Qiao Chuchu tightened her grip on the gun and suddenly felt a sense of calm wash over her.
[Yes, the greatest fear stems from a lack of firepower and control. As long as I have this gun, I can protect myself.]
Seeing that she had calmed down, Ying Chen smirked and said, "You must be tired of listening to our arguments. Why don't you go scroll through TikTok or Bilibili for a bit? Hmm?"
Qiao Chuchu's limbs were still weak, and the sensation of the chainsaw cutting her throat lingered on her neck. She weakly nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go by myself."
She tried to get up, but Ying Chen tightened his arm around her, preventing her from moving.
Qiao Chuchu looked at him in confusion.
But Ying Chen didn't look at her. Instead, he barked at Lou Tingsi, "Lead the way! What are you standing there for?"
Lou Tingsi, who had been watching eagerly, glared at him in annoyance. "I would have carried her even without you."
Ying Chen smirked arrogantly. "Well, whoever gets there first wins!"
Lou Tingsi's expression darkened. He picked up his phone, which was still on a video call, and led Ying Chen to his room.
Qiao Chuchu was gently placed on the bed.
Ying Chen clumsily tucked her in with the blanket.
Lou Tingsi took the opportunity to step forward and wiped the sweat from Qiao Chuchu's forehead. He whispered softly, "Even though this is my room, the sheets have been freshly changed, so you can rest assured. I'll have Song Yu come in to keep you company. All of her subordinates are women, and she admires you deeply. She'll take care of you wholeheartedly."
Qiao Chuchu was so grateful that she didn't know what to say.
She was still terrified. The experience had felt so real, replaying vividly in her mind. She had been the victim.
Faced with Lou Tingsi's tenderness, she couldn't help but feel her nose sting, and tears began to fall once more.
Seeing her cry, Lou Tingsi frowned and gently cupped her face, wiping away her tears.
As he wiped them, he comforted her, "Don't cry. It's okay, we're not crying anymore."
She nodded tearfully, stammering, "I'm sorry, I'm being a bit neurotic. I just... suddenly felt unwell."
[I can't tell them that I foresaw my own future. Everything about the system must be kept secret. They don't know why I'm crying, but they're willing to be understanding. They're such good people.]
[Such incredibly good people!]
Lou Tingsi was momentarily stunned, then smiled helplessly. He leaned in close and kissed her forehead.
It was as if she were his most precious treasure.
The kiss was gentle and reverent.
Ying Chen exclaimed, "Hey! What are you doing?!"
Lou Tingsi calmly held back the restless Ying Chen and asked patiently, "Is there anything else you need? Do you want some strawberries?"
Qiao Chuchu, still clutching the gun, shook her head tearfully. "I miss my brother."
The person on the other end of the phone was stunned.
She bit her lower lip hard, overwhelmed by an indescribable sense of grievance, and repeated, "I really miss my brother!"
[But I... I don't dare trouble them with my fears. I feel like I don't have the right to bother them anymore.]
[But I miss them so much. I want them by my side. Even if they don't do anything, just having them near me would make me feel safe.]
Weisheng Yucan clutched her chest, her heart melting at the sound of Qiao Chuchu's sobbing.
It was too heartbreaking.
She couldn't help but glance at the seven men, only to be surprised.
The seven men of the Pei Family, led by Pei Yuan, all had red eyes, tears welling up in them.
Suddenly, they stood up.
Yucan asked in surprise, "Where are you going?"
Pei Yuan blinked back his tears and said, "We're going abroad."
With that, he picked up his phone and called Little Xie, walking out of the office with his brothers. "Little Xie, pack our things and book seven tickets to France. The earliest flight available, right now."
Weisheng Yucan was momentarily stunned, then suddenly thought of something. She picked up her phone and opened her family group chat.
"Are you all busy?"
She waited for three minutes, but no one responded.
Weisheng Yucan took a deep breath and, suppressing her impatience, typed directly, "There's an opportunity to win Qiao Chuchu's favor. Anyone interested?"
Weisheng Huailing: "?"
Weisheng Biehe: "?"
Weisheng Wenzhan: "?"
Weisheng Lin: "?"
Weisheng Yucan was both amused and exasperated.
They wouldn't respond unless Qiao Chuchu was mentioned, huh?
She gritted her teeth and typed, "Qiao Chuchu had a premonition that she was going to be dismembered. She's so scared that she's been crying nonstop. If you want to go, head to France and find Lou Tingsi. The seven Pei Family members are already on their way, and Ying Chen and Lou Tingsi are there too. Don't say I didn't warn you!"
Weisheng Biehe: "?"
Weisheng Wenzhan: "?"
Weisheng Huailing: "?"
Yucan frowned, "Why are you still typing question marks? Wasn't I clear enough? If you can't understand, go back to elementary school and learn Chinese!"
Weisheng Lin, ever the instigator, chimed in, "It's not that you weren't clear. They're just wondering why Ying Chen is there. What's his relationship with Qiao Chuchu?"
Yucan sneered, "Apparently, Ying Chen spent 300 million to hire Qiao Chuchu to find a mole for him. So, it's an employer-employee relationship. But just now, this employer carried Qiao Chuchu back to bed and even whispered sweet nothings to her. He's more handsome than you all and knows how to be considerate. If it were me, I'd already be in love with him~"
Weisheng Wenzhan: "?"
Weisheng Huailing: "???????? @Weisheng Biehe, you idiot! You let a wolf into the house! Who told you to invite him to the birthday party?! Damn it!!!"
Weisheng Biehe: "????"
Weisheng Lin: "Hurry up and book tickets to go watch the drama! Hahahahahahahahaha!"
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Xia Xuechun stood with her luggage next to the second son of the Long Family.
She looked up at the sky in France, amazed. "So this is what it's like abroad! It's my first time leaving the country!"
The Long Family's son smiled warmly at her and said gently, "From now on, I'm your brother. Whenever I travel for work or leisure, I'll take you with me, okay?"
Xia Xuechun beamed and playfully nudged his arm, teasing, "Second Brother, you're so good to me. But won't Second Sister-in-law get jealous?"
The man's smile stiffened, and he sneered, "That crazy woman... She used to tell me to take care of you, but now that I actually am, she's throwing a fit. No matter what I say, she can't accept you. Don't worry about her. I've booked the best hotel for you. Rest well, and once I finish work, I'll take you out to have some fun."
Xia Xuechun smiled happily, clinging to his arm like a child. "Second Brother, you're so good to me. You're like a real brother to me!"
The man pinched her cheek affectionately. "Because I like you, little sister."
Xia Xuechun's eyes curved into a smile, but suddenly, she felt several cold gazes piercing through her.
She looked up in confusion and met the sharp eyes of the seven Pei Family brothers.
They stood across from her, dressed in impeccably tailored suits, their presence imposing.
Pei Yuan stood in the center, looking at her with a mocking smile. "Having an affair, are we?"
Xia Xuechun's face turned pale, and she hid behind the man, shrinking back without a word.
Why were the seven of them in France too?!
The man quickly shielded her and said sternly, "Mr. Pei, please show some respect. This is my sister."
Pei Youchuan laughed carelessly. "Yeah, you call her 'sister' during the day, and she calls you 'brother' at night. We all know how it goes."
The man's face turned red.
Xia Xuechun bit her lip and timidly peeked out to explain, "We're innocent!"
Pei Che snorted and glanced at Pei Youchuan. "Third Brother, that was out of line. Don't insult their pure relationship."
Pei Che stepped forward, stopping in front of the Long Family's second son, and glared at him with a dark expression. "I don't care if you're here on a honeymoon or whatever, but from now on, when you see the Pei Family, you better steer clear."
The man's eyes widened in shock. "What?"
Pei Che smirked coldly. "You know how our circle works. We need to help each other out. Offending too many people can push you into a corner. You've already crossed the Wei Sheng Family. Do you really want to mess with the Pei Family too?"
The man was speechless. Pei Che looked at him with undisguised menace. "If you don't want to suffer, make sure you and Xia Xuechun avoid us from now on. Understood?"
The man opened his mouth but couldn't get a single word out.
Pei Che's eyes were filled with murderous intent as he asked, "Understood?"
The man's face turned as red as a beet, and he lowered his head in humiliation, gritting his teeth. "Understood."
Pei Che sneered, his gaze like a knife as it swept over Xia Xuechun. He turned to his brothers and said, "Our girl is waiting for us. Let's go, or she'll get impatient."
