coobybook Chapter 122: Troubled times
Chapter 122: Troubled times
Pei Xiang and Huo Shaoting had just stepped out of the train station when they witnessed this scene.
"Young Master Huo, Miss Qin is in trouble," Pei Xiang said with a worried expression.
"I have eyes." Huo Shaoting didn't look again and continued walking.
"Young Master Huo, Miss Qin has fought back... Wow, Miss Qin is amazing! She can handle four people all by herself with ease..." Pei Xiang followed closely behind Huo Shaoting, exclaiming as they walked.
Huo Shaoting suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Pei Xiang was staring intently at Qin Yingxue when he suddenly bumped into something.
He quickly snapped out of his daze, and when he saw Huo Shaoting looking at him with a half-smile, his heart sank. He hurriedly took a step back: "Young Master Huo, I'm sorry, I won't do it again..."
“Aren’t you very concerned about Miss Qin? Then you can stay and stay with her.” After saying that, Huo Shaoting opened the car door, started the car, and drove away.
Pei Xiang was stunned. After running a few steps, he could only see the back of the car.
He...was abandoned by Young Master Huo!
Pei Xiang was devastated by this realization. He stood there listlessly, as if all his energy had been drained away, and he was completely listless.
Qin Yingxue fought four opponents single-handedly and won without any suspense.
I had only taken a few steps when I saw a familiar figure.
Without thinking, she turned around, but after walking for a few minutes, she came back and saw Pei Xiang still in the same position. She couldn't help but go up to him and ask curiously, "What are you doing?"
If she hadn't been certain that Huo Shaoting wasn't around and that this was the only exit, she would never have come back, no matter what.
Upon seeing Pei Xiang again, Qin Yingxue gave up hope.
There are some people she can avoid encountering even if she tries to hide from them.
Pei Xiang glanced at Qin Yingxue with a complicated expression, pursed his lips, and shook his head.
"What's wrong? Have you gone mute? Where's Huo Shaoting?"
Qin Yingxue asked her question.
"I..." Pei Xiang had no words to express his suffering, and could only sigh dejectedly.
Seeing Pei Xiang's bitter face, Qin Yingxue couldn't help but laugh.
Heaven was looking out for her; knowing she didn't want to have anything to do with Huo Shaoting, it sent Huo Shaoting away and left Pei Xiang behind.
Although Pei Xiang was Huo Shaoting's man, Qin Yingxue knew from their brief interactions that he was a warm-hearted person.
"Don't frown and sigh so much at such a young age. I don't know which way to go either. Shall we go together?" Qin Yingxue invited.
Upon hearing this, Pei Xiang's eyes suddenly lit up. He had a sudden inspiration and thought, "Could it be that Young Master Huo knows that Miss Qin is already married and is therefore hesitant to help, so he deliberately left me behind to take care of her?"
Thinking of this possibility, Pei Xiang shook off her previous dejection and said with a smile, "Why would a young lady like you come to Yanjing so late at night?"
"My friend is getting married, and I'm here for the wedding," Qin Yingxue said casually.
Pei Xiang took it seriously and said with a happy expression, "You have friends in Yanjing? Which street do they live on? I know Yanjing very well, I'll take you to find your classmate..."
Qin Yingxue looked at Pei Xiang, who was beaming with excitement, and deliberately put on a troubled expression. She asked tentatively, "Your master left you behind in the middle of the night. If I've delayed you for too long, won't he be unhappy?"
Pei Xiang was taken aback, the smile on his face vanished instantly, and he hesitated.
That was just a guess, but only Huo Shao himself knows what he's really thinking.
However, on the train, Huo Shao did not want to have much contact with Miss Qin.
It seems that ever since he learned of Miss Qin's true identity, Young Master Huo has never wanted to see her again.
So, was Huo Shao really angry that he was left behind?
Or was he deliberately trying to get me to help Miss Qin?
At this moment, Pei Xiang was confused.
"How about this? It's getting late anyway. You take me to a clean and safe hotel, and I can go find my friend during the day," Qin Yingxue suggested.
Pei Xiang thought about it for a moment and immediately agreed.
It's the middle of the night, and nobody wants to bother with anything else.
Pei Xiang led Qin Yingxue along the main street for a full forty minutes before taking her to a hotel in Beijing.
It's not very big, but it's clean and hygienic, and even the staff are friendly and polite.
It costs two yuan per night, and hot water is provided.
Pei Xiang took a special look at Qin Yingxue's letter of introduction, personally escorted her to her room, and carefully searched the room for her. Only after confirming that there was nothing suspicious did he take his leave.
Qin Yingxue saw him to the door, and only after watching him walk away did she close the door and breathe a sigh of relief.
She had the military issue the letter of introduction, but she had the shopping mall change "Dongshi" to "Yanjing".
At that moment, she sensed that Pei Xiang had glanced at the letter of introduction, and she gracefully let him see it.
The letter of introduction was genuine; only the address had been changed, and it was even modified by the online store. She was confident that no one with sharp eyes could spot the problem.
After sweating profusely on the train, Qin Yingxue took a hot shower, dried her hair, and then lay down on the soft bed to sleep.
Qin Yingxue slept until 10 a.m. before waking up.
I stretched and drew back the curtains, letting the golden sunlight stream in.
Hearing the noise outside, Qin Yingxue washed up, changed into a white shirt and black trousers, put on a pair of black-rimmed glasses, and went to the front desk to check out.
Last night, she was forced by circumstances. Being new to the area, she couldn't find a proper hotel and had to rely on Pei Xiang.
But Pei Xiang was, after all, Huo Shaoting's man, and he always felt unsafe knowing that Huo Shaoting knew.
She has plenty of time today, so she can rest wherever she wants.
Carrying a simple bundle, Qin Yingxue walked to the doorway and peeked around first. After not finding any suspicious figures, she confidently walked into the street.
Seeing a stall selling soy milk and fried dough sticks, Qin Yingxue went in and ordered a bowl of sweet soy milk, a fried dough stick, and a sesame seed cake, while munching on her food and listening intently.
These small shops at the entrance of alleyways cater mainly to local residents.
These people love gossip, and Qin Yingxue found out about the major and minor events that had recently occurred in several nearby alleys in just one hour.
For example, a family got up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and saw a dark figure. Thinking it was a thief, they grabbed a stick and beat it to death, only to find out it was their own wife, who was having an affair with the neighbor, Old Wang…
There was also an 80-year-old man who choked to death on cold water, but the autopsy revealed that he had been poisoned by his own son...
Someone discovered a needle had been stolen from their home. Suspicious, they searched high and low, only to find their hard-earned savings of twenty years gone. They fainted on the spot...
But none of this worked. After paying the bill and leaving the shop, Qin Yingxue was about to turn into another street when she clearly felt that she was being followed.
It seemed that she had been targeted by the other party ever since she left the store. Qin Yingxue gripped the scissors tightly and deliberately slowed down as she continued walking.
Scissors are a necessity in every household. If she injures someone, as long as they don't die, she can claim it was self-defense.
Sensing that the people behind her had also slowed down, Qin Yingxue was now 100% certain, and a wry smile appeared on her face.
This trip to Yanjing was truly fraught with misfortune.
Qin Yingxue quickly turned into a small alley, pressed herself against the wall, and when she saw the other person following her, she raised the scissors...