In the years of famine, I led a comfortable life with my husband

Upon hearing this, the butler nodded and agreed without hesitation. He said so much in front of Su Zhizhi, wasn't it just for Su Zhizhi's words?

"Since Brother Yunqing has brought it up, there is no reason for me to refuse. After all, I am also a 'stepfather' and I dare not discipline this kid too much. If Brother Yunqing can solve this problem, it will be a great help to me. I will definitely treat you to a good drink someday." The housekeeper's face suddenly showed a look of joy, and he immediately dragged Su Zhizhi to the school.

In the teacher's room, Su Peizhi and the student who was beaten were standing there as punishment, with the teacher watching them. Su Peizhi had no intention of looking down on the teacher, but just stared at the man opposite with hatred, as if he wanted to pull out his tendons and skin him alive.

Noticing Su Peizhi's expression, the teacher sighed heavily, as if he was angry again. He slapped the table and scolded in a low voice: "Turn around and reflect on your mistakes!"

The two of them looked at each other unwillingly, then turned around and faced the wall, not knowing what they were thinking.

The teacher looked at Su Peizhi with disappointment, but then, not knowing what he was thinking, he still couldn't bear to blame him. He just sighed and said nothing.

This was the scene Su Zhizhi saw when she followed the housekeeper in.

Su Zhizhi looked at Su Peizhi with bruises on his face, feeling both distressed and amused, but she still stayed by the housekeeper's side.

Seeing the housekeeper come in, the teacher finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurried to greet him.

Su Zhizhi stood aside and listened to the teacher and the housekeeper talking, her eyes fixed on Su Peizhi.

After a while, the teacher finally finished talking with the housekeeper and allowed the housekeeper to take Su Peizhi away.

Su Peizhi then noticed that Su Zhizhi was also here today. He looked at Su Zhizhi with surprise. Looking at this unfamiliar face, Su Peizhi didn't understand why the housekeeper brought her here.

The housekeeper noticed Su Peizhi's gaze and introduced him, "This is Yunqing, the servant who serves the master. He just arrived at the mansion not long ago, so it's normal that you don't recognize him."

Upon hearing this, Su Peizhi politely greeted Su Zhizhi, "Hello, Brother Yun."

Su Zhizhi looked at Su Peizhi like this, and combined with what the teacher had just said, she felt that the matter was far less serious than Su Zhizhi had imagined.

But Su Zhizhi said nothing and just waited for the housekeeper's instructions.

The housekeeper discussed with the parents of the beaten student for a while and paid some money as compensation. This was how the matter was suppressed and the other party stopped making a fuss.

Afterwards, the housekeeper looked at Su Peizhi with a mixture of helplessness and disappointment, and couldn't help but persuade him, "Young Master, you should restrain your temper a little..."

When Su Peizhi heard this, a hint of disgust flashed across his face, but it was so fleeting that Su Zhizhi thought she was dazzled. However, Su Peizhi did not answer the housekeeper.

Seeing this, the butler sighed deeply and opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. After a moment of silence, the butler looked at Su Zhizhi for help.

Su Zhizhi made a reassuring gesture to the housekeeper, and the housekeeper was relieved. He made an excuse that he had important matters to deal with and arranged for Su Peizhi and Su Zhizhi to be alone together.

Although Su Zhizhi felt a little strange, this was a rare opportunity. Su Zhizhi didn't want to miss it, so she simply stopped thinking about other things. After the housekeeper left, Su Zhizhi looked at Su Peizhi quietly without saying a word.

Su Peizhi didn't think anything of it at first, but after a long time, he felt like Su Zhizhi's gaze was like a thorn in his back, making him feel uncomfortable all over.

After a long while, Su Peizhi was the first to speak, "Why are you staring at me?"

Without the housekeeper by his side, and feeling somewhat guilty, Su Peizhi spoke with some impulsiveness, as if trying to cover up his inner uneasiness.

Su Zhizhi just found it funny. After a while, she finally spoke, "Young Master Su, there's no need to be so nervous. Although I'm a servant by your side, I'm not here on your behalf today. I just happened to hear that the housekeeper is worried about Young Master Su's affairs, so I bothered him to bring me here."

Hearing this, a trace of guilt flashed across Su Peizhi's face, but it was quickly suppressed. He said as if it was a matter of course, "If you want to preach to me today, then you'd better shut up. I don't want to listen, and I don't want to listen. I don't need your interference in my affairs."

Su Peizhi's face was full of rejection, as if Su Zhizhi was some unforgivable evil person.

Su Zhizhi suddenly felt very angry and wanted to punch Su Peizhi, but Su Zhizhi still forced herself to endure it, but her attitude changed and became more tough.

"Mr. Su, as far as I know, you didn't look like this before. What happened to make you change so drastically?"

Seeing Su Peizhi's resistance, Su Zhizhi continued, "Of course, it's normal for Master Su to be unwilling to speak. However, although Master Su is only the housekeeper's stepson, his words and deeds outside the home represent the Xie family and even Xie Chengjin's reputation. I hope Master Su will consider this carefully."

When Xie Chengjin was mentioned, Su Peizhi's resistance seemed to be even more serious. He cursed in a low voice, "Who the hell is Xie Chengjin..."

Su Zhizhi's eyes flashed, and she asked, "What did Master Su say just now?"

Su Peizhi then realized the inappropriateness of his words and quickly cleared his throat to divert Su Zhizhi's attention.

"What happened today wasn't my fault. It was that person who went too far. I was so angry that I..."

Seeing Su Peizhi start to explain, Su Zhizhi felt relieved. As long as Su Peizhi was willing to explain, it meant that the situation was not yet irreversible.

Su Zhizhi then asked, "So what did that guy say? What made you so angry that you even wanted to hit him?"

Su Peizhi paused, then slowly squatted down, his eyes reddening. "He scolded my sister. My sister is the best sister. I don't allow anyone to say anything about her. But that person said such harsh words. My sister has already passed away, but those people still don't want to let her go. Sister... Peizhi misses you so much..."

At the end of his speech, Su Peizhi buried his head in his knees and burst into tears. Su Zhizhi looked at Su Peizhi like this and stood there in a daze. She never thought that Su Peizhi would miss her so much.

Su Peizhi rarely cries in front of Su Zhizhi, except for the beginning when Su Peizhi was young and naive and did a lot of bad things. At other times, Su Peizhi was particularly obedient and sensible. But looking at Su Peizhi now, Su Zhizhi felt more and more uncomfortable.