Not long after Mr. Pei's funeral was over, Pei Ruohan fell ill due to overwork. Pei Qiwei was not in a good spirit either. Xu Yan was wiping tears whenever she appeared in front of Pei Yifei and Qi Zaozao. The atmosphere in the entire Pei family was rather depressing.
Xu Yan found Pei Yifei, her eyes still a little red, she said softly: "Yifei, you should come back and live here for a while. The Pei family cannot be without a man in charge. Ruohan is also sick now, and Qiwei is with the child, and she is not in good spirits either. You should bring Zao Zao back to live here first. Zao Zao is also pregnant, so you can take care of each other. Is that okay with you?"
Pei Yifei frowned slightly, but said nothing, and there was not much expression on his delicate face. Seeing this, Xu Yan's shoulders twitched slightly twice, "I know I was wrong at the beginning, but it's over, right? Ruohan is seriously ill this time and is still running a high fever. I don't know what to do. The old man is gone, leaving us..." As she spoke, tears slid down Xu Yan's face.
"Okay!" Pei Yifei looked away, "You go first and take good care of her!"
Xu Yan was also a smart woman. She knew that she couldn't push Pei Yifei too much, otherwise it would have the opposite effect. So she just nodded slightly and left.
In the afternoon, Qi Zaozao received a call from Pei Yifei at the station. He said that he wanted to live in the Pei family mansion for a while. Qi Zaozao thought about it and agreed. She also knew very well what the Pei family was like now. Sister Qiwei was in a poor mental state and Xiaobei still needed someone to take care of her.
After get off work, she went to the apartment first to bring some clothes for changing, and then went to Pei's house. Pei Yifei had not come back yet, so Qi went to find Pei Xiaobei and Pei Qiwei early. The servant said that Pei Qiwei had taken Pei Xiaobei out for a walk.
There was no one at home. Pei Ruohan was still in the hospital, and Xu Yan was taking care of Pei Ruohan.
By almost seven o'clock, the sky had gradually darkened. In the hot summer, the night came later. She thought it was Pei Qiwei who came back, so she turned her head to look at the gate, but saw Xu Yan and Pei Ruohan.
Pei Ruohan's face was still very pale, and she looked listless. Her long hair was casually tied behind her back, with a wisp of hair on her temples. Her face was very fair, but a sickly fair color. She glanced at Qi Zaozao and lowered her head, then walked towards her room.
Xu Yan immediately asked the servant to help Pei Ruohan up.
Just when Qi Zao Zao was stunned, Xu Yan walked up to her and sat down on the sofa. She sighed and said, "Zao Zao, forget about the past. You don't have to care so much about it. I won't take it to heart either. After all, we are a family. In fact, I was wrong before. Just forget it, okay?"
Xu Yan at this moment was very different from the previous Xu Yan. The previous Xu Yan was eager to ridicule her, even looked down on her, and didn't even want to see her. But now she said such words.
Could it be that the incident involving Mr. Pei dealt her such a heavy blow
"Harmony is the most important thing in everything. Our Pei family is already united as one. You stay well in the Pei family. If you need anything, just tell the servants."
Xu Yan stood up slowly, but Qi Zao Zao lowered his eyes slightly, without looking at Xu Yan, and said, "Okay."
"Um."
Xu Yan did not leave immediately, but looked at Qi Zaozao deeply. Something flashed in her eyes and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, but she recovered in just a moment.
Xu Yan went upstairs, and Pei Qiwei came back with Pei Xiaobei. Qi Zaozao greeted them and asked, "Have you eaten?"
Pei Qiwei smiled slightly, a little forced, "I've already eaten."
"Aunt."
"Be good, little Bei!"
"Is Yifei back?"
"Maybe he's a little busy at work and hasn't come back yet."
Pei Qiwei looked at Qi Zaozao and suddenly said, "You and Yifei are going to move back home?"
"That's it for now. It's easier to take care of this way, isn't it?"
Pei Qiwei nodded slightly, "I saw Xu Yan just now, what did she say to you?"
"Nothing special was said, but Pei Ruohan did come back."
"Not in hospital?"
“It should be.”
After waiting for a while, Pei Yifei came back, and Pei Xiaobei immediately threw himself into Pei Yifei's arms, "Uncle!"
"Has Xiaobei eaten yet?"
"have eaten!"
Pei Yifei smiled at Xiao Bei, then looked up at Pei Qiwei and Qi Zaozao, "Have you all eaten?"
"I ate it, and you?"
Qi Zao Zao shook his head and said, "I'm waiting for you to come back."
Pei Qiwei took Pei Xiaobei upstairs to take a shower. The servants cooked the meal. Qi Zao Zao thought for a moment and said, "Just now, Xu... Mom brought Ruohan back from the hospital."
"oh."
Pei Yifei didn't react.
Qi Zaozao has been living in the Pei family for a week. Her belly is getting bigger and bigger. It will be five months soon. Pei Ruohan's illness has been cured, and the Pei family has gradually recovered. Even if Xu Yan said so, she didn't say anything during this period. Compared with before, it is much better. Qi Zaozao is still working, and she will take maternity leave at a certain time.
She had been a bit busy recently, and after finally finishing her work, that girl Shen Xiaofei also knew to ask her out.
The two of them met in the coffee shop before. When Shen Xiaofei heard that she was now living in the Pei family mansion, his tone immediately became a little heavier, "Zao Zao, aren't you afraid that your sister-in-law will do something sneaky again!?"
"Why are you sneaking around like that? Do you think she's a thief?"
"It's just an adjective, you know what I mean!"
Qi Zao Zao lowered his head and stirred the juice in his hand. "What's the meaning? They are biological siblings."
"They are biological siblings, but aren't you sad?"
Qi Zao Zao smiled and stretched out his index finger to touch the forehead of Shen Xiaofei who came closer. "Why are you so sad? The old man has just been gone for a short time. The Pei family needs Yifei. Besides, my belly is big and I can't take care of some things. It's better for me to go to the Pei family."
"So how is that Xu Yan you mentioned treating you now?"
"If she was the same as before, I would be reluctant, but it's okay now, there are no disputes."
Shen Xiaofei thought for a moment, "I know!" Her eyes widened, and she continued, "The old man of the Pei family is gone, and now Xu Yan must be trying to please Pei Yifei. She is a stepmother, and also a woman. She still has to rely on her stepson for her future life, so she will make peace with you."
"Yeah." Qi Zao Zao had thought about it as well, probably for this reason.
There is no doubt that Pei Yifei is the largest in the Pei family now, and he is also the backbone of the entire Pei family. It is because Xu Yan thinks of this that she treats her like this.
But it doesn't matter, she just wants to live a good life.
Shen Xiaofei held his chin and said, "But I still think you should be more careful. So many things have happened and you have suffered enough. Don't let anything happen again."
"You're such a bad mouth!"
"People are worried about you, okay?!"
"Worried about me?" Qi Zao Zao raised her eyebrows. "You almost forgot about me because of your relationship. How is it going? Your new boyfriend?"
Shen Xiaofei's cheeks turned red, and he looked a little embarrassed. "We should get married!"
Qi Zaozao's eyes were about to fall out, "Getting married? Last time you told me it had only been a short time? Getting married?"
Shen Xiaofei curled his lips, "How dare you say that to me? You are no different, you got married in a flash!"
"My situation is different! How can you compare with me!?"
Shen Xiaofei didn't take it seriously, but suddenly thought: "How is your sister now?"
"Fortunately, the situation is much better than before—" Qi Zao was a little excited when mentioning Qi Lexue, "Last time, my uncle said that my sister is now a little better, and the doctor also said that this is a very good progress. If the situation can get better, my sister may be able to recover!"
"Really?" Shen Xiaofei exclaimed.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I was planning to go see my sister in two days, why don't we go now?" Qi Zao Zao said.
"Are you okay?" Shen Xiaofei looked at her belly.
"It's okay, just don't stay in the hospital for too long!"
"Okay then!"
Qi Zaozao and Shen Xiaofei went to the inpatient department of the hospital. The nurse had just finished turning Qi Lexue over. Qi Zaozao was lying at the head of the bed. Shen Xiaofei moved over. At this time, Qi Lexue had her eyes open without any reaction.
"I've always thought your sister was very beautiful, and she's still the same now."
Qi Zao Zao smiled, "It's not like more than ten years have passed. It's not that long. Besides, my sister is beautiful!"
Shen Xiaofei smiled, "I am praising your sister, not you, why are you showing off!"
The smile on Qi Zaozao's face deepened.
Chi Xiu came in just in time. "Oh, my dear lady, you are here again? You go to the hospital every other day. Don't you know that it is bad for the fetus?"
"It's okay, I'll be leaving soon, come and see my sister!"
Shen Xiaofei glanced at Chi Xiu. See, ever since Qi Zaozao became a member of the Pei family, this relative's attitude has completely changed.
It’s true that having money is good!
"Huh?" At this moment Qi Zao Zao was slightly surprised.
"Xiao Fei, look!" Qi shouted early.
When Shen Xiaofei looked over, Qi Lexue happened to have some reaction. She was also surprised, and both of them became excited for a moment.
Chi Xiu said: "During this period, Le Xue's condition has improved a lot. Sometimes she will have this kind of reaction. The doctor also said that if she continues like this, your sister will most likely recover!"
Hearing Chi Xiu say that, Qi Zaozao's heart became even more excited. It was her dream that her sister could wake up. She had been looking forward to it even in her dreams for so many days. If only her sister could wake up!
"That's great!" Shen Xiaofei held Qi Zaozao's hand, and both of them were very excited.
Qi Zaozao and Shen Xiaofei called Qi Lexue's attending physician again, and the doctor reiterated that as long as Qi Lexue's condition continued like this, there was a 50% chance of recovery!
There is a 50% chance!
"That's great, Xiaofei, I won't send you back. I'm going to tell Yifei the news now!"
Shen Xiaofei said with a straight face, "Why don't you send me home? Don't you need friends if you have a man?" Then she chuckled, "I'm just kidding you, Miss. I won't send you home. Be careful on your way back!"
“Hmmmm!”
Shen Xiaofei hugged Qi Zaozao and they both got into a taxi. Qi Zaozao stayed in the car the whole time, feeling very excited. She wanted to tell her significant other about this good news, and share it together!
Qi got out of the car early and went straight to the gate of Pei's house. Today is Sunday. When Qi returned to the room early, Pei Yifei was not there.
She called him, but the phone was turned off!
Qi Zao was stunned, then called Xiao Li, but Xiao Li's phone was also turned off. Could it be that
But Yifei didn’t tell me
Is it sudden
About three hours later, Pei Yifei called, "I'm in the United States now."
"Ah?" He really went on a business trip
"You should have a good rest. I'm hanging up now."
There was a beeping sound from the cell phone, and Qi Zaozao's excitement had long since disappeared. For some reason, she actually felt a slight sense of loss.
On the other end of the phone, Pei Yifei looked at his phone and raised his eyebrows slightly, while Xiao Li behind him pouted, then immediately recovered and looked at Pei Ruohan beside him.
The young master was indeed going on a business trip, but he didn't expect that the third young lady would follow him.
"Brother, don't worry about me. I just want to come out for some fresh air." Pei Ruohan looked at Pei Yifei.
Pei Yifei looked calm, "Yeah."
"Thank you, brother—" Pei Ruohan suddenly smiled. She hadn't smiled like that for a long time, and Pei Yifei was slightly stunned when he saw it.
Pei Ruohan smiled brightly, her eyebrows and eyes curved, and her classical and delicate temperament became less and more sunny.
But Pei Yifei suddenly thought of Qi Zaozao, she also liked to laugh like this.
It only took him a moment to come back to his senses and he said slowly, "I'll come and accompany you after I'm done with my work."
"Okay, thank you brother!!!" (To be continued)