62: I don't care if you don't like me, I just want you to stay by my side, day and night. You can like whoever you want.
The next day, when Yu Qing appeared at Shang Zhi's house wearing an apron and with her chest partially exposed, diligently cleaning, Shang Zhi felt as if the air itself had become freer.
She never dared to imagine such a scene before, given how strict Pei Yanxiu was.
"There's not much in the fridge, Zhi. I'm going to the supermarket. What do you want for lunch? I'll go buy it."
“Let’s go together. I’m so bored staying at home. I should be able to go back to school in two weeks. I also have some things I need to prepare.” Shang Zhi remembered clearly that she had locked the door from the inside when she left home.
When Shang Zhi returned home with Yu Qing, her shopping cart full of items, she saw Pei Yanzheng slumped in the sofa. Shang Zhi was stunned for a few seconds, even wondering if there was something wrong with her eyes.
"This is my home! How did you get in!" Shang Zhi's anger flared up. How could this man be so self-centered and do whatever he wanted! He didn't respect anyone at all!
Pei Yanxiu's gaze was languid as he lightly tapped his crossed legs with his fingers, casually saying, "I bought this house you live in. Now I'm your landlord. It's normal for a landlord to come and check on the condition of the house, isn't it?"
Shang Zhi could hardly believe her ears, but the next second she received a text message from her former landlord: "I'm sorry, Ms. Shang, my house has been sold urgently. Please contact Mr. Pei for further matters."
Shang Zhi's vision went black.
"First of all, even if you are the landlord, I have rented this house now, and the right to use it is mine. You cannot come in without my permission."
"Secondly, haven't you made enough of a scene? When will you understand that this is over?"
“A-Zhi is right, please leave here.” Seeing that Shang Zhi was emotional, Yu Qing stepped forward to calm her down.
"Where are you from, you dog? Barking like a madman when your owner isn't around." Pei Yanxiu stared intently at Yu Qing, scrutinizing him from head to toe.
How can you talk like that!
"You have no right to speak here." Pei Yanxiu has never been good-tempered when dealing with rivals in love. The fact that he didn't use his own methods to retaliate is already a sign of his kindness.
"By the way, I'm also applying to have our divorce decree annulled. I will report that someone forged my signature and that it wasn't my consent. I've consulted a lawyer, and they said that it's possible to have it annulled in this situation."
"I think we should have results soon."
"Xixi, you're young and immature, I understand that you like to have fun."
"Don't go too far. If you want to admit your mistake, come to me anytime."
Pei Yanxiu got up and left, leaving Shang Zhi and Yu Qing looking at each other in bewilderment. Shang Zhi felt that her good mood for the whole day had completely disappeared. She had finally managed to get rid of all this, but now he was saying that he was going to withdraw the divorce!
"Ah Zhi, are you alright? Don't mind him, I'll make you something to eat."
"Yu Qing, you go home first, I have something to do." After saying this, Shang Zhi didn't care about anything else and ran out. She needed to find him and get some answers!
Pei Yanxiu's car was still parked downstairs. Shang Zhi opened the door and got in. Pei Yanxiu wasn't surprised at all; he just glanced at her indifferently.
"Is something wrong? Don't you need to spend time with your new boyfriend?"
"Yu Qing is not my new boyfriend; he's just someone I hired to help me clean."
"Oh." In a corner where Shang Zhi couldn't see, Pei Yanxiu's lips curled up into a wild smile.
"Uncle Pei, what do you mean by that today? The Tiancui project is finished, and you've received your due benefits. Wouldn't it be better for us to get a divorce? Please don't try to withdraw the divorce application. We're from completely different worlds! Forcing ourselves to stay together is torture, isn't it? We should give each other some space and respect each other!"
"I just happen to enjoy torment and challenges."
"Besides, do you even respect me? You ran away to America, divorced me behind my back, and then secretly moved. Shang Zhi, do you think you're so smart? Do you think you're all grown up now? Let me tell you, one day I'll settle all these scores with you, one by one. You won't be able to sit still for three days, and that'll be the least of your worries."
Don't you understand that I don't like you anymore?
"So what? I like you, I love you. Whether you like me or not doesn't affect my love for you. I don't care if you don't like me. I just want you to stay by my side, to be with me day and night. You can like whoever you want."
Shang Zhi thought Pei Yanxiu was completely out of his mind.
"Xixi, I told you four years ago that when someone falls in love with someone, it's for a lifetime, for every single day of their life. Have you forgotten?"
Shang Zhi's vision blurred, and her heart clenched painfully.
She had indeed heard that phrase four years ago.
At that time, Pei Yanxiu was too busy with work. Once, he suddenly stood her up, which made Shang Zhi furious. She went straight to his office to question him, but he didn't explain much. Besides apologizing, he only said that the future was long and he needed to make more plans.
"We always talk about the future, but does that mean there will definitely be time and opportunities in the future?"
"If you can't even guarantee what's in the present, what guarantees what's in the future?"
"I can guarantee it, Xixi, because I know what I'm doing. Now that I've sorted things out, I can give you whatever you want by the time you graduate from university."
"I have nothing to say to you that you are blaming me today. I know that apologizing is useless. The only thing I can do is to earn more money to compensate you."
Later, Pei Yanxiu was called away to a meeting, and Shang Zhi was so angry that she just walked away.
The next day, he went directly to her house to apologize, and even explained his situation to Shang Zhi's mother in detail, and made it clear that the two of them were now dating.
Shang Zhi thought he had something wrong with his head.
“You shouldn’t have told my mom. She’ll keep asking me questions.”
"I have to say it, Xixi. Since I'm with you, I have to be responsible for you. We should be together openly and honestly, without hiding anything from anyone."
Perhaps that's why Yu Shiya had a good impression of Pei Yanxiu from the very beginning. She felt that he was different from those spoiled brats; he was clean and straightforward, without any of those scheming little thoughts.
This is very rare.
“Xixi, I know you think I’m too strict with you and want freedom. I’ll give you freedom. Come back when you’ve had your fun. I’ll always be home waiting for you.” Pei Yanxiu held Shang Zhi’s hand, pulling her thoughts back to reality.
What if I don't come back?
No, it won't.
His tone was so certain that Shang Zhi almost believed him. She felt that she couldn't communicate with him at all, and got out of the car angrily.
When Pei Yanxiu drove home, Pei Wang had just arrived. Pei Qing'an had called him over, saying that there were some things in Los Angeles that he needed to handle.
"Brother, where's my sister-in-law? Didn't you say you'd bring her back?" Pei Wangjian scurried over as soon as he saw Pei Yanxiu return.
"Shut up." Pei Yanxiu was displeased, and his fists hardened when he saw Pei Wang's gloating expression.
"Brother, you can't treat girls the way you do at work. Your iron-fisted methods don't work. You need to be gentler and more accommodating. Don't treat me like you do at home all the time. That's too violent!"
"I've already gone along with her enough. What can't I give her if she wants it?"
"You gave it, but you didn't say a single nice thing. You're like that kind of old woman who keeps complaining but actually works hard without complaint, which is annoying."
Pei Yanxiu was speechless.
"I can't learn to say nice things."
"I know you can't learn that. You've hardly ever said a kind word to me since I was little. So there's nothing I can do. You can only be someone else's lackey and wait for the young lady to be in a good mood so you can fawn over her."
"How pitiful. I never thought my brave and wise older brother would end up like this."
"Shut up, okay? Xixi and I just had a temporary disagreement. She's just having a moment of turmoil, but I know her. She'll be back with me soon. Xixi is a smart person; she knows what the right choice is."
"You can fool others with this nonsense, but don't fool yourself. Brother, it's useless for you to tell me this. You might as well find a master to perform a ritual for you and pray to heaven to help you get Xixi back."
Pei Yanxiu took a deep breath, turned around and walked towards Pei Wang. Pei Wang instinctively wanted to dodge, but before he could take a step, Pei Yanxiu grabbed him.
What did you just say?
"Brother, I was just kidding, don't be angry." Pei Wang smiled obsequiously. He knew his older brother's slaps were never easy to take, and the consequences of being a smart aleck were hard to bear.
"You just said that you wanted to find a master to perform a ritual to make Xixi change her mind. Will that work?"
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