Novel Bin
Chapter 165
In Lou Tingsi's manor on the second floor, the corridor was bathed in natural lighting.
At the end of the hallway stood a row of tall, handsome men in well-tailored suits, their long legs accentuated by the sharp lines of their trousers.
They were all tense, taking shallow breaths, no one daring to speak first.
Qiao Chuchu stood ten steps away from them, walking towards them.
They instinctively leaned back, their collective atmosphere ruptured by a sharp, invisible blade, a chill seeping into the air.
Qiao Chuchu reached them.
She was petite, not wearing heels, and looked up at them with a mix of innocence and vulnerability.
They breathed more heavily, their gazes growing darker.
Qiao Chuchu's eyes were moist, like a curious kitten, observing them gently: “Why all so quiet?”
She raised an eyebrow: “Are you waiting for me to ask one by one?”
They: “……”
Qiao Chuchu chuckled lightly: “Mr. Weisheng Wenzhan, do you know what that was just now?”
Weisheng Wenzhan stepped out from the group, his gaze deep: “I don’t know.”
Qiao Chuchu squinted, not buying it: “Really?”
“Really,” Weisheng Wenzhan leaned towards her, his smile wicked, his eyes piercingly intense: “You’re so fierce, Miss Qiao. I’ve never had anyone speak to me like this, from childhood to now.”
Qiao Chuchu suppressed her irritation: “I feel like I’m being watched, so it’s normal to be upset, right?”
“Of course, it’s your right,” Weisheng Wenzhan straightened up, tilting his head with a grin: “I just find it rather special when you’re angry, that’s all.”
Qiao Chuchu: “？”
Weisheng Wenzhan raised his hand, effortlessly charming: “Want to frisk me? I’ve only got the fountain pen you gave me on me.”
Qiao Chuchu: “……”
【Ugh, I feel like he’s underestimating me!】
【But I don’t think he’d be the one controlling this sort of stuff.】
She gritted her teeth: “Go back.”
Weisheng Wenzhan nodded elegantly: “Thank you, Your Honor.”
As he passed her, his gaze lingered on her, stopping behind her.
Qiao Chuchu quizzical: “Why aren’t you going back?”
“I want to see who the culprit is, Your Honor,” Weisheng Wenzhan politely inclined his head, his tone humble: “And maybe help you analyze.”
The others on the opposite side scowled, gritting their teeth.
The turncoat with no loyalty!
Qiao Chuchu frowned, her gaze returning to the group.
【Even though the drone landed closest to Weisheng Huailing, my gut tells me everyone’s got a hand in this.】
She zeroed in on Pei Yuan: “Brother, do you know what this is?”
Pei Yuan’s face twitched: “No idea.”
Qiao Chuchu’s eyes narrowed shrewdly: “Brother, I can tell when you’re lying!”
【Every time Brother lies to me, his ears turn red! All I need to do is watch his ears closely!】
Their faces changed, eyes darting towards Pei Yuan’s ears.
Pei Yuan couldn’t help but chuckle: “I really don’t know.”
He raised his hand: “You want to search me?”
Qiao Chuchu moved forward decisively, patting his pockets.
【Let’s see if there’s a remote control in there!】
Pei Yuan let her do as she pleased, feeling her hands graze his waist, his dark eyes growing even deeper.
Qiao Chuchu pulled out Pei Yuan’s phone: “Can I take a look?”
Pei Yuan nodded: “Go ahead, the password is your birthday.”
She didn’t hesitate, opening his phone and checking the battery usage history.
No suspicious apps.
Weisheng Huailing’s breath hitched!
Qiao Chuchu actually checks app usage records?!
He’d be exposed right away!
There were app usage records on his phone! There’s no time to delete them now!
She stuffed the phone back: “You can go back.”
Pei Yuan raised an eyebrow, leaning down to tease her: “Your Honor, am I cleared of suspicion?”
Qiao Chuchu huffed, pushing the phone back into his hands: “Yeah.”
“Thank you, you truly are sharp-eyed, Your Honor.” Pei Yuan moved to stand beside Weisheng Wenzhan, looking rather pleased.
Qiao Chuchu’s brows knitted together: “Whose drone is it, then?!”
She had seen the drone lying on the ground when she arrived.
It seemed to have fallen from Weisheng Huailing.
But she couldn’t be too sure.
Weisheng Wenzhan chuckled lightly: “Qiao Chuchu, why not feel their hands? Whoever’s sweating the most probably did it.”
He then gave Weisheng Huailing a pointed look: “And maybe it’s not their first time either. Maybe they’ve been using drones to spy on you all along.”
Weisheng Huailing: “！”
He glared viciously at Weisheng Wenzhan!
Qiao Chuchu thought it made sense.
【Right, if they won’t talk, I’ll have to check one by one? That’s too much of a time-waster.】
She grasped Pei Che’s hand directly.
Pei Che, not expecting to be first, squeezed her hand, his voice low: “Am I sweaty?”
Qiao Chuchu: “……No.”
【And that question’s weird.】
Pei Che’s tone was relaxed: “So, am I off the hook?”
Qiao Chuchu nodded reluctantly.
Pei Che, expressionless, leaned down close to her ear, speaking at a leisurely pace: “Chuchu, your pulse is racing. You really don’t have to be so tense. I don’t think anyone here is mad at being suspected. In fact, it’s kind of interesting, especially when you’re angry… you’re quite special when you’re angry.”
Qiao Chuchu: “？”
【Special? My anger is special?! Are my mammaries just gone with the wind?!】
Pei Che: “？”
He squeezed her hand dismissively and moved to stand beside Pei Yuan.
Qiao Chuchu surveyed the group, deciding to shake hands one by one, dismissing each with a simple “You’re free to go!”
Lou Tingsi smiled: “Thank you.”
Qiao Chuchu indicated Weisheng Lin to extend his hand: “I’ll just take a quick look.”@@novelbin@@
Weisheng Lin: “？No way, everyone else is shaking hands, so I should too for fairness.”
Qiao Chuchu rolled her eyes, shaking his hand, finding no sweat: “You’re free.”
Weisheng Lin: “Thanks.”
Ying Chen watched amusedly: “Is this a fan meet-and-greet now?”
Qiao Chuchu snapped: “Just extend your hand.”
Ying Chen didn’t hesitate, grabbing her hand firmly: “Nope.”
Qiao Chuchu recoiled in surprise!
He grinned devilishly, squeezing her hand: “Your hands are tiny, so soft and delicate… I never knew a girl’s hand felt like this.”
Pei Fengnong pushed him away, shielding Qiao Chuchu, his voice firm: “Don’t harass her!”
Ying Chen wasn’t fazed, rubbing the fingertips that had touched her, giving her a mock salute: “Yes, Your Honor.”
Qiao Chuchu: “……”
【From the start, it feels like I’m just playing house with them!】
She continued shaking hands, ruling out each suspect, finally zeroing in on Weisheng Huailing.
Weisheng Huailing stood obediently before her, his wet eyes gazing at her like a pitiful little creature.
Qiao Chuchu gripped his hand firmly!
Huailing flinched, his eyes reddening, looking at her plaintively.
His palm was burning.
Way too hot.
Qiao Chuchu frowned, looking up at him.
【Strange, Weisheng Huailing was the last one to approach me and is the most suspicious, but why is his body so hot?】
The others frowned, glancing at Weisheng Huailing.
Hot?
What do you think?
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