Reborn back to the time before I sold my blood to support my scumbag boyfriend's college educat

"Did my uncle really not come to work today?"

The two arrived at Zhou Wenbin's office at the hospital, only to find it empty. Pei Shizhou took Xia Yichu to find a nurse to inquire about the situation; it turned out that Nurse Zhang, who liked Pei Shizhou, had been transferred to the obstetrics and gynecology department.

"Yes, Director Zhou not only didn't come to work, but I heard he also took several days off."

This nurse was a bit older, and after Nurse Zhang was transferred, she took over as Zhou Wenbin's assistant.

Do you know why he took leave?

Pei Shizhou pressed for details, but the nurse shook her head. She looked at Pei Shizhou strangely. Even Pei Shizhou, his nephew, didn't know; how could she, a mere nurse, possibly know so much?

She only knew that Zhou Wenbin had taken several days off, but she didn't know the exact number of days, so how could she know the reason for his leave?

"I'm not sure. Director Zhou didn't give a specific reason, only saying that there was an emergency at home."

Xia Yichu and Pei Shizhou exchanged a glance. They had just come from the Zhou family, and there was absolutely nothing at the Zhou family's place that required Zhou Wenbin to ask for leave. Even if he did need to ask for leave, he shouldn't have kept it from his family.

"Okay, thank you."

Xia Yichu thanked the nurse, who replied that she was welcome and left.

"Shizhou, how about we go and take a look at the Pei family?"

They still have time; they plan to visit Yang Yunxian in prison this afternoon.

"Okay, let's go back and get the car first."

The two walked home hand in hand, without saying a word the whole way.

"Xiao Chu, get in the car."

After Xia Yichu got into the car, Pei Shizhou also got in and drove away.

"Shizhou, you told me last time that the Pei family was arrested and taken to the police station. How are they doing now?"

"I don't know, I don't follow them."

Pei Shizhou originally intended to sabotage Pei Feng's job, hoping to get him fired. However, Pei Feng stopped him and told him about Pei Zongna.

Pei Shizhou changed his mind. If Pei Feng lost his job at that critical moment, Pei Feng would definitely look for him every day, or look for his grandparents.

Pei Feng was already overwhelmed by Pei Zongna's situation, not to mention the subsequent arrest of his elder brothers and their families. Pei Shizhou had no intention of intervening and stopped paying attention to Pei Feng.

"Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on Pei Feng?"

"I kept an eye on him for a few days, but then I stopped paying attention. Xiao Chu, are you saying my uncle's recent strange behavior is related to Pei Feng?"

Pei Shizhou was very busy, and most importantly, he didn't want to know anything about Pei Feng. The recent events in the Pei family made Pei Shizhou feel that Pei Feng was having a hard time, and as long as he knew he was having a hard time, Pei Feng wouldn't come looking for him.

"I...I don't know, I just feel that Uncle Zhou must have done this because of you."

Think about it! You and Grandpa and Grandma Zhou are the most important people to Uncle Zhou. Grandpa and Grandma Zhou are alright now, so the only one Uncle Zhou might worry about is you.

Xia Yichu was extremely anxious, but she couldn't directly tell Pei Shizhou the truth about his mother's car accident.

"Xiao Chu, you're right, but there's still one person who makes my uncle worry."

At this point, Pei Shizhou wasn't so worried about his uncle. He figured his uncle must have taken leave because of Yao Siying.

"who"

"Yao Siying, she is the person my uncle likes."

Pei Shizhou told Xia Yichu about Yao Siying and his uncle. Xia Yichu had heard some of it from her grandmother. Yao Siying had appeared at Zhou Wenbin's trial and funeral in her previous life.

Unfortunately, Xia Yichu didn't know much about Yao Siying either; most of what she knew came from television, and much of it was just reporters' speculation. If she had known where Yao Siying was now, perhaps Zhou Wenbin wouldn't have killed Pei Feng.

No, she could also find Feng Yarou's voice recorder. Xia Yichu silently prayed that Feng Yarou had already recorded Pei Feng by this time.

"Xiao Chu, Xiao Chu, what are you thinking about? We're here."

Pei Shizhou patted Xia Yichu, who was lost in thought. Xia Yichu came back to her senses and got out of the car with Pei Shizhou.

"Shizhou, shall we go straight in?"

"right"

Pei Shizhou stepped forward and knocked on the Pei family's door. He knocked for a long time, but no one came out to open it.

"Xiao Chu, no one's home, let's go!"

Just as the two were about to leave, they heard cursing and swearing coming from inside the house.

"Who is it?! Are they crazy?! Knocking, knocking, knocking and no stopping! Don't they know I need to sleep? It's so annoying! I'll see who dares to disturb my sleep..."

Pei Zongyu, sporting a messy hairstyle, saw Pei Shizhou and Xia Yichu, and his cursing stopped abruptly. He immediately put on a fawning smile.

"Big brother, you're here! Come in and have a seat."

Pei Feng and Xia Yichu swaggered in, with Pei Zongyu following behind with a fawning expression.

"Brother, sister-in-law, please have a seat."

Upon hearing the address "sister-in-law," Pei Shizhou's gaze towards Pei Zongyu softened. Pei Shizhou pulled Xia Yichu to sit down, but Xia Yichu remained expressionless, too lazy to engage in idle chatter with Pei Zongyu.

"You're home alone."

"Yes, brother, are you looking for Dad? I'll call him and ask him to come back."

This was the first time Pei Shizhou had given him a kind look, and Pei Zongyu wanted to make a good impression.

"No need, please sit down. I have something to ask you."

"Okay, big brother, ask away, I'll tell you everything I know."

"How did you get out? Did the rest of the Pei family come out? Did Pei Zongna come out too?"

Since Xia Yichu wanted to know about the Pei family, Pei Shizhou was too lazy to ask anyone else and just asked Pei Zongyu directly.

"I…"

"You only have one chance. I want to hear the truth."

Pei Zongyu trembled at Pei Shizhou's gaze and dared not hide it any longer.

"Big brother, I was only released after my father paid the fine. My uncles, second uncles, and older sister were also released."

Pei Shizhou frowned and asked again, "How much did you pay?"

Pei Feng is quite capable; he actually managed to get the entire Pei family involved.

"I don't know, but there are quite a lot."

Pei Zongyu wasn't lying. His father didn't say how much money it was, and he didn't let him ask. He wasn't interested either, so he never asked.

"How did Pei Zongna resolve the Zhang family's affairs?"

Pei Zongyu scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said, "The Li family returned the 100,000 yuan to my sister, and my sister then gave the money to the Zhang family, and then everything was fine."

Pei Zongyu only knew this much; his mother had only mentioned it to him once.

"Did the Zhang family accept that 100,000 yuan? Then the Zhang family didn't pursue Pei Zongna's responsibility any further."

Xia Yichu asked incredulously, "Is the Zhang family really that easy to talk to?"

"Sister-in-law, the Zhang family has accepted the money and indicated that they will not pursue my sister's responsibility any further."

Not only was Xia Yichu confused, but even Pei Shizhou couldn't believe it. He hadn't expected that Pei Feng would resolve all of the Pei family's problems in such a short time.

Has my uncle visited the Pei family recently?

Pei Zongyu shook his head and said, "No."

Pei Zongyu felt ashamed because he had been arrested some time ago, so he hasn't left the house lately, just eating and sleeping.

"Xiao Chu, let's go!"

Pei Shizhou stood up and pulled Xia Yichu to leave, but Pei Zongyu quickly followed and said, "Big brother, I'm not studying anymore, can I work at your company?"

"I'll think about it."

Pei Shizhou originally wanted to refuse outright, but Xia Yichu squeezed his hand, and he changed his mind and said he would consider it.

"Okay, brother, no rush. Take your time to think it over, and then tell me when you've made up your mind."

Pei Zongyu quickly stepped forward to open the car door for Xia Yichu, saying, "Sister-in-law, take it easy."

Xia Yichu sat down without saying a word, and waited for Pei Shizhou to get into the car.

Pei Zongyu said happily, "Brother, sister-in-law, take care. Come visit us again when you have time."

Pei Shizhou drove off without even glancing at Pei Zongyu. But Pei Zongyu wasn't angry; he even hummed a little tune as he went home. He had finally gotten Pei Shizhou to relent, although he only said he would consider it.