Chapter 6 Get out, don’t ruin my mood.

On the way back, Qin Wanyi remained reticent, her gaze cast downward as her curled eyelashes fluttered like light feathers in the breeze.

Pei Yunian watched her through the rearview mirror, his Adam’s apple bobbing involuntarily. Through her subtle expressions and gestures, he sensed her low spirits.

"My Lady..." Pei Yunian’s voice was deep and laced with tenderness.

Qin Wanyi, who had been resting with her eyes closed in the backseat, turned to look at the scenery outside the window and interrupted him coldly, "Shut up! Don't think that just because I didn't deal with you earlier, I’m letting you off the hook."

"As I said before, I am at your disposal, My Lady," Pei Yunian replied gently.

Qin Wanyi frowned, staring at the back of his head for a long time, but eventually said nothing more. Despite her expressionless face, she was suffering inside; after all, she had poured genuine emotion into her relationship with Jiang Yi, only to end up with such a result. This kind of disparity was hard for anyone to accept, as if years of affection had been thrown away.

The atmosphere in the car was stifling. Upon arriving at the villa, Qin Wanyi sat in the living room in silence, leaning back against the sofa with her eyes closed, trying to compose herself.

The sudden ring of her phone broke the silence. She slowly opened her eyes.

"Babe~" Shen Lin’s voice broke through the last line of defense in her heart, and the emotions she had been suppressing surged forth. Tears began to fall.

Sensing something was wrong through the phone, Shen Lin tightened her grip on the device, asking anxiously, "Babe, why are you crying? What happened?"

Qin Wanyi sniffled, wiped away her tears, and gave a choked, concise account of the divorce, including the insults Jiang Yi had hurled at her in the villa.

Shen Lin’s fists clenched in rage. "What? He actually dared to say that to you? Jiang Yi is truly trash! Ask yourself, after all these years of marriage, who was the one constantly staying out all night and playing around with other women?" Shen Lin was fuming, helping Qin Wanyi vent by berating Jiang Yi.

After calming down, Shen Lin’s eyes flickered, as if she had discovered something interesting.

"Wait, you said Jiang Yi brought people over to settle scores with you? Are you alright?" Shen Lin asked, feigning concern, though she knew Qin Wanyi wouldn’t be hurt since she had someone protecting her.

Qin Wanyi sighed, seemingly unwilling to revisit the matter. "I’m fine. At the critical moment, Pei Yunian arrived with his people and gave Jiang Yi a sound beating."

She did not realize that her best friend on the other end of the line was becoming incredibly excited, her eyes sparkling with gossip.

Shen Lin propped up her chin, no longer as anxious as before. "Tsk, tsk, tsk. It seems this Pei Yunian is actually quite decent."

"Look, he’s not only handsome, but he’s also so manly when it counts, stepping up to the plate. In this day and age, how many men like that can you find in a crowd?" Shen Lin teased, raising her eyebrows with great interest as she pressed Qin Wanyi for details on how she felt at the time—was she touched?

Qin Wanyi was already in a foul mood, and Shen Lin’s words only annoyed her further. She rolled her eyes helplessly, not forgetting to glare at the man standing ramrod straight nearby.

"Are you sick? Or am I? Why would I be moved by a dog?" Qin Wanyi replied with nothing but disdain, her eyes filled with sarcasm.

Her gaze landed on Pei Yunian, who merely looked calm as he gave a slight, respectful nod toward her. "My Lady."

The voice, neither too loud nor too soft, sounded strange to her ears.

Shen Lin covered her mouth to stifle a laugh and let out a helpless sigh. If she had a bodyguard as handsome as Pei Yunian by her side, she wouldn't have to worry about finding a partner. What a waste.

After calming down, Shen Lin worried that Qin Wanyi would be unable to move on from the divorce, knowing better than anyone how deeply Qin Wanyi had felt for Jiang Yi.

"Alright, alright, don't be mad. It was my big mouth; I said the wrong thing. How about this—to make it up to you, I’ll treat you to drinks." Shen Lin spoke cautiously, listening intently for the response.

Qin Wanyi remained silent. Her mood today was truly terrible, and she knit her brows, unable to reply for a long time.

"Oh, come on, just come! So what if it’s a man? Three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged men are everywhere. Come over, and I’ll give you a surprise." Shen Lin wheedled over the phone until, having no other choice, Qin Wanyi finally agreed.

After hanging up, Qin Wanyi went upstairs to change. Since she was going out for drinks, she chose a form-fitting, sexy outfit.

When she came back downstairs, Pei Yunian was deeply captivated by her appearance. The red fabric clung tightly to her body, showcasing her curvaceous figure to perfection.

"What are you looking at? Keep staring and I’ll have your eyes gouged out." Coming down the stairs, Qin Wanyi sensed his burning gaze and issued a dissatisfied warning.

Pei Yunian’s expression remained unchanged, though his features seemed to soften. "That would be my honor."

She rolled her eyes and, before leaving, warned him not to follow her, then drove to the meeting place herself.

Pushing open the door, she found a row of handsome young men standing in the dim private room, perfect in both face and physique. Qin Wanyi, dressed in her sexy red gown, looked stunning. Her long, wavy hair cascaded down, and her bright red lips looked incredibly alluring.

Shen Lin narrowed her eyes and pulled her inside. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do!" She turned and beckoned to the young men, "Today is the day my best friend celebrates being single. You’d better serve her well."

As she spoke, Shen Lin pulled out a stack of cash from somewhere and tossed it into the air, scattering bills all over the room. "See? Money is no object!"

The handsome men immediately crowded around, pouring drinks for Qin Wanyi, massaging her shoulders, and even dancing for her.

"Sister, let me feed you some fruit." A young, handsome man picked up a piece of fruit, bit one end of it, and slowly leaned in with pursed lips, gesturing for Qin Wanyi to take a bite.

Qin Wanyi’s lips curled slightly; this was interesting. She raised an eyebrow and leaned in, her red lips parting, but she was interrupted by the sound of the door opening.

A tall figure stood at the entrance. Looking over, Pei Yunian’s face was terrifyingly dark. The men who had been fawning over Qin Wanyi instantly scattered, terrified and at a loss.

Qin Wanyi snapped back to reality to find Pei Yunian standing right in front of her. "Are you mad? You’re getting more and more out of line!"

Without hesitation, he splashed the wine from her glass onto her face, then tossed the glass onto the table.

Pei Yunian closed his eyes, letting Qin Wanyi vent. The cold wine dripped down his face drop by drop. When he opened his eyes, his dark irises held a trace of possessiveness.

"Get out of here right now! Don't ruin my mood!"