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If Pei Loyi had been in his right mind to listen to this, he might have found out more about it, but now her mind was so preoccupied with the shocking news that she was unable to contemplate the details.

For example, why did this seemingly harmless girl in front of him make friends with someone who worked in the black industry?

In the underground auction market, just based on the meaning behind the words, one could tell that what they were doing was a business that couldn't be done in public.

Pei Luoyi held her forehead in one hand as her eyes half-closed. Her gaze remained fixed in the same spot for a long time. Even her eyeballs had not moved in the slightest.

Tung Jia saw that she was lost in thought and couldn't make up her mind at the moment. She probed, "Sister Yi Yi?"

Pei Luoyi snapped out of her daze and loosened her fingers. She then looked at her blankly, "What?"

"I'm fine. I'm asking you just now, do you need me to contact my friends and ask about the collector who bought the painting for you?"

Pei Luoyi looked at her concerned expression and knew that she meant well. However, they had only known each other for a few days, and she was already at a loss for what to do.

Speaking of which, this wasn't the only clue. Before, Gong Yan had threatened her with this painting, and had admitted in front of her that he knew where the painting was.

But he never mentioned it after that, and she never asked.

Now that she thought about it, she asked him the same question.

When he planned this, he felt a bit of resistance in his heart.

Her eyes dimmed.

Now that their relationship had finally stabilized, the turmoil from before had consumed a lot of his time and energy. It was even because of her that he and the old mistress had become as incompatible as fire and water.

He had done enough for her.

Perhaps it was just as Pei Jingman had said, she wasn't feeling wronged at all as the young mistress of this palace. Because of her status, she had also risen in rank by several times. What was there left for her to be unsatisfied with?

With their current relationship, even if she asked, she knew he wouldn't refuse.

But because of this … She didn't want him to do anything.

No one's sacrifice was natural, neither was he.

Love was equal, and in their relationship she could not be equal in material terms, but in spirit she wished she could be independent.

She raised her head to look at Tong Jia and said, "Then I'll be troubling you. To be honest, we've only known each other for a short while, but we've already asked for your help. I feel a bit bad, but this matter …" It's really important to me. "

She didn't notice that the moment she finished speaking, the woman slowly let out a sigh of relief. Her tensed expression also relaxed.

The corner of Tong Jia's mouth lifted into a smile. "What are you talking about? In the future, if there's anything I don't understand, I'll need your help. That's nothing, you don't have to be so concerned."

Pei Luoyi lightly laughed, "Alright, but at the very least, let me express my gratitude and let me pay for this meal."

"..."

After dinner, the two parted ways at the entrance of the restaurant.

Tong Jia got into the taxi and waved at the woman outside the window. After a short distance, her exquisite makeup and expression quickly became indifferent.

She took her cell phone out of her bag, flipped to a number, and dialed it.

The call was quickly picked up and a cold female voice was heard. "How was it?"

"She agreed."

"Very well, you just have to hold on for a few more days and don't let her get suspicious, okay?"

Tong Jia turned her head to look out the window at the passing street scenery, her eyes were only gloomy and cold. "Got it."

"Yeah, I still have things to do. We'll talk about it when the time comes."

"Wait," she suddenly said, and her eyes changed. "You promised me that you won't change your mind, right? If that man finds out, I definitely won't have a good ending. "

The other person sneered, "You're worried that it might be too late now?"

Tong Jia frowned and continued on the other end of the phone, "Don't worry, you and I are on the same string now. As long as you complete what I've asked you to do, I won't forget what you've asked me to do."

After Pei Luoyi saw Tong Jia off, she took out her cellphone from her bag and was about to make a call to Gong Yan.

The night air was cool. She stood in the doorway of the dining room, the wind blowing her skirt and her hair.

The familiar Rolls-Royce stopped in front of her before she could switch on the dial.

Pei Luoyi was startled. She did not expect him to be so accurate with his timing. She switched off the phone and walked over with a smile.

The man came out of the driver's seat, leaning against the car and waiting for her to pass.

Under the night sky, his black suit made him seem even more mysterious and reserved.

Pei Luoyi walked up to him. A few strands of hair were stuck to her face by the wind as she looked at him happily. "I was just about to call you, did you eat dinner?"

Gong Yan raised his hand to pull back the hair on her face. His deep eyes were filled with a hint of gentleness as he answered in a low voice, "Not yet, I just came over from the company."

"Then... Do you want to go home and eat, or do you want to find a place to eat? "

Go home?

The man's handsome eyebrows were plastered with a smile. It seemed that the words' woman 'had unwittingly come out of his mouth to please him. His mood had turned very good.

His fingers brushed against her cold face, and his thin lips curled up into a faint smile. "Go back and eat. I want to eat the noodles you cooked."

Pei Luoyi raised her eyebrows, her smile deepened, and she did not refuse.

Back at the manor.

Pei Luoyi entered the kitchen and did as she was told. She also prepared a bowl of noodles for Gong Yan. Of course, she also fried a poached egg along the way.

When the man was eating noodles at the table, she sat across from him and watched him eat with her hands on her cheeks.

As he read, he recalled the incident that Tong Jia mentioned while he was eating in the dining hall.

The words slipped to his mouth, but he stopped himself.

Although most of Gong Yan's focus was on the surface, he was still sharp enough to sense the change in her aura.

As expected, the moment he lifted his head to take a look, he saw her drooping eyelids, as though she was preoccupied with something. The eyebrows on her palm-sized face became square-shaped.

"If you have something to say, then say it. Hiding your thoughts is not your style." He said this as he placed the last piece of chopsticks into his mouth. Then, he took a piece of tissue and wiped the corner of his mouth, which was not stained with anything at all.

Pei Luoyi supported her chin with her hands and pointed at her face with her fingers.

She had thought about the painting just now and decided to check it out herself. The man across from her had been too busy these days to take care of his food, so she decided it wasn't appropriate for her to ask him to help her find a painting.

However, if a man were to stare at her and say that she was fine, she would inevitably be seen through by him.

She thought for a moment and sighed, "Yeah …" "Actually, it's not that big of a deal. It's just that a new colleague has arrived recently from Painting …"

She spoke slowly, but before she could finish, the man looked at her and asked, "What's wrong with you, new colleague? You don't like it?"