"Oh, she really said that?"
When Grandpa Pei said this, his tone and attitude were very calm, and it was impossible to tell whether he was angry or had some other emotion.
After the person on the other end of the phone said something else, Old Master Pei spoke in a low, deep voice.
"I understand. Take good care of Fengzhi."
The door was pushed open at that moment, and Pei Fengzhi walked in.
When Grandpa Pei looked up and saw Pei Fengzhi, he immediately hung up the phone and said with a smile.
"You're here?"
Pei Fengzhi's cold and aloof expression remained unchanged. He did not come in a wheelchair today; instead, he wore a dark black Tang suit with moon-white embroidery of auspicious characters and cloud patterns on the collar, cuffs, and edges. His long hair was loose. Although he could easily become the center of attention as soon as he walked in, he exuded an aloofness and indifference that made him unapproachable.
Pei Fengzhi sat down in front of Old Master Pei and asked calmly.
"What do you want with me?"
"Old Master Pei said with a smile."
"I'd like to have dinner with you, it's nothing important."
Upon hearing this, Pei Fengzhi stood up.
"I'll head back now if there's nothing else."
He was very tired after a long day at work.
More importantly, he wanted to go home.
Old Master Pei immediately spoke up, addressing Pei Fengzhi.
"You don't need to go back. I've had someone call Wanwan over as well."
Pei Fengzhi then stopped and sat back down.
...
In the evening, the Pei family members arrived one after another.
The third family members were originally traveling overseas, but they heard that many things had happened in Jiangcheng while they were away, so they ended their vacation and rushed back.
They just got off the plane this afternoon. They heard that Grandpa Pei had asked them to have dinner at his old house. They didn't even have time to adjust to the time difference, so they took a shower, changed clothes, and got their hair done before rushing over to Grandpa Pei's place.
As a result, the huge restaurant was filled with people.
Not only the first, second, third, and fourth wives, but Pei Mingzhu also brought her daughter Fang Ruotang along.
When the Second Madam saw Pei Minghan, who hadn't appeared for a long time, sitting next to the First Madam, a gentle smile appeared on her lips as she spoke to Pei Minghan with apparent concern.
"Minghan came today too? Are you feeling better?"
Pei Minghan's face was still very pale, and he didn't look well, but he still smiled at the Second Madam and answered lightly.
"I'm fine. I caught the flu a few days ago and stayed in the hospital for a few more days. Luckily, it's not a life-threatening illness. I didn't expect to make my second aunt so worried. Second aunt, you should also be careful, this season is when people are more likely to get sick."
The second wife's face twitched a few times.
The second wife's elder brother was recently diagnosed with cancer, and it was already in its late stage. He might not even be able to save his life. After Pei Minghan said that, he was speechless for a moment.
The atmosphere suddenly froze; no one spoke at the table, and the silence was suffocating.
Suddenly, the Fourth Madam, who was usually the least noticeable, spoke up and asked a question.
"Why did Dad call us over today? Is there something important he wants to announce?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present was immediately intrigued. Although they didn't say anything, their minds were already racing.
Finally, the second wife said with a smile, half seriously and half jokingly.
"Is Dad planning to announce who the future heir of the Pei family will be at this time? After all, Dad has been thinking about this for a long time, and it's time for a decision!"
Upon hearing this, Miss Pei couldn't help but sneer and said irritably.
"What are you saying, Second Sister-in-law? Father is in his prime and in good health. What is your purpose in rushing him to appoint the future heir of the Pei family? Are you cursing Father?"
The second wife rolled her eyes and said sarcastically in an annoyed tone.
"Big sister, stop saying such divisive things. I've always been the most filial to Dad, and it's not something that can be controlled by a few words from others! What do you mean by 'in the prime of life'? Aren't you ashamed to say such things? Don't think I don't know you. The reason you've been lingering here since you came back from the Fang family is to try and persuade Dad to let Fang Ruotang change her surname back to Pei, isn't it? How about that? You ran into a brick wall, didn't you?"
Miss Pei's thoughts were exposed, and her face immediately turned ugly.
She slammed her hand on the dining table, stood up angrily, and scolded the second wife.
"Han Youqin, what did you say? Do you believe I'll tear your mouth apart?!"
The second wife spoke in a sarcastic tone.
"Oh, I was just saying it casually, look how anxious you are."
Miss Pei was so angry with the Second Madam that she couldn't utter a single word.
Fang Ruotang, however, was fearless and stood up to help Miss Pei sit down, her voice clear and bright.
"Mom, sit down first. We don't need to get angry with anyone. Grandpa has always doted on you the most since you were little and has always had high expectations for you. It's just that you got married back then. If you hadn't gotten married, it's uncertain who would hold the majority of the shares in the Pei Group now!"
Upon hearing this, Miss Pei's expression softened slightly.
Fang Ruotang raised her head again, smiled coldly at the Second Madam, and said without any politeness.
"Some people can't have it both ways, yet they still spout nonsense! Even if we're talking about seniority, she's not in a position of power in the Pei family. I don't know what she's doing jumping around like that!"
In a short while, it was Madam Pei who was so angry that she couldn't utter a single word.
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