Ah! The Villains I Forced to Turn Evil Can Read My Mind

Chapter 149

Ying Chen was the first to sit down on the sofa, leaning back lazily. "Let me introduce myself. I'm Ying Chen, the third son of the Ying family. I'm twenty-eight, single, and like Lou Tingsi, I'm a weapons dealer, though we operate in different regions. That's about it."

Everyone glanced at him indifferently and nodded, acknowledging his introduction.

Pei Yuan got straight to the point. "While on the plane, I looked into the chainsaw murder case."

He placed his phone on the table. "There's a serial killer in Country F who remains at large. His method involves dismembering victims with a chainsaw, and all his victims are young women between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five."

"This criminal has a strong sense of counter-surveillance. To this day, no clues have surfaced. The police have been chasing him for years, but there haven't been any new victims in a while. Perhaps due to advancements in technology, he's lying low, but there's no guarantee he won't strike again."

Pei Yuan crossed his hands on the table and spoke calmly, "So I have reason to suspect that the person who will kill Qiao Chuchu in the future is this very individual. If we find this killer, the problem of Qiao Chuchu being murdered will be resolved."

Pei Che propped himself on the table, his expression haughty as he scanned the room. "In Qiao Chuchu's prophecy, she was running away with Xia Xuechun. Xia Xuechun pushed her down, leading to her capture and subsequent murder. Coincidentally, Xia Xuechun is currently in Country F, alone with the second son of the Dragon Family. In other words, the plot is already in motion, trying to encircle Qiao Chuchu."

Lou Tingsi frowned. "Wait, doesn't the second son of the Dragon Family have a wife? His son is already five or six years old. Why would he take Xia Xuechun abroad? Doesn't he know how to avoid suspicion?"

"An affair, obviously," Ying Chen chimed in, crossing his legs. "Haven't you seen this kind of thing before?"

Lou ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Tingsi fell silent, his expression darkening. "Disgusting."

Pei Yuan tapped the table, signaling everyone to focus on him. "We need to do two things. First, find this killer. Second, protect Qiao Chuchu while keeping her happy and stress-free."

The room fell into collective silence as everyone pondered how to proceed.

Pei Buxian was the first to step forward. "I can stay with her."

Everyone looked at him in surprise.

Pei Buxian lifted his chin proudly. "I'm only a year older than Qiao Chuchu. There's no generation gap between us. She likes being with me, and I can make her strawberry cake."

He volunteered eagerly, "I can make any kind of dessert. Qiao Chuchu loves sweets."

Pei Mu and Pei Ci retorted in unison, "Second brother also loves sweets. Why don't you ever make desserts for him?"

Pei Che: "?"

Pei Buxian: "?"

Pei Ci scoffed, "Besides, eating too many sweets gets boring. Nowadays, young women are into cutting sugar. Qiao Chuchu won't give you the time of day."

Pei Buxian's eyes widened, and he snapped back, "She would never ignore me! She loves my cooking! Pei Ci, shut your mouth!!"

Pei Mu pointed at Pei Buxian, laughing, "With your temper and shouting, aren't you afraid of scaring our little sister to death?"

Pei Buxian's veins bulged as he roared, "I'm not angry! I only get mad at you two because you're annoying!!! I would never get this mad at Qiao Chuchu!!!!"

Pei Ci smirked arrogantly, "Someone as emotionally unstable as you? We definitely can't vote for you."

Pei Mu spread his hands, "Yeah, not voting for you has nothing to do with personal feelings. You're just not qualified."

Pei Buxian: "..."

Pei Ci grinned and leaned close to Pei Mu, whispering conspiratorially, "But Pei Mu and I are different. We're twins with a special bond. When we were kids, we used to sleep with Qiao Chuchu and play games together."

Pei Mu smiled, his eyes curving, "So, to help her relive her childhood, the three of us will stay in a closed room, playing fun games that will make her laugh and roll on the floor. When she's tired, she'll fall asleep on the sofa, entering a happy space with us, forgetting all her worries."

Ying Chen narrowed his eyes suspiciously and glanced at Lou Tingsi. "Doesn't this sound a bit... risqué?"

Lou Tingsi sneered, crossing his arms. "Pass!"

Pei Buxian snorted, "Overruled."

Pei Mu and Pei Ci frowned, "Why?! Do you have no taste?!"

Pei Youchuan shot them a disgusted look, "A closed room, two creepy twins, and an innocent girl—who wouldn't think the worst?"

Pei Mu and Pei Ci protested, "Who are you calling creepy twins?! We wouldn't do anything! You're insulting our character!"

Pei Youchuan sneered, "As your older brother, I know exactly what kind of people you are."

He tossed his hair, revealing his sharp jawline, and said proudly, "I, on the other hand, can take Qiao Chuchu to an amusement park. We'll ride roller coasters, Ferris wheels, eat cotton candy, and watch fireworks. I'll make sure she has a blast all day."

Pei Fengnong glared at him in disgust, "The world is trying to kill Qiao Chuchu, and you want to take her on a roller coaster? Are you trying to speed up her death or make it more gruesome?"

Pei Youchuan paused, frowning, "Then what do you suggest, fourth brother?"

Pei Fengnong hesitated, his face reddening as he awkwardly scratched the back of his head, "Well..."

He spoke haltingly, "I'd take her to see the ocean. We'd drive along the coast, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and let her find inspiration for her paintings."

As he spoke, his eyes sparkled with excitement, "She'd definitely be happy and... grateful that I brought her there."

His voice grew softer, so much so that Pei Youchuan leaned in but still couldn't hear him, "What did you say at the end?"

Pei Fengnong's face turned crimson, and he pushed Pei Youchuan away, "What did I say?!"

Pei Youchuan stumbled back, looking at him in surprise, "What's wrong? I just asked because I didn't hear you. Why are you so nervous?"

Pei Fengnong's face was now beet red, and he glared at him, "Ask, ask, ask! Why are you so nosy?!"

Pei Che couldn't take it anymore and barked, "Enough! Are we the only seven people here? Can't you stop arguing in front of outsiders?!"

The younger brothers fell silent, glaring at each other before looking away.

Pei Yuan stood up, casting a cold glance at his brothers. "Until we find the killer, we can all go together. Why do we need to be alone with her? What's the benefit of that?"

The brothers fell silent, unable to respond.

Ying Chen, amused as if watching a drama, chuckled, "There are plenty of benefits to being alone. I like being alone. You can have private conversations, maybe even make some subtle moves."

Everyone: "????"

He grinned shamelessly, "Besides, why are you all so tense? None of us are small fries. If Qiao Chuchu gets taken under our watch, what's the point of us being here?"

He poured himself a glass of wine and said playfully, "If you can't even protect someone you care about, you might as well pack up and prepare for your funeral."