Madam Pei glared at Pei Shaoqing, then smiled at Mo Jingchen: "Jingchen, I'm sorry to have wronged you."

Madam Pei naturally wouldn't offer to return the money, not because her Pei family lacked the 200,000 yuan, but because people of their level wouldn't care about a mere 200,000 yuan.

Besides, the old lady will repay this debt in the future.

"Grandma is joking, I'm not upset at all."

"Good boy."

After speaking, Madam Pei glared at Pei Shaoqing again.

Sitting on the other side, Pei Shaoqing was attacked by both sides in turn early in the morning. He really had no way to express his suffering!

My heart is breaking! My body is aching!

"Hehe, An'an. How about we go shopping together today?" said Madam Pei, holding their hands.

“Okay, Grandma,” An Yiruo replied with a smile.

Xu Nian nodded as well.

The three members of the family left by car, which stopped in front of the most famous shopping mall in F City.

Today, Madam Pei wants to buy some things for her daughter to make up for the responsibilities and obligations she had not fulfilled as a mother in the first half of her life.

At each store, Madam Pei paid for every piece of clothing Xu Nian tried on by swiping her card.

Finally, Xu Nian couldn't stand it anymore: "Mom, we already have enough clothes, don't buy any more."

"Then let's go look at some other places."

Afterwards, Madam Pei bought some jewelry for Xu Nian: "This set will look beautiful on my Hehe when she wears it to the Pei family banquet."

"A banquet?" Xu Nian asked, turning to the side in confusion.

"In a few days, I want to announce your return to the public. At that time, our Pei family will hold a banquet to announce your existence to everyone."

"From now on, Hehe will be the eldest daughter of the Pei family, and no one will bully you."

Madam Pei put away the jewelry in her hand and explained to Xu Nian.

Xu Nian understood what her mother meant, nodded, and stopped talking.

All the purchased items were delivered to the Pei family villa. The three of them then went to a beauty salon under the Pei family's umbrella for basic treatments before returning to the Pei family villa...

The other side

After the women left, Pei Shaoqing, bored at home, went to the company, while Mo Jingchen stayed at the Pei family villa to play chess with Old Master Pei.

"Jingchen, you don't need to let me win. Although I'm old, I'm not someone who can't afford to lose," Old Master Pei said with a smile, looking at Mo Jingchen.

"I didn't lose on purpose. It's just that my grandfather's chess skills are superb, and I am ashamed to admit that I am not as good as him," Mo Jingchen replied modestly.

"You little brat, you always lose to me by half a move, and you still say you're not deliberately letting me win?"

However, I only lose by half a point each time. In terms of strategic planning, I am not as good as you.

"Young man, you have potential. An girl is lucky to have you as her husband."

It is said that one's chess skills reflect one's character. After a few games, Old Master Pei developed a great appreciation for Mo Jingchen.

"Grandpa, you flatter me."

"You rascal, don't be modest in front of your grandfather. Come on, let's go have some tea."

Grandpa Pei stood up, patted Mo Jingchen on the shoulder, and said with a smile.

On this day, from chess to tea ceremony, from business to predicting future development, Mo Jingchen's views and insights on everything were unique.

The more Old Master Pei looked at Mo Jingchen, the more he liked him, while he found his own grandson increasingly unbearable to look at...

They all graduated from the same school, so how come their own grandson...

Pei Shaoqing, who was completely unaware of what was going on, had just returned from the company when he was met with a cold shoulder from his grandfather. Just as he was about to ask why, his grandfather left without even turning his head!

"grandfather?"

"Don't call me grandpa!"

"..."

Pei Shaoqing was left standing there, bewildered. He didn't understand why, or what he had done wrong.

Before he could figure out the reason, he saw his grandfather smiling at Mo Jingchen. Pei Shaoqing, who was standing there, was stunned again. What was going on?

She looked at her grandfather with a resentful gaze, seeking an answer.

However, the old master of the Pei family chose to ignore it and continued talking to Mo Jingchen.

Pei Shaoqing was certain once again that his grandfather must have taken Mo Jingchen's love potion today, otherwise how could he be so infatuated with him that he wouldn't even recognize his own grandson!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She sat on the sofa, drinking water while glaring at the two people in front of her...

That evening, everyone dined together at the Pei family's house.

That night, An Yiruo, who was sitting next to Mo Jingchen, could clearly feel Pei Shaoqing's slightly hostile gaze from time to time.

Unaware of the reason, An Yiruo looked at Mo Jingchen, seeking an answer.

"I'll tell you when we get back. Let's eat first."

An Yiruo nodded. She hadn't been at the Pei family villa during the day, assuming it was because Mo Jingchen had complained about her that morning.

If that's true, then her brother is really hilarious. He's got the personality of a child.

"Grandma, Mom. After dinner, Jingchen and I are heading back to City A. We'll come see you another day."

At the dinner table, An Yiruo looked at everyone and began to speak.

"An'er, why can't you stay a few more days?" Old Madam Pei said with reluctance.

"Grandma, we can see each other anytime from now on. If you miss me, just give me a call and I'll rush over."

It must be said that An Yiruo is quite good at making the elderly happy.

"You silly girl, you're good at making me happy. Be careful on your way back tonight, and remember to let us know you got there safely."

Madam Pei looked at An Yiruo and Mo Jingchen with slight worry.

“I know, Grandma.”

Because it was summer, it got dark quite late. Urged by the old lady of the Pei family, the two boarded the car for their return journey.

"Mom, I'm leaving." Sitting in the car, An Yiruo looked at her mother through the window, feeling a little reluctant.

"Message me when you get home."

“Okay. Grandma, let’s go back. It’s hot outside, don’t see me off,” An Yiruo said loudly to the person behind her mother.

After saying that, he rolled up the car window, and the car gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.

Inside the car, Mo Jingchen looked at his wife beside him and asked, "Why did you suddenly decide to go back?"

"We'll have to go back sooner or later. Mother also needs some time to integrate with the Pei family."

There's nothing we can do to help here, so we might as well leave all the space and time to them.

An Yiruo leaned on Mo Jingchen's shoulder and shared her thoughts.

"Silly girl, you clearly don't want to leave your mother either," Mo Jingchen said, gently stroking the head of the person in his arms.

“I can see my mom anytime, but my grandma…”

Thinking of this, An Yiruo felt a lump in her throat. Tears welled up in her eyes…

“My An’an has grown up. She knows how to put herself in others’ shoes now.”

"Hate."

An Yiruo, who was originally feeling sad, stopped crying after hearing Mo Jingchen's words.

Seeing that An Yiruo's emotions had eased somewhat, Mo Jingchen took a tissue from the side and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, a look of heartache flashing in his eyes.