Chapter 44 - 44: Reason for Leaving

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

He asked Chen Sheng to help investigate what happened after Pei Xin was released from prison and what forced her to leave the capital.

Seeing the videos of Lu Li and Lu Nan bullying Pei Xin, Li Ze tightened his grip on his phone.

“A scum like Lu Li doesn’t deserve Pei Xin’s love.” His eyes burned with hatred.

He sent a message to Chen Sheng, [Block Pei Xin’s news in Haicheng. Don’t let the Lu family find out about her whereabouts.]

[Yes, President Li.] Chen Sheng replied quickly.

Half an hour later, Pei Xin came over with a bowl of noodles. She even fried an egg to put on top.

“There aren’t many ingredients in the kitchen, so 1 only made simple noodles with eggs,” Pei Xin said shyly.

Li Ze raised his eyebrows. “Why is there only one bowl of noodles? Aren’t you going to eat with me?”

Pei Xin widened her eyes again, “How can I eat with you, President Li? Aren’t I your assistant?”

Li Ze corrected her, “You’re an assistant, not a servant. Why can’t you eat at the same table as me? It isn’t fun to eat alone. Now, get yourself a bowl of noodles and sit with me. Also, don’t use honorifics with me. We are equals.”

Although Pei Xin couldn’t figure out his motives, she still followed Li Ze’s order. She scooped a bowl of noodles for herself and sat opposite Li Ze.

However, Pei Xin refused to move her chopsticks.

“Eat up,” Li Ze ordered.

“Yes.” Pei Xin finally picked up her chopsticks.

She was actually starving. She only ate bread to survive for the past two days on the ship.

Soon enough, she finished a bowl of noodles.

She dared not to take a bit of the egg.

Li Ze frowned slightly as he watched her eat.

The Pei Xin of the past had a noble temperament in every word and action.

She had never eaten noodles in such big mouthfuls before.

Li Ze also ate the noodles and tasted the eggs.

“I didn’t expect your cooking skills to be so good,” he praised with surprise in his eyes. “I don’t recall you being a good cook. When did you learn to cook?”

The Pei Xin of the past was a princess who was pampered by the Pei family.

Her hands were used for playing the piano and painting; not for cooking in the kitchen.

Pei Xin lowered her head, only then did she realize that she had eaten too quickly. Li Ze had just lifted his chopsticks when she finished the entire bowl of noodles.

“I learned it in prison,” she replied, a little embarrassed.

“What else did you learn in prison?” Li Ze raised his eyebrows.

Pei Xin didn’t know if it was her imagination, but she felt that Li Ze’s voice was exceptionally gentle.

Pei Xin tried her best to recall the events. “We had to go to work every day. I learned how to make clothes, and insoles, and even learned how to fight.” “Fight?” Li Ze was even more interested. “You’re not allowed to do that in prison, right?”

Pei Xin’s face was somewhat pale.

“They attacked first. I was forced to fight back. If I didn’t, I would have been beaten to death.”

She closed her eyes, not wanting to recall her life in prison.

“President Li, can we stop talking about this topic? I don’t want to think about the past anymore.” Pei Xin lowered her head, her tone pleading.

Li Ze’s body stiffened. She was right, he realized that he should not have asked this question in the first place.

He knew that Lu Li had talked to the people in prison and told them to torture Pei Xin.

He thought that the women’s prison was filled with girls, and even if they did hit her, it wouldn’t hurt as much.

However, the current Pei Xin revealed cowardice and evasion of certain things. It was as if she was afraid of anyone coming close to her.

Pei Xin was like a newborn cub, afraid of everything.

Li Ze wanted to protect her, but he also felt guilty.

“Alright, I won’t mention it anymore.” Li Ze said gently.

After the meal, Li Ze pulled Pei Xin over, wanting to hug her in his arms.

Pei Xin struggled violently. Her eyes were filled with tears. “President. Li, what are you doing? Let go of me!”

Li Ze was slightly stunned. When he met her teary eyes again, he subconsciously let go of her.

He leaned closer to Pei Xin. His voice was low and bewitching. “I know what you’ve been through. Now that you’re being targeted by the Lu family, I can be your backer. The promise 1 made to you five years ago is still valid. As long as you are willing to be mine, I can protect you, your son, and your brother..”