"Where are you? Tell me the address."
Pei Kexin wasn't close enough to him for him to step in and help her.
"Director Yao, you are..."
Yao Dongzhuo: "Although the Yao and Pei families have no business dealings, I respected Old Director Pei. We met a few times. Now that he's gone, as a junior, what's wrong with me paying my respects?"
His words were impeccable.
Pei Kexin looked up at Pei Zongrui. Pei Zongrui, holding his phone to her ear, heard Yao Dongzhuo's voice clearly.
Instantly, his face turned pale.
Seeing his fear, Pei Kexin felt a surge of power, like a fox borrowing the tiger's might.
"Since that's the case... I'm on Bin'an Road. You can come over."
After the call ended, Pei Kexin's elder brothers walked forward to question Pei Zongrui.
"What's going on? Which Director Yao is coming?"
Pei Zongrui's face was grim. "How many Yao families are there in Nan City?"
"Could it be..."
"That's right, it's him. The one who just called was Yao Dongzhuo."
"When did she get involved with him?"
Pei Zongrui looked down at Pei Kexin with dissatisfaction, grinding his teeth.
"She's very capable, especially when it comes to seducing men! Otherwise, how do you think she gets those orders? Yao Dongzhuo and her already have a bun in the oven!"
The faces of the Pei family members all showed expressions of disbelief, as if they had seen a ghost.
Yao Dongzhuo's notorious reputation was known to everyone, young and old.
After a moment of silence, the eldest brother went to call Pei Kexin up.
"Alright, get up. It'll be a while before it's our turn. You can't keep kneeling like this. Get up first, and we'll talk later."
Pei Kexin finally stood up. Her knees were numb and sore, causing her discomfort.
The second brother came over and questioned her, "Dad's biggest objection was dealing with the Yao family. How did you become friends with Yao Dongzhuo?"
Pei Kexin clutched her knee. "You should ask Zongrui that question."
Pei Zongrui looked flustered. "Don't talk nonsense! I'm not familiar with him at all! You're the one messing around with him, why are you dragging me into this?"
Pei Kexin knew he was scared. "Anyway, Director Yao will be here soon. We'll know what's going on then."
Pei Zongrui was startled, fearing that his past disgraceful actions would be revealed to his family. He pointed at her nose.
"I get annoyed just looking at you. What else can you do besides cause trouble? Scram, I don't want to see you anymore, just get out."
Pei Kexin: "Didn't you want me to wait until after the memorial service before leaving? Feeling guilty?"
"Who's feeling guilty! I just don't want to see you! Scram!"
If it were before Yao Dongzhuo's arrival, Pei Kexin might have left, and everything would have been fine.
But now...
"I'm not leaving. The memorial service for Dad isn't over yet, and my filial piety is not fulfilled. There's no reason to leave halfway through. I'm not leaving."
Pei Zongrui was almost angered to death. "Grandfather's biggest objection was our dealings with the Yao family. It was one thing to hide it from him before, but now, even in the mourning hall, you want to call a member of the Yao family to anger him? Pei Kexin, is this your filial piety?"
Pei Kexin looked calmly at his furious face.
"So Pei Zongrui, can I understand your words just now as a promise that you will never have business dealings with the Yao family again?"
Pei Zongrui: "?!"
"If you can guarantee it, it will also fulfill one of Dad's wishes. I can leave right now."
"What do you mean? Are you threatening me? Planning to defect to the Yao family and afraid the Pei family will be unfavorable to you, so you're paving the way in advance?"
Pei Kexin sneered. "Given Yao Dongzhuo's reputation, if I really intended to defect to him, would you dare to provoke him even if I didn't threaten you?"
"..."
In the end, Pei Zongrui promised not to have business dealings with the Yao family, and Pei Kexin let him off the hook.
As she drove away, she called Yao Dongzhuo.
"Director Yao, where are you now?"
Yao Dongzhuo asked, "Why do you have time to talk to me now?"
Pei Kexin replied, "I've come out. You don't need to come over. I'm very grateful that you were willing to make the trip today. If it's convenient, I'll treat you to dinner tonight."
It was rare for Pei Kexin to invite him to dinner, and Yao Dongzhuo was very pleased.
"It's convenient. If Miss Pei graces me with her presence, how could I refuse? I'm on Huainan Road. Let's meet up."
Yao Dongzhuo's Rolls-Royce was conspicuously parked on the quiet street. The driver was inside, and he leaned against the car, dressed in a sharp black suit, waiting.
Seeing Pei Kexin appear, he smiled into the sunlight, a very handsome sight.
Dismissing the driver, Yao Dongzhuo got into Pei Kexin's car.
"My time is yours tonight, arrange it however you like."
Why were men these days, regardless of their status, so… lecherous when they spoke?
Pei Kexin glanced at him. "I don't know if Director Yao prefers Chinese or Western cuisine."
Yao Dongzhuo: "I prefer dining with you."
"...Does it matter whether it's Chinese or Western, or the level of formality, as long as I'm dining with you?"
Yao Dongzhuo smiled, in a very good mood.
"That's right. If you have delicious food in your heart, any place is a Michelin restaurant. The key is who you have by your side."
Pei Kexin almost couldn't handle his response.
"Director Yao, you always give me the impression of being aloof. I didn't expect you to say cheesy pickup lines too."
Yao Dongzhuo looked at her and smiled. "Don't misunderstand, I'm not like this with everyone."
Fortunately, Pei Kexin was no longer a young girl of fifteen or sixteen. If she were, she would surely swoon being wooed by so many rich, handsome, and capable men.
She smiled and changed the subject, asking Yao Dongzhuo what he wanted to eat. Yao Dongzhuo said,
"You don't mind if I invite another person, do you? To be honest, I have some serious business to discuss with you."
Just as she thought, why would such a big CEO look for her if there was no business?
Pei Kexin: "Of course I don't mind. So, it'll be three people tonight?"
"Yes. Let him choose the place, and you just need to go."
The two chatted as they drove and soon arrived at their destination.
Yao Dongzhuo, familiar with the route, led her to a private room. As the door opened, another person was already there.
Yao Dongzhuo stood in the middle, introducing them to each other.
"Let me introduce you to Zhan Jingchen, the third young master of Zhan Bei Jue, chairman of Zhan Group. Actually, he's the one who genuinely invited you tonight."
"Xiao Wu, this is Ms. Pei Kexin, Sales Director of Pei's Electrical Appliances."