with such a tarnished reputation?"

"Yue’er, you can go to Xinan. Isn’t your grandfather there? If you wish, I can accompany you!"

Long Yue raised her head, quietly watching him. After a long gaze, she burst out laughing.

This little fox finally reveals his tail! He wants to use her to get close to her grandfather, General Xiping, to lay a solid foundation for his future grand ambitions!

What a scoundrel!