Extreme Pampering-Chapter 49 - She is Pei Yus female companion
Chapter 49: Chapter 49: She is Pei Yu’s female companion.
Chapter 49: Chapter 49: She is Pei Yu’s female companion.
When the interview program was being broadcast, Qin Fang had just sent out electronic invitations. He complained while mooching Pei Yu’s red wine, “My sister is really annoying. She insists on having at least a hundred guests. She doesn’t have friends, so she’s grabbing mine. Are you free to come?”
Qin Family’s younger sister had just turned twenty this year, and to celebrate, she booked their family hotel for the entire day, aiming to make the event spectacular. Having spent a lot of time abroad, she didn’t have many friends in China, so the task of inviting guests fell to her brother. She specifically demanded that Pei Yu must attend, saying it would give her more prestige.
“Not going.”
As soon as Huo Heng’s face appeared on the screen, Pei Yu’s expression turned cold, and he lost interest after a brief glance.
“Come on, my sister really wants you to be there,” Qin Fang, burdened with the task, persisted desperately, “You can just show up and leave. Otherwise, my sister might pull my hair out.”
In the rush of planning Shen Zhiyi’s birthday party, some things were left unprepared. He audaciously borrowed from Qin’s younger sister, nearly getting scolded to death at the time. He had solemnly promised that he could get Pei Yu to come, just barely appeasing his sister.
“Considering the time I spent with you in Australia…”
Pei Yu glanced at him, speechless, “Didn’t you come to Australia to buy Opal?”
Or was it to accompany his sister.
“Well, I kept you entertained too, otherwise, how could you have handled things so quickly?”
Qin Fang muttered, suddenly noticing Shen Zhiyi popping up on the screen, “Hmm? She’s on a live broadcast, no wonder she hasn’t replied to my message.”
Pei Yu didn’t look at him, but still addressed him, “What did you send her?”
“An electronic invitation, inviting her to my sister’s birthday banquet.”
While they were speaking, the private plane had already landed on the Huating tarmac. Secretary Qin hadn’t traveled with him this time and stayed in China to handle affairs. He was waiting outside at the moment.
Pei Yu took off his earphones, “Which day?”
It took a moment for Qin Fang to realize he was asking about the day of the party. He quickly responded, “The day after tomorrow!”
Shen Zhiyi had no schedule the day after tomorrow, and knowing her personality, she would probably agree to Qin Fang since she had recently received a lot of gifts from him and was contemplating how to return the favor. Pei Yu lazily agreed, “I’ll be there.”
Qin Fang was initially delighted. After being left alone, he pondered Pei Yu’s implication. Was Brother Pei planning to make a public appearance with Shen Zhiyi?
Although no elders would attend his sister’s birthday party, many guests from their social circle would be there. Interactions among their parents were common, and if Pei Yu brought along a female companion, he might shock quite a few people. Of course, this also meant that Pei Yu wouldn’t have peace going forward—once there was a woman by Pei Yu’s side, similar women would continuously be directed his way.
Qin Fang shook his head and called his sister, prepared to give her a serious reminder. If Brother Pei’s companion suffered any indignity at their venue, he wouldn’t bear it lightly.
The day of the birthday banquet.
Shen Zhiyi had no schedule for the day, staying in Huating. After going to bed late, she didn’t wake until almost noon, groggily going downstairs with half-open eyes.
“Miss Shen,”
It was the butler’s voice. As Shen Zhiyi descended the last step, she looked up to see dozens of unfamiliar faces and was taken aback.
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The butler explained, “They are here to do makeup and styling later on, and the gowns have also been delivered.”
Not knowing when she would wake, they had arrived early, quietly waiting downstairs.
Shen Zhiyi blinked and suddenly woke up fully, realizing she was still in her nightgown with her hair in disarray. She felt a bit embarrassed and thought about heading back upstairs.
“Want some water?”
Calling out to her, Pei Yu put down the tablet and stood up. As he asked, he was already heading to the kitchen, having long understood her habits.
He had woken up not long ago, and Shen Zhiyi only had a vague impression, remembering only that he seemed to have been awake earlier but stayed in bed with her a little longer.
Following him, Shen Zhiyi nodded, “Yes, I’m a bit thirsty.”
He was wearing loose, gray home clothes, his unstyled hair slightly drooping to cover half of his brows and eyes. His clearly defined fingers held the water glass and reached out to her. As Shen Zhiyi reached to take it, he lifted the glass higher, not letting her touch it.
Shen Zhiyi puzzled, “Pei Yu?”
With a casual stance, one hand propped on the counter and the other holding the water glass, he brought it to her lips under her confused gaze, “Just drink like this.”
Indeed thirsty and with no one in the living room able to see them, Shen Zhiyi did not refuse. He fed her the entire glass of water. Licking the water stains off her lips, she asked, “Are you also going?”
“Yes,” Pei Yu said as if it were a matter of course, “It’s Qin Fang’s sister’s birthday banquet. Of course, I have to go.”
He spoke confidently. If Qin Fang were there, he would surely be upset by the assertion.
He never used to care so much about his friends.
Shen Zhiyi had no idea she had been deceived again. She accepted the decision to go with Pei Yu, and after eating something simple, she was surrounded by a dozen people trying on dresses and makeup, unaware of her measurements being meticulously recorded all over her body.
The evening gown was a last-minute purchase, fortunately a good fit. The butler helped smooth out the wrinkles once more, slightly regretting, “There wasn’t enough time, otherwise it would have been tailor-made.”
It was also her fault for not preparing a formal dress for official occasions beforehand.
“No matter.”
Shen Zhiyi didn’t care much, as bespoke or ready-made made little difference to her.
Once ready, Pei Yu had been waiting for a while. She lifted her gown and slowly descended the stairs, her gaze captured by Pei Yu waiting for her below.
Rarely dressed in a white suit, his shirt neatly tucked into a vest of the same color, his trim waist and long legs fully displayed, a dark green Nightingale brooch pinned at the chest of his jacket, complementing her necklace.
Given her job, she had seen many handsome men, but Pei Yu always possessed the ability to make one’s heart flutter at first glance. At this moment, Shen Zhiyi stood on the stairs looking down, not feeling that Pei Yu appeared weak due to his lower position; his innate regal demeanor did not change with his physical elevation.
He was someone who only allowed others to look up to him.
On the last two steps, as if he couldn’t wait, Pei Yu carried her down, gazing at her calmly for a while. Shen Zhiyi, feeling uneasy under his gaze, wondered if her makeup had smeared?
After a while, Pei Yu sighed softly, his fingertips lightly grazing her lips, leaving a faint red trace. He expressed regret, “Does this mean I can’t kiss you?”
It wasn’t that her makeup had smeared, but rather she had put it on too thoroughly, leaving him no room.
Her cheeks reddening, Shen Zhiyi slipped out of his arms and tugged on the hem of his coat, urging softly, “Let’s go.”
The car gradually approached the destination, the nervousness she had been holding back rising. This was the first time she appeared in public with Pei Yu — almost declaring to everyone their relationship — she was Pei Yu’s companion.
Noticing her nervousness, Pei Yu held her hand and said lightly, “No one dares to talk recklessly.”
If she was unwilling, then everyone had to keep their mouths shut.
