Cheng Xuelin sincerely said, "I can help my senior brother more, so he will have more time to take care of Zhizhi."

"Okay, okay, stop calling me 'Zhizhi' all the time, it makes me sick."

Pei Wang felt some sympathy for Cheng Xuelin, after all, he was also a man who had been completely manipulated by Pei Zhi.

“You should call me brother too. If you stay away from Zhizhi, it’s the best thing you can do for her. You don’t want your mother to cause trouble for Zhizhi again, do you?”

"Brother, don't worry, she will definitely not come again."

Pei Wang didn't believe Cheng Xuelin's words. "You, as a son, can't you control your own mother?"

Cheng Xuelin pursed his thin lips. "I can't make up for the harm my mother caused to Zhizhi."

“She is my own mother, I would never hit or scold her.”

"I haven't been home since I registered at the school, and I don't plan to go back in the future." This is Cheng Xuelin's attitude.

Cheng Xuelin couldn't bring himself to resent his mother, but he also couldn't forgive her.

His mother destroyed all hope for him and Pei Zhi, and even caused Pei Zhi to miscarry.

Pei Wang clicked his tongue, a hint of reluctance in his eyes.

What are you all doing here?

"Brother, I really didn't intend to break up Zhizhi's marriage. I know I have no right to do so."

Cheng Xuelin said sincerely, "I just want to do what I can to help, and also to see her occasionally."

Pei Wang felt a tightness in his chest, making it hard to breathe.

Cheng Xuelin's words sounded so pitiful; if he were to curse, it would be difficult to know how.

They're already so pitiful, what can he say?

"Why can't I understand you? You're in college now, there are so many pretty girls there, why are you so upset?"

Pei Wang really wanted to pry open Cheng Xuelin's head to see what was inside this college student's brain.

Cheng Xuelin held his head and said, "Brother, I won't lie to you, I've been having nightmares every night these past few days."

“I dreamt that Zhizhi was lying in a pool of blood, and then she just died. Then I woke up in fright.”

Cheng Xuelin's eyes were red. "Brother, I feel so guilty. I just want to do something for Zhizhi."

"Even if I can't help her, I'll be happy to help her husband in some way."

Pei Wangzhen had no way to respond to that.

Unlike Du Lei, Cheng Xuelin's purpose was very clear: to interfere in someone else's life.

Cheng Xuelin sincerely said that he just wanted to make amends. If he couldn't help Pei Zhi, helping Jiang Qingyuan would be good too.

Pei Wang simply couldn't bring himself to say the rest of his accusations.

Moreover, isn't Cheng Xuelin like this all because of Pei Zhi?

Pei Zhi, Pei Zhi, you've really caused a lot of harm!

Pei Wangqing cleared his throat and comforted him, "Actually, having a child is all about fate, you don't need to worry about it too much."

"Brother, thank you for not hitting me and for comforting me, but I can't easily forgive myself for this."

Pei Wang sighed. He couldn't expose Pei Zhi by saying that there was no child at all.

Pei Zhi used Cheng Xuelin's guilt to make him back down, which was a good thing.

"Fine, if you think doing this will make you feel better, I can't say anything."

Pei Wang thought for a moment, then added, "Once you feel you've made enough compensation, you should stop."

"Pei Zhi and I don't blame you, so don't blame yourself too much."

Pei Wang could tell that Cheng Xuelin had lost a lot of weight recently.

Pei Wang is the kind of person who feels sorry for others, but he also feels bad for them.

Moreover, he knew the whole truth, and he felt somewhat sorry for Cheng Xuelin.

After Pei Zhi fell asleep, Jiang Qingyuan changed into a new set of clothes and went back to school with Cheng Xuelin.

"Second brother, Zhizhi is asleep. I'm going back to school now."

"You're going back?" Pei Zhi asked in surprise. Isn't today the weekend?

Jiang Qingyuan explained, "There are many things to do at school."

Pei Wang wasn't a college student, so he didn't know any of this.

"Alright, then you can go." Pei Wang saw the two of them out.

Pei Wang lowered his voice: "Xuelin is a good kid. Please take good care of him at school."

Jiang Qingyuan smiled and looked at Pei Wang, his eyes scrutinizing him. "Brother, I'm your brother-in-law. Why are you being so polite about this?"

Pei Wangxin tensed up, then laughed and said, "Haha, yes, yes."

Pei Wang finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Cheng Xuelin and Jiang Qingyuan off.

These days are so exciting!

Pei Wang took out his cigarette case, lit a cigarette, and took a big drag to ease his tense mood.

Pei Wang pondered Cheng Xuelin's words, and judging from Cheng Xuelin's demeanor, he was probably not lying.

With Cheng Xuelin posing no threat, Pei Wang felt somewhat relieved.

However, it's too early to relax; Pei Zhi still has someone by her side...

“A-Wang”.

Pei Wang was startled and almost burned his hand with the cigarette. He looked around but didn't see the person who had called him.

Could it be that he was too nervous and was hallucinating?

"Look up there."

Pei Wang looked up and saw Du Lei on the balcony upstairs, looking down at him.

Why are you up there?

Du Lei beckoned to Pei Wang: "Come up here, I have something to say to you."

Pei Wang stubbed out his cigarette, took a few steps up the stairs, and went upstairs.

Du Lei opened the door and invited Pei Wang inside.

Pei Wang asked in surprise, "You rented the apartment upstairs from us?"

The apartment layouts on both floors are exactly the same. It's such a waste for Du Lei to rent such a big apartment all by himself.

"I bought it."

Pei Wang raised his voice: "What?"

Pei Wang asked in confusion, "Where did you get so much money?"

This house, it should cost at least ten thousand yuan, right?

Isn't Du Lei in the military? Where did he get so much money?

“I didn’t touch my salary from before I was in the army. Later, a few of my brothers were injured and discharged from the army to start a logistics business. They were short of money, so I took out my salary and considered it an investment for them.”

Du Lei initially invested because he wanted to help his brother out.

I never expected to get the money back.

Pei Wang himself is a businessman, and he knows that logistics is quite profitable these days.

When he needed someone to deliver fabric, machinery, or other supplies, he had to ask connections to find a vehicle.

“They did a good job and gave me a good share, so I bought this house.”

Pei Wang listened to Du Lei's nonchalant words and his eyes welled up with tears of envy.

You know, comparing yourself to others is just infuriating.

He works very hard, getting up early and working late every day to run his business, and he even rents a place to live.

As a result, Du Lei simply helped his brother out and was able to earn enough to buy a house.

The house isn't anything special; the upstairs and downstairs are exactly the same.

The house was empty, with hardly any furniture.

Pei Wang snapped out of his daze and realized the problem: "Wait, why did you buy the apartment upstairs from us?"

Du Lei, that weasel, is definitely up to no good.

Du Lei remained silent, simply watching Pei Wangxiao.

Isn't his purpose in doing this clear enough?

Pei Wang pursed his lips, unsure whether to praise Du Lei for his boldness or say that Du Lei was shameless.