Pei Jin: "..." Suddenly, he didn't know what to say.

As usual, Tang Yaoyao sat down on the sofa, crossed her legs, and looked at Pei Jin with a scrutinizing gaze: "Brother Pei Jin, you've kept your disguise well hidden."

She had always felt that Pei Jin was not simple, but she never imagined that he was actually her fourth brother's nephew.

If she marries her fourth brother, she will become Pei Jin's aunt-in-law.

However, Pei Jin also called her Brother Yao.

This relationship is truly a tangled mess...

Pei Jin frowned, his heart pounding with nervousness. He nodded slightly to her and apologized earnestly, "Brother Yao, I'm sorry, I lied to you..."

Tang Yaoyao picked up the grapes on the table and ate them one by one, seemingly nonchalant, but her eyes held a deep look: "If it weren't for what happened today, how long were you planning to lie to me and Su Mei, hmm?"

Pei Jin: "...It can't be hidden for long."

"You are honest."

He lowered his head, still the lovable, slightly naive and warm Pei Jin, showing no trace of the coldness he had displayed in the reception room. He answered earnestly, word by word, "Because I promised my uncle that after interning with you for a period of time, I would have to go to the company to do the things my mother left behind."

Tang Yaoyao smiled knowingly: "So you're the typical case of someone who doesn't work hard and then has to go back and inherit a fortune?"

"……Um."

Su Mei: "..."

Emmmmm……

The way Yao Ge described her doesn't seem to be the same.

She glanced at Pei Jin, then at Tang Yaoyao; the two of them were in the same situation.

If Brother Yao doesn't act properly, he'll be dragged back to inherit the family business...

Arrogant and haughty.

rich.

That's probably what they're talking about.

"You don't like doing those jobs, do you?"

Pei Jin nodded: "Mm."

You could tell from his attitude that he was very resistant.

Tang Yaoyao thought for a moment, then narrowed her eyes slightly: "You should know that your uncle and I are dating, right?"

Pei Jin: "I know."

“If you want to do what you love, I will support you,” Tang Yaoyao said again.

Su Mei: "..."

She suddenly felt that she was somewhat superfluous standing there.

Now that Yao-ge is practically Pei Jin's aunt-in-law, these embarrassing moments would never have happened before when they were discussing family matters.

And now...

She looked up at Pei Jin again. Although Yao-ge had said early on that Pei Jin would not fall for her, and that he was not her destined love, she always felt that she could try to change her fate. After all, Yao-ge had defied fate and was now thriving in the entertainment industry.

Now, she only felt that his position in her heart was even greater, as if he were untouchable. He was the nephew of Master Xiao, and even if they got married, his other half would only be a wealthy young lady of equal social standing. It was really impossible for her.

This realization suddenly made her feel very uncomfortable, and she lowered her head, somewhat at a loss.

Tang Yaoyao noticed the deep sense of frustration and loss in the beauty's eyes. Her slender white fingers tapped the teacup lid repeatedly. Suddenly, she stopped, an idea flashing into her mind.

“I still have some influence with your uncle, Pei Jin. If you are willing to stay by my side, I can help you.”

Pei Jin looked up at her, a glimmer of hope reflected in his eyes: "How will you help me?"

Tang Yaoyao glanced at Su Mei, already having an idea in mind: "Tell me first, why are you so averse to inheriting the family business?"

Su Mei finally snapped out of her thoughts and quickly said, "You guys chat first, I'll wait outside."

I feel like I'm going to be silenced after hearing the secrets...

"You can sit here and offer suggestions on this matter."

Su Mei: "...Me?"

Pei Jin turned around and glanced at her. During the time he lived with Su Mei and Yao Ge, he felt a real and ordinary happiness. Although some thrilling things often happened, he had to admit that he had become enamored with such harmonious days.

It seems there's nothing the Soviet Union and the United States can't hear.

After that, the three of them sat down facing each other as if they were having a tea party.

Tang Yaoyao shared half of the grapes with Su Mei.

Upon learning Pei Jin's true identity, she lost her previous carefree and lively demeanor and instead became reserved.

She couldn't let loose in front of the big shot, and kept thinking about the insolent things she had done to Pei Jin before.

He could only stare intently at the round grapes in his hand.

She glanced at Yao Ge, who was eating with great gusto, spitting out grape seeds several times.

I really want to eat it; it looks so delicious.

But I dare not move.

Hey, have one.

Just as she picked a grape and was about to put it in her mouth, Pei Jin slowly spoke: "My father remarried a year after my mother passed away, and they had a son."

Su Mei: "..."

This grape is too hot to handle, I'd better not eat it.

Tang Yaoyao, with an knowing, gossipy expression, continued eating her grapes: "Looks like it's another family feud among the wealthy."

Pei Jin neither confirmed nor denied: "Yes."

"continue."

“At that time, I was eleven years old. My father was not good to me after he remarried. When my uncle found out, he asked my great-uncle to fight a lawsuit against my father and win back custody. After that, I stayed with my uncle.”

Tang Yaoyao calculated the time and found that he and her fourth brother were not much different in age, only five years apart.

At that time, the fourth brother was also a minor, so he could only ask his biological father to take back guardianship.

“After my mother passed away, all her property was naturally inherited by my father. My father and that woman had a son, my younger brother, and he also made a will that year, leaving all the family property to my younger brother.”

Su Mei was so angry that she didn't even want to eat grapes anymore. She slammed her hand on the table and said, "What kind of father is this? His wife's body is barely cold before he takes in a second spring and they have a child. Even a sow wouldn't be as quick as him."

Tang Yaoyao: "..."

Pei Jin: "..."

Su Mei then realized she was losing control, picked two grapes and popped them into her mouth: "You guys continue, continue, never mind..."

I never expected to eat the grapes I'd been dreaming of in this way.

"His actions chilled me to the bone. I investigated him and found out that he had betrayed my mother long ago. My mother had been keeping this a secret from him. Once, when I was at school, my mother went to my maternal grandfather's house, and he brought that woman home..."

He paused, his mood extremely low, and clenched his fists.

Su Mei and Tang Yaoyao both understood why they brought her back.

She took a deep breath before continuing, "Grandpa went out of town, and my mother came home unexpectedly and saw this scene. She couldn't bear the shock and lost her footing, falling from the third floor. She died on the way to the hospital."

Su Mei listened with great heartache, finding it hard to believe that Pei Jin had grown up in such an unfortunate family.

But she was also puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Your father indirectly caused your mother's death, so you should take back what belonged to your mother. Why are you rejecting it?"