The biological mother was recognized as a wealthy family, and the abstinent boss coaxed her every ni

Lu Yuanze came back to his senses, looking embarrassed, "I'm sorry, I..."

"Okay, if there's nothing wrong, let's just pretend it never happened. You better get along well with me in school from now on, and don't get me into trouble again, okay?"

As Jiang Tingxia spoke, he reached out and gently poked Pei Zhili's forehead.

Pei Zhili didn't show any disgust or resistance, but just responded dully, "Oh."

This again surprised everyone around.

In front of this stepmother, the young master who has always been arrogant and domineering in school actually has such a well-behaved side. It's really eye-opening.

The Dean of Studies also recovered from his shock and said with a smile, "That's the best. But..."

She looked at Lu Yuanze and Su Cheng, her expression becoming serious. "Are you two in a premature relationship? It's already this late. If you're not concentrating on studying for the exam, why are you still in a relationship?!"

Pei Zhili also looked at Su Cheng. Her heart was instantly in suspense and her mind was in a mess.

She quickly said, "I...we didn't. Director, Lu Yuanze and I...were just ordinary friends, nothing serious."

Lu Yuanze's face changed, he opened his mouth, but stopped talking.

Yes, it's better not to admit it in this situation. If he admits it, I don't know how Pei Zhili will deal with him and her, and the dean will also punish them...

He suppressed the disappointment in his heart and agreed, "Yes, Su Cheng and I are just ordinary friends, don't get me wrong. Besides, I don't think our friendship will affect our studies."

The Dean of Studies naturally didn't believe it. "Just ordinary friends? But why did I hear you say in public that Su Cheng is your girlfriend?"

"I...I just wanted to piss off Pei Zhili."

"You mean, Pei Zhili is in love with Su Cheng?"

"..." Lu Yuanze choked, not knowing how to answer, "That... isn't it either."

Jiang Tingxia chimed in, "Director, there's actually nothing wrong between these three children. My Xiaoli and Su Cheng are just ordinary friends, and they will be in the future. From now on, I will urge Xiaoli to study hard and not think about anything else. Don't worry. Something like today won't happen again."

Hearing her words, Su Cheng's pupils constricted slightly.

Just ordinary friends... now and in the future?

Does this mean that Pei Zhili's stepmother doesn't like her and won't allow her to be with Pei Zhili? What should she do then?

Pei Zhili... is her only way to enter the upper class and completely get rid of that rotten family and her scumbag family members!

Just as she was panicking, a woman rushed in angrily and shouted, "You little bitch, what have you done to me?"

When Su Cheng saw her, a hint of fear instantly appeared in his eyes. He instinctively took a step back and retreated to Pei Zhili's side.

When Lin Xiuzhi received the call and heard that her daughter was in a premature relationship with a boy, she immediately asked who the other party was. When she heard that it was not Pei Zhili, she exploded instantly!

She has always hoped that Su Cheng would marry into a wealthy family. How could she date another boy and have the dean find out? It's so embarrassing!

It doesn’t matter if the dean knows, but if Pei Zhili knows, how should he explain it?

When Lin Xiuzhi came in, she found that Pei Zhili was there. Her face changed instantly, "Pei... Master Pei?"

She quickly stepped forward and said, "That story about our Xiaocheng dating another boy is absolute nonsense! How could she leave such an outstanding boy like you and fall in love with another boy? Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Pei Zhili glanced at her sideways, without much reaction, and just replied lazily, "Oh."

Lin Xiuzhi, "..."

What kind of reaction was this? Could it be that he and Su Cheng had broken up? And was it true that Su Cheng was dating another boy, the pretty boy next to her?

Thinking of this possibility, Lin Xiuzhi immediately gave Su Cheng a fierce look.

How does this damn girl do things!

Lin Xiuzhi was furious. She rushed forward and slapped Su Cheng in the face. "You little bitch, I told you to study hard, and you actually dated me!"

Her speed was so fast that no one present could react or stop her in time. They could only watch Su Cheng's face become red and swollen at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Ah..." The students outside exclaimed.

Su Cheng was stunned by the beating, tears welling up in her eyes. Her mother had beaten her in front of so many people, without any regard for her feelings or her image. Would she still be able to stay in school?

But Lin Xiuzhi still felt it was not enough and wanted to grab her hair and hit her. As soon as she stretched out her hand, Jiang Tingxia, who was closest to her, grabbed her wrist.

Jiang Tingxia said coldly, pushing her away. "Let's talk it over, why resort to violence?!"

Lin Xiuzhi lost her balance and nearly fell to the ground. She glared at her angrily, "Who are you?"

Jiang Tingxia looked down at her, a hint of imposing aura between his brows, "Don't worry about who I am. You come up and hit your own daughter in front of so many people. Is that right?"

"Isn't it enough for me to discipline my own daughter?" Lin Xiuzhi said with a fierce expression, "Don't mind your own business. Believe it or not, I'll beat you too."

"You dare?!" It was Pei Zhili who spoke. Just a sharp look scared Lin Xiuzhi.

No, Master Pei actually helped this woman. Who is she?!

Lin Xiuzhi suddenly had a bad feeling. A few days ago, she heard Su Cheng say that the Pei family had a new mistress, and it might be more difficult for her to enter the Pei family. Could it be that... the so-called mistress of the Pei family was the one in front of her?

Lin Xiuzhi's face turned pale, and she asked tentatively, "Are you...Mrs. Pei?"

Jiang Tingxia looked at her coldly, "What do you think?"

It seems to be true!

Lin Xiuzhi was horrified, and immediately put on a flattering smile, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Pei! I didn't recognize the real you, and I offended you, please forgive me. I didn't mean to hit my daughter just now, it's just... all my hopes are on her, and she actually fell in love too early, I'm really angry!"

"If you had a daughter, you would definitely understand me. I really hate my daughter so much!"

Jiang Tingxia smiled, "I have a daughter, but I don't understand you. You didn't even ask clearly before hitting her. You should also apologize!"

Su Cheng was stunned and looked at her blankly.

This woman, whom she had always been wary of and considered the biggest obstacle to entering the Pei family, Pei Zhili's stepmother, actually helped her...

Her heart seemed to be hit hard by something, and a sour feeling spread. For a moment, she even forgot the pain on her face.

"What?" Lin Xiuzhi's eyes widened. "She did something wrong, and as her mother, I disciplined her. Why do I have to apologize?"