"Tell me honestly, do you have some deep-seated hatred towards your father?"
Otherwise, why would Xie Zhiming bring back a woman, thus embarrassing Xie Cinian so much?
Pei Zhi joked, "Let me give you a quick interview. What's it like having a stepmother who's younger than you?"
Pei Zhi's gloating expression was utterly despicable.
Xie Cinian pinched Pei Zhi's cheek. "Hurry up and deal with her for me."
Pei Zhi put away her playful smile, took Xie Cinian's arm, and walked inside.
Because of Xie Cinian and Pei Zhi's appearance, the uncles who had been arguing their case fell silent.
When Xie Zhiming saw Xie Ci Nian, he lowered his head deeply, as if he felt very guilty.
Pei Zhi spoke up, "Miss Xu isn't feeling well, let's take her downstairs to rest."
Two women quickly came over to lead Xu Qiuyue the way.
Xu Qiuyue shouted, "I'm not leaving! Why should I leave?"
"I'm not feeling unwell, I'm perfectly fine."
Xu Qiuyue tugged at Xie Zhiming, "Don't play dead. The seat next to you is your wife's seat. Why can't I sit there?"
"Ha." The aunt next to her sneered, "Only Ci Nian's biological mother can sit in this seat, or their children can sit in it."
The aunt looked Xu Qiuyue up and down with disdain. "Who do you think you are? How dare you sit in front of us?"
There's only one table at the main table, so if Xu Qiuyue wants to sit there, she has to see if the other people agree.
Xu Qiuyue retorted angrily, "I'm pregnant with Xie Cinian's younger brother's child. Why can't I sit here?"
"Don't even mention a seat, the Xie family will have half of the child in my belly in the future."
Pei Zhi finally understood why Xu Qiuyue dared to be so arrogant.
So, she's planning to use her son to gain status.
"So Miss Xu is pregnant? Dad, why didn't you tell us before?"
Pei Zhi looked directly at Xie Zhiming, who lowered his head, completely unable to meet her gaze.
"Now that Miss Xu is pregnant, she should rest even more."
Pei Zhi directly signaled to the aunts to forcibly take Xu Qiuyue away.
When the aunt tried to touch her, Xu Qiuyue screamed and then grabbed the tea set from the table and smashed it on the ground.
"Don't touch me! If anything happens to the child, can you take responsibility?"
Seeing Xu Qiuyue struggling so fiercely, the two aunties didn't dare to do anything rash.
They're just maids; what if something really happens to the child?
Pei Zhi asked Xie Zhiming, "Dad, aren't you going to do anything about it?"
Xie Zhiming laughed awkwardly, "Why don't we just let her sit down? There's only one seat."
Pei Zhi, too lazy to waste words, walked up to Xu Qiuyue and slapped her across the face.
Are you more awake now?
"Does she really think that just because she's pregnant, she can suddenly become incredibly successful?"
Xu Qiuyue covered her face, looking incredulous. "You actually dared to hit me?"
Pei Zhi coldly replied, "Don't even mention the child you're pregnant with now, even if it's Xie Cinian's younger brother, even if it's Xie Cinian's child, I'll still abort it without hesitation."
“Auntie, take her away by force, don’t worry about the child.”
With Pei Zhi's words, the aunties were no longer afraid. They forcibly held Xu Qiuyue down and took her away.
Xie Zhiming watched the whole thing, not daring to utter a single word.
"Xie Zhiming, you coward, are you just going to stand by and watch?"
Xie Zhiming wanted to say something, but Xie Cinian gave him a look, and Xie Zhiming immediately trembled.
Pei Zhi smiled gently and said, "I'm sorry for making a fool of myself in front of everyone. Let's get ready to take our seats."
This is completely different from Pei Zhi, who just assaulted someone.
Pei Zhizhen really disliked hitting people in front of so many people.
She has no style, no class, and it makes her seem vulgar.
But there's no other way; this is the only method you can use to deal with stupid people.
If you don't slap Xu Qiuyue awake, she'll really believe she's carrying a dragon's child.
"Well done."
Pei Zhi raised her lips and said, "You flatter me."
"It would be better if next time you didn't say things like, 'Even if I'm pregnant with Xie Cinian's child.'"
Pei Zhi blinked lightly, "Isn't this just me being prepared?"
"It makes me feel nauseous."
Xie Cinian felt nauseous listening to Pei Zhi talk about him and that woman together.
Pei Zhi said with a hint of sarcasm, "What's wrong? Are you pregnant too?"
Xie Cinian was too lazy to banter with Pei Zhi. "Dad, you can go back after we have dinner."
Xie Zhiming nodded quickly, "Okay, I'll be back in a bit."
After Xie Zhiming agreed, he realized something was wrong. "Where do you want me to go back to?"
Xie Zhiming initially thought that Xie Cinian wanted him to go back and rest after finishing his meal.
It just so happens that Xie Zhiming also wants to check on Xu Qiuyue's situation.
After agreeing, it seems that Xie Cinian didn't mean it that way?
Xie Ci Nian showed no mercy, saying, "Go back to where you came from."
Pei Zhi, sitting next to Xie Cinian, lowered her head and ate pastries, pretending not to hear anything.
Xie Zhiming said excitedly, "How can I leave? Tomorrow is the anniversary of your grandmother's death. She was my mother."
The people at the next few tables noticed, but they didn't dare to look over.
Xie Cinian placed a piece of pastry on Pei Zhi's plate, seemingly ignoring Xie Zhiming's words.
"I can't leave. Xie Cinian, you're still my son. What gives you the right to order me around?"
Xie Zhiming was also furious. The people he brought back were treated so rudely.
Now, Xie Ci Nian wants to drive him away?
Anyone who didn't know better would think Xie Ci Nian was the employer.
He is Xie Cinian's father. It's one thing for Xie Cinian to disrespect him, but how can he be driven away?
"Because I'm in charge of the Xie family."
Xie Zhiming slammed his hand on the table. "But don't forget, I'm your employer."
The room fell silent immediately, even the clinking of spoons became quieter.
Pei Zhi would not intervene in the argument between the father and son.
"I'll give you two options: leave on your own after you finish eating, and I'll settle the bill outside for you."
"Second, if you continue to cause trouble, I'll have your legs broken, and you'll live in the manor forever."
Xie Zhiming lost his balance and fell into the chair.
Xie Zhiming knew that Xie Cinian was not joking.
If Xie Ci Nian can say it, he can really do it.
After a while, Xie Zhiming picked up his chopsticks and muttered, "I'll leave after I finish eating."
"Dad, this Jinzhen is quite good, please try it."
Pei Zhi pushed a dish towards Xie Zhiming, saying, "Grandma used to really like this when she was alive."
Xie Zhiming didn't say anything, but picked up a piece with his chopsticks.
After breakfast, the aunties at the manor quickly got to work.
On the anniversary, chrysanthemums are placed everywhere, and white curtains are hung.
The manor was large, so Pei Zhi didn't need to go out of her way to entertain them.
Pei Zhi was in the tea room, explaining the order of incense offerings to the auntie for tomorrow.
Xie Ci Nian and she were the first to offer incense; the order of the others had to be correct.
It's the same thing every year, and I have to remind everyone of it every year.
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