"What are you talking about? It's so lively."
As they were talking, Pei Yi came in from outside, having taken off his coat and wearing only a sweater underneath, with beads of sweat on his forehead.
Mrs. Pei got anxious when she saw it:
"It's so cold, where's your coat?"
"Uncle San just wanted to test me, so I took it off."
He shook his head nonchalantly and tried to squeeze closer to Jiang Se, but Jiang Se pushed him:
"Don't come over here, there's no room left."
She sat next to the two girls from the Pei family, in a corner of the sofa. Pei Yi was pushed by her and had to sit on the armrest of the sofa. He put his arm around her shoulders, and Jiang Se didn't refuse.
The interaction between the two made Mrs. Pei stunned. This situation was not what she imagined. She originally thought that Jiang Se was of ordinary birth and status. She should be completely dominated by Pei Yi and obey him in every way, so that Pei Yi would take her home. But now, why does it seem that Pei Yi is dominated by her? '
"What are you talking about, Sesser?"
His eyes fell on Jiang Se, and the enthusiasm in his eyes was unreserved. Not only did Old Lady Pei see it clearly, but even the girls from the Pei family nearby noticed it.
"Just chatting."
He reached out to hook Jiang Se's long hair, Jiang Se looked up and smiled at him, Pei Rui said:
"Speaking of your embarrassing moments, Brother Yi."
Pei Yi immediately became interested. From childhood to adulthood, no matter whether he got into trouble or caused trouble, there was nothing that Jiang Se didn't know. Now Pei Rui talked about his embarrassing stories in front of Jiang Se. He thought about it and found it a little funny, so he raised his eyebrows at Jiang Se.
"Just last time, Runing was talking about you peeping in front of the ladies' room, and you ran into Jiang Se, and you called her 'Nan Nan', and she thought you were calling her 'Grandma'. In the end, Runing and the others sent you back home, and Grandma was pretty happy that time."
Pei Rui said here, "Jiang Se, did my brother tell you?"
He said it, and it made her laugh at the time.
"Yes."
Pei Yi stroked her hair and said, "I also told her that my third uncle called me and asked, 'I heard that you went to see grandma last night?'"
He imitated Pei Jinyang's tone and made the people in the Pei family laugh.
Pei Yi was very proud of such an embarrassing thing, but he deliberately said it out to cheer Jiang Se up. Mrs. Pei exchanged glances with her daughter-in-law and felt that she knew what was going on.
Feng Nan felt a little embarrassed. She didn't understand anything they said that made her laugh, nor did she know what was so funny. She seemed to be excluded here invisibly.
She didn't know if the 'Nan Nan' mentioned by Pei Rui was her. If it was her, why did Feng Zhongliang ask her to stay away from Pei Yi? And Pei Yi didn't even look at her. He even set a trap for her in the Chaojin Pavilion, causing her to lose tens of millions and lose face.
But if not, why did she feel that when Pei Rui mentioned 'Nannan', everyone in the room was looking at her with such strange eyes
She had something on her mind, so no matter how she smiled it didn't seem natural.
Pei Yi reached out to touch the teacup in front of Jiang Se. After a while, the tea had become somewhat warm. He called the servant over and instructed:
"Add some hot tea."
"OK."
Old Lady Pei looked at Jiang Se seriously. Needless to say, she was beautiful, but what was rare was that she was dressed elegantly and appropriately. It was said that she was an actress, but her eyes were very straight and she didn't wear heavy makeup. Her every move and demeanor didn't seem like someone who came from a poor family. Judging from her appearance alone, Pei Yi had good taste.
"Jiang Se is studying in the First Academy?"
"Yes, I'm just a freshman." Jiang Se nodded. Before she came to the Pei family, the people in the Pei family must have done some investigation on her and should have a basic understanding of her situation.
"History is good. Our country has a long history, which is worth studying in depth. Unfortunately, most people in this era prefer fashion."
Mrs. Pei's words made Feng Nan feel a little uneasy. For some reason, she felt that Mrs. Pei was hinting at something, as if she was talking about her.
“It’s just a hobby.”
In addition to studying history, Jiang Se also signed up for additional clubs that satisfied the Pei family. In short, apart from her entry into the entertainment industry, there was almost nothing to complain about.
She herself is an excellent student, majoring in history. Few of the people she interacts with have complicated backgrounds. Professors in the department generally have a good opinion of her. Her relationships with men and women are also simple, and she does not have any unclear relationships with others.
Old Mrs. Pei chatted with her for a few sentences and was somewhat surprised to find that her conversation was not empty talk. When it came to early literary works, she could also answer a few words. This made the old lady like her a little, and she was still chatting with her until before dinner.
Feng Nan had almost no chance to say a word. Sitting in Pei's house, she knew the status of the Pei family. She was unwilling to leave, but it would be awkward to stay, so she just sat there for a long time.
In the afternoon, Mrs. Pei was in high spirits. On weekdays, most of the children and grandchildren in the Pei family were very busy and it was difficult for them to get together like this. After dinner, she invited everyone to play mahjong. Mr. Pei was not very interested in this, so he invited Feng Zhongliang to play a game of chess with him.
Pei Yi's mother glanced at Jiang Se and called her:
"Does Sese know how to play mahjong?"
It was obvious that he wanted her to come to the table and play a few rounds with him. Feng Nan stood aside biting her lip. She wanted to say that she could play, but no one asked her.
"Yes, I can, but I'm not very good at it."
Jiang Se answered honestly, and Mrs. Pei was happy immediately:
"I just want you to play badly. This time I will win the money."
"Play, play, play. No matter how much you lose, don't you still have me? If things really don't work out, Feng Nan lost tens of millions of dollars to me last time playing cards. If I can't take it out, I always have her to back it up."
After these words were spoken, not only Mrs. Pei was stunned, but even Feng Zhongliang, who was about to play chess with Mr. Pei not far away, was stunned.
Feng Nan's face flushed red. It had been so long since the incident happened, and Pei Yi had never contacted her to ask her to pay back the money. But now Pei Yi suddenly brought up the matter in front of everyone, making her feel ashamed and angry.
"Isn't that just a joke to you?"
She endured it again and again, and after a while she forced out a smile, her voice a little dry.
Feng Zhongliang's expression in the distance gradually became stern. It was only after Mr. Pei called him twice that he came back to his senses, his hands trembling a little.
"Who is kidding you?"
Pei Yi sneered, his tone somewhat domineering:
"When did I ever tell you that I was just joking with you when I played cards last time?"
"No wonder Sister Feng Nan has been investing in companies and filming movies herself recently. It turns out she's short of money."
Pei Rui spoke quickly. Jiang Se pursed her lips and turned to look at Feng Zhongliang, feeling a little worried.
"Okay, let the children talk about their own affairs."
Mr. Pei glanced at Pei Yi, pointed at the chair, and signaled Feng Zhongliang:
"Don't mind your children's business." (To be continued)