Chapter 2: The Arranged Marriage

The next morning, the Su parents and the two brothers went to work, and Su Qianqian and Su Qingyue went out together.

Just as they walked from the family housing to the tree-lined path, they ran into Zhou Wenfang, "Qianqian, where are you two going?"

Su Qianqian smiled and greeted her enthusiastically.

She had long since seen that Zhou Wenfang also had a crush on Young Master Shen, and her jealousy toward Su Qingyue was no less than her own.

It would be a waste not to use such a good person.

"Fangfang, your braids look really nice. Qingyue and I are going to buy clothes; are you coming?"

"Sure, let's go together."

Zhou Wenfang glanced at Su Qingyue and lifted her chin, "Qianqian, this dress really suits you; it makes you look noble and beautiful. As expected of a true daughter, you are so elegant and dignified."

Su Qingyue examined Su Qianqian. Her skin wasn't very fair, her figure was thin and small, and her brows and eyes looked very much like Su Weixin's, possessing a certain heroic spirit.

After being praised by Zhou Wenfang, she held her head high and puffed out her chest, her face full of triumph.

Su Qianqian and Zhou Wenfang walked in front, arms linked, while Su Qingyue followed slowly behind.

People stopped in twos and threes along the way to greet them. People in the compound had watched Su Qingyue grow up, but every time she appeared, she still instantly attracted everyone's attention.

She was just too beautiful.

"No wonder the Su family couldn't bear to send their foster daughter back to the village. Su Qingyue is so lively; I've never seen anyone so beautiful."

Others nodded in agreement, "Why go back to the village? She has an arranged marriage with Young Master Shen."

Su Qianqian's fingers turned white as she clenched them. The thought of this engagement filled her with a jealousy that burned her!

"But Qianqian is Su Weixin's biological daughter. Look, they are cut from the same cloth."

"Then why not give the engagement to Su Qianqian?"

"Why else? Su Qingyue is so beautiful, Young Master Shen can't bear to let her go."

"Can beauty put food on the table? I think Su Qianqian is more suitable to be the Shen family's daughter-in-law; she's dignified and elegant."

When Su Qianqian first arrived in the capital, she was very insecure about her face, feeling she wasn't pretty enough, but after seeing her biological father, a sense of pride welled up in her heart.

At this moment, hearing the crowd's discussion, she felt even prouder.

This face was proof of her identity. She was smart, virtuous, could cook well, was hardworking, and understanding, quickly integrating into the Su family and winning the love of many.

But this wasn't enough, far from enough!

She wanted everyone in the Su family to owe her and love her; she wanted to replace Su Qingyue and marry Young Master Shen!

Thinking of this, she immediately urged Zhou Wenfang and Su Qingyue to take the bus, and the group arrived at the third floor of the Friendship Store to pick out clothes.

Su Qianqian and Zhou Wenfang shopped for a while and then deliberately said they were tired, "Fangfang, I'm going downstairs to buy water; you shop first."

She gave a wink to two men in the distance and immediately hurried downstairs.

Those two men looked sleazy; one had triangular eyes, and the other had a black mole near his mouth.

They were following Zhou Wenfang in the men's clothing section, "That chick in the yellow dress just now was damn beautiful, and her figure is great, *hehehe*."

"Isn't that the truth? It makes my heart burn. I wonder what she tastes like..."

"Don't be in a hurry. Follow her first. Once she's alone, we'll take her back to Willow Leaf Alley in Construction Park and have our way with her!"

Zhou Wenfang realized these two were targeting Su Qingyue. She was so scared she broke into a cold sweat, crushing the clothes in her hands.

Shen Xunbao's birthday was coming up, and she had originally wanted to buy him a gift, but now she had no heart for it. Her eyes darted around, and she deliberately walked slowly.

As she walked, she called out Su Qingyue's name, "Su Qingyue, so you're here. I have something to do, so Qianqian and I are leaving first."

After she finished speaking, she glanced back twice. Seeing that the two men were still there, she suppressed the vicious smile at the corner of her mouth.

"Alright, you guys go ahead."

Zhou Wenfang hurried downstairs and pulled Su Qianqian away, "Su Qingyue said she wanted to shop alone. Qianqian, let's go stroll around Construction Park."

Construction Park was a few hundred meters away, and there were several desolate alleys on the left side of the park. Su Qianqian knew the fish had taken the bait and planned to go with Zhou Wenfang to wait for the rabbit.

A smile that couldn't be suppressed hung on Zhou Wenfang's lips. She considered herself beautiful; if it weren't for Su Qingyue's luck in having an arranged marriage with the Shen family, Shen Xunbao would have been hers.

As for Su Qianqian, a country bumpkin with no culture, no figure, and no experience, she was simply not Young Master Shen's type.

As long as Su Qingyue lost her purity today, she would have a chance to snatch Shen Xunbao away.

Su Qianqian looked at Zhou Wenfang's look of certainty and sneered in her heart; city people were nothing more than this.

Su Qingyue was trying on a red dress. The red dress made her skin look like snow, and she looked like a blooming rose, breathtakingly beautiful.

The two men stood in the men's clothing section, sneaking glances at Su Qingyue, their eyes evil and greasy.

Su Qingyue went to change out of the dress. She sighed; she needed to save money now and couldn't spend it recklessly.

Finally, she picked out an outfit for everyone in both families and went to pay.

People were coming and going at the entrance of the Friendship Store. As Su Qingyue walked out, a hand suddenly reached out from behind, quickly wiped a handkerchief across her nose, and pulled it away.

Su Qingyue's eyes widened in anger, and just as she was about to curse, she felt dizzy and her legs went weak. She wanted to call for help but couldn't make a sound. Fear wrapped around her like a giant net.

The mole-faced man and the triangular-eyed man immediately stepped up on her left and right to support her, "Little sister, how many times have I told you, you'll get tired if you shop for too long."

"Big Brother, stop talking. Hurry and give Su Xiaomei some water to drink. Mom and Dad are waiting for us at home to eat."

Someone saw the harmonious siblings and spoke up enthusiastically, "It's hot, hurry and take a car back. Don't get heatstroke."

"Alright, thank you, ma'am."

The two thugs' eyes flashed with greed as they supported Su Qingyue and walked out.

Su Qingyue hadn't expected these people to dare drug her at the entrance of the store. Her vision was blurred, and her brain was heavy. She could only bite her lip hard, and only after tasting the blood did she regain some clarity.

Just as they walked out of the Friendship Store and were about to turn the corner toward the alley, they bumped into a man with an injured arm.

Su Qingyue's eyes widened suddenly, and two lines of tears flowed down her pale, delicate face. She used her lips to silently plead: "Save me!"

Pei Huaiye paused, quickly scanned the group, and walked straight ahead.

The mole-faced man sneered, "Scared the hell out of me. I thought that kid had figured it out."

The triangular-eyed man laughed lewdly, "Hurry up. The drug is kicking in. Let's quench Su Xiaomei's thirst first."

Suddenly, a fierce, low voice came from behind, "Let her go!" As the words fell, Pei Huaiye raised his long leg and kicked hard, engaging them in a fight.

He had just finished a secret mission and was not lightly injured, but this did not affect his ability to beat people up quickly and ruthlessly!

Soon, the two thugs were beaten to the ground, unable to get up. Pei Huaiye gave a wicked smile. He raised his foot, and with two *crack* sounds accompanied by wails, the legs of both thugs were broken.

Su Qingyue shivered in fear. This man was in a military uniform, tall with long legs, his handsome face carrying a hint of rebelliousness, his dark eyes hidden behind his bangs. He was ruthless and wild when fighting.

Su Qingyue suddenly felt a bit thirsty.

The drug made her body hot and her blood rush to her head. She bit her lip desperately but couldn't control her body from trembling.

Pei Huaiye took off the thugs' jackets, covered their heads with them, stuffed their mouths with their own socks, and tied them back-to-back to a utility pole.

Pei Huaiye walked up to Su Qingyue and squatted down. The girl before him had snow-white skin, eyes shimmering with water, a delicate and high-bridged nose, a flushed face, and full, red lips slightly parted, looking at him with longing.

Pei Huaiye felt a bit uncomfortable and turned his head away.

He scooped Su Qingyue up, "You've been drugged. I'll find you an antidote."

He put her into a Jeep.

Su Qingyue's collarbone was already red, and she was groaning in pain.

Instinctively, she reached out her fair, tender arms to wrap around Pei Huaiye's neck, rubbing her small face against his broad, firm chest, looking very provocative.

Suddenly, a mass of softness pressed into his chest.

Pei Huaiye's voice was hoarse, his Adam's apple rolling a few times, "Don't move!"

*Knock, knock, knock. *

The car window was knocked. ===== CHAPTER 3 =====