Unveiling Shadows: A Night of Reckoning

Since the moment Qian You appeared at the venue, Zhu Qingya had been looking for opportunities to humiliate her. It was because of this ugly woman that Mo shouted at her that day, and even had Si Yan escort her out of the Pei residence, which was quite embarrassing.

She originally thought that Pei Yimo was very concerned about this woman, but today, at the banquet, she saw him not even glance at Li Qian You, and instead engage in lively conversation with the women around him. Zhu Qingya thought that the current Li Qian You was nothing more than a discarded shoe. If she didn't take advantage of the situation now to add insult to injury, how could she swallow her anger?

Although Zhu Qingya's family background was not as prestigious as Pei Yimo's, they were still a well-known conglomerate in England. Naturally, she was accompanied by many socialites who were eager to curry favor with her. Seeing Qian You dressed in attire clearly indicating her lower social status, they echoed Zhu Qingya's sentiments.

Someone said, "Of course she's trying to climb into CEO Pei's bed, otherwise why would she be trying to enter his room? If we hadn't stopped her, she would have gone in. Some people really have no shame and no sense of propriety. Going out looking like this in the middle of the night, it's not at all moral!"

After saying this, there was laughter all around, and most of the gazes directed at Qian You were filled with disdain.

At this moment, many people began to look in their direction. Not far away, Si Yan clearly noticed and whispered to Pei Yimo, "Zhu Qingya is getting more and more audacious. Aren't you going to help Qian You?"

Pei Yimo raised his eyes and just gave a faint glance. Gently swirling the glass in his hand, the amber liquid kept surging back and forth, forming beautiful ripples. He coldly said, "It has nothing to do with me."

"You?!" Si Yan looked at him angrily. Pei Yimo had been acting strangely these past few days. Could something have happened between him and Qian You? Seeing his indifferent expression, Si Yan knew that Pei Yimo wouldn't listen no matter what he said. Instead of entangling with him, it would be better to personally help Qian You.

After Si Yan left, Pei Yimo finally took his gaze away from the glass and looked at the small woman who was surrounded by the crowd, still hanging her head.

She was always like this, wanting to be protected in someone's arms. But when he thought of her rejection after he confessed that day, Pei Yimo felt angry. Not at her, but at himself.

Angry that even after being rejected like that, all he could think about all day was her well-being. He even secretly threatened Wang Ma over the phone that if Qian You left, she wouldn't have to work at the Pei residence anymore.

He sneered inwardly, wondering when he had become so obsessed with a woman.

Just then, he suddenly saw someone push Qian You. His eyes narrowed, and he crushed the champagne glass in his hand, startling the woman beside him.

Qian You thought that as long as she remained silent, Zhu Qingya would eventually leave. This was Pei's celebration party, and she didn't want to ruin Pei Yimo's evening because of herself. She already owed him too much.

But evidently, Zhu Qingya was not so easily appeased. Seeing Qian You not fighting back, they assumed that she was not taking them seriously, and the abusive remarks grew louder.

Not knowing who suddenly pushed her, Si Yan arrived in time to support Qian You, then sternly scanned the instigator, saying, "What's this? Don't you regard Pei's residence with respect? Even CEO Pei's people are being bullied so casually?"

Startled by Si Yan's sudden severity, some people shut their mouths and backed away, while others still dared to say, "Mr. Si, you don't know, this woman was sneaking around trying to enter CEO Pei's room. If we hadn't found out, she would have gone in. Some people really have no shame. Going out like this in the middle of the night, it's not moral at all!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Suddenly, a deep and melodious voice sounded from behind the crowd. Everyone turned around, awed by the man's imposing aura, and involuntarily made way for him.

Pei Yimo moved gracefully, walking towards Qian You. In front of everyone, he pulled the astonished woman into his arms from Si Yan's grasp.

His cold gaze swept over everyone, and he lightly curled his lips, saying coldly, "How come I didn't know that my woman needs your permission to go back to her room?"