Pei Zhi stopped and fell silent for a moment.

Lu Langxuan remained silent, waiting quietly for Pei Zhi's reply.

After a while, Pei Zhi looked at him and said in a deep voice, "I think Pei Xi is capable of distinguishing between good and bad people. She is very smart."

Lu Langxuan opened his eyes in surprise.

From childhood to adulthood, he knew how protective Pei Zhi was of Pei Xi, wishing he could watch over her like the apple of his eye.

He didn't expect Pei Zhi to say that.

Pei Zhi looked at him calmly, "Pei Xi has his own world, and as long as it's within a safe range, even I have no right to interfere." Let alone you.

Lu Langxuan knew that Pei Zhi and he were not particularly close to begin with; they were just ordinary friends, based on their parents' relationship.

At this moment, Pei Zhi's indifferent gaze and the words he spoke gave Lu Langxuan a vague feeling that he had overstepped his bounds.

Lu Langxuan was a smart and decent man. A hint of apology appeared in his eyes as he said to Pei Zhi, "I'm sorry, I may have been too talkative. I apologize to you and Pei Xi."

Pei Zhi shook his head and chuckled, "It's alright, no need to be so serious."

He knew Lu Langxuan meant well.

However, he did not like this kind of concern and reminder from others.

He can manage Pei Xi, but he doesn't like being reminded by others to manage Pei Xi.

What Pei Xi does and how he does it has nothing to do with outsiders. Outsiders have no right to comment.

So, although Lu Langxuan's intentions were out of concern, to be honest, Pei Zhi didn't appreciate it.

He put his hands in the pockets of his down jacket and gave Lu Langxuan a slight nod of his chin. "If you don't need to get anything, I'll head back now. Bye."