People always strive for higher positions; it's an age-old truth. As long as the Pei family doesn't lose their minds and abandon the young master, there's still room for negotiation between the two families.
As for Fu Jingchen's educated youth partners with class affiliations, she didn't care at all. She could easily resolve the situation by using her connections with the Du family. If the educated youth partners continued to cause trouble, she wouldn't mind transferring them to the Northwest.
Both Pei Antong and Du Lixue were thinking too simply.
They don't understand that you can't judge a book by its cover!
They were infatuated with Fu Jingchen, but they never considered one thing: Fu Jingchen came to Beijing not to reunite with his relatives, but to stand up for his sister and avenge her.
Pei Guangzong's bloodshot eyes were filled with jealousy and resentment as he stared fiercely at Fu Jingchen, as if he wanted to burn him to ashes.
At this moment, he couldn't help but compare himself to Fu Jingchen.
In terms of looks, physique, and temperament, he couldn't compare to the real young master in any way.
The only thing he could win was his status as a member of the Pei family. Right now, only by marrying Du Lixue could he secure his position as the true young master. But alas... Du Lixue's eyes were filled with infatuation when she looked at Fu Jingchen. As her boyfriend, he had never seen Du Lixue so infatuated.
He tragically realized that Du Lixue had taken a liking to Fu Jingchen.
He was so close to success, why did Fu Jingchen have to come back at this time, to cause him trouble, and to rush back to acknowledge his family? Or was he trying to steal his fiancée?
No, he disagreed. He was the only recognized young master of the Pei family, and Fu Jingchen had long been disowned by Fu Wanning.
The newspapers have already published it; it's too late to salvage the situation.
Moreover, the entire city of Beijing believes that the brother and sister are Fu Yanzhou's children.
The onlookers were instantly excited to see the real young master confront the fake one.
"Yes, that's him, the young master we saw last time. He had a stunningly beautiful girlfriend with him then. Why isn't he here today?"
"Something might have happened. The two of them are a perfect match, a truly wonderful couple. Before, the Pei family looked down on the young master, saying he was a rough, uncultured peasant. Why aren't they saying anything now?"
"They've been swearing they'd cut ties with their relatives, so surely they wouldn't have the nerve to come back after seeing the real young master's looks and demeanor?"
"It's no use regretting it now. The siblings aren't related to the Pei family by blood, so there's no question of whether they recognize each other or not. Am I the only one concerned about Du Lixue's infatuation? Her eyes look like she's about to devour Fu Jingchen. Please, he already has a boyfriend. Is she planning to become a mistress like Cui Hailu?"
"The battalion commander's daughter should have some shame. She's already involved with Pei Guangzong, so she shouldn't bother Fu Jingchen. Du Lixue is nowhere near as good-looking as Fu Jingchen's boyfriend. He's miles ahead of her."
“We, the masses, are all witnesses. The Du siblings just stated that the young master is not good enough for the Du family. Judging from her spineless appearance, she won’t go back on her word, will she?”
"It's no use going back on your word. Fu Jingchen isn't a member of the Pei family. Do you think the Pei family can use filial piety to control him? He's the one who dealt with Old Madam Fu before. The Pei family had better not underestimate him."
"..."
Pei Danfeng first looked at Fu Jingchen, then at Pei Guangzong, and came to a conclusion: without comparison there is no harm. When Pei Guangzong stood in front of Fu Jingchen, he didn't even have the qualifications to be a supporting role.
Du Lixue could tell from Fu Jingchen's eyes that something was up. Had her parents lost their minds? Why did they have to sever ties with the Fu siblings for the sake of the fake young master? If they hadn't, wouldn't everyone be happy now? If Pei Guangzong had been replaced by Fu Jingchen, would the Pei family still have caused so much trouble? They could have appeased the Fu siblings and become in-laws with the Du family—a win-win situation.
The Pei family looked him over from all angles and didn't think Fu Jingchen was the kind of heartless and cold-blooded person. However, when Old Madam Fu and her son saw him, they were like mice encountering a cat.
"Brother, you're here! The Du siblings are going to beat me up!"
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