Miss Truth
Chapter 364 - 230: The Nature of Red Dust Powder

Chapter 364: Chapter 230: The Nature of Red Dust Powder

Everyone heard the voice of the wife and followed Pei Jing into the inner chamber with full curiosity.

Pei Jing and the other initiators, thrilled to witness the drama, burst into the inner room, only to find Ran Yunsheng slumped over the table, his face abnormally flushed, but he had long lost consciousness. Ran Yan’s cheeks were also somewhat red, with fine sweat at her nose tip and temple, but she was vigorously shaking Ran Yunsheng, which seemed to be out of anxiety or exertion.

When Ran Yan noticed someone entering, she stood up, her gaze sweeping through the crowd and finally settling on the disbelieving expressions of the gentlemen beside Pei Jing, her dark pupils full of hostility. However, she was currently enduring the torment of an aphrodisiac, and her eyes, wet as autumn water, somewhat softened the hostility.

Ran Yan gritted her teeth, no longer looking at those few people, her gaze shifted slightly, and she smiled faintly at the gentleman closest to her, "My brother is so drunk he is unconscious. Could you help me carry him to the carriage?"

The room was filled with the scent of orchids mixed with alcohol, and no one who was unaware of the truth doubted her words.

The gentleman, already captivated by Ran Yan’s beauty, naturally agreed with a thump on his chest, "A trivial matter!"

Ran Yan saw that this gentleman was muscular and sturdy, embodying strength, and his appearance was honest, which is why she had requested his help, and as expected, he bent down and easily hoisted Ran Yunsheng onto his back.

"Lady, seeing how deeply your brother is intoxicated, why not let him rest in a guest room at the Zheng residence for a while before departing?" Pei Jing was not one to let go of this excellent opportunity.

Ran Yan suddenly turned around and stared straight into his eyes, her voice cold, "What is your name?"

Pei Jing did not expect her to counter with such a question instead of responding, and he paused briefly before smiling and bowing slightly, "I am Pei Jing, styled Chengxian."

"Pei Chengxian." Ran Yan had already noticed that the several men with odd expressions were led by him, so she nearly squeezed these words through clenched teeth. However, it was not appropriate to cause a scene at that moment, "No need, my brother is dead drunk; who knows when he will wake. We might be delayed until the gates close."

Ran Yan made this statement for others to hear. After speaking, she led the way ahead, leading the gentleman carrying Ran Yunsheng away.

As she passed by Pei Jing, she staggered, her whole body falling forward.

Pei Jing, having encountered countless women, planned to test whether Ran Yan was affected by the Red Dust Powder. If affected, even if Ran Yan could endure without showing signs, a slight provocation would definitely overpower her.

As the thought crossed his mind, he reached out and grabbed Ran Yan’s sleeve, pretending to exert too much force and pulling her close to him.

Unexpectedly, Ran Yan took the initiative to grasp his hand and resisted his pulling force.

Ran Yan, already drained of strength, only managed a negligible resistance. She still collided with Pei Jing’s chest.

"Let go!" Ran Yan struggled.

With so many people in the room, Pei Jing, despite his recklessness, dared not hold her continuously, but he could not let her go easily either. He gently caressed Ran Yan’s waist.

At that touch, Ran Yan felt as if all her strength had been drained, her body going limp. She bit down hard on her tongue, the sharp pain restoring some clarity and helping her regain a shred of strength.

Ran Yan gathered her strength to push him away and quickly swung a hard slap, "Scoundrel!"

When Pei Jing’s hand was on Ran Yan’s waist and he felt the person against him turn into a puddle of spring water, he was caught off guard by her sudden burst of energy.

Ran Yan’s slap did not hit Pei Jing’s face but landed on his neck.

Determined to entangle Ran Yan further, Pei Jing shouted, "You woman, I was just trying to help you, how can you strike someone! Such rudeness, what family’s daughter are you?"

Everyone saw Ran Yan standing firm, yet Pei Jing still had his hand on her waist, thus no one spoke up in support.

However, a young man among his companions chimed in, "Indeed, this lady is quite rude."

Ran Yan took the opportunity to kneel and bow, "I apologize for the unintended disrespect. Today is Elder Lady Zheng’s birthday, please, Sir Pei, for the sake of the Zheng family, delay this matter. Tomorrow I will surely visit and apologize to you!"

Her words seemed soft, but were actually barbed. Yet on the surface, no fault could be found. This whole affair, witnessed by many pairs of eyes, clearly involved Pei Jing helping a young lady but also taking the opportunity to take advantage. As she had already apologized and promised to visit and apologize the next day, it would be unreasonable for him not to let her leave.

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.