Why are you so surprised?
Pei Wang placed the account book in front of Pei Zhi, "Look at the money in our accounts. Even if we put it all together, we still can't afford it."
Pei Zhi pushed aside the accounts; she couldn't be bothered to look at them.
Pei Zhi knew exactly how much money was in the account.
"Wait another two months, and once the batch of dresses that are stuck in the factory is sold, we should have made enough money."
"Alright, whatever you say."
In business, Pei Wang always listened to Pei Zhi; whatever Pei Zhi said went.
Someone came into the store, and Pei Wang was about to go up and greet them when Pei Zhi stopped him.
Pei Zhi said calmly, "They came to find me."
The person who came was Cheng's mother, and she looked somewhat disheveled.
"I'm going out for a quick chat, I'll be right back."
Cheng's mother followed behind Pei Zhi as they walked out.
Pei Zhi didn't go far, stopping at the entrance of an alley. "Did you come to see me for something?"
With a smile on her face, Cheng's mother asked, "I heard from Xue Lin that you got married?"
Pei Zhi raised the ring on her hand. "Yes, we're married."
Cheng's mother forced a smile and said, "I heard you found a college student. Congratulations!"
Pei Zhi was impatient with these polite opening remarks. "Just say what you need to say."
If someone suddenly comes to your door, they must want something from you.
After all, the last time Cheng's mother came to see her, she was arrogant and haughty.
They even said things like, telling Pei Zhi to think twice about herself, that she's just a village girl who wants to marry into the city.
"It's almost lunchtime. How about I treat you to lunch so we can chat?"
Pei Zhi refused without even thinking: "It's really not necessary."
It was also because Cheng's mother was an elder; otherwise, Pei Zhi would have already spoken up and mocked her.
"That's right. Ever since Xue Lin found out about your marriage, he's been staying in his room these past few days. He hasn't gone out or been studying."
Cheng's mother looked anxious and said, "He's about to take the college entrance exam. I'm really afraid he won't get into university in this state."
Cheng's mother held Pei Zhi's hand and said, "What happened before was my fault. I apologize to you, but Xue Lin is innocent. Please help him, persuade him, and help him to cheer up."
“I’m already married, it’s not appropriate for me to go see him.”
Pei Zhi wouldn't soften her heart easily. "Besides, I remember you told me not to see Cheng Xuelin again."
Cheng's mother slapped her own mouth a few times. "It's all my fault. Don't hold it against me. If you really can't stand it, I'll kneel down for you."
Cheng's mother was genuinely worried, fearing that Cheng Xuelin would become discouraged and fail to get into university, which would be the end of his life.
Cheng's mother pretended to kneel down before Pei Zhi.
Even if Pei Zhi didn't like Cheng's mother, she didn't have to torment her like this, so she quickly helped her up.
"Alright, I'll go see him."
[Host, actually, it's a good thing to let Cheng Xuelin continue to be depressed.]
Pei Zhi listened to the system's reminder; she understood this principle.
If Cheng Xuelin fails to get into university, he won't go to the same school as Jiang Qingyuan.
The two of them didn't have many more opportunities to meet.
Cheng Xuelin would be too embarrassed to appear in front of her again because of his self-abandonment.
This directly solved a major problem for Pei Zhi.
There's no need for innocent people to ruin their future because of my mistakes.
Pei Zhi was eager to complete the task as soon as possible.
However, it was not resolved by sacrificing Cheng Xuelin's future in such a cruel way.
Pei Zhi followed Cheng's mother into the courtyard. In broad daylight, Cheng Xuelin locked himself in his room.
Cheng's mother knocked on the door, but there was no response.
Cheng's mother smiled awkwardly at Pei Zhi: "You talk to him, I'm going to deliver some things to the neighbors."
As she spoke, Cheng's mother went to the kitchen, grabbed a cloth bag, and went out.
Pei Zhi kicked the door: "Cheng Xuelin, come out."
As soon as Pei Zhi finished speaking, a loud bang was heard inside the room, followed by the door being flung open.
Cheng Xuelin had a scraggly beard and his clothes were wrinkled.
Inside, the curtains were drawn even in broad daylight, making the room look dark and eerie.
What are you planning to do?
Pei Zhi walked over and pulled open the curtains.
You've started smoking?
Pei Zhi kicked the cigarette butt on the ground, her tone full of surprise.
"I didn't...I..." Cheng Xuelin tried to explain in a flustered manner, "I just wanted to try something new."
Pei Zhi's tone was somewhat exasperated: "Look at yourself, what do you want to do?"
Cheng Xuelin asked curtly, "You're married now, why are you still interfering with my affairs?"
Pei Zhi remained silent, simply sitting by Cheng Xuelin's bedside and watching him.
Cheng Xuelin scratched his head. "You just want to marry a college student. You won't care what happens to me in the future."
These past few days, Cheng Xuelin has been unable to muster the energy to do anything.
Pei Zhi is already married, and Cheng Xuelin doesn't understand the point of his college entrance exam.
Cheng Xuelin was full of enthusiasm before, and even when his parents used their special privileges for his sake, Cheng Xuelin readily accepted it.
Because Cheng Xuelin wanted to go to university and be with Pei Zhi openly and honestly, even more than his parents did.
Pei Zhi is Cheng Xuelin's motivation. Whenever Cheng Xuelin feels like giving up, he thinks about his future with Pei Zhi and is instantly full of energy.
After all that, Pei Zhi understood what Cheng Xuelin was trying to say.
It's simply because he's afraid she'll ignore him in the future.
Pei Zhi really couldn't lie about this; she genuinely had this idea.
But she can't say it now, otherwise wouldn't that completely extinguish Cheng Xuelin's hopes?
She couldn't make any emotional promises to Cheng Xuelin, otherwise she really wouldn't be able to sever ties later.
Pei Zhi stood up, walked towards Cheng Xuelin, and placed Cheng Xuelin's hand on her stomach.
"You've forgotten, our children are still here."
Pei Zhi was incredibly relieved that she had lied.
If you can't keep Cheng Xuelin hooked by emotions, then keep him hooked by the child.
In any case, let's focus on getting Cheng Xuelin into university first, and we'll deal with the rest later.
Cheng Xuelin's palms couldn't actually feel anything; Pei Zhi's lower abdomen was flat, with no flesh at all.
But Pei Zhi said that their children were inside.
Yes, even if he doesn't do it for himself, he has to do it for the child.
If he doesn't get into university, what right will he have to be good to Pei Zhi and the children in the future?
Because of him, Pei Zhi had no choice but to marry Jiang Qingyuan.
If he doesn't achieve something, how can he stand up to his parents?
Otherwise, he would have no hope with Pei Zhi for the rest of his life.
"Pei Zhi, don't worry. I'm sorry for making you feel wronged this time. I will definitely get into university and won't let you down."
"That's right. Your most important task now is to get into university."
After calming Cheng Xuelin down, Pei Zhi took her leave.
Although Cheng Xuelin was reluctant, he knew that Pei Zhi probably didn't want to see his mother, so he didn't force her to stay.
Pei Zhi boarded the bus back, pondering what to do next.
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