Chapter 147 My cousin has become stupid from studying
Pei Song hesitated for a moment and told him about what happened with Zhang's father.
Shi Yanchen listened quietly and said gently: "I understand your desire to solve the problem on your own. You really need to go through this to truly grow. But..." He gently squeezed Pei Song's hand, "I don't want you to take risks. Some things can be done step by step, and there is no need to rush."
"I just want to test my ability," Pei Song said, "to see if I can handle it."
"In my heart," Shi Yanchen said, "you have always been excellent. But being able to work independently and having someone to share the burden are two different things. I don't want to restrict your freedom, but I hope to be your backer."
Pei Song rubbed his neck: "I'm sorry for making you worry."
"It's okay," Shi Yanchen kissed the top of his head, "but next time you encounter this kind of situation, remember to tell me, okay? I'm not trying to interfere with you, I just want to face it with you."
"Well," Pei Song nodded, "but why did you come back early?"
"Because you didn't answer the video last night," Shi Yanchen said, "I always felt uneasy." He smiled and said, "It seems that my intuition is not bad."
Pei Song felt a little guilty: "I'm sorry..."
"No need to apologize," Shi Yanchen said, "as long as you are safe and sound." He looked at his watch, "I'll take you to the hospital tomorrow."
"No need," Pei Song said with a mixture of laughter and tears, "It's really just a superficial wound. It might have healed by tomorrow morning."
Shi Yanchen turned off the light and held his hand under the quilt, "You can't have the final say on this matter."
Pei Song suddenly asked: "What about Zhang's..."
"Don't worry," Shi Yanchen said, "With Zhang Ruojin here, her father won't dare to act rashly." He showed an unfathomable smile, "Besides, I have asked the Legal Department to prepare some 'gifts', which are enough to keep Chairman Zhang in check for a while."
Pei Song understood what he meant and couldn't help but sigh: "You really thought of everything."
"Of course," Shi Yanchen said, hugging him, "Who made me have a worrying fiancé?"
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The early morning sunlight poured into the bedroom through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and Pei Song was still sleeping soundly.
"Songsong, it's time to get up." Shi Yanchen said softly.
Pei Song turned over dazedly: "What time is it?"
"It's almost nine o'clock. Su Mi is here to pick us up."
"Huh?" Pei Song suddenly woke up and sat up, "Why did he come so early?"
"She said she was worried that we would stay in bed too long." Shi Yanchen reached out and rubbed his hair.
MAX's cheerful voice was heard outside, probably greeting Su Mi.
Pei Song quickly packed up and walked out of the bedroom. Seeing Su Mi's playful eyes, his ears turned slightly red.
He took out a gift bag from the cabinet: "I bought you something last time I went on a business trip to Country D, but I never had the chance to give it to you."
"Wow!" Su Mi opened it and took a look. "Isn't this a limited edition skin care set? Song Song, you understand me so well!"
"I know you love to show off," Pei Song said with a smile, "I went to the counter to pick it out specially."
"Cousin, look, this is what we call gift giving," Su Mi winked at Shi Yanchen, "unlike some people who always just give me books."
Shi Yanchen said calmly: "You really need to read more books."
On the way to the birthday banquet, Su Mi secretly pulled Pei Song while Shi Yanchen stopped the car and said, "Hey, let me ask you something."
"What's the matter?" Pei Song had a bad feeling.
"You..." Su Mi lowered his voice, "How far have you progressed?"
Pei Song's face instantly turned red: "Why are you asking about this?"
"Oh, why are you still shy with me?" Su Mi smiled evilly, "Are you going to just chat with me under the covers every day?"
Pei Song rolled his eyes at him and turned his head away, ignoring him.
Su Mi looked back and forth between the two with a mischievous look in her eyes: "Has my cousin become stupid from studying too much? He hugs such a nice boyfriend every day, but he can't bear to touch him..."
"Xiao Mi!" Pei Song interrupted him angrily.
Shi Yanchen came over and whispered to Pei Song: "There won't be many outsiders at my uncle's birthday party, just a few relatives, so you don't have to be nervous."
Pei Song nodded, but still unconsciously straightened his clothes.
Although his relationship with Shi Yanchen has not been made public, there is no need to hide it from close family members.
But the thought of meeting so many elders makes me feel a little uncomfortable.
"Stop whispering to each other," Su Mi pulled Pei Song inside, "Songsong, my parents miss you so much. The last time you brought tea to my dad, he boasted to others that it was his nephew's wife... Oh no, it was picked by my cousin's boyfriend."
Shi Yanchen followed slowly from behind, watching Pei Song being dragged forward by Su Mi, his eyes full of smiles.
When we arrived at the birthday party, relatives and friends had already arrived.
Shi Yanchen and Pei Song walked in together, immediately attracting a round of friendly glances.
"Songsong is here!" Su Mi's parents came over with a smile, "It's been a long time since you last came to our house. Have you been busy with work recently?"
"Yes," Pei Song said with a smile, "Happy birthday, uncle."
Su Mi's mother turned to introduce other relatives: "This is the Pei Song I told you about, Leon's boyfriend."
"So this is the person Leon has been talking about?" An elder looked at Pei Song, "She is a good match for Leon."
"No wonder our Leon is so obsessed with her." An auntie nearby said with a smile.
Shi Yanchen naturally put his arm around Pei Song's shoulders: "Aunt, Uncle, Song Song and I have good news to tell everyone."
"What good news?" Su Mi's father asked with a smile.
"Songsong and I have already submitted our marriage application in Country D," Shi Yanchen said, "and we will get the certificate in a little over a month."
"Really?" Su Mi's mother said in surprise, "Then we should celebrate!"
"Wait!" Su Mi put down the drink in his hand and widened his eyes, "You are going to get the marriage certificate? Why do I know it now?" He looked at Shi Yanchen and Pei Song aggrievedly, "Am I not your best cousin and best friend?"
"Isn't this just to give you a surprise?" Pei Song said with a smile.
"Surprise?" Su Mi snorted, "Cousin, you are too unkind as a brother. If it wasn't Dad's birthday today, would you have waited until we got the certificate before telling me?"
Shi Yanchen said calmly: "I originally wanted to tell you on the day we sent out the wedding invitations."
Everyone laughed.
"Forget it," Su Mi waved his hands, but couldn't hide the smile on his face, "Anyway, when you get married, I must be the best man. This should be my turn, right?"