In her twenties, yet he acted like a child, seeking rewards for the slightest good behavior.
Pei Kexin didn't look at him, her eyes fixed on the computer screen.
"What kind of reward do you want? Candy? Or perhaps I can buy you two pieces of candy after work?"
"..." Pei Zongrui was displeased. "How old do you think I am? Do you still treat me like a child?"
Pei Kexin still didn't look at him. "No matter how old you get, you're still a child to me. Who let me be your aunt... What are you doing?"
Pei Zongrui actually stood up and turned her computer screen away.
She was seated, he was standing, deliberately flexing his muscles for her.
"What kind of aunt are you to me? Others might not know what's going on, but I do. I hate it when you say that. Don't call yourself my aunt anymore!"
"..." Pei Kexin leaned back, arms crossed, squinting at him.
"Pei Zongrui, everything is fine, and we're on someone else's territory. Are you sure you want to go crazy with me at a time like this?"
Pei Zongrui: "...Who's going crazy with you? There are some things I've wanted to tell you for a long time..."
Tap, tap, tap—
The office door was lightly knocked on, interrupting their conversation.
Pei Kexin turned to look at the door. The two technicians, having finished their work, had returned.
"Vice President Pei, you're both here. Today's work went very smoothly. We'll be finished in two more days on our end. How are things on your side?"
Pei Kexin checked the time; it was already past the hour. She motioned for everyone to finish up and started walking out, chatting with the two technicians.
The three of them discussed the problems they encountered in their respective tasks, future preventive measures, points to emphasize in future work, and the local customs and traditions of Harbin.
Pei Zongrui didn't interject, just followed behind, occasionally offering Pei Kexin an arm.
Pei Kexin found his attitude very strange today.
He had actually come seeking praise and was as docile as a lamb.
A show of affection with no reason means trouble, perhaps he was looking for an excuse to be lazy during the holidays?
As it turned out, her thoughts were too simple.
Men, as a species, were far more complex than women could imagine.
The company's rented vehicle was a three-row minivan. Pei Kexin usually sat in the first seat by the window in the back row.
The other three men typically sat in the back, either lounging or spread out, and no one paid it any mind.
But today, as soon as they reached the car door, Pei Zongrui said to the other two.
"You two sit in the front later. Leave the back row for the Vice President. She's tired and wants to lie down."
It was a casual remark, and they obediently sat in the first-row window seats.
When it was Pei Kexin's turn to get in, Pei Zongrui again offered his arm.
"Go to the last row."
Pei Kexin glanced at him, thinking, 'If you want to go, go ahead, why are you dragging me?'
But considering the implications for others, she suppressed her thought and complied with his wish, sitting in the last row.
She wanted to see what a nephew could do to his aunt in broad daylight, in front of everyone.
Sitting by the window, Pei Zongrui sat right next to her.
The car was quiet; no one spoke.
As the car started moving, Pei Zongrui's intentions soon became clear.
Pei Kexin opened the window a crack to look at the passing scenery. After a few seconds, the hand resting on her lap was suddenly clasped by a warm, large hand.
This wasn't a casual, familial touch between a nephew and aunt.
It was fiery, strange, and possessed the strong power of an adult male, instantly making Pei Kexin's hair stand on end.
She quickly turned her head, frowning at Pei Zongrui, then at their clasped hands, and lowered her voice.
"What are you doing?"
Pei Zongrui didn't look at her, his gaze fixed forward, acting as if nothing was out of the ordinary.
"Don't move."
As if she could do that.
Although Pei Kexin and Pei Zongrui were not blood-related, she was still three years older and had treated him as a junior since childhood. And now...
In her eyes, what was the difference between this and something perverse?
Struggling to pull her hand away, Pei Kexin berated him.
"What are you acting crazy for? Let go of me! Pei Zongrui, do you have any shame, with others watching? Let go!"
Only then did Pei Zongrui show a sliver of manliness, his strength surprisingly immense.
He held her tightly, rendering her immobile, while still maintaining a composed demeanor.
"If you're afraid of losing face, then behave. Otherwise... you're the one who seduced me."
"...Pei Zongrui, you can actually say such a thing?"
"I'm older than you! I'm your aunt! Has your brain gone bad?"
"Nothing you say matters today. Pei Kexin, you're the one who brought me to this godforsaken place. I'm lonely, bored, empty, full of vigor, and a heart full of melancholy with nowhere to vent. You are the main culprit, and you deserve to pay for my distress."
"..."
Pei Kexin almost threw up listening to him.
Only a few days here, and you're already full of vigor and melancholy with nowhere to vent?
Normally, apart from being foolish, you don't seem to have much masculine charm!
As expected, men are creatures who think with certain parts. Once a certain bug gets into their heads, they'd dare to lay their hands on their aunt!
Disgusted by his words, Pei Kexin just wanted to get away from him. Seeing that she couldn't break free, she had to find another way.
"Engineer Tian, could you come here for a moment? Sit next to me, I suddenly thought of something I need to tell you."
The two engineers turned around, and the one called, Engineer Tian, stood up.
Pei Zongrui hadn't expected this move from her and quickly let go.
Tian Gong sat in the row in front of Pei Kexin and looked back at her.
"What is it, Ms. Pei? What do you need to tell me?"
Pei Kexin placed her hands on his chair back, preventing Pei Zongrui from making any further moves.
She said casually.
"We've been here for so many days, and we've been busy with work without any rest. I feel quite sorry for you all."
"Zongrui just mentioned wanting a break. With the weather being good these few days, why don't you all go out and explore?"
"There isn't much work left anyway, I can handle the final touches alone. It's company-funded. Tomorrow, the three of you are free. Three days off, enjoy yourselves."
Happiness arrived too quickly, like a tornado.
Not only Pei Zongrui but Tian Gong was also stunned.
"We don't have to work tomorrow? A company-funded trip? Three days off? This..."
Pei Kexin: "I know you're happy and want to say something polite, but it's not necessary. Our Pei Corporation promotes humanized management, and this is the benefit you deserve. Go ahead and enjoy yourselves."
It was true that the Pei Corporation's employee benefits were always excellent, but after working in the technical department for so many years, this was the first time they had been given time off in the middle of a project.
The two engineers were overjoyed. After Pei Kexin finished speaking, they took out their phones and sat aside to plan their trips.
Pei Zongrui, sitting beside her, was so angry his nose nearly smoked.
Unable to hold Pei Kexin's hand, he forcefully squeezed closer to her, as if trying to embed her into the car. He gritted his teeth secretly.
"To get rid of me, you're giving everyone a holiday mid-project? You wretched woman..."
Pei Kexin annoyedly kicked him with her foot.
"I'm married, Pei Zongrui. Don't make a fool of yourself!"