Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 299 - Chapter 299 Chapter 300 Cooperation or Not

Chapter 299: Chapter 300: Cooperation or Not? Chapter 299: Chapter 300: Cooperation or Not? Pei Huaian suddenly stood up and walked to the railing, gazing at the serene lake in the distance, his eyes betraying a touch of mild sorrow.

He was hesitant at this moment as well. Pei Jingyi’s thoughts were too sinister; they had to guard against the Empress on one hand and be careful of him on the other, lest they be stabbed in the back.

Shao He noticed his hesitation, waved to Ah Mo in the distance, and handed the child in her arms to him.

Watching the soft little guy, Ah Mo seemed a bit helpless and cautiously took him, holding him rigidly as he left.

Shao He also stood and walked to the railing, leaning on it with both hands and smiling, “Anyway, whether you cooperate or not, in the eyes of outsiders, you are already allies.”

“So what you need to consider now is, what benefits does allying with him bring to you?”

Pei Huaian’s lips curled into a smile as he looked at her. Suddenly, he leaned in close, “You really are a clever person.”

Shao He, startled by the face that suddenly loomed closer, felt her heart skip a beat, but then she heard a deep, pleasant laughter by her ear.

Shao He frowned, glaring somewhat angrily at the person in front of her.

“Pei Huaian!”

“I don’t know why, but every time I see you, I can’t help but want to get closer.”

At his words, Shao He’s face turned bright red.

His words were becoming increasingly frivolous. This made her feel very embarrassed, especially now that the two of them were so close, their breath entwining, heating the air around them considerably.

As Pei Huaian saw her shy and annoyed demeanor, he felt even more pleased and couldn’t help extending his long, jade-like index finger to trace the contours of her face.

“What exactly do you intend to do?”

Shao He slapped his hand away, her cheeks flushed as she turned and walked back to the table.

Pei Huaian watched her figure, his mood light as he walked over and sat down beside her.

Pei Huaian squinted his eyes, a dangerous glint flickering within, and leaned close to Shao He’s ear, his voice low and ambiguous, “Shao He, what kind of charm do you possess to have me so utterly enchanted?”

Shao He, seeing his fervent gaze, curled her lips into a wicked smile, “My charm is quite significant.”

Pei Huaian hadn’t expected her to respond like that. He licked his lips, straightened up, and adjusted his clothes, “In that case, I will have to keep a close watch on you to prevent you from bewitching anyone else.”

“Let’s talk business,” Shao He said seriously.

Pei Huaian put away the smile on his face and spoke earnestly, “Actually, Pei Jingyi does have some sincerity this time. Although his ambition is great, he truly did us a favor. Without him, the Zheng Family wouldn’t have fallen so easily and we likely would have spent more time and effort.”

“Are you considering cooperating with him?”

Shao He felt such a treacherous person was best kept at a distance, lest one day he turned and bit back without warning.

“No, he has helped us once, so we repay him this time, and we’ll call it even.”

Shao He nodded but sighed, “But Princess Ninghe probably won’t agree. With her proud nature, how could she agree to marry Pei Jingyi?”

“Although they have been close lately, that was all Princess Ninghe using him. If he no longer held any value, she would not hesitate to push him away.”

“This matter is indeed a bit difficult.” Pei Huaian knew Princess Ninghe’s character all too well–arrogant, dismissive, never taking anyone seriously.

“Princess Ninghe has always been fixated on you, how could she easily let go?” Shao He said, her tone light as if discussing how clear the weather was that day.

“Unfortunately… I already have someone in my heart, and my feelings for her are deep and unshakable,” Pei Huaian said with a teasing smile, raising an eyebrow.

Shao He rested her chin on her hands, looking at him with eyes full of puzzled curiosity, “Who did you learn this glib tongue from?”

“This isn’t glibness, but a sincere expression of my feelings for you,” Pei Huaian said seriously.

“Pfft…”

Shao He couldn’t help but chuckle, finding it amusing to hear him say this so earnestly and seriously.

Seeing her smile blossom, Pei Huaian felt his mood lift, reached out to wrap his arms around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace, making her sit on his lap, the two of them intimately close.

“I have nothing to do with Princess Ninghe, I haven’t even looked at her properly,” Pei Huaian murmured as he gently stroked her hair, his deep and magnetic voice close to her ear.

Hearing Pei Huaian’s words, Shao He blinked her clear eyes, “Why are you suddenly explaining so much to me?”

“I don’t want you to misunderstand anything. It wasn’t easy to get you to agree, and I’m afraid you might run away again,” Pei Huaian said, holding her delicate hand, tenderly kissing it.

Shao He gazed into his deep eyes, seeing earnestness and fear within them.

This left a deep impression on her, and she recalled The Emperor’s words–If you cannot stand by his side, then at least do not stand in his team. No one can hurt him more than you could.

Pei Huaian, seeing the silent figure, panicked, holding her hand tightly.

The pain in her hand brought Shao He back to reality, and seeing the turmoil in his eyes, she smiled and raised her hand to embrace his neck.

“I’ll try to accept you. However, I am fastidious; I don’t like to share, whether it’s people or things. Whatever belongs to me, I don’t want anyone else to touch even a bit.”