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

"The female classmate you mentioned should be named Zhang Tingting. She and Yang Yunxia are classmates and have a good relationship."

Pei Shizhou looked at Xia Guoan with suspicion. Given Xia Guoan's personality of focusing solely on his studies, it was impossible for him to know so much about the people around Yang Yunxia.

"Pei Shizhou, what kind of look is that? I've already told you everything I know. If you have nothing else to say, get out of here and stop bothering me."

Xia Guoan turned his head away guiltily. Just as he decided to go with the teacher, Yang Yunxia insisted on introducing her female classmate Zhang Tingting to him.

Xia Guoan was definitely unwilling. Although he didn't particularly like Lin Weihong, he never intended to abandon her.

"Uncle Xia, is there something else you haven't told me? You know I'm investigating Yang Yunxia's identity. I hope you won't hide anything from me about Yang Yunxia."

This is especially important to Zhiheng. If he can prove that the current Yang Yunxia is fake, then he can keep his job.

You wouldn't want the Xia family to be known for generations to come as having an ancestor who was a spy, would you?

Pei Shizhou rolled his eyes at Xia Guoan, wondering what kind of time it was that he was still hiding things from him.

"Okay, I can tell you, but you can't tell Xiao Chu about this."

He had no familial bond with Xia Yichu to begin with, and he didn't want to harbor any resentment towards her because of past events.

"Okay, Uncle Xia, I promise I won't tell Xiao Chu."

Hearing this, Xia Guoan felt relieved. He said calmly, "Yang Yunxia wanted to introduce her classmate Zhang Tingting to me. Don't misunderstand, I refused on the spot."

Moreover, from then on, whenever I saw Yang Yunxia with her classmates at school, I would turn around and walk away.

Xia Guoan practically swore an oath; he was telling the truth.

"Uncle Xia, how much do you know about Wu Meiling, Yang Yunxia's neighbor?"

At that time, his parents were still at the Northwest Farm. To avoid suspicion, Xia Guoan never stayed at home after returning to Beijing.

Occasionally, I would visit the Xia brothers during the day, but only stay for a short while before returning to school, as I wasn't familiar with the neighbors.

Before he went to the countryside, he was oblivious to everything else and focused solely on his studies, so he wasn't familiar with the locals.

"I don't know about that. You can ask the older people in the neighborhood around the Xia family's old house."

Perhaps they know something about her, but I have absolutely no recollection of her; I don't even know if she exists at all.

Pei Shizhou figured that was the only way. He just didn't know if Wu Meiling's family was still around after Grandpa and Grandma Xia returned from the Northwest. If they were, perhaps Grandpa Xia would know something about it.

"Okay, Uncle Xia, my uncle said you can be discharged tomorrow. I'll come pick you up tomorrow."

Pei Shizhou stood up and spoke. He had originally wanted to tell Xia Guoan that Xia Yichu was the reason he was able to be rescued so easily. But after thinking about it, he decided to wait a while before saying so.

"No need, Zhiqian and Zhiheng will come to pick me up. You go ahead with your work. The most important thing is to find out the truth about Yang Yunxia's matter as soon as possible."

Xia Guoan trusted Pei Shizhou; he believed he would eventually find out the truth about Yang Yunxia's matter and didn't want to waste his time on him.

"Okay, I'll come see you again when I have time."

"Shizhou, I haven't been a responsible father. I'm sorry to Xiaochu and her mother. Now that Xiaochu is dating you, I hope you will never hurt her, okay?"

"Uncle Xia, don't worry, I will treat Xiao Chu well for the rest of my life and I will never hurt her."

Pei Shizhou made a solemn promise. Xia Guoan, having lived for over forty years, knew that current affection didn't guarantee forever.

"I hope you keep your word. If one day you don't like Xiao Chu anymore, don't hurt her. Let her come back. The Xia family and the Lin family will always be her home."

Xiao Chu has had a hard life. She lost her mother at a young age, and I, as her father, haven't fulfilled my responsibilities. I hope she won't suffer again in the rest of her life because of the hardships she endured as a child.

"Uncle Xia, that day will never come. I've made up my mind, I'm going to be a live-in son-in-law. Even if that day does come, it will only be Xiao Chu who will kick me out."

Pei Shizhou found the surname Pei disgusting and he would never allow his descendants to bear the surname Pei.

"Haha, good, a live-in son-in-law is great! Azhou, don't worry, our Xia family will definitely not mistreat you, and Xiao Chu will not abandon you."

Xia Guoan was full of energy and couldn't wait to get to work. His older brother was right after all; their Xiao Chu didn't need to get married, and he'd instead brought back a son for free—such an outstanding son!

Zhou Wenbin, Zhou Wenbin, so you dared to laugh at me for not raising my daughter. Now you can't laugh anymore! The nephew you raised with your own hands has benefited my Xia family.

"By the way, what if your uncle disagrees?"

"No, I mentioned it to my grandparents and uncle before. As long as I'm willing, they have no objections."

If he hadn't told them, Pei Shizhou wouldn't have brought it up with Xia Guoan now.

Xia Guoan's heart had just settled down when he thought of the Pei family again. He quickly asked, "What about Pei Feng? Will he agree?"

"Uncle Xia, he has no right to object, and it's useless for him to object anyway."

Pei Feng and his family are in complete chaos right now, and they have no time to look for Pei Shizhou. Besides, Pei Feng doesn't know if he even has a future.

"Okay, I like it when I decide my own affairs."

Xia Guoan was overjoyed, looking at Pei Shizhou with such kind eyes that Pei Shizhou felt very uncomfortable.

"Uncle Xia, please get some rest. I'll be going now."

After Pei Shizhou finished speaking, he turned to leave, when Xia Guoan's voice came from behind him.

"Ah Zhou, slow down."

As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Shizhou almost fell over. Uncle Xia's voice was so gentle and caring, making Pei Shizhou feel quite uncomfortable. Pei Shizhou steadied himself, nodded, and walked out of the ward.

"No, I have to tell my older brother this good news so he can share in the joy."

Xia Guoan got up. Since Yang Yunxia was arrested, no one had been guarding Xia Guoan outside the ward.

He couldn't wait to go to Zhou Wenbin's office to make a phone call. It was a little past one in the afternoon, and Zhou Wenbin hadn't started work yet.

He sat down to rest, reading a book. After knocking, Xia Guoan pushed open the door and walked in without waiting for Zhou Wenbin to speak.

"Wenbin, I'm here to make a phone call."

Xia Guoan said with a smile, and Zhou Wenbin could tell from his expression that he was in a good mood today.

"Fine, go ahead and hit me!"

Zhou Wenbin got up and went outside to wait, leaving Xia Guoan alone. After a short while, Xia Guoan came out looking dejected.

"National Security"

As he passed by Zhou Wenbin, Zhou Wenbin called out to him curiously. Xia Guoan responded without even looking up. Who was he calling? What was going on?

"Okay, I'm going back to my ward."

Thinking of what Lin Weidong had said, he lay on the bed with a sullen face. Lin Weidong had said that even if Xiao Chu's child didn't have the surname Pei, it could have the surname Zhou.

To say he's muddle-headed is ridiculous. Pei Shizhou is capable; how could we let him become a live-in son-in-law?

Actually, Lin Weidong was quite happy! He also agreed with Xia Yichu's plan to have a son-in-law live with her family. He just felt that Xia Guoan lacked social skills and didn't understand human relationships.

Even if Pei Shizhou brought this up himself, he should have discussed it with the two elders of the Zhou family. Furthermore, he shouldn't have become so smug; what would the Zhou family think of that?

Anyway, Xiao Chu is still young, so Lin Weidong isn't in a hurry. The two of them are dating now, but who knows what will happen in the future?

Xia Yichu used to be devoted to Chen Shaoping, but when she said she didn't like him anymore, she just said she didn't like him anymore, without any room for negotiation.

To be honest, Lin Weidong was a little worried. They were dating, what if Xia Yichu told him one day that she didn't like Pei Shizhou?

So it's a bit early to say anything now; let's wait until after elementary and middle school graduation.