“…The date set by the old master must be a good one… Of course, no problem! As for the projects we discussed earlier… Alright, alright, it’s settled then.”

“Father!”

Song Moyan rushed in, not even bothering to knock, and barged into the study.

Song Jingguo’s smile faded slightly. After exchanging a few more words with the person on the other end of the call, he ended with a “Happy cooperation” and hung up, frowning. “You’re already an adult, why are you still so rash?”

“Father, look.” Song Moyan took a few steps to the desk and opened a video on his phone. “Last night’s incident wasn’t Xiao Xue’s doing at all. It was him, Luo Yunqing, who jumped into the water himself! We’ve all been deceived by him!”

Recalling how Xiao Xue was unfriended by a friend and slapped by her mother last night, Song Moyan was furious. “Father, we can’t let him off easily!”

“Oh?” Song Jingguo didn’t even glance at the phone, calmly sipping his tea, and asked, “What do you plan to do?”

This reaction…

“Father, he’s a liar!”

“So what?”

A bucket of cold water was poured over him. Song Moyan clenched his fists, his whole body tense. “Father, are you just going to let him go?”

Song Jingguo didn’t answer, just pointed to the project proposal on the table. “Besides the collaborations we discussed earlier, the Pei family also plans to use our chips in their independently developed drones. Do you know how much profit just this one project can bring? This was personally approved by Pei Yanli!”

Before this, many domestic chip technology companies were trying to bite into this bait.

Why was it given to them?

Isn’t it because of the marriage alliance?

Song Jingguo threw the question back at him: “So, should I hold onto this small matter?”

“…I see, I see.”

Song Moyan’s face turned pale as he suddenly understood why Luo Yunqing was so fearless. He took a deep breath, his chest heaving, still unwilling to accept it. “What about the grievances Xiao Xue suffered? Are we just going to let it go?”

“You still have the nerve to mention him!”

Song Jingguo raised an eyebrow and snorted coldly. “Useless thing, almost ruined my big plans! Tell him to behave himself until September 29th, when Xiao Qing marries into the Pei family. If anything else happens during this time, he can either stay in the Song family or… leave.”

“Father!”

“Did you hear me clearly?”

Song Jingguo was always firm in his decisions.

Arguing now was clearly not a good choice.

Song Moyan had no choice but to agree reluctantly. Images of Xiao Xue crying in his arms flashed before his eyes, and he was extremely unwilling: “Luo Yunqing grew up in the welfare institute, he’s cunning…”

“Being cunning is a good thing.” Song Jingguo was indifferent. “Look, hasn’t he firmly tied down the Pei family’s second master?”

Compared to the main house, Pei Yanli was more favored by the old master and held a significant share in the Pei family.

Not to mention how many more years he could live, at least while he’s alive, it’s more beneficial than harmful to the Song family. If Luo Yunqing is smart and keeps people happy, maybe he can even get more shares in the future. No matter how you look at it, it’s not a loss.

Compared to the benefits that can be seen in the future, these matters are insignificant.

“Big brother, you’re still too naive.” Luo Yunqing leaned against the headboard, watching the real-time surveillance hidden in the study’s bookshelf, and couldn’t help but laugh.

As a son who grew up by Song Jingguo’s side for twenty-five years, groomed as a successor, he still didn’t understand.

To the old fox Song Jingguo, emotions are worthless compared to benefits. Whoever has the higher utility value, he will temporarily stand by their side.

But it’s also thanks to his pursuit of benefits that this plan could succeed.

“If Pei Yanli finds out…”

If she finds out he’s such a scheming liar, she probably won’t forgive him for a lifetime.

“Then I’ll hide it, for a lifetime!”

The gloom lasted only a few seconds before Luo Yunqing happily opened the chat box.

【AAA Luo Luo】: Fever’s gone! (Picture)

The reply came instantly.

【It’s Pei, not Pay】: The fever just subsided, don’t be careless.

【It’s Pei, not Pay】: Remember to take the prescription Dr. Tang gave you on time, it’s good for your health.

【AAA Luo Luo】: Okay~

The other party was typing…

Typing…

Typing…

【It’s Pei, not Pay】: Chinese medicine is bitter, I sent some candied bayberries and canned yellow peaches, take them after the medicine.

【AAA Luo Luo】: (Nods obediently)

【AAA Luo Luo】: You’re so good to me~

The other party continued typing.

After half a minute, Pei Yanli replied: “It’s only right.”

Probably thinking those three words were a bit cold, he added: “After all, we’re about to get married.”

【It’s Pei, not Pay】: 9.29, how do you feel about this date?

Luo Yunqing immediately exited the interface to check the electronic calendar, only to find it’s still a month and five days away!

Isn’t there a closer date?

Like, tomorrow.

【It’s Pei, not Pay】: If it feels rushed, I can have someone calculate another time.

【AAA Luo Luo】: This one! This one’s pretty good.

The others are definitely postponed.

Luo Yunqing sighed while holding the phone, watching the red dots 1, 2, 3… behind 【It’s Pei, not Pay】, then clicked into the top right corner to reset the note.

A vibration.

【Husband】: In a few days, both families will jointly issue an engagement statement.

【Husband】: No need to do anything else, just… there might be some negative comments online. Don’t worry, I’ll have someone handle it.

【Husband】: By the way, in a week, you’ll be starting school, right?

【AAA Luo Luo】: Yeah, yeah, yeah.

【AAA Luo Luo】: Going to Jing University! But I haven’t decided on a major yet, any good suggestions? (Expectant) (Starry eyes)

【Husband】: Jing University’s top major is computer science, followed by electronic information and finance, and there’s also design, all very good.

【Husband】: Do you have any particular interests?

【AAA Luo Luo】: Computer science and finance, but it’s so hard to choose (Sighs with chin in hand)

【Husband】: If you like both fields, why not take one as a minor?

His suggestion hit the nail on the head for Luo Yunqing.

After that, in twenty minutes, Pei Yanli sent a detailed future trend direction for the two majors and carefully circled the computer science option.

【AAA Luo Luo】: Wow! Such a clear and intuitive analysis.

【AAA Luo Luo】: Thank you, husband!

Sent in less than two seconds.

“AAA Luo Luo” retracted a message.

Immediately after, another message was sent: Thank you.

The phone fell onto his lap with a thud.

Pei Yanli picked it up, still able to see a line of gray text: “AAA Luo Luo” retracted a message.

“Boss.” Chen Zhao knocked lightly on the door and came in, tilting his head slightly with his hands behind his back: “What are you looking at? Oh—could it be you’re still looking at someone’s photo?”

Pei Yanli immediately put down the phone and turned his gaze away: “Were the things delivered?”

“Of course, I watched them unload the goods myself. But—” Chen Zhao quickly put away his smile and took out his phone from behind, opening it, “A whole truckload of candied bayberries and canned yellow peaches! Are you delivering goods to the Song family?”

Pei Yanli: “A lot?”

“This is…” Chen Zhao swallowed his curse just in time, took a deep breath to calm down: “Even the supermarket’s stock isn’t as much as what you sent.”

He didn’t see Luo Yunqing.

Otherwise, he really wanted to see his expression when he saw a truckload of cans.

It must be quite a sight.

Chen Zhao sincerely advised: “Boss, you’re overdoing it.”

Like the chat interface going back and forth with “typing,” Pei Yanli repeatedly opened his mouth and closed it, finally nodding, saying lightly: “Got it.”

Then he asked: “Is the PR ready?”

Mentioning this, Chen Zhao understood for the first time what it means to be prepared for a rainy day. The engagement announcement hasn’t even been officially released yet, and he’s already thought about how to handle the PR.

The direction of the PR is still…

He sighed and said bluntly: “The old master isn’t very satisfied with your approach, saying if it’s a marriage alliance, just do it, why use the term ‘proposal’.”

Chen Zhao didn’t understand either, “I know you pity the real young master’s situation in the Song family, but why make such a big deal out of it, just getting by would be enough.”

“Seriousness and perfunctoriness are obvious to the discerning eye.” Pei Yanli checked off items on his to-do list one by one, then said: “Only if I take this marriage seriously, others won’t bully him.”

Chen Zhao glanced at his next to-do items, after the hospital check-up, there were even engagement rings and wedding attire.

He suddenly asked: “Do you like him?”

His fingers suddenly paused on the tablet, Pei Yanli was silent for a few seconds, then nodded: “Yes.”

Chen Zhao’s eyes lit up instantly: “You’ve only met once, love at first sight!”

Pei Yanli nodded again.

“I knew it, there’s no such thing as unprovoked kindness, turns out the boss’s heart is moved.” Chen Zhao thought, it seems he needs to reassess Luo Yunqing’s importance.

A simple marriage alliance partner and the boss’s wife are not the same concept.

Pei Yanli thought for a moment and reminded him: “Just know it, don’t tell him.”

“Why?”

After turning off the tablet screen, Pei Yanli was silent for a few seconds, then said lightly: “In case I’m not around someday, he can still marry someone else.”

…

Business marriages are nothing unusual for wealthy families.

There were early rumors that the Pei and Song families intended to marry, and it was for Pei Yanli, who had a leg amputated in a car accident. Many were watching the drama unfold, and several competitors of the two families were openly and secretly slandering.

But when the two families officially announced it, everyone was dumbfounded.

Especially the statement released by the Pei family through the Pei Group, clearly stating “proposal”!

To propose to the Song family’s real young master, who had just been found not long ago, Pei Yanli even legally transferred nearly 3% of his shares!

The news once topped the trending searches.

Jiang Ziyu couldn’t believe it even if she wanted to ignore it: “Xiao Luo is going to marry him? No, Xiao Luo… likes him!!!”

Stunned for two minutes, she quickly sent a message to Luo Yunqing.

【Get Rich +10086】: (Picture)

【Get Rich +10086】: Don’t tell me, the person you like is him.

【AAA Luo Luo】: Hehe, yes! It’s him (Starry eyes)

Jiang Ziyu coughed heavily, almost coughing out her lungs.

【Get Rich +10086】: Do you know this person was in a car accident over a month ago (Angry)

【Get Rich +10086】: You think it’s just a broken leg?

【Get Rich +10086】: His whole body was severely injured, the broken leg is just an external injury!

【Get Rich +10086】: Otherwise, would the Pei family find someone to ward off bad luck just because of a broken leg? Are you stupid!

…

【Get Rich +10086】12 unread messages.

As soon as she saw the first sentence, Luo Yunqing put down the phone, waiting until it finally stopped vibrating, and slid to the bottom line.

【Get Rich +10086】: There’s no future with him.

Half a minute later.

【AAA Luo Luo】: Like a moth to a flame, I want to try too.

In the previous life, after being under Song Xuechen’s mental medication for two years, Pei Yanli lived for another five years. If he hadn’t been pushed down the stairs, maybe he could have lived a little longer.

In this life, it won’t be worse than the last.

Jiang Ziyu sent a few more messages later, but Luo Yunqing didn’t read them, tidying up to go out.

Pei Yanli was going to the hospital for a check-up as usual today.

He took the opportunity to thank Tang Yajun for treating him last time and went along.

It was still the spacious seven-seater Maybach, Chen Zhao personally got out to open the door for him.

Today, there were no bodyguards accompanying them, only Pei Yanli in the back seat, wearing a simple gray V-neck sweatshirt, his leg still wrapped tightly in a blanket.

Luo Yunqing felt a bit nervous for a moment. As he got in the car, he accidentally tripped over the door frame, knocking his head loudly against the car.

“Oh dear, madam, it’s not a holiday or anything, you shouldn’t be doing this.” Chen Zhao quickly helped him up.

Luo Yunqing blushed with embarrassment.

Finally getting up, he instinctively raised his head, and with a thud, he hit the car roof again.

This time, Chen Zhao didn’t dare to laugh, quickly closing the door and running to the front passenger seat, raising the soundproof panel along the way.

“Come here, let me see, how bad is it?”

Pei Yanli reached out his hand.

Luo Yunqing, holding his head with teary eyes, slowly moved to his side.

A hand gently landed on his head, rubbing as he asked, “Feeling better? Is there anywhere particularly painful? We’ll have it checked at the hospital later.”

Luo Yunqing pursed his lips slightly, obediently shaking his head, “It’s much better now.”

Pei Yanli rubbed a few more times, confirming he wasn’t in pain before letting go. To avoid the atmosphere turning cold, he asked, “Did you eat the bayberries and yellow peaches?”

“I did!” Luo Yunqing grinned, boasting to him: “I even ate several cans this morning.”

Several cans!!!

Pei Yanli was shocked.

Is he planning to eat all those cans?

As if knowing what he was thinking, Luo Yunqing added: “There are still several big boxes in the warehouse, I really can’t finish them, um… can I donate them to the welfare institute?”

He blinked his clean, bright eyes, innocently blinking twice, “I rarely got to eat these before, I want to let the younger brothers and sisters try them too!”

“Sure.”

Pei Yanli agreed without hesitation, “Since they were given to you, you can do whatever you want with them. Are those enough? If not, I can have another truck sent.”

“Enough! More than enough! No need to add more.” Luo Yunqing quickly waved his hands to stop him.

What does a truck mean?

Even supermarkets don’t dare to stock a whole truckload of cans, and he didn’t even blink.

Why didn’t he notice in the previous life that he would do such a thing?

Luo Yunqing sat with his knees together, hands resting obediently on his lap, carefully recalling the most outrageous thing Pei Yanli did in the previous life, which was using the base of a toilet brush he bought online as a large water cup.

Fortunately, the base was brand new.

Thinking of that scene and his twitching mouth at the time, Luo Yunqing still found it funny.

How could he think that extra-long toilet brush was for cleaning cups?

It was two-thirty in the afternoon, the sun was just right.

The car window was half-open, dappled shadows occasionally falling on that smiling face, vibrant and full of life.

His eyes curved, long lashes spread across his entire lower eyelid. When he grinned, there was a not-so-obvious canine tooth.

As they were about to reach the hospital, Pei Yanli looked out the window, then back at his face, as if thinking of something, he reached out to cover the lower half of his face.

Luo Yunqing was puzzled, blinking: “Wh-what’s wrong?”

“Counting this time, this should be our fourth meeting, right?”

“Little bunny.”