Chapter 27: She’s Getting Anxious—She Really Is

"Look, she's flustered. She’s getting flustered—and that’s exactly the point. Getting flustered just proves that you really do have something to hide.

Don't want me to talk? Well, I’m going to anyway. Ever since Pei Yanlin entered the entertainment industry, you’ve been by his side, watching him grow step by step to where he is today. As you watched him become more and more brilliant, your little heart started to harbor improper thoughts. Not only did you secretly keep his personal garments, but you also hid pinhole cameras in his primary residence."

Bai Qianzhou took a leisurely bite of her apple, a faint smile playing on her lips, her eyes filled with amusement. When Liu Li heard these words, her face drained of color.

"Oh, my. Your behavior is even worse than that female ghost from just now. She was only an occasional visitor, but you? You were there every single day!" Bai Qianzhou shook her head in disgust, making sure to step a few paces away from her.

"Pinhole cameras?" Pei Yanlin’s expression went rigid, as if he had been struck by lightning. He turned to look at Liu Li, only to find her frantically avoiding his gaze, her face a mask of panic and terror.

Pei Yanlin understood everything now; what Bai Qianzhou said was the truth.

"Little sister, do you know where the cameras are hidden?" Pei Yanlin asked, his voice low as he stared intently at Bai Qianzhou while gesturing toward Liu Li.

Liu Li trembled slightly, yet she refused to back down, shifting her gaze to challenge Bai Qianzhou. She had hidden those cameras so well; she didn't believe this young girl could possibly know.

"I do, but that will cost you extra." Bai Qianzhou glanced at the wary Liu Li, then smiled slightly at Pei Yanlin, nodding with a touch of casual confidence.

"No problem. Liu Li, you’re fired. In consideration of all you’ve done for me, I don't want to make things too ugly. Go turn yourself in to the police," Pei Yanlin said, frowning at her.

"Turn myself in? No! If I do that, everything I have will be destroyed! Yanlin, I’m the one who helped you reach these heights step by step. You can't do this to me!" Liu Li pleaded, hoping for mercy.

"I can. Liu Li, if it weren't for the fact that you’ve supported me all these years, I wouldn't even give you the chance to surrender. I would have called the police directly. If you don't want to turn yourself in, I’ll have to personally escort you there."

The sunny warmth that once defined Pei Yanlin’s face was gone, replaced by a cold, sharp edge. The mere thought of having someone so devious by his side made his expression turn even frostier.

Bai Qianzhou bit into her apple, glancing from Pei Yanlin to Pei Hexuan. Like father, like son—when Pei Yanlin wasn't smiling, he looked quite a bit like Pei Hexuan.

Realizing that Pei Yanlin was serious, Liu Li walked over to him, whispered a soft "sorry," and then walked away, looking utterly shattered.

"Wait! I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll give you one free reading: your gentle, doting husband who obeys your every whim already knows about your affairs. He is deeply disappointed and is currently waiting for you to get home so he can file for divorce."

Bai Qianzhou watched Liu Li with a beaming smile. Liu Li stumbled, having to steady herself against the wall to keep from collapsing. She looked back at Bai Qianzhou, who was still wearing a look of pure, innocent joy.

"Zhouzhou, are... are you sure about what you just said? Did Liu Li really install pinhole cameras in Yanlin's apartment?" someone asked, stepping toward her with anxious eyes.

"Of course. She didn't dare be too blatant in the bathroom or the walk-in closet, but there are cameras in every other room."

Bai Qianzhou took another casual bite of her apple, the crisp fruit crunching between her teeth as she squinted in satisfaction.