Chapter 1675 - 679: Destination_2

Chapter 1675: Chapter 679: Destination_2

Qu Yunfeng turned around and scrutinized his youngest sister at home, who’s always been the most reclusive. For the first time, a trace of a smile appeared on his usually stern face.

"Peining, you seem to have gained some weight. It appears you’ve been doing quite well lately..."

The slightly parted lips of Qu Peining, who seemed about to say something, instantly tightened.

In that family, which was all about rules and seemingly indifferent, the big brother in front of her was actually the only one she had closer ties with among her peers. Ever since she entered the Qu Family as a child, this elder brother had always looked after her, but the words he spoke were truly hard to enjoy...

Have I gained weight?

I don’t think so, I’ve clearly been exercising daily, and my physical condition hasn’t changed.

"No, I haven’t been doing well."

Qu Peining responded blandly.

"Oh?"

Qu Yunfeng raised an eyebrow, suddenly his gaze turned fierce, "Has that Mr. Zhou... wronged you?"

Qu Peining was taken aback, momentarily unsure of how to answer the question.

Wronged?

Of course, wronged.

Moreover, the various grievances Zhou Wang subjected her to were ones she had never experienced before in her life...

Even though memories of such moments have become blurred, humans have the ability to fill in the gaps, and there were times, in the middle of the night, when Qu Peining couldn’t help but "see" herself crouching in that corner, stiffly tilting her head, tearful, allowing Zhou Wang to torment her in her dreams.

Yet she couldn’t bring herself to speak.

Because she was certain, if she truly displayed any grievance or heartbreak, this brother who had cared for her since childhood, the only person in the family who showed her genuine warmth, would immediately use all means at his disposal to retaliate against Zhou Wang.

And that’s... not the scenario she wanted to see.

So in the end, Qu Peining shook her head, "No... I’m fine."

Upon hearing this, Qu Yunfeng’s fierce demeanor relaxed, he pondered and asked further:

"Are you willing?"

"...What?"

At this moment, Qu Peining’s heart skipped a beat; she involuntarily recalled that image of overwhelming shame.

She almost thought her brother knew everything, for him to ask such a question as "Are you willing?"

But fortunately, Qu Peining quickly regained her composure, given her brother’s serious nature, he couldn’t possibly be joking with her like this.

Sure enough, Qu Yunfeng immediately followed with another question: "Are you voluntarily staying by Zhou Wang’s side, serving as his personal security?"

"...Yes."

Qu Peining replied, having no choice.

Qu Yunfeng’s entire demeanor softened, "This is mainly a question your mother wanted me to ask you... The patriarch didn’t express any opinion, and as for others in the family, they actually think it’s a good thing for you to stay by Zhou Wang’s side."

As he said this, a hint of a cold smile appeared in Qu Yunfeng’s eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

"As long as you’re willing, that’s good."

Upon hearing this, Qu Peining was somewhat dazed.

Because she could glean more information from Qu Yunfeng’s words.

It was evident that many in the family have "high hopes" for Zhou Wang.

Though previous investigations had made Qu Peining realize Zhou Wang’s background was far more profound than she imagined, hearing that even her own family has people fearing Zhou Wang shocked her.

Despite her dislike for that family, she had to admit that there’s not much they tolerate in terms of person or matters.

Seeing Qu Yunfeng’s sudden visit today made Qu Peining quite uneasy, but unexpectedly, the family seemed to tacitly approve of her "mischief", not criticizing her choice to stay by Zhou Wang’s side as a bodyguard.

...Of course, it could also be that she’s a marginal figure in the family, and it’s normal for her to not draw much attention.

"You might not know, but some people have previously disagreed, thinking Zhou should receive an additional level of protection, they value..."

What they specifically value, Qu Yunfeng didn’t elaborate further; he paused before continuing: "This also counts as a minor victory, seeing you’re not unhappy. I should be off now."

Qu Yunfeng said, pressing the elevator button, yet before stepping in, he turned around again.

"Peining, I know you aren’t happy living at home, but no matter what, it will always be your home. If you need anything, feel free to call me anytime."

"Also, don’t worry too much about that Mr. Zhou, but don’t provoke him unnecessarily either, of course."

After saying these, the elevator doors slowly closed, and Qu Yunfeng’s silhouette disappeared along with them.

Qu Peining stood in place, feeling a mixture of emotions.

At first, Qu Yunfeng’s early words had slightly moved her, but hearing the words towards the end, she was amused and helpless.

As expected, it was still the familiar flavor, even a brother with a softer side would, in moments like this, consider the overall family interest unconsciously.

Qu Peining stood still for a long time, finally letting out a gentle sigh.

...

Pudong International Airport.

With the sound of the broadcaster’s voice, Air China flight CA1885 from Beidou direction slowly landed on the runway.

"...Miss Di, Miss Di?"

A flight attendant called out twice in one of the first-class seats.

"Hmm?"

Miss Di, who was staring at the window absentmindedly, snapped back to reality, seemingly a bit dazed.

"We’ve arrived at our destination, Miss Di. Would you like to disembark now?"

The flight attendant patiently asked.

"Oh, okay, okay..."

Miss Di stood up, picked up her small bag, and walked through the aisle, where below, a VIP shuttle was already parked.

The other first-class passengers were already on the bus waiting; Miss Di hastily climbed on, said "sorry", and found an empty seat inside.

During the journey, Miss Di saw two women, both stunning enough to momentarily daze her.

Seated by the window, one woman had smooth long hair and a face of cold, breathtaking beauty like moonlight; she had an orchid-like serene presence that, even in the entertainment industry, Miss Di rarely witnessed, let alone in real life.

Normally, encountering such a stunning woman would be rare, yet here appeared two at once...

Next to the cold woman sat another, difficult to determine whether to use "woman" or "girl" to describe her.

She possessed a starkly different demeanor compared to the cold woman, resembling a proud sun descended to earth, a blend of brightness and purity that seemed to subtly elevate the air temperature.

What most captivated Miss Di was those eyes, combining the purity of an infant, the clarity of a maiden, and the charm of a sophisticated woman...

Miss Di couldn’t help but muse, if her agent were here, they would probably be mesmerized and fervently inquire about contact details.

Normally, Miss Di might also feel inclined to get acquainted with them, but she truly lacked the mood now.

She didn’t know why she came to Magic City, even turning down several engagements, although she was unsure whether she would gain the answers she sought; she might even face awkward scenarios, if things proceeded as Xia Xiwei described...

But she knew she might regret not coming this time, so she eventually boarded this flight.

As Miss Di passed through the aisle, the bright girl seemingly unintentionally glanced at Miss Di’s back, then nudged the cool girl beside her.

"Senior Sister Jiang, that woman seems like a celebrity!"

"Really?"

Jiang Mo didn’t turn around, still gazing out at the scenery.

Even Ding Yi could detect her disinterested tone and felt a bit helpless; let alone landing in Magic City, ever since the flight took off, this senior sister’s mind hadn’t belonged to her.

"So, my dear senior sister, you still don’t want to pull out your phone and give him a call, to ask where we’re going after exiting the airport?"

Upon hearing Ding Yi’s reminder, Jiang Mo’s cheeks flushed slightly, before she quietly took out her phone.