Chapter 105: Is This What It Means for a Couple to Be in Harmony?

Xixi found herself increasingly drawn to Chu Fei the more she looked at him. No wonder a stunning girl like Jiang Yunqi was attracted to him. This man definitely had a certain charm about him!

While Chu Fei and Xixi were joking around, Nie Ke’er had already finished roughing up Tony Daimu. After the satisfaction of it all, she suddenly realized her entire body ached terribly. She had sustained quite a few injuries during her fight with Tony Daimu and had used up all her remaining strength to vent her anger. Now she was utterly exhausted, unable to stand steadily and slowly beginning to topple backward.

Fortunately, Chu Fei was quick on his feet. He hurried forward and caught her in his arms. At first, Nie Ke’er felt her vision darken, but when she sensed strong, powerful hands supporting her hips, she gradually came to. The first thing she saw was Chu Fei’s face—a face she had once found extremely irritating. Yet now, she didn’t find it annoying at all; in fact, she thought he looked a bit handsome and even felt an indescribable sense of safety.

“Nice feel. You must practice deep squats a lot. When are you going to try them out on me?” Chu Fei absentmindedly rubbed the peachy curve of Nie Ke’er’s hip and sincerely complimented her. He truly hadn’t changed his habit of finding any opening to tease.

Realizing she was being taken advantage of, Nie Ke’er immediately swung a slap at Chu Fei. Luckily, he anticipated her move and caught her slender arm with his other hand. With a playful grin, he said, “I saved you, and this is how you repay me?”

“Let go—let go of me!” Nie Ke’er blushed fiercely. “What are you trying to—hey!”

Bang!

Chu Fei actually released her. Nie Ke’er plopped down hard on the ground, biting her teeth in pain. She shot him a glare. “You bastard, you really let go!”

“Didn’t you tell me to?” Chu Fei shrugged with a look that dared her to hit him again.

Infuriated and embarrassed, Nie Ke’er was about to curse when she saw Chu Fei reaching out his hand to her. “Come on, get up.” His tone was unusually gentle, which deflated much of her anger.

Just as she stretched out her hand to accept his kindness and make peace, Chu Fei bypassed her, bent down to pick up the lighter that had fallen to the ground, then lit a cigarette and began to exhale smoke lazily.

Nie Ke’er was left hanging awkwardly in mid-air.

“What’s wrong? Your butt stuck to something?” Chu Fei frowned, noticing she hadn’t gotten up.

Xixi piped up beside them. “He’s pretty handsome, but unfortunately, he’s got too much of a mouth.”

Nie Ke’er really couldn’t stand. She could only shout, “I can’t get up. Can’t you help me up?”

“You told me not to touch you, didn’t you?” Chu Fei shrugged, unwilling to offer his hand again. That was just how he was—once rejected, he’d withdraw all goodwill. He could be a good guy, but he would never make his kindness cheap.

Nie Ke’er wanted to get Xixi to help her, but then she spotted Jiang Yunqi driving over. An idea sparked in her mind. She shouted to Chu Fei, “If you don’t help me up, I won’t get up! If you dare touch me, I’ll just cling to you. Let’s see how you explain that to your girlfriend!”

She thought this mischievous plan was perfect.

But Chu Fei remained unmoved. “Then you dumbass just stay there and sleep. In a couple of days, you’ll become a stinky dumbass. Actually, no need to wait that long. You’re already a stinky dumbass.”

Fuming, Nie Ke’er was about to retort when Jiang Yunqi arrived beside Chu Fei and overheard the exchange. She knew exactly what Nie Ke’er was up to and chuckled softly.

“It’s fine, Miss Nie. If you like sleeping here, then sleep here. In seven days, we’ll bring incense sticks to visit you.”

“Make it five sticks—three short and two long—because people fear ‘three long two short,’ and ghosts fear ‘three short two long.’”

Sure enough, two people couldn’t share a bed peacefully.

Was this what they called perfect harmony between husband and wife?

Nie Ke’er thought, if you two dragged a dog into this mess, even as a ghost, I wouldn’t forgive you!

In the end, it was Xixi who helped Nie Ke’er up and said something fair-minded.

“Alright, Keke, Chu Fei did save us after all. You owe him at least a thank you!”

Nie Ke’er gave her best friend a sideways glance. Though she was headstrong, she wasn’t unreasonable. After hesitating, she shyly mumbled a thank you to Chu Fei.

“If you want to thank someone, thank Kiki. She was the one who asked me to come save you,” Chu Fei said, pointing to Jiang Yunqi, speaking honestly. After all, they would be sharing the same bed in the future; it was good to maintain good relations.

Nie Ke’er and Xixi both turned to Jiang Yunqi to express their gratitude.

“You’re welcome. By the way, where are Uncle Jiang and the others?” Jiang Yunqi asked, unaware that Jiang Longtan and the housekeeper were already dead.

The expressions of Nie Ke’er and Xixi darkened.

Jiang Yunqi didn’t press further and instead looked at Chu Fei. “So, do we need to record a statement with them?”

Chu Fei didn’t have the time for that. He was eager to check into a hotel with Jiang Yunqi and had no desire to deal with troublesome matters.

Nie Ke’er, however, was understanding. She shook her head. “No need. I’ll call the Martial Ban Bureau myself. With that little Japanese brat as a witness, I can handle it.”

Seeing she still had some sense, Chu Fei didn’t argue. Noticing she was seriously injured, he took a pill from his pocket and handed it to her.

“This is the Golden Marrow Pill. It can heal your wounds.”

Nie Ke’er was surprised. As the heiress of a martial clan, she knew how valuable the Golden Marrow Pill was. She didn’t hesitate to take it. As soon as the pill touched her tongue, the pain in her body eased noticeably.

Jiang Yunqi shot Chu Fei a meaningful glance but said nothing.

Chu Fei, wanting to avoid encountering the Martial Ban Bureau officials, instructed Nie Ke’er to act as his maid for the next couple of days, then hurriedly drove off with Jiang Yunqi.

After they left, Xixi said, “Keke, look at how impatient he is. He’s definitely going to drag that girl off to do something bad. Why didn’t you stop him?”

“I have a ton of things to deal with. Why should I stop him?” Nie Ke’er replied irritably.

A martial clan leader had died, and two scoundrels from the martial association were gone as well. Though it wasn’t their fault, it was enough to give her a headache.

Still, Xixi caught a hint of dissatisfaction in Nie Ke’er’s tone.

“Keke, your fiancé isn’t so bad. Don’t you want to consider it?”

“Consider what?”

Xixi teased, “A hero saving a beauty, and he even gave you such a precious pill. I don’t believe you’re not a bit tempted!”

“I’m not interested. Compared to Mr. Backview, he’s just average. The man I like has to be a devoted god like Mr. Backview!” Nie Ke’er insisted stubbornly.

Since becoming a devoted fan of Mr. Backview, Xixi’s ears had almost developed calluses from hearing Nie Ke’er gush nonstop. Upon hearing Nie Ke’er wasn’t interested in Chu Fei, Xixi’s eyes lit up. “If you’re not going after him, then I’ll make my move!”

“Whatever!” Nie Ke’er snapped irritably and then picked up her phone to call someone to clean up the mess.

Meanwhile, on the other side, when Guan Ya returned home, she was shocked to find a pair of men’s leather shoes by the entrance. How long had it been since she broke up with Chu Fei? Had her mother already brought a man home so soon?!