"What the heck?" Brother Pei's hand trembled, and he almost spilled the wine.

“I said, my little sister got into university, she has to go to school, she doesn’t have time to mind the shop.”

Brother Pei suddenly stood up: "Really?"

Jiang Qingyuan then added, "It's true, Zhizhi got into the same university as me."

"Oh my!" Sister-in-law Pei clapped her hands. "This is wonderful news! My little sister is amazing. She passed the exam just like that."

Brother Pei complained, "Why didn't you tell the family beforehand? We knew nothing."

Pei Wang then put on an act, saying, "What's there to say? It's just taking the college entrance exam."

Pei Zhi smiled, pursing her lips. She wondered who had been so overjoyed back then.

"My sister and I recently took over a factory, and we have a lot of orders now. Big brother, you should get some rest early and get up early tomorrow to deliver the goods."

Brother Pei was truly astonished. "What? You and your little sister took over a factory? What factory?"

Pei Wang suddenly remembered that he hadn't told his family about his business with Pei Zhipan's factory.

Pei Wang explained how he and Pei Zhi had made money from their business and how they had taken over a factory.

Brother Pei and Sister-in-law Pei were stunned. They never expected that these two were so capable outside.

To work in a factory, and then go to university.

Brother Pei sighed, "Well, anyway, your sister-in-law and I don't know anything, so you can take care of things for us."

Sister-in-law Pei also nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, whatever you say, we'll do it."

Brother Pei and Sister-in-law finally understand that their younger siblings are no ordinary people.

He took over a factory outside, and when he returned to his hometown, he didn't utter a word, quietly accomplishing great things.

After the meal, Jiang Qingyuan was about to clear the dishes when his sister-in-law immediately snatched them away.

"You rest, you've cooked, there's no way I'd let you wash the dishes."

Jiang Qingyuan didn't try to take it from his sister-in-law, who was quick and efficient, and cleaned it up in no time.

Pei Wang and his elder brother leaned back in their chairs and smoked. Jiang Qingyuan brewed a pot of tea and took Pei Zhi to the balcony.

"Why do you seem a little unhappy?" Pei Zhi took the tea.

Jiang Qingyuan glanced at Pei Zhi's watch and shook his head. "I got up early this morning and I'm a little tired."

"Shall we wash up and go to bed?"

Jiang Qingyuan gently embraced Pei Zhi, then frowned, "Zhizhi, will we always be together?"

Pei Zhi didn't know why Jiang Qingyuan was asking this question.

"As long as I am in this world, I will never leave you." This is the promise Pei Zhi can make.

"That's good." Jiang Qingyuan breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Pei Zhi stayed by his side, that was enough.

As for the rest... he didn't care.

Actually, some things aren't that important.

The two stayed on the balcony for a while, then Jiang Qingyuan went downstairs to fetch water.

There's a hot water room here; if you find it too troublesome to boil water yourself, you can go down and get some.

As Pei Zhi entered the living room, she was greeted by a foul, smoky smell.

Pei Zhi complained, "Next time you smoke, go to the balcony yourself, it's suffocating."

Pei Wang muttered, "I know, what a hassle. What man doesn't smoke?"

Pei Zhi didn't hold back either, kicking Pei Wang in the leg, "Qingyuan won't smoke, and there's still Cheng..."

Pei Zhi pursed her lips, almost blurting out Cheng Xuelin's name.

Pei Wang narrowed his eyes, somewhat startled by Pei Zhi's wrist.

"What are you wearing on your wrist so late at night?" Pei Wang grabbed Pei Zhi's wrist and saw that it was a watch.

"I noticed you didn't have one at noon today. Do you have time this afternoon while you're at the shop to buy a watch?"

When Pei Wang grabbed her hand and asked her a question, Pei Zhi vaguely remembered that Jiang Qingyuan's mood had changed after he saw her wrist.

So, Jiang Qingyuan saw the watch, but he didn't ask about it?

Pei Zhi shook off Pei Wang and tugged at her sleeve to cover herself, saying, "None of your business."

Noticing that Pei Zhi's expression was off, Pei Wang also sensed something was wrong and didn't ask any further questions.

Pei Zhi was somewhat annoyed, as Du Lei had put the watch on her that afternoon.

Pei Zhi was so busy that she forgot to pick it up.

Even Pei Wang, who is usually careless, could notice that something was wrong with the watch, let alone someone as meticulous as Jiang Qingyuan.

After hesitating for a moment, Pei Zhi decided to pretend that she hadn't noticed anything.

Jiang Qingyuan will eventually realize something is wrong; the truth will eventually come out.

The more you deceive Jiang Qingyuan, the greater the harm you will cause him in the future.

Perhaps it would be better to give Jiang Qingyuan some time to prepare mentally.

This saves her from having to hide and find reasons or excuses.

With the arrival of Pei's eldest brother and sister-in-law, Pei Wang finally had a helper.

Not only does someone accompany me on deliveries every day, but I also get to eat home-cooked meals every day.

Pei Wang was almost sick of eating out after eating out for so long.

Pei Zhi and Jiang Qingyuan, having just started school, will spend most of their time at school.

Pei Zhi is alright, after all, she is an English major, so it's practically a second language for her.

But you can't skip the classes you're supposed to attend.

Normally, Jiang Qingyuan and Pei Zhi live in the school dormitory, and only come out to stay on weekends.

Pei Zhi had some free time, so Jiang Qingyuan was often taken by the teacher on weekends to help out.

Of course, it is also because Jiang Qingyuan is very outstanding that he is valued by the teacher.

The clothing store has also hired staff, so everyone no longer has to be so busy.

All the new dresses that had been piling up in the factory were sold.

The weather has entered October and is starting to get cooler, so it's time to get ready to wear autumn clothes.

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