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Chapter 123
The members of the Wei Sheng Family exchanged glances.
Not only was Weisheng Lin unaware of Qiao Chuchu's capabilities, but even the Pei Family had no idea she possessed such strength!
If they had known, they wouldn't have been left with their jaws on the floor!
Pei Buxian rubbed his eyes in disbelief, muttering, "Am I seeing things? Did Qiao Chuchu just turn into a shot-putter?"
Pei Youchuan stood there, mouth half-open, utterly stunned. "Throwing a full-grown man is way harder than tossing a shot put."
Pei Fengnong glanced at the man rolling on the ground and sneered, "Serves him right."
The man cursed as he got up, yelling at Qiao Chuchu, "You broke my arm! What are you going to do about it?!"
Weisheng Wenzhan shot a sharp look at the bodyguards.
Several bodyguards stepped forward, grabbed the man by both arms, and dragged him out of the room.
The man struggled and shouted, "Don't make me leave! She's the one who hit me! I didn't do anything wrong! Let me go! Let me go!"
His voice faded into the distance, disappearing around the corner.
Weisheng Wenzhan walked straight up to Qiao Chuchu, his voice low. "I apologize. I didn't expect him to have such poor tolerance and manners. A little champagne and he lost control. Are you alright?"
She nodded gratefully. "I'm fine, thank you."
Weisheng Yucan smiled charmingly and complimented, "Chuchu, you were so strong today! Have you been secretly hitting the gym?"
Weisheng Biehe raised an eyebrow teasingly. "Why didn't you show this kind of strength earlier?"
Huai Ling happily signed, 「Chuchu, you're amazing!」
Pei Yuan walked over to Qiao Chuchu, turning her around to inspect her. "Are you hurt?"
She was about to shake her head when Pei Che pulled her to the other side. "Let me see."
Weisheng Lin, who had been about to greet her with his hand raised: "?"
Wait, does Qiao Chuchu have this many people around her?
He hadn't even said a word, and she was already being pulled away.
Pei Fengnong grabbed Qiao Chuchu's arm. "That man looked like he weighed at least 220 pounds. Are you sure you're not hurt?"
Pei Youchuan stood on her other side, teasing her. "Wow, Qiao Chuchu, you just tossed a 220-pound man like it was nothing. What kind of magic potion did you drink? Share some with your big brother!"
Pei Mu and Pei Ci pushed the two of them aside, each taking one of Qiao Chuchu's arms. They spoke in unison, "Can you two stop crowding her? You're grown men; learn to be independent instead of clinging to your little sister, okay?"
Pei Buxian walked up to them, expressionless, holding his West Highland Terrier.
Pei Mu and Pei Ci looked at him, confused.
Pei Buxian shoved the dog into Pei Ci's arms!
Pei Ci: "! What are you doing?!"
Pei Buxian coldly pulled Qiao Chuchu away. "I'm trading."
Pei Ci's mouth twitched as he held the dog, disgusted. "You're trading this mangy dog for Qiao Chuchu?"
Pei Buxian's face darkened. "Our Westie is not mangy! I gave her a bath before we came, and she's even wearing a diaper!"
Pei Ci noticed the diaper and immediately handed the dog to Pei Mu. "Ew!"
Pei Mu: "?"
Pei Buxian stood next to Qiao Chuchu, scrutinizing her. "You didn't look like this when we left. Did you change your makeup?"
Lou Yuejue stood below Qiao Chuchu, looking up at her with a smile. "Sister, let's sit together later."
Lou Tingsi stood beside Lou Yuejue, grinning like a sly fox. "Yes, let's sit together, Miss Qiao."
Qiao Chuchu looked at the crowd surrounding her, feeling more and more irritated.
【I just want some peace and quiet.】
【Ever since I was almost killed earlier, I haven't had a moment of peace. On top of that, I've experienced the pain of dying twice—once in a vision and once for real. I'm so tired.】
Everyone suddenly tensed up.
The Wei Sheng Family members turned to Weisheng Huailing.
Weisheng Biehe's expression darkened as he signed, 「Weren't you with her? How could she have been killed? What were you doing? How could you let this happen?」
Weisheng Huailing: "..."
Meanwhile, the Pei, Lin, and Lou families all glared at Pei Mu and Pei Ci.
What happened?!
How could two people not keep an eye on one person?!
Pei Mu and Pei Ci hung their heads in shame.
Huai Ling signed, 「Qiao Chuchu was attacked in the women's restroom. We heard the noise and went in to help, only to find out she had already died once.」
Weisheng Yucan was furious. 「But you didn't protect her the first time, did you? Do you think her death was meaningless? How could something like this happen on our turf? You've made me lose face!」
Huai Ling didn't argue, just hung his head in silence, knowing he had failed.
He had no excuses.
Weisheng Wenzhan's expression was grim. 「Take us to see the person who hurt her.」
Weisheng Huailing nodded.
On the other side, Pei Yuan also spoke directly to his younger brothers. "Take us to see the culprit."
Pei Mu and Pei Ci mumbled, "Weisheng Huailing locked him up. Let's go find him."
Everyone turned their attention to Weisheng Huailing.
Huai Ling noticed their gazes and understood. He gestured for them to follow.
「This way.」
Lin Qing took Qiao Chuchu by the waist, gently coaxing her. "Chuchu, why don't you head into the banquet hall first? We have some things to take care of."
Qiao Chuchu gave her a tired look and nodded.
She looked even more drained than when she had arrived.
Lin Shen took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.
Qiao Chuchu looked at him in surprise.
Lin Shen took a step back, his handsome face showing restrained concern. "Don't catch a cold."
The others' expressions shifted slightly.
Pei Buxian immediately took off his own coat, draped it over Qiao Chuchu, and handed Lin Shen's coat back. "Chuchu, don't catch a cold."Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Qiao Chuchu: "?"
Pei Fengnong stepped forward, took off Pei Buxian's coat, draped his own over Qiao Chuchu, and returned Pei Buxian's coat. "Wear mine. Don't catch a cold."
Qiao Chuchu: "??"
Pei Youchuan shoved Pei Fengnong's coat back into his hands and took off his own to drape over Qiao Chuchu. "Don't wear your fourth brother's coat. He's too frail. Wear mine. Don't catch a cold."
Qiao Chuchu: "???"
The guests: "????? Is the eighth daughter of the Pei Family really this popular?"
Pei Che and Pei Yuan glanced at the stunned guests on either side and sighed, pinching the bridges of their noses.
Couldn't they have fought somewhere less public?
Weisheng Huailing, tense, quickly joined the fray!
He took off his coat, returned Pei Youchuan's, and draped his own over Qiao Chuchu. 「Chuchu, don't catch a cold.」
Pei Buxian glared at Weisheng Huailing. "What does our sister's health have to do with you?"
He tossed Huai Ling's coat back and draped his own over Qiao Chuchu again. "Don't wear someone else's coat. Don't catch a cold!"
Pei Fengnong stepped forward, grabbed the coat, shoved it back into Pei Buxian's hands, and draped his own over Qiao Chuchu. "Wear mine."
"Are we going in circles now?!" Pei Youchuan tossed Pei Fengnong's coat aside and draped his own over Qiao Chuchu. "Don't catch a cold!!!"
Weisheng Yucan had had enough. She yanked Pei Youchuan's coat off and draped her own fur shawl over Qiao Chuchu. "There, is this good enough? I'm a woman. My coat is on her. Can we stop now?"