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

"Commander Xu, my hand has returned to normal."

Pei Shizhou flexed his hands a few times to show Xu's father that his hands had recovered thanks to Xia Yichu, although Pei Shizhou still didn't know what secret Xia Yichu had.

"Really, that's great! I don't have to work today, let's have a nice drink together. By the way, what brings you to my house?"

After chatting for a while, Xu's father finally remembered to ask this question. Xia Yichu stood behind Pei Shizhou.

As soon as they entered the Xu family home, the two of them started chatting enthusiastically. Not only did she not get a word in edgewise, but Xu's mother also couldn't get a chance to speak.

"Old Xu, it's quite a coincidence, Xiao Pei is Xiao Chu's boyfriend."

Xu's mother regretfully introduced Pei Shizhou to Xu's father, saying that she had heard her husband mention Pei Shizhou at home before, but had never met him in person. She just realized why the name sounded familiar earlier.

"uncle"

Xia Yichu politely stepped forward and greeted Xu's father, who smiled and nodded. It seemed that his son had no hope with Xia Yichu, but he had no reason to lose to Pei Shizhou.

If it were him, he would also choose Pei Shizhou. Although Shaoyang was the best-looking among his children, eloquent, and popular with girls.

However, he was no match for Pei Shizhou in looks, and his skills were far inferior. Moreover, he couldn't even beat Xia Yichu, a girl, which was embarrassing for him.

"Don't stand, come and sit down."

"Yes, yes, I'm so excited, I've been standing here talking to you guys for ages."

After everyone sat down, Xu's mother served fruit and tea. Xu's father then chatted enthusiastically with Pei Shizhou about their past missions, and Pei Shizhou patiently responded.

When Xu's mother returned from instructing the nanny to cook, Xia Yichu finally found an opportunity to ask about Xu Shaoyang.

"Auntie, hasn't Xu Shaoyang gotten up yet?"

"Yes, you all sit down, I'll go and wake him up."

Originally, Xu's mother wanted to save face for herself and her son, but now that she saw that Pei Shizhou was someone her husband knew, she decided to give up that face.

"Okay, thank you for your help, Auntie. I need to speak with Xu Shaoyang."

Mrs. Xu smiled and went to call Xu Shaoyang. A moment later, Xu Shaoyang, still half-asleep, complained, "Mom, why did you wake me up? Is dinner ready?"

"Someone is looking for you, come down quickly."

Knowing his character, Xu's mother knew that if she told him that Xia Yichu had come to their house, he would definitely not come down, so she simply said nothing.

When he came downstairs rubbing his eyes, he saw Pei Shizhou and Xia Yichu and instantly became more alert.

Then, she screamed, "Ah..."

Then, covering his face, he limped back upstairs, leaving Xia Yichu stunned. Xu Shaoyang's face was bruised and swollen, and his eyes were so swollen they were barely open. No wonder he said he wouldn't go to Hong Kong today and would go in a few days.

"Please excuse my poor performance. Shaoyang came back yesterday and his father and I gave him a lecture. He's been in Gangcheng for several years and hasn't called home once, making his family worry terribly."

When Xu's mother said this, her expression was not good. Heaven knows how many nights she had been having nightmares over the years and could not fall back asleep.

Of the three children, Xu Shaoyang was the most worrisome and also the most disobedient.

"Auntie, Shaoyang hasn't called back in all these years."

Before leaving, Xia Yichu told Xu Shaoyang to call home to let him know she was safe once she settled in. She remembered that Xu Shaoyang had promised, so why didn't he call back?

"No, it made our whole family extremely worried. It's one thing that he didn't call us, but his grandparents and maternal grandparents love him so much, and he didn't even bother to call them. Doesn't he worry about what if something happens to his family and they can't reach him?"

With tears welling up in her eyes, Xu's mother's words broke Xu's father's heart. If Pei Shizhou and Xia Yichu hadn't been there, he would have wanted to go up and give that unfilial son another beating.

"Auntie, is there some misunderstanding? Xu Shaoyang shouldn't be such a reckless person."

Xia Yichu said uncertainly, only then did she notice that Xu's parents' hair had turned much whiter and they looked much older than in three years, especially Xu's mother who had lost a lot of weight.

"There's no misunderstanding; he himself admitted that he didn't call back."

Xu Shaoyang deserved to be beaten; he brought it on himself.

"Uncle, Auntie, I'm going upstairs to talk to Xu Shaoyang for a bit."

After Xia Yichu finished speaking, she looked at Pei Shizhou, who nodded to her.

"Okay, you can go up now! He's in the first room on the right."

Xu's mother hoped that Xia Yichu could persuade Xu Shaoyang for her sake. He had said last night that he wanted to go to Hong Kong to do business, which was why he was beaten so badly by the couple, and even the elders in the family did not stop him.

Xia Yichu went upstairs, arrived at Xu Shaoyang's door, and gently knocked.

"who"

Xu Shaoyang sat on the bed, feeling dejected. He wondered if Xia Yichu and Pei Shizhou had seen him just now. He had lost face completely this time. His parents were really something; they hadn't even told him that Xia Yichu was coming to their house.

Xu Shaoyang didn't even go home yesterday. He went straight to the school to find Xia Yichu after returning from Gangcheng. Somehow, his parents found out he was home. He had just left Xia Yichu's place when his father's bodyguard stopped him and took him home.

Even if his father's bodyguard hadn't come looking for him, he would have gone home anyway. As soon as he entered the house, he was beaten up. Not only by his father, but his mother beat him even harder, knowing he cared about his face, and specifically targeting his face.

Later, his grandparents and maternal grandparents came, and he thought his saviors had arrived. But this time, the four elderly people not only did not stop his parents from hitting him, but also encouraged his parents to break his legs so that he wouldn't run away in the future.

No matter how much Xu Shaoyang pleaded, it was no use, which is why he was too ashamed to see Xia Yichu today. He could only call his friend and ask him to come to Xia Yichu's house and tell her that he wouldn't be going to Gangcheng today.

"It's me."

"No, don't come in."

Xu Shaoyang had barely finished speaking when Xia Yichu pushed open the door. Xu Shaoyang was stunned for a moment when he saw Xia Yichu, then quickly covered his face with the blanket.

"Yichu, you should leave now. I'll come find you again in a few days."

Xia Yichu didn't go any further and stood by the door talking to Xu Shaoyang.

"Xu Shaoyang, why don't you call home? Your aunt and uncle are very worried about you."

Xu Shaoyang looked frustrated: "I... I originally wanted to make the call, but I was too busy with business after arriving in Hong Kong, and then some things happened, so it was delayed."

Actually, Xu Shaoyang was afraid his parents would go to Hong Kong to bring him back, and also because he wanted to make a name for himself before returning. His older brother and sister had always been good students and had good jobs.

He's the only one who can't concentrate on his studies and is always causing trouble. Aside from being better looking than his older siblings and having a silver tongue, he doesn't seem to have any redeeming qualities.

Xia Yichu sighed: "You know, your aunt and uncle have aged so much over the years, and they really miss you. You can't do this, not even making a single phone call in all these years."

To put it bluntly, your grandparents are getting old; if anything happens to them, they won't be able to contact you.

Xu Shaoyang was silent for a while, then lowered his head and said, "I know it was my fault this time, and I made everyone worry. It won't happen again."

In recent years, Xu Shaoyang hasn't completely neglected his family; he has someone keeping an eye on things. He knows a little about what's happening at home.

If something important happens at home, he will definitely know and come back.