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After a bout of laughter and playfulness between the two, Meibao finally took her leave

Pei Shao has also dated a certain female star, who is a well-known figure, but has never been reported in the media. Therefore, this is the first time such rumors have made headlines. The newly crowned Best Actress was previously not well-known, belonging to the category of individuals whose scandalous photos would not attract much attention even if leaked.

"Ha, how could Pei Jie not be dumped? It truly brings great satisfaction. I never expected that after being dumped, Pei Jie would actually fall for someone like this, tsk." Mei Bao said with a sneer.

"It can't be true, can it?" Yabao furrowed her brows. Although her tone was somewhat uncertain, she did not believe that Peijie was that kind of person. Over the past ten years, in Yabao's perception, Peijie had never been a man who toyed with women. In this regard, Yabao had a clearer understanding than Meibao; she had harbored a crush on Peijie for ten years and had not yet had the chance to confess her feelings when Meibao, who had just returned to the country four years ago, announced like a gust of wind that she had taken a liking to Peijie and that no one was allowed to compete with her.

Oh, what did you just say?" Yabao came to her senses and recalled Meibao's words, "It's okay, she looks quite fresh and youthful.

Yabao searched for Zhao Tong's Weibo on her phone, noting that the number of followers had already surpassed ten million. Moreover, some fans began to wish her and Pei Shao a harmonious union for a hundred years and to bear precious children soon, which made Yabao's eyes ache.

This photograph says nothing, yet the sight of these two individuals walking out of the hotel lobby, one after the other, provides ample room for imagination; even in the absence of news, one can conjure up a bit of news.

Next, Yabao's mind was filled with pink bubbles, each containing a large question mark. Did Peijie call out to her just for a casual greeting? If it was not merely a greeting, then what was it?

Mr. Pei. Yabo appeared somewhat reserved

Yabo found it hard to believe that it was indeed Peijie calling her name. In the past, at gatherings or banquets, she had always thought that Peijie had never seen her, or more precisely, had never regarded her as worthy of notice.

I heard that Zhao Yuxin broke up with Pei Jie, surprising, isn't it?" Meibao laughed with a hint of schadenfreude

Miss Tang is also a client of the global company?" Pei Jie said淡淡道.

She did not expect that he not only recognized himself but also remembered his name, and even took the initiative to call out to her. This filled Yabao's heart with countless speculations, yet she secretly shook her head and found it amusing. After all, she was the second young lady of the Tang family, so it was not surprising that Pei Jie knew her; it was likely just a polite greeting.

Meibao has long cultivated an indestructible body, and how could Yabao's little teasing skills possibly affect her? "Oh, so our ivory tower princess is not completely ignorant after all. I thought you knew nothing about matters between men and women."

Pei Jie stood for about three seconds, and Yabao felt a tingling sensation on his scalp from being stared at by him. Finally, he heard him say: "Then I won't disturb Miss Tang."

In the end, Yabao still had to believe that Peijie called out to him probably because of his gentlemanly upbringing

Meibao's slander against Peijie made Yabao feel extremely uncomfortable. Not to mention that Peijie is not that kind of person at all, but simply the fact that he was someone Meibao once loved means that she should not speak of him in such a way, as it would also be belittling herself.

Yabao pondered over her own name, those two characters, when spoken from Peijie's lips, sounded particularly delightful, Yabao, Bao, Baobao, Baobei? As Yabao thought this, she felt her face flush with embarrassment, kicked the blanket, and let out a long sigh

I never expected Pei Jie to be so unrefined in his current pursuits, to the extent of engaging in unspoken rules.

Yabao smiled, feeling a significant weight lifted off his heart

Meibao's tone clearly carried resentment, and Yabao could only smile helplessly

Yabo had to admit that Meibao was speaking the truth, "Perhaps it is just a publicity stunt, isn't there still Miss Zhao by Peijie's side?"

After being teased by Meibao, Yabao blushed with embarrassment and said, "Alright, I won't argue with you anymore. Please, do go ahead."

"Yabo, Yabo." Meibao called out several times and waved her five fingers in front of Yabo before she could bring her back to her senses. "What’s wrong with you? You seem distracted."

Yabao turned around and indeed saw Peijie standing not far to her left, gazing at her intently. His very short hair accentuated his particularly rugged features, and Peijie's facial features were relatively deep-set, almost capable of drowning a person in their depths

Yabo was so surprised that her mouth could fit an egg, "How is that possible?" How could any woman actually be willing to break up with Pei Jie? Zhao Yuxin must be out of her mind

Yabao observed Meibao's disdain for Peijie and couldn't help but ask: "Sister, what do you think of Peijie ... ... "

Yabao lay alone in bed, having just been awakened by Meibao, and now he was tossing and turning, unable to sleep. His mind kept replaying the scene from earlier that afternoon, and Yabao repeatedly questioned himself whether Peijie’s greeting was truly just a casual exchange between acquaintances, or if there might be something more to it. Yabao began to grapple with this question once again

Meibao pinched Yabao's cheek, and seeing her worried expression warmed her heart. "Don't worry, silly girl, do you think I am still that foolish person from back then? I treat his matters as mere gossip after meals. After all, he is the number one figure in our circle. If I were not interested in his gossip, then you should be the one to worry."

Yabao watched Peijie walk out of the hall, and only then did she relax, taking a deep breath, almost choking herself. Seeing that she was so nervous in front of this man that she could hardly breathe, Yabao felt frustrated with her own uselessness, and then she recalled the joke about Lang Qifang being "malnourished," which she now found deeply relatable

Pei Jie and that Zhao Yuxin broke up half a month ago. However, the old news from Meibao's mouth is news to Yabao

At noon, Yabao carried a small handbag, and the magazine had to be rolled up with the back cover facing outward, as usual, heading to Global International

The magazine that Meibao has on hand was actually seen by Yabao at noon.

Everything is merely a beautiful illusion

"How could it not be? With Pei Jie’s capabilities, do you think this photo could have been released without his consent?" Mei Bao asked sharply

In fact, the frequency of magazines like the one Pei Jie is associated with is not high; individuals of his kind prefer to be low-key and stay away from gossip. Occasionally, they might appear in financial magazines, but that would only be out of courtesy, as a favor.

As Yabao just stepped into the lobby of the Global International Bank, she heard someone calling her from behind, "Yabao"

Meibao got out of bed and suddenly remembered something. She turned back to Yabao and said, "You are not so young anymore. Although you still look like a delicate flower, the age on your ID card cannot deceive anyone. So, how about I introduce you to a few good men for home life? Don't listen to your mother; being cherished and loved by a man feels quite nice." Meibao laughed out loud.

At the newsstand in Spring Square, Yabao goes every day to browse the newly arrived magazines, and she is always able to see the magazines featuring reports by Peijie in a timely manner

Oh, Pei Shao is unexpectedly willing to lower himself to help the young actress promote her popularity, are you really that naive?" Meibao tapped Yabao's forehead

Yabao's unnatural movement certainly did not escape Peijie's notice; he raised an eyebrow, recognizing that magazine as the one placed on his desk this morning

It is impossible. Aunt Ning Lian does not like female stars; didn't she break up with the previous one? Pei Jie probably won't date female stars again. Recently, it seems he has opened an entertainment and culture company with someone. Zhao Tong is a female star under that company, and it is not impossible for her to leverage him to increase her popularity

I believe that Pei Jie must have been playing both sides, and Zhao Yuxin found out, which led her to break up with him, Mei Bao irresponsibly speculated

Therefore, when it comes to understanding Pei Jie, Meibao may not necessarily compare to Yabao. From Yabao's cold observation, Pei Jie is very dedicated to each relationship and shows sufficient respect for the female partner, without concealing anything from her. However, who can know at first sight whether they are suitable for each other? It is quite normal to discover incompatibility during the process of getting along and to break up. Moreover, Pei Jie does not change girlfriends frequently; he can be counted on one hand.

This voice is both familiar and unfamiliar, carrying a hint of disbelief, yet unable to resist a flutter of excitement and a slight tremor

Meibao gently tousled Yabao's hair, "Alright, just listen to these trivial matters and let them pass. Don't let that bastard's actions trouble you. There are still good men in this world."

Whenever she thought of this, Yabao would quickly shake her head, yet she could not help but feel a joyful sprout in her heart; he actually remembered her name and called her Yabao

Although she has won the Best Actress award internationally, the film was critically acclaimed but did not perform well at the box office, which is still insufficient for Zhao Tong's upcoming salary to reach the level of top domestic actresses. However, with the release of this photo, it is obvious that Zhao Tong's future in the entertainment industry will surely be smooth sailing, and her rise to fame is just around the corner, perhaps she is already enjoying great success. Otherwise, it would be a disservice to Pei Shao's wealth.

This matter can no longer be guessed by Yabao.

Yabao tightened her grip on the small bag, which made her hand appear even whiter against the black diamond-patterned patent leather bag. Her ears turned red, and she was so nervous that she couldn't speak, only able to nod slightly.

Yabao felt that this question seemed like a way to fill the silence, and he actually did not care about the answer at all. It was just that Peijie had started addressing him as Miss Tang instead of Yabao, which made Yabao begin to overthink things again, feeling that the gossip magazine in his hand was truly like a hot potato.

Pei Jie took a few steps forward and stopped three steps away from Ya Bao. From this point, Ya Bao could see that she had indeed been overly sentimental.

Yabo widened his eyes in surprise, "Aren't you supposed to be getting engaged?"

Yabao suddenly remembered the magazine in her hand, hurriedly hiding it behind her as a remedy after the fact, and gave a nervous smile to Peijie, so stiff that she almost doubted whether she could still smile. Yabao adjusted the hair that fell by her ear, which could slightly block some of Peijie's gaze. Although Yabao sought every opportunity to secretly glance at Peijie without being noticed, she did not dare to meet Peijie's eyes directly.

Did you see? This newly crowned Best Actress won the award for the film that was invested in by Peijie. "Meibao fiercely poked at the tall woman on the cover, "She looks just like a vixen, with a sharp face.

Yabao playfully hit Meibao with a pillow, saying, "You should worry less and just hurry back to take care of Arthur's needs at home." Yabao found it amusing to recall how Meibao had disregarded Arthur's embrace earlier and insisted on coming to talk to Yabao, leaving Arthur looking so aggrieved.

A few days after the incident involving Zhao Yuxin, Meibao presented a relatively credible gossip magazine to Yabao. On the cover, Pei Jie appeared expressionless, just walking out of the lobby of a hotel in Japan. Not far behind him was a woman wearing black sunglasses, whom Yabao recognized as the newly crowned diva, who had just won an award at the international film festival.