A reborn woman abducts her husband: after emptying his pockets, she marries a military officer.

Chapter 123 As long as I’m not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed

A large hand swiftly grabbed Qin Yingxue's wrist, the voice tinged with helplessness: "Comrade Qin, not bad skills!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Qin Yingxue was startled. Meeting Pei Xiang's wry smile, she blurted out, "How come it's you?"

"Why can't it be me? You're a woman, a stranger in Yanjing. As a local, it's my duty to protect you. But judging from your skills, it seems you don't need me..."

Qin Yingxue's lips twitched, then she put the scissors back into her bag: "Aren't you afraid Huo Shaoting will fire you if you don't go with him?"

After a night of reflection, Pei Xiang was no longer as conflicted as before. Upon hearing this, he immediately smiled and said, "This trip back to Yanjing wasn't for official business. I've been free to arrange my own time these past few days."

He had already decided that if Young Master Huo needed him, he would naturally send someone to find him.

Conversely, the fact that Huo Shao didn't contact him as long as he stayed by Qin Yingxue's side proves Huo Shao's intention in abandoning him last night.

Qin Yingxue felt bitter inside, but she couldn't express her grievances.

Can she refuse this kind offer?

She couldn't let anyone know what she was about to do.

But if you refuse rashly, it will only arouse Pei Xiang's suspicion.

Qin Yingxue could only pretend to agree on the surface, and then gave an address, which was the same hotel that her secretary had booked in advance when she came to Yanjing on a business trip in her previous life.

The Imperial Capital Hotel is the largest and most magnificent hotel in the entire Yanjing (Beijing).

Every time she checked in, she would find that anyone with status or background in Yanjing would hold a birthday party or wedding banquet here.

Hopefully, this time it won't be a disappointment...

While praying silently, Qin Yingxue followed Pei Xiang through a maze of turns and soon arrived at the Imperial Capital Hotel.

From afar, Qin Yingxue could see a long banner hanging at the hotel entrance, with blessings such as "So-and-so and So-and-so are happily married" and "May they have a long and happy marriage."

"We've arrived." Pei Xiang also saw the name on the banner, his expression somewhat complicated. "Comrade Qin, I didn't know you knew someone from the Wu family."

"Didn't I tell you we're... friends?" As Qin Yingxue approached, she saw the name on the paper; the bride's name was Wu Yulan.

I just don't know if it's Wu Yulan, whom she met at the train station?

If so, then the world is far too small!

"Let's go! I'll take you inside." Pei Xiang looked at Qin Yingxue and gestured for her to go in.

Qin Yingxue remained calm and planned to sneak out of the hall once she entered, taking advantage of the large crowd.

Pei Xiang saw Qin Yingxue walk towards the hotel entrance without hesitation, and a look of doubt rose on his face.

Could it be that she really knows him?

Isn't this just fooling yourself?

Thinking about it further was useless, so Pei Xiang quickly followed.

At the hotel entrance, there were hostesses dressed in bright pink cheongsams, their faces beaming with elegant smiles. Upon seeing guests entering, they sweetly greeted them, "Welcome!"

Qin Yingxue nodded slightly, her attitude neither humble nor arrogant, her steps unhurried as she slowly entered the hall.

A bustling crowd, a subtle fragrance wafting through the air, glasses clinking...

The men were dressed in suits and ties, exuding confidence and style; the women were adorned with jewels, dressed in gowns, and wore exquisite makeup, their smiles poised and elegant…

Pei Xiang followed closely beside Qin Yingxue and saw that she did not show any embarrassment or helplessness because her white shirt and black trousers seemed out of place. Instead, she looked quite content.

At this point, even Pei Xiang had to admire him.

Having seen this kind of scene many times in her previous life, it was nothing to Qin Yingxue.

Besides, she wasn't familiar with these people, so why would she feel awkward?

As long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed.

The only thing that bothered her was that Pei Xiang was afraid she would run away or make a fool of herself, so he followed her closely, making it impossible for her to escape.

"I need to use the restroom." Qin Yingxue had no other choice but to make an excuse to urinate.

When a woman goes to the restroom, you, as a man, can't just follow her around the whole time!

“I’ll take you there,” Pei Xiang said without hesitation.

Qin Yingxue's lips twitched, and she looked at him speechlessly.

But Pei Xiang remained unmoved, looking back at her with a smile on his face.

Qin Yingxue finally said helplessly, "Fine! Follow me if you want!"

Qin Yingxue looked around, trying to find the restroom, but then she saw a familiar figure. Her eyes lit up immediately, and she said to Pei Xiang, "Isn't that Huo Shaoting?"

Pei Xiang saw Huo Shao as soon as he entered the room, and simply nodded.

"Aren't you going over to say hello?" Qin Yingxue asked.

“I don’t think Young Master Huo wants to see me right now,” Pei Xiang said meaningfully, glancing in Huo Shaoting’s direction.

Qin Yingxue followed his gaze and glanced again, seeing several young women surrounding Huo Shaoting. She nodded in agreement, "That's true."

"The restroom is over there," Pei Xiang kindly pointed ahead.

Having come this far, Qin Yingxue had no choice but to walk over.

After taking only a few steps, I heard a slightly familiar yet delighted voice: "Sister Qin? Sister Qin, it really is you."

Wearing a red cheongsam, with her hair styled in a wedding dress and adorned with red flowers, Wu Yulan, in red high heels, ran towards Qin Yingxue with a face full of surprise.

Wu Yulan's voice quickly attracted everyone's attention in the auditorium. Even Huo Shaoting, who was chatting with a beautiful woman, looked up in this direction.

When he saw Wu Yulan excitedly grab Qin Yingxue's hands, his handsome brows furrowed slightly, and then he gave Pei Xiang a wink.

Pei Xiang nodded slightly to Huo Shaoting.

The moment Qin Yingxue saw Wu Yulan, she cursed the "national essence" in her heart.

But at the same time, I felt a sense of relief.

She knew, of course, that Pei Xiang wouldn't be so hospitable to someone she'd only met twice; he must have been following Huo Shaoting's instructions.

Now that Wu Yulan has appeared, it may take a little longer, but it should dispel his doubts and he won't follow me anymore.

"Sister Qin, I'm so happy you could come!" Wu Yulan looked at Qin Yingxue with a bright smile and sparkling eyes.

Fearing that Wu Yulan might reveal the truth if she said too much, Qin Yingxue quickly smiled and said, "On this joyous day, I must ask for a drink of celebratory wine. This is my gift to you; I hope you will like it."

While Wu Yulan was talking to her, Qin Yingxue quickly bought a gift box from the mall, put a jade hairpin with orchids inside, took it out of the bundle, and handed it to Wu Yulan.

"Sister Qin, I'm already so happy that you're here, why bother with a gift?" Wu Yulan pouted coquettishly.

"See if you like it." Qin Yingxue opened the gift box and took out the jade hairpin.

"Wow! It's actually top-quality mutton fat jade! Yu Lan, your friend is really generous!" A woman next to her said with envy.