Chapter 18: What exactly happened?
The moment they saw Pei Yuli, everyone's expressions changed.
Xu Yihuan's expression darkened slightly, and she sensed something was wrong.
When Pei Yuli returns, there's no doubt he'll unconditionally side with Wu Qingqing.
Uncle Liu didn't recognize Tan Zhixu and was completely bewildered.
Tan Zhixu looked at Pei Yuli's face, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
The moment Wu Qingqing saw Pei Yuli.
Their eyes immediately lit up.
There's no other reason than that Pei Yuli likes her the most.
As long as he's there, even if she causes a huge mess, he'll be there to clean it up.
These are Pei Yuli's original words.
Wu Qingqing walked towards Pei Yuli with a joyful expression.
She reached out and grabbed the clothes in Pei Yuli's hand, acting affectionately and coquettishly.
"Yuli, you're back!!"
"Long time no see, I've missed you so much."
A smile appeared on Pei Yuli's usually aloof face.
His well-defined knuckles affectionately ruffled Wu Qingqing's hair.
"Yes, aren't you taking the college entrance exam? I'll come back to cheer you on."
"I packed a gift for you in your suitcase. Remember to take it with you when you go back."
Pei Yuli's voice was clear and cold, yet it also carried a subtle gentleness.
It was as if she were really treating her own younger sister.
Meanwhile, his biological sister was left out in the cold.
Wang Ma had a smile on her face as soon as Pei Yuli entered the door.
Pei Yuli was someone he had watched grow up, and he looked at him like his own son.
But seeing Pei Yuli's reaction, Wang Ma still subconsciously and cautiously looked at Xu Yihuan.
At this moment, Xu Yihuan felt a strange, dense pain spreading through her body.
His face was also a little pale.
Xu Yihuan pursed her lips, trying to suppress this feeling.
I did some mental calculations and figured my period was coming soon.
But others don't know that.
When Wang Ma saw Xu Yihuan's reaction, she thought Xu Yihuan was envious, and could only sigh silently in her heart.
I don't know how these two siblings ended up in this situation.
Pei Yuli also noticed Xu Yihuan's reaction out of the corner of his eye.
Although the corners of her mouth curved slightly upward, a complex emotion flashed across her eyes.
"Is the young master hungry? Would you like something to eat?"
Wang Ma smiled and considerately changed the subject.
"Okay, make me a bowl of tomato and egg noodles, thank you, Aunt Wang."
Pei Yuli casually echoed Wang Ma's words, only realizing his mistake after the words were out of his mouth.
Tomato and egg noodles are Xu Yihuan's favorite food.
Pei Yuli's expression stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment.
He tilted his head slightly, secretly observing Xu Yihuan's reaction.
Xu Yihuan showed no expression, as if she hadn't heard anything.
Pei Yuli frowned slightly, then relaxed in the blink of an eye.
His gaze swept around the room and finally landed on Xu Yihuan, who was sitting on the sofa.
He walked slowly and deliberately toward Xu Yihuan.
"Who has upset my sister this time? Why are you making such a fuss?"
Pei Yuli spoke in a gentle voice, with a hint of concern.
But he didn't show the same doting affection he had shown Wu Qingqing earlier; instead, he seemed indifferent.
Xu Yihuan's heart sank in waves.
Just as her father said, she and Pei Yuli had a very good relationship when they were young.
Pei Yuli only has one younger sister, and his parents are always busy.
Therefore, it can be said that Pei Yuli raised him.
He had kept me by his side since I was a child, taking me everywhere he went, afraid of losing me.
They always try to have the best things first.
But ever since his parents divorced, Pei Yuli has become a completely different person.
They gradually began to distance themselves from themselves.
At first, she eagerly followed behind Pei Yuli, but after he scolded her a few times, she stopped following him.
She realized that her brother no longer liked her.
The proud and arrogant Miss Xu naturally wouldn't follow him around every day anymore.
So he devoted himself entirely to Zhou Yanzhe.
Because no matter how impatient Zhou Yanzhe was, he would never yell at him.
Later, Wu Qingqing was taken in by the Zhou family to live with them.
Pei Yuli was already in college by then, and only went home occasionally during winter and summer vacations.
He still remembers Pei Yuli's reaction when she introduced Wu Qingqing to him.
After a moment of stunned silence came an overwhelming sense of joy.
She knows her brother best, so naturally she can tell.
But by then, Zhou Yanzhe was already the only one in her heart and mind.
No matter how good Pei Yuli was to Wu Qingqing, she felt nothing for him.
But things are different now.
With Pei Yuli around, her plans probably won't go so smoothly...
Xu Yihuan looked solemn.
She pursed her lips, unwilling to say more.
"You've come back from the capital so late, you must be tired. Go and get some rest."
Xu Yihuan changed the subject.
Hearing Xu Yihuan's distant attitude towards him.
A hint of coldness flashed across Pei Yuli's clear and beautiful eyes.
It then returned to its original state.
Pei Yuli lowered his eyes slightly: "Huanhuan doesn't even want to call me brother anymore, it really makes me so sad."
Xu Yihuan's lips twitched slightly.
When will Pei Yuli still care about this?
Oh, there was indeed such a time.
When he was a child, his parents were always away on business trips, so Pei Yuli could only take him out to play.
She has a sweet tongue.
He made several of Pei Yuli's friends very happy.
At the time, she proudly boasted to Pei Yuli about her irresistible charm.
Pei Yuli just scratched his head in frustration.
Then I picked myself up.
They asked her in a consultative manner, "Huanhuan, could you just call me 'brother' next time?"
But things are different now.
Now that Pei Yuli sees him like an enemy, would he care about this?
However, despite the doubts...
Xu Yihuan didn't want to go against Pei Yuli's wishes at this critical juncture.
He compromised, saying, "Brother, aren't you going to rest?"
Pei Yuli seemed satisfied only with this.
"What's the rush? Your brother hasn't even figured out what kind of play is going on here yet."
"Tell me, what's wrong?"
Pei Yuli leaned back on the sofa and crossed his legs.
Her posture was both elegant and domineering.
Uncle Liu had been looking around for a long time and could barely figure out Pei Yuli's identity.
Upon hearing this, she immediately burst into tears, just like Meng Jiangnu.
"Young Master Xu! Young Master Xu, you must stand up for me!!"
"I was just outside helping Miss Qingqing look for her lost bracelet, and I never expected to be falsely accused of stealing Miss Xu Yihuan's things! I'm truly innocent!!"
Uncle Liu cried and wailed for a long time.
Tan Zhixu leaned back on the sofa, arms crossed over his chest.
Upon hearing this, she stretched out her toe and gently kicked him.
"When I saw you, you looked all sneaky. I thought you were trimming the flowers and plants in the middle of the night."
Pei Yuli's gaze was immediately drawn to Tan Zhixu, and he didn't pursue the matter of Uncle Liu calling him by the wrong name.
He looked at Tan Zhixu with great interest.
He saw this person as soon as he came in.
She possesses a noble air and outstanding looks.
His facial features looked vaguely familiar.
Despite not owning a single designer item, he exudes the air of a wealthy young master.
I never expected that someone like this would be from Yuncheng.
"Who are you?"
Pei Yuli raised an eyebrow and looked up at Tan Zhixu.
Tan Zhixu, with a casual demeanor, met his gaze directly.
Just as she was about to answer, Xu Yihuan, whose inner alarm bells were ringing, shielded her behind her.
"Brother, this is my classmate, Tan Zhixu."
After a pause, Xu Yihuan added, "Don't bully her."
Xu Yihuan stared straight at Pei Yuli, her gaze still wary.
Pei Yuli watched as Xu Yihuan defended Tan Zhixu.
He lowered his eyes, concealing the bone-chilling coldness emanating from them.
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