It turned out to be Pei Shizhou's father and stepmother, a family of four. The person knocking on the door was Pei Zongyu. Upon seeing them, he stopped knocking.

"Zhiheng, do you know where Shizhou went?"

"Uncle Pei, I didn't know. We have to go now."

Before Pei Feng could speak, Xia Ziheng left, and Xia Zhiqian quickly followed. Because his grandfather and Pei Shizhou's maternal grandfather had a good relationship, Aunt Wenhui often took Pei Shizhou to his grandfather's house to play when he was a child, and Pei Feng would occasionally go along.

Later, Aunt Wenhui died in a car accident, and Pei Feng remarried. One time, Pei Feng went to see his grandparents for some reason and they kicked him out of their house. He never went to the Xia family again after that, and now his grandparents always curse and complain whenever they mention Pei Feng.

"Ah Feng, Shi Zhou isn't here. Shall we go back now?"

Pei Feng's expression darkened when he saw that Xia Zhiheng was showing him no respect.

"No, wait here. I don't believe he won't be back tonight."

Feng Yarou's feet were a little sore from standing in high heels, but seeing Pei Feng's ashen face, she didn't dare to complain.

"Mom and Dad, who were those two people just now?"

Pei Zongna didn't know them; she had never seen them before, nor had she ever heard of them from her parents. Xia Zhiheng and Xia Zhiqian were good-looking, and Xia Zhiheng's demeanor suggested something extraordinary. Although she had a boyfriend, he wasn't as handsome as the two of them.

"Xia Zhiheng is the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau, while Xia Zhiqian is just a truck driver." Pei Feng didn't speak; it was Feng Yarou who said it.

"Mom, are they married?"

"I don't know, they should be married by now. Why are you asking?"

Xia Zhiheng is such an outstanding person, and he's not young anymore, how could he not be married yet? Xia Zhiqian is a bit less impressive, but he's still alright, finding a partner shouldn't be difficult for him.

"I'm free right now, just asking. I'm exhausted, I'm going to sit in the car for a bit."

Pei Zongna, afraid her parents would think she was promiscuous, didn't ask any further questions, and went to sit in the car with a grumble. Her parents were really something; they had such outstanding men around them and didn't even introduce them to her. She wondered if that Xia Zhiheng was even married yet.

Xia Zhiheng, who was being watched by others, was now observing Pei Shizhou from a distance not far from his house with Xia Zhiqian. They were afraid that if Xia Yichu and Pei Shizhou returned and encountered the Pei family, it would implicate Xia Yichu.

"Brother, why do you think the Pei family wants to see Shi Zhou?"

"I don't know, but it's definitely not a good thing. No matter what, we absolutely cannot let Xiao Chu and Shi Zhou date. Pei Feng and Feng Ya Rou are not good people. With such a biological father and stepmother, Pei Shi Zhou's future will not be easy."

Xiao Chu is my uncle's daughter, whom he finally reunited with after a long separation. We need to vet a suitable partner for her and find her someone who can bring her happiness. We don't need someone rich or powerful, but their family life must be harmonious and fulfilling.

"Brother, look, there's a car. Is it Xiao Chu and the others coming back?"

"I don't know, let's wait and see. If it's us, then we'll go over."

Xia Zhiheng didn't want to stay with the Pei family. He decided to wait until he was sure it was Xia Yichu and the others before going over.

When Pei Shizhou saw Pei Feng's car parked in front of his house, half of his good mood from the dinner he had just had with Xia Yichu vanished. Xia Yichu, however, remained unaffected, excitedly watching the Pei family members.

He drove over and parked next to Pei Feng's car. When Feng Yarou and the others saw Pei Shizhou return, they went over and stood by the side to wait for Pei Shizhou to park the car.

"Big Brother"

"Shizhou, you're finally back. Your dad and I have been waiting for you here for almost an hour."

As soon as Pei Shizhou got out of the car, Feng Yarou and Pei Zongyu immediately went over to him, smiling broadly as they spoke to him. Xia Yichu got out of the car and watched from the side with a gossipy expression. Originally, Pei Shizhou wanted Xia Yichu to go home first, but seeing the excited expression on her face, he didn't tell her to go home first.

Pei Zongna and Pei Zongyu looked at Xia Yichu. Pei Zongna was jealous of the beautiful Xia Yichu, while Pei Zongyu leered at her. Money really does buy you success; the girl Pei Shizhou found was even prettier than the school beauty queen.

"What do you want?"

Pei Shizhou frowned and looked at them unhappily. Pei Feng's temper flared up instantly when he saw that look.

"I'm your father, can't I come to see you for no reason?"

He didn't believe this when he was four years old; his biological father always seemed to have ulterior motives whenever he contacted him.

"cannot"

Feng Yarou tugged at Pei Feng's clothes. They had come here to ask Pei Shizhou for help, so it was best not to upset him.

"Pei Zongyu, look again, and I'll blind you."

Hearing Pei Shizhou's words, Pei Zongyu was startled and immediately looked away. Xia Yichu then realized that Zongyu was watching her; she had been focused on Pei Shizhou's stepmother and father's interaction and hadn't noticed.

The anger that Pao Feng had just suppressed flared up again because of Pei Shizhou's words.

"Pei Shizhou, you're willing to blind your brother for an outsider, you..."

"Xiao Chu"

Xia Zhiheng and Xia Zhiqian walked over and interrupted Pei Feng.

"Zhiheng, Zhiqian, what brings you here?"

"We've come to find you; come home with us."

As Xia Zhiheng spoke, he reached out and pulled Xia Yichu's hand, as if afraid that she would not want to go back with them.

Xia Yichu was indeed a little reluctant to part with her. She enjoyed watching Feng Yarou perform; the expressions on her face were even more captivating than when watching a TV drama.

"Brother Zhiheng, I can walk by myself."

Xia Zhiheng loosened Xia Yichu's clothes. Although they were cousins, they hadn't grown up together. They were both a little uncomfortable with such intimacy; Xia Zhiheng had been too hasty earlier.

"Yichu, I'll buy plane tickets tomorrow."

Xia Yichu took a few steps, and Pei Shizhou spoke loudly from behind.

"Okay, thank you for your help."

After Xia Yichu and the others left, Feng Yarou couldn't wait to ask, "Shizhou, who is she? Why is she with the Xia family? Also, where are you and her going tomorrow?"

Pei Shizhou did not answer Feng Yarou's question, while Pei Feng stood to the side, seemingly lost in thought.

"She's Xia Guoan's biological daughter, whom he just found last year, right?"

Although Pei Feng had never been to the Xia family, he had heard some things about them. A little thought told him that the only girl who could attract the attention of the two grandsons of the Xia family and who knew Pei Shizhou was Xia Guoan's newly adopted daughter.

After all, Pei Shizhou would visit the two old men of the Xia family whenever he returned to the capital, so it was normal for him to know Xia Guoan's daughter.

Pei Shizhou neither denied nor admitted it, and walked past Pei Feng. He didn't want to deal with them; he wanted to go home and handle his work. He didn't know how many days he would be in Pengcheng, and there was some work to be done.

"Pei Shizhou, stop right there, I still have something to say."

"Ah Feng, let's talk about this at Shi Zhou's house."

There's no one outside now, but if Pei Feng gets angry and yells at Pei Shizhou too loudly, the neighbors will probably come out to watch the show.

"Didn't you hear what your aunt said? Open the door and let us in."

Pei Zongna sometimes wondered if her father was out of his mind. Even though he knew Pei Shizhou hated him, he never spoke to him properly when they met, always using a commanding tone.

She had just heard them say that they wanted Pei Zongyu to work at Pei Shizhou's company, and she wanted to see if Pei Shizhou would agree, as she also wanted to work at Pei Shizhou's company.

Her boyfriend's family knows her brother owns a company, so they treat her very well, and the whole family tries to please her, which she enjoys. It would be even better if she could work at Pei Shizhou's company; not only is the salary high, but she'll also have prestige in public.

"You are not worthy to set foot in my mother's house. Don't waste your time, and don't even think about getting a penny from me."

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