Back at school, Xu Zhe and her friends resumed their regular school life, occasionally going to class and enjoying the gossip.
Bei Xiaoyu studied even harder, and stopped writing essays before the final exams, spending all her time engrossed in studying.
Xu Zhe put in a lot of effort and finally wrote a satisfactory answer on the final exam paper.
Although she was confident during the midterm exams, this time was different; she studied diligently in all subjects.
After finishing his last exam, Xu Zhe walked out of the classroom to get his bag. Just as he turned off airplane mode on his phone, he received a message, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears.
Si Xingzhu didn't notice Xu Zhe's change and stretched lazily, saying, "Waiting for your exams has exhausted me!"
Su Nan discovered that someone was crying their eyes out.
"Xu Zhe, Xu Zhe?" Su Nan nudged her.
Bei Xiaoyu was also startled: "Are you feeling unwell?"
Xu Zhe looked as if a monster had drained his soul and blood; his whole body was stiff and his face was deathly pale, with only his eyes bloodshot and tears streaming down his face.
"Has she really gone stupid from reading too much?!" Si Xingzhu realized something was wrong and grabbed her shoulders, shaking her violently.
Xu Zhe showed his phone to Si Xingzhu.
The screen displays the following message: [Xu Zhengxi: Come to the teaching building parking lot.]
"Holy crap! Young Master is back!" Her eyes bulged out of their sockets.
"Then why aren't you going!" Si Xingzhu slapped her on the back.
She had been watching how Xu Zhe had been all this time. Now that the young master was back, why was she still crying? She should run off and enjoy the feeling of reunion after a short separation!
"My legs are stiff," Xu Zhe said honestly.
Upon seeing Xu Zhengxi's message, it felt as if every cell in her body had been reborn, though the functions of her body were not yet fully activated.
Without saying a word, Si Xingzhu picked up Xu Zhe and ran towards the parking lot.
After passing the teaching building, you'll see the familiar nanny van waiting there.
Si Xingzhu walked briskly, as if she were carrying a schoolbag instead of Xu Zhe.
Before the person even reached the car, the rear door had already slowly opened.
Si Xingzhu chuckled, took two steps in one, and shoved Xu Zhe into the car in a smooth and swift motion.
"Young master, I've brought her. The young lady is delicate, please be careful."
The car door slowly closed, and the partition in the back seat had already been raised, leaving this space exclusively for the two of them.
Xu Zhengxi was as noble and charming as ever.
The starry night sky reflected Xu Zhe's small face, making it sparkle with starlight and boundless tenderness.
Xu Zhe's mind went blank. She had simulated her reaction when Xu Zhengxi returned. She should be indifferent and say some harsh words against her will.
But when she actually saw him, she was speechless and at a loss for words after a long separation.
Xu Zhengxi's lips curled into a smile as he reached out and pulled her into his arms. His arms tightened, his embrace drawing her deeper and deeper, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.
"Xiao Zhe, I'm back." His voice was deep and mellow, full of doting affection and tenderness.
Xu Zhe's heart pounded. She had come back to life. She buried her head in his chest and inhaled his unique scent.
The cool pine resin penetrated her heart and soul, awakening her long-suppressed longing and deep affection.
Overwhelmed by surging emotions and palpitations, Xu Zhe climbed onto his neck, trembling slightly, and offered his two bright red lips, almost dripping with blood.
The familiar scent enveloped her, and a sense of security returned, like a drifting duckweed finally reaching shore...
......
The welcoming party at the Xu residence was larger than usual, with bodyguards and servants lining up to greet them from outside the gate. As the nanny van drove by, people waiting on both sides of the road bowed in respect.
The owner of the Xu residence has finally returned.
In the porch, besides Butler Zhou and the servants, Xu Zhengxi's maternal grandfather Pei Jun and his maternal uncle Pei Xun were also there.
Xu Zhe saw Pei Jun through the car window, and his heart, which had just calmed down, became anxious again.
She hadn't forgotten her promise, but couldn't resist craving the long-lost warmth. Pei Jun's hawk-like eyes jolted her out of her daze.
Xu Zhengxi led Xu Zhe out of the car, and even after getting out, she still held his little hand tightly.
Xu Zhe tried to pull his hand back twice, but failed, and could only let him have it.
Pei Jun's gaze swept over Xu Zhe, sharp and ruthless as a sword.
Xu Zhengxi immediately sensed the murderous aura emanating from his maternal grandfather. He walked in front of Xu Zhe and subtly shielded him from view.
"Grandpa, Uncle, I'm back."
Pei Jun looked at him, his hostility gone, and a faint tear glistened in the old general's bright eyes.
Pei Xun went straight up and hugged his nephew, all his worries and fears vanishing at that moment.
Xu Zhengxi's eyes softened, and he patted his uncle's shoulder with one hand.
"It's good that you're back." Pei Xun released Xu Zhengxi.
Seeing Xu Zhe behind Xu Zhengxi, Pei Xun smiled at her: "You must have been scared these past few days~ Don't worry, Zhengxi is incredibly strong!"
Xu Zhe felt a little embarrassed and lowered her head. Her uncle was probably the only one among the Pei family elders who didn't oppose her; among her peers, it was Pei Yun.
She was grateful and genuinely liked them. However, she had to give up on them herself, even though Xu Zhengxi was incredibly strong.
"Go to the study." Pei Jun gave the order and turned to head towards the study.
"Grandpa and Uncle have a lot to discuss with me. You eat first and wait for me in your room," Xu Zhengxi said, holding her hand. After speaking, he kissed her lips before letting go.
Pei Xun and Butler Zhou exchanged a glance, then turned and smiled.
Xu Zhe was eating alone at the large round table when Aunt Lin, seeing that she had finally returned, specially brought her a nourishing stew.
As the rich medicinal flavor entered his mouth, Xu Zhe remembered that this soup was prepared by Aunt Lin because he and Xu Zhengxi had "exerted" too much energy earlier.
Those blissful days, though only two months apart, felt like a lifetime ago to her.
It was late at night when Xu Zhengxi saw the person off. The Pei family's next move was closely related to his job transfer, so Pei Jun was inevitably more cautious and discussed the details of important matters repeatedly.
He didn't care that his grandson was already distracted and couldn't wait to get back to Xu Zhe's side.
Pushing open the door, Xu Zhengxi strode towards the bedroom, only to find the bed empty except for the bedside lamp, which was lit and waiting for him.
Xu Zhengxi went to the restroom to check again, but Xu Zhe wasn't there.
He frowned slightly and turned to go to her room.
Who would have thought, the door wouldn't open?!
Xu Zhengxi didn't believe it and pressed the doorknob again, but still couldn't open it.
He immediately asked Butler Zhou to get the key, worried that Xu Zhe might accidentally lock himself inside and fall or bump into something without anyone noticing.
He still cared for her as if she were still recovering from a leg injury.
Butler Zhou unlocked the door with the key, and Xu Zhengxi quickly went inside.
The living room was dark, but when you went into the bedroom, there was only a dim table lamp.
There was a small bulge under the blanket on the bed. Xu Zhengxi walked over and saw Xu Zhe nestled under the blanket looking at his phone.
Xu Zhengxi breathed a sigh of relief, not understanding why she was so nervous.
"What are you looking at?" He squatted down by the bed and reached out to stroke her hair.
Xu Zhe stared intently: "Novel, 'The Strongest High School Heartthrob, He Went Crazy When He Knew I Was in Love'."
Xu Zhengxi: "..."
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