06: He can no longer use these methods he uses on children to deal with her.

Pei Yanxiu handed over Shang Zhi's recording along with Liang Jingwei's to the police officer. The things she bravely retrieved from the lion's den played a significant role. Liang Jingwei sent word through someone that they could talk. As long as Shang Zhi didn't sue them, he could withdraw his complaint against Tian Cui. If he couldn't withdraw it, he would cooperate with Ruikang to handle the matter.

For Shang Zhi, this was truly great news.

"Although the process was a bit difficult, judging from the result, I did a great job, right?" Shang Zhi went to Pei Yanxiu to ask for credit. After being back for so long, she had finally done something beneficial for the group. Shang Zhi felt that she could stand up straighter than usual.

"You think you did a good job?" Pei Yanxiu asked in return.

"Yes, although there were some minor unexpected events during the process, Liang Jingwei and the others are now willing to talk to us about Tiancui, which is progress, isn't it?"

"You still think you're so great? If I hadn't sensed something was wrong that day and followed you around to see where you went, and had Liang Jingwei under control, you'd probably still be crying somewhere right now. Xixi, I understand your desire to establish yourself and make a name for yourself, but can't you think before you act?"

"You don't even know Liang Jingwei, and you dared to go home with him after just a couple of words? Are you out of your mind? Tian Cui is indeed important to Ruikang and your parents, but no matter how important he is, he's definitely not as important as you. Do you think they'll be happy with what you did?"

Shang Zhi couldn't answer Pei Yanxiu's question for a moment, but she pouted, clearly unconvinced. "Never mind how I solved it, just tell me, didn't I solve the problem? Haven't you heard the saying, 'It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat!' We should do things at all costs! I'm not even bothering to argue with you about following me, so why are you still nagging me?"

"You're not going to hold it against me?" Pei Yanxiu laughed angrily.

"Should I thank you?"

"No need for that." Shang Zhi felt a little guilty, as she felt that Pei Yanxiu's expression was unusually unpleasant today and that he was not someone to be trifled with.

“I followed you because I was worried something would happen to you. I didn’t lock you up at home because I wanted to give you a chance to see what you wanted to do. But I regret it now. I shouldn’t have given you that chance in the first place.” Shang Zhi was about to protest when Pei Yanxiu pulled her to his side. Without any warning, she was slapped twice on the buttocks.

"What are you doing!" she tried to protest, but he held her even tighter and she couldn't move.

Pain surged from behind, and Pei Yanxiu was furious. He was angry that she was "at all costs," angry that she didn't think she was wrong at all, angry that she didn't cherish and care for herself enough, angry that even though she was grown up, her mind was still like a child's. His palm was still covering the burning heat behind her, and Shang Zhi trembled.

He used to "take care" of her like that, but she was little then, and now she's all grown up! He can't treat her the way he treats children anymore!

Pei Yanxiu pressed her down on his knees, slapping her repeatedly from behind, and gave her an ultimatum: "Starting next week, you won't stay at home anymore, so you won't cause any more trouble. Go work at Ruikang and get familiar with the company's business."

"Fine, I'll go! I didn't say I wasn't going! Why did you hit me, you old man!"

"What did you call me?" Pei Yanxiu chuckled and pressed his hand down on her waist.

"Uncle Pei, I'll do whatever you say." Shang Zhi wisely shut her mouth. Based on her assessment of the situation, this was definitely not the time to show off.

“Xixi, be good, okay? I understand how you feel, but this isn’t the way to do things. You don’t seem to understand that you are the most important person, much more important than Tiancui. If a project fails, we can find another way; if money is lost, we can earn it back. But if you’re gone, you’re truly gone.”

"Am I the most important? More important than three hundred million?" When she turned to look at him, his hand loosened, and Shang Zhi took the opportunity to run to the side.

"You make it sound so high and mighty, but in the end, you're just worried about your 300 million and half of Tiancui's profits going to be in trouble."

Pei Yanxiu gave a half-smile, but did not answer.

"You are not allowed to go out for the next few days before you go to the company. Stay home and reflect on your actions."

"Why should I? What's wrong with you, old man! This is a society governed by law, why should you tell me what to do!" Taking advantage of the distance between them, Shang Zhi shouted and resisted with all her might.

This is intolerable!

"The 300 million yuan that Wanjia invested in Ruikang hasn't been fully processed and the funds haven't been deposited yet. Do you want to cancel our contract?"

"No, no, no, I will reflect on my actions, I will definitely reflect on them properly."

She can endure it a little longer; a strong woman should be able to bend and stretch.

"Be good, Xixi, don't always make me worry, my heart can't take it."

You can't stand it?

If you can't stand it, go to the hospital! What do you want from me? If you're emotionally unstable, go drink some calming oral liquid or see a doctor about how to manage male menopause. What does it have to do with me? Shang Zhi typed out a lot of things in her mind, then deleted them one by one, and finally just tilted her head and replied with an "I understand."

Shang Zhi returned to her room, growing angrier the more she thought about it. She had just done something right, yet he had scolded her.

Shang Zhi decided to find a place to get justice for herself.

The next day, no sooner had Pei Yanxiu left than she followed him out the door and returned to her own home, where she embellished her "heroic feat" and Pei Yanxiu's "cruel torture" of her.

"Mom, you have to do something about him! That old man is bullying me! Your precious daughter has been bullied!" Shang Zhi grabbed Yu Shiya's arm and shook it, begging her mother to help her get justice.

"How rude! How can you talk like that? What do you mean by 'old thing'?" Yu Shiya chuckled as she poured her daughter a cup of tea.

"Why didn't you say anything when someone saved you? You were just anxious because they scolded you a few times, weren't you? Xixi, don't be ungrateful. Yanxiu did nothing wrong in this matter; he was just worried about you getting hurt. You've become too bold these days; I think you should be taught a lesson!" Yu Shiya looked up and gently tapped Shang Zhi's forehead.

"I just wanted to help!" Shang Zhi protested.

"Mom knows you want to help, good child, but you are the most important treasure in this family, understand? Mom would rather the Tiancui project fail than have anything happen to my Xixi." Shang Zhi was stunned. Pei Yanxiu had just said the same thing as her mother.

"In short, don't be impulsive or willful. Mom supports you in doing things freely, but she doesn't support you in doing things impulsively."

"But Pei Yanxiu, he wants to control everything!"

"Then you should behave yourself. I think it's fine. With him by your side, I feel at ease."

"mom!"

"Xi Xi?" Shang Zhi froze, turned around, and saw Pei Yanxiu and her father coming out of the study together.

What is he doing here? Those words she just said... Shang Zhi inwardly cried out that something terrible was about to happen.

"Oh, Yanxiu came to talk to your father about the investment today. You came in just in time, I forgot to tell you," Yu Shiya said casually, but Shang Zhi's heart was in turmoil. She tried hard to recall if she had said anything she didn't want him to hear...

"What's wrong, Xixi? You don't look too good?" Pei Yanxiu walked up to Shang Zhi, gently squeezed her wrist, and his casual tone carried a faint sense of pressure.

"Is Yanxiu staying for dinner today?"

"No need!" "Okay." Shang Zhi and Pei Yanxiu answered in unison, completely out of sync.

"Mom, don't keep him here, he's busy all the time."

"I'm not busy. Besides, even if I'm busy, I still have to go home for dinner. It seems like the last time I had dinner with my parents was several years ago. So much time has passed, and it really makes me feel a bit emotional."

"Then stay for a meal. Come more often in the future, and Mom will have someone prepare food for you." Yu Shiya really liked Pei Yanxiu. Who wouldn't like such a son-in-law? Handsome, rich, and cultured. Yu Shiya only hoped that the two children could turn their on-screen romance into a real one as soon as possible.

But Shang Zhi couldn't fit her in her seat.

Pei Yanxiu had hit her hard yesterday, and she was still in pain today. She gently tugged at Pei Yanxiu and gave him a wink. He took off his coat and put it on Shang Zhi's back, and Shang Zhi finally managed to sit down.

Shang Zhi's plan to complain at the dinner table completely failed. Her parents kept telling her to learn more from Pei Yanxiu and listen to him.

There wasn't a single word she wanted to hear.

Shang Zhi was utterly speechless.

"Forget it," she thought silently, trying to convince herself. She figured she'd divorce him once Tiancui's matter was resolved! Then he wouldn't be able to control her anymore! She'd take the money Pei Yanxiu gave her and elope with her new husband! She'd never speak to that old bastard again!

Just thinking about it is wonderful.