Chapter 817: The Unlucky Twin Sister (46)

Chapter 817: Chapter 817: The Unlucky Twin Sister (46)

Zhu Menghui noticed that when Pei Qianlann said this, there was a hint of sadness in her eyes. He speculated that there must be some hidden story, so he enthusiastically asked Pei Qianlann whether she had eaten lunch.

Lunch time had just arrived, and he assumed the other person hadn’t eaten, which was why he asked.

Pei Qianlann felt a burst of joy in her heart; her looks were still advantageous. At least from the village to City A, she had gained quite a few benefits because of her face. She knew best how to use her advantage. Now, wishing to return to the life of a wealthy wife, her pretty face was the key.

"Not yet."

"Coincidentally, neither have I. Let’s go eat together first, and we can talk slowly. Maybe I can help you."

Zhu Menghui didn’t take Pei Qianlann directly to a fancy restaurant, for fear of scaring her.

Since she dressed so plainly, he found a small place next to the school and invited her for a meal.

During the meal and conversation, Zhu Menghui learned from Pei Qianlann’s mouth that Qiann Yan had fallen out with her family over her studies and had never returned home afterward, let alone called her sister or showed filial respect to her parents.

Zhu Menghui never expected that Qiann Yan, who seemed so nice in front of others, was actually this kind of person. In an instant, her image as a goddess in his mind plummeted.

"I want to go out and make my own way, find a job. Although I am not as smart as Qiann Yan academically, I know there’s no future in staying in the village." Pei Qianlann portrayed herself as a hardworking, down-to-earth village girl, besides her poor grades, she was good in every other respect.

Having seen all kinds of women, Zhu Menghui was meeting someone like Pei Qianlann for the first time, sparking his endless curiosity.

Previously, he felt that Qiann Yan didn’t seem like she came from a village; she didn’t have the rustic character of a rural girl.

He thought Qiann Yan was someone who wouldn’t bow to money, but now he knew she had fallen out with her family just to climb higher, indicating she was someone who liked power and money.

Maybe her previous aloofness towards him was merely an attempt to seek something greater.

Now, having climbed onto some higher branch, she left him out.

He kept this grudge in his heart, but recently his family’s company had some issues, and he didn’t have time to help him deal with such trifles. Once the company recovered, he’d bring this matter up, and investigate the powerful figure behind Qiann Yan.

Since he couldn’t have Qiann Yan, wasn’t Pei Qianlann another option?

Such a sweet, unassuming village girl intrigued him.

"I’ve heard about Qiann Yan at the school, met her twice, but I’m not very familiar." Zhu Menghui also selectively spoke about Qiann Yan’s situation, frowning, "She’s been on leave for months, not attending classes. Recently she came to school to pack up and then left."

"She was accompanied by two people who seemed to protect her. I estimate she’s attached herself to someone significant."

"Nowadays, there are many female college students like Qiann Yan who seek their own path." Zhu Menghui spoke very tactfully, his voice tinged with resentful energy regarding the matter.

He had no idea who Qiann Yan had attached herself to; she engaged in such sordid affairs yet prohibited anyone from discussing it.

Pei Qianlann displayed shock: "You said Qiann Yan hasn’t been to school for months?"

"Yes," Zhu Menghui shook his head, "I have no idea what she’s been up to, but some female students do take leaves of absence for certain situations, like nurturing a pregnancy."

"How is that possible?" Pei Qianlann looked grim, "How could Qiann Yan do such a thing?"