Ah! The Villains I Forced to Turn Evil Can Read My Mind-Chapter 94: Where Did the Ring Come From?

Qiao Chuchu snapped back to reality and looked at Pei Che sitting across from her. His expression was unchanged, but there was a sense of distance in his demeanor. She lowered her head in dejection.

[I’ve done so many things that went too far, how could I expect you to unconditionally agree to everything I ask for?]

[Right now, I only hope I can make it safely to the end, that you all can avoid death’s conclusion, so I can peacefully leave for another country, never return, and sever ties with all of you completely.]

Pei Che: "?"

Qiao Chuchu lowered her head, absentmindedly picking at her fingers, not noticing Pei Che's sharp gaze on her.

Pei Che squinted dangerously, his voice cold as he spoke, "Qiao Chuchu, have you considered living abroad? Have you thought about starting a new life in a different environment?"

Qiao Chuchu froze for a moment. "Huh? No, I haven’t."

[How did he know I’ve been thinking about going abroad?!]

[As expected, Pei Che has always been perceptive, with a sharp gaze that catches every little thought. None of my hidden intentions escape his notice.]

Pei Che coldly withdrew his gaze, licking the blood scab at the corner of his lips. "It’s good that you haven’t. I advise you not to entertain such thoughts. Don’t force me to lock you up when the time comes."

Qiao Chuchu was bewildered. "Huh?"

Pei Che calmly rotated his wrist, his presence heavy, like the dark clouds before a storm pressing down on her. "Even if you manage to go abroad, I will bring you back, lock you in your house and not let you go anywhere. If you don’t want your freedom restricted, you’d better behave. If you really want to go abroad, just tell us. One of the seven of us can surely spare some time to accompany you."

Qiao Chuchu blinked. "Why do you say that?"

Pei Che lowered his gaze at her.

She sat up straight on the sofa, feeling a little aggrieved. "What you’re saying makes me uncomfortable."

[Our relationship is already like this, and you still won’t let me leave. It’s as if I’m not a person, but some bird you’ve been keeping.]

Pei Che raised an eyebrow, leaning his hand on the back of the sofa as he slowly leaned toward her.

Qiao Chuchu was slowly being cornered, and she found herself looking directly into his eyes.

Pei Che’s gaze was emotionless, and his voice was flat. "What’s wrong? Did what I said touch your pride?"

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His beautiful, almond-shaped eyes held no emotion.

Like a cliff in the deep sea, hiding unknown terrors and coldness.

Qiao Chuchu gripped the edge of the sofa in fear. "I think, in our current relationship—"

"What relationship do we have?" Pei Che’s face was expressionless.

Qiao Chuchu bit her lip, her back now completely against the sofa.

Pei Che leaned closer to her, his tone chilling. "I’m asking you. What relationship do we have?"

She felt like she was suffocating and weakly answered, "W-We’re siblings..."

"Then who raised you?" Pei Che continued to press.

Qiao Chuchu pursed her lips. "You."

Pei Che sneered. "And who are we to you?"

She clutched the edge of her clothes. "Brothers."

Pei Che was satisfied. His gaze softened as it fell on her tearful eyes, his voice coaxing, "Didn’t I tell you last time? I don’t like it when you talk about leaving. It doesn’t matter what you say in front of the other brothers, but when it comes to me, keep it in check."

Qiao Chuchu nodded glumly.

[...Wait a minute, I never actually said I was going abroad. He’s only guessing. How is he so sure I want to leave?]

Qiao Chuchu looked at Pei Che in confusion.

Pei Che picked up his phone. "You’ve worked hard today. I’ll transfer you 100,000. Go buy something."

She was taken aback, but quickly brushed the confusion aside. "No, it’s fine, brother."

Pei Che suddenly coldened. "Take it."

Qiao Chuchu: "..."

Fine, she took it.

She properly accepted the transfer and stood up. "I’ll leave then."

But Pei Che grabbed her again. "Wait."

Qiao Chuchu was surprised.

Pei Che pulled out a jewelry box from his pocket. Inside was a delicate square pink diamond ring.

He slid it onto her middle finger, a slight smile at the corner of his mouth. "I knew I wasn’t wrong. It really suits you."

Qiao Chuchu was stunned. "It’s so beautiful. It must be really expensive, right?"

Pei Che shrugged nonchalantly. "Over 100 million. I was out socializing with a friend and noticed his girlfriend really wanted this. I thought it suited you, so I bought it."

Qiao Chuchu: "? His girlfriend wanted it, and you bought it?"

Pei Che sat back in his office chair. "He wasn’t going to buy it for his girlfriend. He thought it was too expensive. Why shouldn’t I buy it?"

Qiao Chuchu walked over to him, wearing the ring, and asked in surprise, "But don’t you think it’s too expensive?"

Pei Che flipped open a document. "No."

Qiao Chuchu: "..."

[Over 100 million isn’t expensive????!]

"..." Pei Che, stunned by her thoughts, rubbed his head and glanced at her. "Go ahead, I’ll have someone send over half of the chicken soup for big brother."

Qiao Chuchu froze. "But I haven’t bought New Year’s gifts for you guys yet. I can’t afford something this expensive."

[Unless I use the 3.5 billion they gave me.]

Pei Che paused, his tone indifferent. "If you want to buy gifts, use the money you make from drawing comics. I don’t care how much it costs."

She was stunned, unable to say anything, as she left, filled with shock.

Pei Che called out to her. "Chuchu."

Qiao Chuchu turned around, surprised.

Pei Che, sitting behind his desk, put on his gold-rimmed glasses, adjusting the frames. "You need to listen to me."

His tone was gentle, like he was coaxing her.

"As long as you stay home and stop causing trouble, stop leaving me, I’ll buy you whatever you want."

Qiao Chuchu was stunned, her heart racing, but she didn’t respond, dazed as she walked out.

As soon as she stepped out, she ran into an angry Pei Bu Xian.

Pei Bu Xian was holding a laptop, his hair messy, and without greeting her, his sharp gaze locked onto her face like a knife. "What were you two doing?"

Qiao Chuchu was surprised. Before she could speak, Pei Bu Xian grabbed her hand. "Did he give you a ring?"

Qiao Chuchu didn’t deny it. "Yes."

Pei Bu Xian tightened his grip on her hand. "When I saw the ring, I even asked him if it was for you. He denied it, said it was for someone else, but today, it ended up on your finger. He’s so sly, and he even lied to me!"

Qiao Chuchu: "...Then why are you so angry?"

Pei Bu Xian didn’t answer. He let go of her hand. "Go. I need to talk to Pei Che."

Qiao Chuchu was worried. "You’re not going to argue with him, are you?"

Pei Bu Xian brushed past her, his voice irate. "Do I look like I’m going to argue?"

He entered Pei Che’s office and slammed the door, shouting at the top of his lungs. "Pei Che, you’re so cunning!!!"

Qiao Chuchu: "..."

She might as well go buy them gifts.

Qiao Chuchu returned to Pei Yuan’s hospital room, greeted him, and said, "Big brother, I’ll head home now."

Pei Yuan, who was getting an IV while in a meeting, lazily glanced at her. His gaze suddenly fixated on her middle finger.

He narrowed his eyes, turning the microphone to mute. "Where did that ring come from?"

Qiao Chuchu: [? Why does everyone notice I’m wearing a ring?]