“The government helped me with my mother’s funeral and also helped me apply for a student loan.”
Xu Xingran looked at Pei Zhi with red eyes, "I only found out when I went to university that the company that sponsored my studies was actually your family's company."
"So, after I graduated, I was determined to get into the Pei family's company."
Xu Xingran looked at Pei Zhi with starry eyes, "Thank you for my decision back then, because that's why I was able to meet you."
Pei Zhi felt a little uncomfortable and avoided Xu Xingran's sincere gaze.
For some inexplicable reason, Pei Zhi suddenly realized that she was a bit of a jerk.
Pei Zhi coughed twice and changed the subject, "Let's go, let's take a walk around, and then I'll take you to eat."
Xu Xingran led Pei Zhi up to the teaching building and pointed out to her which classroom he used to attend, which row he sat in, and so on.
After touring the school, Pei Zhi took Xu Xingran to eat.
The restaurant served local specialties. The driver had booked a private room in advance and even handed the cake to the waiter.
Pei Zhi held the cake and personally sang "Happy Birthday" to Xu Xingran.
Xu Xingran lit the candles, closed her eyes, and made a wish.
After making her wish, Xu Xingran cut a large piece of cake and handed it to Pei Zhi.
Pei Zhi took a spoonful, tasted it, and then put the spoon down.
The cake was bought by the driver from a local bakery, and it tasted just average.
What's more, Pei Zhi was fed a large piece of high-end custom-made cake by Huo Jiayuan at Huo Jiayuan's birthday party yesterday.
Xu Xingran, however, ate very happily. "Zhizhi, thank you so much."
"This is the first time I've celebrated my birthday since my parents passed away."
After Xu Xingran's parents passed away, no one celebrated his birthday anymore.
"Whatever makes you happy."
Xu Xingran nodded repeatedly, "Today is the happiest day of my life since my parents passed away."
After having a meal and resting for a while, Pei Zhi took Xu Xingran to sweep his parents' graves.
The cemetery is guarded, so it's relatively clean.
After Xu Xingran finished sweeping the tombs, he excitedly pulled Pei Zhi aside and said he would take her to visit their local scenic spots.
It's especially fun to go out at night.
Pei Zhi's phone suddenly rang. After answering the call, Pei Zhi said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I have an urgent meeting at my company, I have to go back."
Xu Xingran's expression stiffened for a moment, but she eventually nodded understandingly.
"Zhizhi, I have a 4D ultrasound appointment next Wednesday. Can you come with me?"
"The doctor said that a 4D ultrasound is the first opportunity to clearly see the baby's face."
Pei Zhi hesitated for a moment, then said gently, "I'm not sure right now, but I'll try my best to get back by Wednesday, okay?"
Pei Zhi first took Xu Xingran back to the hotel, letting Xu Xingran stay in his hometown for a few days, and she would leave the driver with him.
After giving her instructions, Pei Zhi took a car to the airport.
Pei Zhi wasn't really having a meeting; something had happened on Huo Jiayuan's side.
Huo Jiayuan and his friends are still playing on the island today.
The island has beautiful scenery and so many fun things to do, such as a large swimming pool and a yacht trip for deep-sea fishing.
No one has made any plans yet; it's in the private sphere, and it would be incredibly fun to play around with.
As a result, Huo Jiaxi went there today, and for some reason, the two siblings actually started fighting.
After boarding the plane, Pei Zhi rubbed her eyes and sighed.
Having rushed back without prior booking, and with private planes unable to operate, Pei Zhi had no choice but to take a passenger plane back.
The call was from Huo Jiayuan's friend.
Huo Jiayuan was fine, but Huo Jiaxi was seriously injured, and a group of people immediately took her back for treatment.
Huo Jiayuan's friends were worried that Old Master Huo and Huo Li would confront Huo Jiayuan about the matter.
That's why I called Pei Zhi to inform her and let her go back to support Huo Jiayuan.
As soon as the plane landed, Pei Zhi took a taxi directly to the hospital.
Huo Jiaxi was pushed by Huo Jiayuan, and her head hit the barbecue grill next to her.
The stove was overturned, and the person was probably badly burned.
Pei Zhi rushed to the hospital, and Huo Jiaxi's wounds had already been treated.
The scalp and wrists were burned the most, and all the hair was shaved off.
Fortunately, my face wasn't burned.
Pei Zhi asked a few words of concern, then came out of the ward and saw Huo Jiayuan hiding in the emergency exit.
Huo Jiayuan sat on the stairs, hugging his knees, looking pitiful.
Pei Zhi walked over and nudged Huo Jiayuan with her toe.
What happened?
Huo Jiayuan looked up and saw Pei Zhi, as if he had seen a savior.
Huo Jiayuan choked up and said, "I've caused trouble."
Pei Zhi sighed and squatted down to sit next to Huo Jiayuan.
"Alright, it's nothing serious. With timely treatment and the application of burn ointment, she won't have any scars."
Pei Zhi reassured Huo Jiayuan in a lighthearted tone: "As for her hair, at worst, you can just send her a few wigs every month, and it won't be long before it grows back."
Huo Jiayuan said regretfully, "I didn't push her on purpose."
“She came over and said some really hurtful things to me. I was so angry that I just wanted her to shut up. I never expected her to run into the stove.”
Huo Jiaxi flew to the island and first presented Huo Jiayuan with a gift.
Then she complained to Huo Jiayuan, saying that Huo Jiayuan didn't invite her, his younger sister, to the birthday party.
Huo Jiayuan's indifference towards Huo Jiaxi probably angered her.
Then, Huo Jiaxi began to ridicule Huo Jiayuan, mainly because Huo Jiaxi had implicated Pei Zhi.
This immediately angered Huo Jiayuan, who then lost control of his strength.
Huo Jiayuan said helplessly, "I really didn't mean to. I didn't want her to get such a serious injury."
Pei Zhi wanted to say something, but her gaze fell on Huo Jiayuan's hand.
Pei Zhi grasped Huo Jiayuan's hand, "How did you get burned? Why didn't you even treat it?"
"I'm fine." Huo Jiayuan tried to pull his hand back.
Pei Zhi gripped Huo Jiayuan's wrist tightly. "How come you're alright? It's burned like this, and you didn't even bother to treat it when you came to the hospital?"
Pei Zhi pulled Huo Jiayuan to his feet, "Come here, I'll find a doctor to treat you."
Huo Jiayuan followed behind Pei Zhi. When they passed the ward, Huo Jiayuan cautiously peeked inside.
"Zhizhi, do you think Grandpa and Auntie will think I'm deliberately getting revenge on Huo Jiaxi?"
Pei Zhi paused, realizing what Huo Jiayuan meant.
When Huo Jiayuan took the picture, Old Master Huo and Huo Li thought that Huo Jiayuan was venting his dissatisfaction with the distribution of his will.
Therefore, Huo Jiayuan intentionally harmed Huo Jiaxi.
Pei Zhi retorted, "Why do you care what a bunch of insignificant people think?"
"After you finish taking the medicine, I'll have someone take you home. You can rest well and don't need to worry about things here."
Huo Jiayuan shook his head, "No, I want to apologize to her in person."
Huo Jiayuan hadn't dared to go in before, but now that Pei Zhi was here, Huo Jiayuan didn't want to just leave like that.
Pei Zhi said without room for argument, "Go back and rest, leave this to me!"
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