Chapter 1720: Beiping Old Dreams: The Beautiful Performer Overwhelms the Big Shot 35

After that day, Chu Wu spent considerable time maneuvering; the British garrison in Wei'er, after returning, completely refused to admit fault, and even suppressed the newspaper, not allowing any reports about the casino.

But no matter how much they suppressed, they could not stop the facts from happening.

The Xiao family could never recover; even though Pei Yinnian was not in Beiping, with so many Pei family members still there, the Chamber of Commerce members were unprecedentedly united in devouring the Xiao family's assets.

After about a week, Beiping was still Beiping, but beneath the surface there was a new shift of power.

Jin Chen rested at home, and also comforted the greatly shocked Pei Yiqing; after returning to the Weiyang Xiyuan to perform on stage, it had already been several days.

Chu Wu specially placed an advertisement thanking Jin Chen and Pei Yinnian; adding to the impact of that earlier arena match, Jin Chen is now undoubtedly the top star of Beiping.

In those turbulent times, days passed one by one; the spring wind gradually faded, and the weather grew warmer.

Fifteen days later, early May.

Train station.

The train journey from Jiangning to Beiping is not short, requiring a transfer; even a first-class seat with a private compartment would be tiring.

By the time the train pulled into the station, the evening glow already filled the sky.

Pei Yinnian was still dressed in a low-key Zhongshan suit, handsome as a jade crown, his restrained yet deep demeanor making people dare not stare.

The man walking beside him wore a black overcoat, his aura blazing.

Jin Chen, waiting outside the platform, raised his eyebrows and instantly straightened up.

Who the hell is this bastard!

My wife went on a half-month business trip and brought back a man!

Jin Chen, just about to step out, pulled his foot back, thinking of that person in the old residence, and clenched his teeth in silence.

How come there are so many people trying to steal his wife!

"Jin Chen!"

Pei Yinnian saw the aloof youth on the platform, rare for him to show emotion; he handed his suitcase to the aide beside him, strode a few steps, and embraced him.

"Brother." Jin Chen returned the embrace, holding his lover in his arms; fifteen days of separation intensified his longing, his low murmur bewitching: "I miss you so much."

Pei Yinnian caught the familiar scent of sandalwood, couldn't help but hold him tighter, rubbing lightly against his chest: "... I miss you too."

In Jiangning, having been cautious step by step against power, the tension that had gripped his heart for half a month finally relaxed at this moment.

【Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 90!】

Pei Yiqing glanced at the embracing pair, feeling a bit embarrassed, scratched his head, then looked at the man standing beside his brother.

"Hello, may I ask who you are?"

"Please don't let another love rival show up, or his sister-in-law will be furious."

"Hello, I'm Chu Jin."

Chu Jin nodded, his voice low.

"Chu... Chu Chu Chu Jin!" Pei Yiqing exclaimed in shock, "Young Marshal Chu?"

"The eldest son of the Chu family! This person has come to Beiping—why didn't Chu Wu come to meet him?"

"Isn't he his real brother!"

Upon hearing his identity, Jin Chen finally released the possessive embrace, put his arm around Pei Yinnian, and went to look at the man beside him.

He doesn't seem to be a love rival.

He immediately curled his lips, gave a polite smile, "Young Marshal Chu, my apologies."

Chu Jin: "……"

If he's not mistaken, he indeed sensed hostility from that overly handsome youth just now.

Pei Yinnian introduced Jin Chen to Chu Jin, this time identifying him as his lover.

Strangely, before it was Jin Chen who clung to Pei Yinnian to say those words, but this time Jin Chen merely responded in silence, showing no happiness.

Pei Yinnian couldn't help feeling puzzled, a dull throb in his chest, not understanding why.

But after all, it was just their own matter; Pei Yinnian didn't let Chu Jin notice anything, and added, "Thank you, Young Marshal, for escorting me all the way; I'll have A Si drive you secretly to the Chu residence."

"Thank you."

Chu Jin nodded.

So it was a secret operation.

Pei Yiqing understood, followed behind Pei Yinnian and the others as they left, and when his brother went to fetch his luggage, he caught up to whisper.

"Brother! Wait for me." Pei Yiqing hurriedly grabbed Pei Yinnian, speaking rapidly: "Something's wrong, sister-in-law has been in a terrible mood these days!"

"What's going on?" Pei Yinnian thought of Jin Chen's earlier silence.

"Oh, Brother Qiu He has returned from the States and is staying at the old residence these days; the elders all say... when Second Uncle was still alive, he arranged an engagement between you and Brother Qiu He—is this true or not?"

Pei Yinnian fell silent all of a sudden.

"Shen Qiuhe."

"Ah, right," Pei Yiqing looked at his brother, frowning.

"Looks like this is indeed true."

"That's it."

"It doesn't count as genuine; I've never liked him." Pei Yinnian shook his head, tone stern.

"Matchmaker's words are pure nonsense; having received modern education, he surely wouldn't agree either."

Pei Yiqing gave an ambiguous laugh: "Not necessarily; within less than a week of returning, he let everyone in the old residence know about this, yet still refuses to see his sister-in-law—it's really strange."

Pei Yinnian handed his luggage to Pei Yiqing and hurried toward the car where Jin Chen was waiting.

"Jin Chen."

"Hmm, what's up?"

Jin Chen watched him get into the car, raised his lips in a smiling reply, and saw Pei Yiqing pass by outside the window, giving a thumbs-up.

He lowered his gaze, his shimmering brows and eyes leaking a hint of resentment, "Let's go back to the old home, brother, someone is still waiting for you."

Listen to me.

Pei Yinnian supported Jin Chen's shoulder, leaned in to look at him, "My father did indeed arrange the engagement, but before it was only for the development of the Pei Family; I never took it seriously."

I don't like him, and I'm not even familiar with Shen Qiuhe.

Jin Chen hummed, but slightly turned his gaze aside, refusing to meet Pei Yinnian's eyes.

Pei Yinnian frowned, not knowing what grievances Jin Chen had suffered these days to be like this, he cupped his face and kissed the corner of his lips.

In the next instant, the sideways body was suddenly embraced tightly; Jin Chen, as if venting emotion, kissed back, holding the person in his arms and pressing them against the car seat back.

The deep kiss after half a month apart made Pei Yinnian's heart flutter and tremble; he subconsciously wrapped his arms around his neck, tightening his grip.

Jin Chen buried his head in Pei Yinnian's neck crook, finally mumbling a complaint, "His health is poor, he refuses to see me, but he constantly declares his sovereignty openly and secretly."

If I even think of scolding him, he gets sick, it's terrifying.

He really vomits blood! The kind that makes him faint as soon as he does.

I've never seen such a delicate rival in love.

Hearing Jin Chen's words, the sourness in Pei Yinnian's heart swept over like willow catkins, numb yet soft.

He raised his hand and gently stroked the long hair half-tied at the back of Jin Chen's neck, "I'll handle it well, I won't let him bully you again."

"Not enough," Jin Chen said, gazing into Pei Yinnian's brows and eyes with black eyes exuding allure, lightly biting his earlobe, "Brother, you must sleep with me tonight."

"... Don't say that in the car." Pei Yinnian helplessly rubbed his head, could only coax, "I promise you, I promise you everything."

"Even the sleeping position should obey me." Jin Chen finally curled his brows and eyes.

Don't push your luck.

Brother...

... Alright.