Chapter 1079: Chapter 1079: Can You Make Them Shut Up?
The partitions in this restaurant are separated by curtains, so they only block the line of sight but not the sound.
Upon hearing this, Pei Yuanchen’s gaze immediately turned cold.
He Ziyi heard it too, but instead of getting angry, she curiously perked up her ears.
The discussion next door continued.
"...Yes, I saw it! Hugging and holding a man in public, smiling at other guys along the way, it’s disgusting!"
"...The man she was hugging today is said to be her bodyguard, responsible for taking her to school. Wasn’t it a female bodyguard some time ago? I don’t know why she switched back to this guy today."
"...Probably too desperate. They say he’s her bodyguard, but who knows what they’re up to in private. Tsk, the He Family’s young lady, look at her clinging to men like that!"
"...Those guys praise her as a goddess, even the school beauty, what a joke. Just seeing her flirtatious smile at men makes me want to throw up!"
"...Exactly! It’s only because her last name is He, what’s so special about that!"
...
He Ziyi listened intently, occasionally frowning, as if not quite understanding.
Pei Yuanchen was originally listening with a heart full of anger, but seeing this, he couldn’t help but smirk and said in a low voice, "Didn’t you say everyone likes you? Turns out you’re not popular in private."
Ziyi felt a bit embarrassed and stuck out her tongue, "When I said everyone, I meant the people I know, I don’t even know these people, whether they like me or not is none of my business."
"You’re not angry?" Pei Yuanchen raised an eyebrow.
Ziyi shook her head with a smile, "I’m not angry at all. I don’t even know what they’re talking about."
In fact, she didn’t really grasp the malice in the words, she just vaguely felt it wasn’t something nice.
Besides, she couldn’t understand why her smiling at others was considered disgusting.
The last trace of anger in Pei Yuanchen’s heart inexplicably dissipated.
He chuckled, reached out, and pinched her cheek, "Wait here."
Even though this woman wasn’t angry, he couldn’t just do nothing.
Seeing him stand up, Ziyi immediately hugged his arm with a smile, "I’ll go with you."
"No need, you stay right here," Pei Yuanchen glanced at her.
Ziyi hugged his arm tighter, with a resolute expression of determination not to let go.
"Then you go yourself," Pei Yuanchen thought for a moment and suddenly spoke.
Ziyi looked at him in surprise.
Pei Yuanchen slightly smiled, "Make them shut up, can you do it?"
She was momentarily stunned.
Pei Yuanchen’s voice turned gentle, "Go on, don’t be afraid, if it doesn’t work out, I’ll be here."
Ziyi was indeed somewhat scared initially.
The malice from these people was very annoying for her. What’s more, she never liked engaging with strangers. To face these people alone, she was indeed unwilling.
However, Uncle Xiaobao said he would be here.
Feeling better, Ziyi nodded obediently and headed next door.
Pei Yuanchen stood at the door, watching her figure, his eyes reflecting a light blue shimmer, giving a fleeting illusion of gentleness.
This silly woman was protected too well from a young age, she doesn’t even understand what malice is.
But her parents and brother can’t protect her forever.
At least, she should learn to use her greatest weapon.
Very soon, He Ziyi reached the table next door. However, her steps were so light that the girls there didn’t notice her presence.
