202 — Beauty Trap Or The Other Kind Of Trap?

She didn't ask how he knew. The cameras he arranged for her security most likely captured the incident. She was relieved she didn't have to recount the disturbing scene.

But she still asked, "And it is something you can't tell me?"

"The thing is that apart from the fact that nothing has been confirmed, I think it would be better to hear the full details from him. I can go with you if and when you decide."

Pei Yueran sunk into silence, mulling over what he had said. Li Chuanmo was used to her organized way of thinking things through before making decisions, so he didn't speak or rush her, he just stared at her beautiful features.

Then she said, "I'm not sure about this, but if you say I need to listen, then I will. It's just that I would like the wedding to be over first. I don't want anything spoiling my mood on my wedding day."

"That's no problem at all. He has no choice but to wait until you're ready. Moreso, I definitely don't want anything spoiling our honeymoon even more than the wedding. I've been looking forward to it for so long already."

His sly look shook Pei Yueran, but she ignored it and continued her words, cheeks reddening, "And of course, I would want you to be with me. Don't even think of leaving me alone with that man. I just might commit a criminal offence."

Li Chuanmo laughed out loud, the vibrations transmitting to Pei Yueran who was still in his arms and making her smile unwillingly.

At this time, the butler came to announce that their guests had arrived.

Both of them separated and went downstairs, hand in hand.

It was Su Qianhua's first time of visiting Li Chuanmo's home, and she found it absolutely fascinating. She moved around the living room excitedly, Jiang Philip right behind her in worry as if she would fall in the next second.

She was just thinking of asking Pei Yueran to give her a tour when the couple descended from the stairs.

"Ranran!" Su Qianhua shouted before running to hug her friend.

Or she would have been running if Jiang Philip did not hold her shoulders firmly and stare at her. She rolled her eyes but eventually nodded.

Satisfied, he released her, and she walked this time, albeit quickly. Jiang Philip shook his head helplessly.

"Qianhua." Pei Yueran gave a huge smile as she walked quickly to join her too. Both of them met in the middle and hugged happily. They immediately began talking, forgetting about the men.

"It's so good to see you again Ranran. I've missed you."

Pei Yueran responded as she led her to the day room. "Me too. We've actually not seen in a while. Congratulations on your marriage again. You really love shocking people to death!"

After making herself comfortable on the soft couch, Su Qianhua spoke, "That wasn't me. It was Mule Head Jiang that did the shocking things this time, I just followed along. But about jumping him, now that was all planned and executed by yours truly." Su Qianhua could not hide her smugness.

Pei Yueran could feel a headache coming on, "You've started again. I beg you Mrs. Jiang to spare me the intimate details. How's my godchild doing?"

Su Qianhua rolled her eyes.She could tell she was trying to change the topic. "Ranran, are you still shy at this point? Poor Boss Li, he's in for a tough time!

Pei Yueran didn't respond, but her cheeks were hot.

Su Qianhua continued, "Or should I help you like ancient times and give you those books to line your wedding box? You know, the very racy ones. I guarantee you would like them."

It was Pei Yueran's turn to roll her eyes, "Clean your mouth before speaking and stop saying nonsense."

Su Qianhua laughed gaily before quietening down, "Okay, I'm ready, spill."

"What?" Pei Yueran asked, puzzled.

"You look like a patient." Su Qianhua said in her characteristic blunt manner.

"What a compliment to pay to a bride." Pei Yueran responded dryly.

"Seriously, you look like you're recovering from something. Your eyes look like some bags have just faded. I know you and Boss Li are still very pure, so it's not due to some rough exercise. Did something happen?"

Pei Yueran stalled, but eventually gave her the general outline, "Your Boss Li and I quarrelled pretty badly a few days ago."

Su Qianhua's eyes went round. "Unbelievable! Both of you still know how to quarrel?" She jokingly thought elegant people like them could never quarrel about anything.

On a serious note though, she searched her friend's eyes, "Are you okay? Should I scold him for you?" Much as she liked Boss Li, Pei Yueran was like a sister to her and could do no wrong in her opinion.

Pei Yueran smiled at her exaggerated expression before continuing, "Yeah I'm fine. We've settled and are back on the right track."

"Oh, that's great!" Su Qianhua exclaimed in relief. Then she narrowed her eyes teasingly, "You forgiving him so easily, that means Boss Li's beauty trap is very effective....or, is it the other kind of trap?"

The response she received was a pillow thrown at her head and Pei Yueran's hot blush.

"Ah," Su Qianhua said as she caught the pillow laughingly, "I can see there's no need to pity Boss Li, he can definitely handle his affairs properly."

She then looked at Pei Yueran with an expression of pity mixed with a bit of schadenfreude, "My poor Ranran, get ready to be served like a naive rabbit to a scheming wolf ah."

Pei Yueran, who didn't understand where that was coming from: "..."

Li Chuanmo and Jiang Philip, who were just about to enter the day room: "..."

What had the ladies been discussing behind their backs?

*****

It was snowing terribly in the Capital. Flakes after flakes of white fell in an endless stream, blanketing the prosperous city in an otherworldly atmosphere.

According to the weather forecast, they still had eight solid hours of snow to go.

Tong Zhian daydreamed about the beauty as he sat in the heated car, waiting for his boss to show up.

Thinking about something as mundane as snow helped him take his mind off what he felt was currently happening in the underground dungeon.