Chapter 66

Qiu Lu was very angry.

She had rushed back to the Capital from Xichuan, prepared to tell Qiu Zhiyang that his apprentice was an ungrateful wolf who wouldn't even return when she went all that way to invite him.

Never did she expect that as soon as she pushed the door open, Qiu Zhiyang would tell her that Pei Huaiye had arrived. Before Qiu Zhiyang could finish speaking, Qiu Lu ran upstairs, thumping all the way.

Since Pei Huaiye was here, she might as well strike while the iron was hot; as long as the two of them were married, she would receive a large inheritance once Qiu Zhiyang passed away.

By then, she could run away with Chang Hui, and their child would grow up in peace.

Thinking of this, she unbuttoned the top three buttons of her shirt and called out to the room in her sweetest voice, "Brother Huaiye, are you back?"

She waited for a long while.

Pei Huaiye pulled the door open with a cold face, then quickly turned his face away, his black eyes filled with disgust.

Immediately after, a small, picturesque face peeked out from behind him, "Qiu Lu? You're here." Su Qianyue greeted her with a smile, her eyes sweeping over her chest, shocked beyond measure.

"Qingyue? You, you're here too?" Qiu Lu hurriedly turned her back, feeling both ashamed and angry, "Then you two should rest early." After saying this, she hurriedly returned to her room and clenched her fists tightly.

The next day, Qiu Lu made a table full of dishes and said with a smile, "Brother Huaiye, Qingyue, come and sit; it's been a long time since we've had guests, and my skills have gotten rusty."

Qiu Zhiyang frowned, "What guests? Huaiye is your foster brother and my apprentice, and Qingyue is your sister-in-law."

A flash of darkness crossed Qiu Lu's eyes, "Yes, Dad, look at me, being clumsy and not knowing how to speak."

Su Qianyue smiled at Qiu Zhiyang and sat down beside Pei Huaiye, "Master, Huaiye and I have discussed it; he will take you to pick up the examination results, and I will go to my adoptive mother's house, and we will return tomorrow."

Qiu Lu asked hurriedly, "Pick up what examination results?"

"We took Master for a full-body checkup, and there are a few results that only came out today."

Qiu Lu felt somewhat embarrassed; this was something she should have done, yet this couple had done it instead. She put a piece of food in Pei Huaiye's bowl and said gently, "Brother Huaiye is very thoughtful; let's go to the hospital together this afternoon."

Pei Huaiye blocked the bowl with his hand and said blandly, "No need, I'll go myself."

Qiu Lu's hand paused, and her nose was almost crooked with anger.

Qiu Zhiyang smoothed things over and tapped Qiu Lu, "Huaiye and your sister-in-law are a perfect match and so loving; Lulu, you aren't young anymore, you should consider getting married."

Qiu Lu smiled sweetly and said, "Dad, you didn't agree to the person I liked before, and later when I wanted to rekindle my relationship with Brother Huaiye, I was intercepted by my sister-in-law; sigh, my life is bitter."

Qiu Zhiyang and Pei Huaiye both darkened their faces simultaneously.

"Oh my, Qingyue, I was just joking, you aren't angry, are you?"

Su Qianyue smiled lightly, "Since it's a joke, then it's all fake, why would I be angry? But don't say things like 'rekindling a relationship' casually; it's not good for your or Master's reputation if it gets out, making it sound like you want to destroy someone else's marriage."

Qiu Lu stuck out her tongue and hugged Qiu Zhiyang's arm, acting like a spoiled child, "Dad, I said the wrong thing again, I'm sorry; I'll go to the hospital with Brother Huaiye to get the report later."

Pei Huaiye shot her a warning look, which Qiu Lu completely ignored, even raising an eyebrow at Su Qianyue, "Sister-in-law doesn't mind, right?"

Su Qianyue's eyes curved, "Why would I mind? I'm only at ease if you two siblings take Master."

When they were leaving.

Su Qianyue had changed into a light green dress, and Pei Huaiye was simply dazzled. Her skin was like congealed fat, her lips like cherry blossoms, and her clear eyes held a charming allure, as if she had walked right out of a painting.

Pei Huaiye tucked the hair behind her ear, "Take it slow on the road; I'll pick you up after I take Master to get the results."

Su Qianyue looked at him with brimming eyes, "I know."

They said goodbye intimately, and Qiu Lu watched from the side, feeling as if a fishbone were stuck in her throat.

Su Qianyue went to the Friendship Store, bought quite a few things, and carried them to the Su Family home in the south of the city; everyone was there except Su Weixin.

Su Qianyue stood gracefully at the door and greeted them one by one, "Mom, Big Brother, Second Brother."

Su Chen helped carry the things, while Su Yuan stared at Su Qianyue without moving, "Have you been well lately?"

"Second Brother, I've been well." Su Qianyue smiled sincerely.

"It's good that you're back; why did you buy all these things?" Song Qingyan complained, but she felt a bit of estrangement in her heart.

After crying and complaining in front of Qingyue yesterday, she knew that the mother-daughter bond between them would never be the same as before.

"Mom, do you feel better today after your IV yesterday?"

"I'm better, it's nothing. Why didn't you bring your fiancé over?"

Su Qianyue smiled shyly and explained that Pei Huaiye had taken Master to the hospital.

Su Yuan was stunned, "You're getting married? Is Pei Huaiye that man who saved you last time?"

"It's him; we're getting married on the sixth of next month."

Su Yuan looked at the happy smile on Su Qianyue's exquisite little face, and a sudden wave of loss washed over him.

Shen Xunbao had sent a telegram saying he wanted to swap marriages, and at the time, he had been both angry and a little happy. He was angry that Shen Xunbao had failed Qingyue, and happy that Qingyue was no longer engaged; was there a possibility for them...

Although that hope was slim, he had even bought a train ticket to Xichuan and had even wanted to transfer his job there, just hoping to be closer to her.

Never did he expect that she was about to get married.

Su Yuan adjusted his smile and made a decision in an instant, "Then I'll go back to Xichuan with you; I'll represent our family at your wedding!"

Song Qingyan really wanted to go, but if she went, what would happen to Su Qianqian? Her younger son was clearly favoring Qingyue, this sister.

Su Chen met her worried gaze and comforted her, "Mom, I'll go too, and visit Qianqian while I'm at it."

Song Qingyan smiled and looked at Qingyue again, "Getting married should be lively and happy." After saying this, she sighed deeply when she thought of Su Qianqian.

The nanny had asked for leave, and after they finished chatting, they discussed going out to eat.

"I know a state-run restaurant that makes squirrel-shaped mandarin fish especially well!" After Su Yuan finished speaking, Su Chen glanced at him without saying a word, "Then let's go there now."

The Jeep stopped at the entrance of the state-run restaurant, and as soon as Su Qianyue got out of the car, she saw Pei Huaiye with Qiu Zhiyang.

"Huaiye!" Su Qianyue's eyes lit up instantly, "How were Master's results?"

"Everything is fine; they prescribed medicine for the gout, and as long as he pays attention to his diet, there shouldn't be any major problems."

Qiu Zhiyang looked happy, as if he had become five years younger, and Su Qianyue said happily, "Then we must celebrate today; Master, Huaiye, this is my mom and my two brothers."

Qiu Zhiyang knew this was Su Qianyue's adoptive mother, and the two families introduced each other with smiles.

At the dinner table, Su Yuan was not as easygoing as last time; he kept asking Pei Huaiye questions, as if he were investigating his household registration.

"Did you grow up in Xichuan since you were a child?" Song Qingyan stared at Pei Huaiye's face and interjected.

Pei Huaiye nodded, "Yes, I went to join the army with my master after I turned fifteen."

Qiu Zhiyang began to talk about how excellent and resilient Pei Huaiye was, and Song Qingyan listened while looking at Pei Huaiye's appearance, murmuring to herself, "Too similar, really too similar."