No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

Zhou Yan stared intently at Pei Zhan, choking back tears as she asked the question—a question she didn't want to hear the answer to.

"Brother, do you not want Ah Xu anymore, and have actually fallen in love with Jiang Hua, even though it was just an act?"

"So even you're planning to abandon us?"

Zhou Yan had never shown her most humble side to anyone before. She cautiously approached the man in front of her, reached out her hand, and grabbed Pei Zhan's sleeve. "Brother, you're still wavering on Jiang Hua, aren't you?"

Pei Zhan coldly brushed her hand away. "Don't show your face in front of her during this time. Jiang Hua isn't stupid. She just doesn't have the mind to investigate this accident. If she does, do you think you can escape?"

"If that's the case, how many more times do you want me to say it?"

Zhou Yan: "At worst, we'll fight to the death and let everyone see what the Jiang family is up to behind the scenes."

Pei Zhan: "Do you have any evidence?"

Zhou Yan interrupted Pei Zhan aggressively, "A-Xu's death is the best evidence."

"That car accident was a premeditated murder!"

Pei Zhan: "That's enough, Xiao Yan. I will give the Zhou family an explanation in the last two years."

"After this matter is over, all the favors I owe the Zhou family will be repaid."

"You...what did you say! Are you leaving us?" Zhou Yan looked up, her eyes filled with anxiety and reluctance. "Brother, what will happen to Mom and me if you leave? After all these years of kindness, are you really going to abandon Mom and me?"

“With your abilities, you are capable of supporting the entire Zhou family. You no longer need me.” Pei Zhan suppressed the emotions in his eyes. “This is the last time I will help the Zhou family.”

The Zhou family, which I went to in the first place because of Ah Xu, began with her and ended with her.

Pei Zhan left in front of her, and Zhou Yan's heart clenched. She turned around and hysterically shouted at the man's back, "To be honest, you still like her."

"If that's really the case, then leave. Just pretend that my mom and I never knew you."

"Neither Ah-Xu nor I want you anymore!"

Pei Zhan left without stopping, and Zhou Yan's tears streamed down her face. Finally, she slowly squatted down, crying uncontrollably...

...

Fortunately, Shen Yebai's hand injury did not break the bone or cut the tendons. The doctor stitched it up, and there was no major problem.

"What are you thinking about?" Shen Yebai's voice broke Jiang Hua's thoughts.

Jiang Hua snapped out of her reverie, a smile playing on her lips. "It's nothing, I was just thinking about how I'm going to go to school tomorrow looking like this."

Shen Yebai said, "Just in case, the doctor said your body is special and you need to be observed in the hospital for a period of time. Don't run around until you've fully recovered."

"I'll see you again tomorrow."

Jiang Hua: "No need to trouble yourself. You're already busy enough, so don't bother with me. I'm sorry you got hurt this time."

Shen Bao'er sat on a chair to the side, her hands on the back of the chair, her chin resting on her hand, watching the two of them talk. "Brother, if you really can't bear to part with Huahua, why don't you just marry her? It'll save you two from acting like you can't bear to see each other leave."

Jiang Hua is still keeping her marriage a secret from Shen Bao'er; she just hasn't found the right time to tell her yet.

Jiang Hua was also afraid that Bao'er might do something to Song Qingran after finding out, but... Pei Zhan was also a vindictive and petty person.

If Pei Zhan were to do something shady to Shen Bao'er behind her back, no one would be able to find any evidence. Pei Zhan is more dangerous than Jiang Hua imagined.

The two thugs who called Pei Zhan "Boss" in that warehouse last time were involved in shady dealings.

For Song Qingran's sake, Jiang Hua still hopes that Bao'er will remain as carefree and oblivious as she is now.

Jiang Hua subconsciously changed the subject, hissing, "Brother Ye Bai, have you found a marriage partner for Bao'er yet? I think the Shen family should find someone who can keep Bao'er in check..."

Shen Yebai: "I will consider this matter after I return."

Shen Bao'er frowned, her eyes fixed on Jiang Hua with resentment. "Brother, I'm still young. You two gang up on me and only know how to bully me. You think I'm in your way, so you want me to get married off. I'm going to tell Mom!"

"I want my mom to scold you!"

Shen Bao'er ran out feeling wronged.

It's like there's a thin layer of paper separating them; neither of them dares to break the silence.

Jiang Hua still didn't have those feelings for him. The things she said to Pei Zhan earlier were just things she said in anger.

Shen Yebai is a good person, it's just that they're not a good match...

After Bao'er left, the silence between Jiang Hua and Shen Yebai made her feel somewhat lost and unsure of what to say.

"I should go back to my ward. If Aunt Xu comes looking for me and doesn't find me, she'll complain to my dad again."

"Ah."

Leaving the ward, not far away on the same floor, Jiang Hua saw Shen's mother talking to Pei Zhan about something. There was a distance between them, so Jiang Hua couldn't hear clearly or see the expression on Shen's mother's face.

Pei Zhan glanced at Jiang Hua, then looked away. "Madam Shen has mistaken me for someone else. I am far above anyone in the Huo family, so how could I possibly know them?"

"Could it be that you are an illegitimate child of the Huo family? Otherwise, how could you look exactly like Huo Tingshan when he was young?"

Pei Zhan said, "Madam Shen, watch your words!"

“I have other matters to attend to, so please excuse me.”

Yue Lianyi stared at Pei Zhan's back, lost in thought. Huo Tingshan was once a powerful and ruthless figure in the capital city, yet he fell for a woman from the countryside. After their marriage, Huo Tingshan was known for his absolute obedience to his wife. If there was any weakness in Huo Tingshan, it would be this Mrs. Huo. Even when she showed her displeasure to Huo Tingshan in front of all the powerful figures in the capital, Huo Tingshan did not dare to utter a single harsh word to her.

Madam Huo was a Buddhist, so Huo Tingshan built Jinshan Temple for her, spending billions to build the temple, gilding the Buddha statue, and accompanying her to the temple to burn incense and copy Buddhist scriptures every day. The temple still exists today.

In the third year after their marriage, Mrs. Huo became pregnant with a child. However, the child she gave birth to in the hospital was stolen and has been missing ever since. Mrs. Huo became ill from worry and was bedridden.

Huo Tingshan then took the entire Huo family and immigrated abroad to seek treatment for his beloved wife.

Over the years, Huo Tingshan has never had a woman by his side. After the child went missing, the entire country, even the whole nation, was searching for the whereabouts of this crown prince.

The departure of the Huo family back then remains a mystery; no one knows why the Huo family, which had deep roots in the capital, would leave.

No one knew about this, and it was a secret that no one dared to speak out.

Like, it’s so similar!

"Who wants to eat your cooking? Where's Aunt Xu? I don't want to see you. Call me if you need anything." Jiang Hua's angry voice came from the ward.

Pei Zhan bent down to pick up the insulated box that Jiang Hua had knocked over, and patiently cleaned up the floor, enduring Jiang Hua's temper.

"Pei Zhan, are you deaf? Can't you understand what I'm saying? I want you to get out!"

Pei Zhan picked up the lid of the insulated food container from the ground, and stepped on the back of his hand with one foot...