Novel Toon
Chapter 121
Qiao Chuchu jumped onto the table, grabbed the eight-person family portrait hanging on the wall, and smashed it onto the ground with all her might!
The sound of shattering glass made everyone shudder!
Qiao Chuchu leaped down from the table, pulled out a lighter, and set fire to her own image in the photo.
Her smiling face in the photo gradually cracked and burned into a large hole.
Just as the flames were about to reach the others, Qiao Chuchu stomped out the fire and glanced at them indifferently: "I am no longer a member of the Pei Family."
She walked past them: "Congratulations, you've won."
They stared at the family portrait with the missing piece, their faces pale and silent.
The air was filled with intermittent sobs.
Pei Mu suddenly felt a wave of regret, a dense, suffocating sensation crawling up his back like invisible little demons, pressing down on him until he could barely breathe.
A few years later, on the day Qiao Chuchu came of age, someone suddenly told them—
"Did you know? Your sister went all out for her birthday, hiring seven handsome guys to accompany her at a KTV."
Pei Mu and his brothers rushed over, only to find Qiao Chuchu alone, eating fruit, while the seven men sat awkwardly on the sofa, maintaining a distance of five seats between themselves and her, looking embarrassed as they glanced over.
The room was dimly lit, with only the glow from the KTV screen and Qiao Chuchu's birthday candles illuminating the space.
He couldn't help but notice that the other six brothers breathed a sigh of relief.
Qiao Chuchu smiled like a succubus, playfully glancing at her watch: "Ten minutes, huh?~"
Her tone was childishly mischievous: "I only spread the news for ten minutes, and you all came. You really do care about me, don't you?~"
In the dimly lit private room, Qiao Chuchu looked at them as if they were prey in her bowl: "Brothers, just keep holding back. One day, you won't be able to resist crossing that line. And by then, maybe I won't like you anymore, and you'll regret not seizing this opportunity."
She picked up the burning candle, blew it out gently, and smiled with confidence.
"For this birthday wish, I'll wish that you'll regret it someday."
Pei Mu snapped out of his memories and put down the lipstick he was applying to her: "Done."
Qiao Chuchu looked at herself in the mirror.
She looked exquisite.
The makeup was lighter than what a professional would do, but it highlighted all her best features.
Her hair had also been neatly styled by Pei Ci, looking no different from when she arrived.
She couldn't help but marvel: *Wow, they're amazing!*
*They must have learned how to do my makeup and hair back then. Even after all these years without practice, they're still so skilled.*
*They're truly brilliant—never losing their touch!*
Qiao Chuchu went to the bathroom to change back into her dress, then casually picked up her phone and sent them both red packets: "Here, a tip."
Pei Mu and Pei Ci's lips twitched, their brows furrowing in annoyance.
Pei Ci tugged at her hair: "Get lost."
Pei Mu reached for her eyelashes, threatening half-heartedly: "I'll rip off your false lashes."
Qiao Chuchu smoothly dodged between them, picking up the trash on the table: "Thanks for your help. I'll clean up the room now."
After all, it was someone else's guest room. Even though they had lent it to her, she felt obligated to tidy up.
She also made a mental note to ask Little Xie to replace the sample cosmetics she had used.
Pei Mu looked displeased: "We're here. You don't need to clean up. Go on, we'll handle it."
Qiao Chuchu smiled faintly, a slightly eerie look in her eyes: "No need."
Pei Ci raised an eyebrow fiercely: "You dare say no?!"
She stood up: "You two don't get to decide."
She picked them both up and tossed them out the door, slamming it shut with a loud "Bang!"
Pei Mu: "?"
Pei Ci: "?"
Wait, since when did she have such strength?
Carrying them around like they were kids!
The two exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with absurdity, before suddenly bursting into laughter.
A sense of indescribable relief washed over them, and they spoke in unison: "It's so good to be alive with Qiao Chuchu."
As long as they were alive, anything was possible.
They opened the door and walked back in: "Let's clean up together, Qiao Chuchu."
Qiao Chuchu turned around, puzzled.
They grinned mischievously at her, speaking in unison: "Without us, a pampered young lady like you who never does housework would be exhausted."
Pei Ci teased: "In other words, without us, what would you do? You wouldn't survive."
Qiao Chuchu retorted sharply: "I think it's you two who wouldn't survive without me. Stop flattering yourselves."
Their smiles deepened, but they didn't deny it, grabbing the mop from her and starting to clean.
In less than five minutes, the three of them had the guest room spotless.
Just then, Weisheng Huailing knocked on the door.
He came in cheerfully to report to Qiao Chuchu, gesturing happily: *"I've taken care of it. I've also investigated that person's identity, but he's still unconscious. I've got security watching him. You can deal with him after the banquet."*
Qiao Chuchu smiled gratefully: *"Thank you."*
Huailing shook his head, noticing something different about her: *"Did you take a shower?"*
Qiao Chuchu nodded: *"Yes, I couldn't stand the sweat anymore. Don't worry, I'll replace the cosmetics I used, and I've already cleaned the room. If you're concerned, you can disinfect it again."*
Huailing frowned: *"Why would you say that? Do you think I'd mind? You don't need to return the cosmetics. They're there for guests anyway."*
He glanced cautiously at Pei Mu and Pei Ci standing beside her: *"When you showered, were your brothers here too?"*
Qiao Chuchu was taken aback: *"They weren't watching me shower."*
Huailing: *"I know that."*
He looked at the brothers, his gaze sharpening: *"But the guest room isn't very big. They should have stepped out while you were showering."*
Pei Ci: "? What's he gesturing about?"
Qiao Chuchu scratched her head: "He said you two should have stepped out while I was showering since the room is small."
Pei Ci and Pei Mu exchanged glances, smirking, and picked up their phones, speaking in unison: "Huailing, let's add each other as friends, huh?"
Huailing pouted, reluctantly scanning the QR codes.
The twins exchanged a knowing smile, quickly adding Huailing to a group chat.
Qiao Chuchu: "?"
Huailing's phone buzzed.
He opened it.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Pei Ci: *"Qiao Chuchu came to our family when she was three. I even used to tuck her in at night!"*
Pei Mu: *"When she was little, she would throw a tantrum unless we slept on either side of her."*
Weisheng Huailing's face turned green as he typed furiously: *"But that was when she was a child. Now that she's grown up, you should keep your distance."*
Pei Ci: *"Why should we?"*
Pei Mu: *"Why should we?"*
Huailing: *"? You're her brothers! Even I stay far away when my sister showers!"*
Pei Mu and Pei Ci: *"Yours is a blood sister."*
Weisheng Huailing: *"?"*
The two replied in unison: *"Ours isn't."*
Weisheng Huailing was thunderstruck!
His eyes widened as he stared at the two across from him.
Qiao Chuchu sensed the tension and tried to peek at Pei Mu and Pei Ci's phones: "What are you talking about? Why does he look so upset? Did you two bully him again?"
These two were always up to no good when they were together.
Pei Mu smiled and put away his phone: "No idea. Maybe he ate something bad."
Pei Ci also put away his phone, grabbing Qiao Chuchu's hand: "Let's go. The others are about to arrive."
Qiao Chuchu was dragged away by the brothers.
Huailing remained frozen in place, belatedly recalling what Yu Can had told him earlier.
The Pei brothers were not allies he could blend into.
They were all enemies!!