allonlinenovel Chapter 229 I'm Getting Jealous Again
Chapter 229 I'm Getting Jealous Again
What does it mean?
The guests looked at each other, not quite understanding.
In any case, it's really terrifying to see someone who should have been dead for many years appear again in front of you!
Their first reaction was that this woman had undergone plastic surgery, deliberately making herself look like Pei Yanzhou's ex-wife, so that she could successfully move into this family.
Judging from the fact that she and Pei Yanzhou were holding hands tightly together, it was obvious that they had a good relationship.
Moreover, the three young ancestors of the Pei family were all vying to stand next to her. In the end, Jiang Suisui and Jiang Qixing reluctantly gave up their seats next to her to today's birthday boy, Pei Zhili.
In short, they have no hostility towards their "stepmother" at all, and it is no exaggeration to say that they treat her as their own mother.
This family that should have been torn apart was unexpectedly harmonious and complete at this moment...
It's even enviable.
The old man and the old lady of the Pei family led Pei Zhili to greet the guests. Everyone knew that if nothing unexpected happened, the Pei Group would be handed over to him in the future.
In the past, they all thought that the three children of the Pei family had grown up in a wrong way, including Pei Zhili. They said that he was uneducated, unruly, and domineering in school. To put it bluntly, he was a gangster.
But today, his speech and behavior were very appropriate and decent, completely different from before, as if he had suddenly come to his senses and turned over a new leaf.
What made such a hopeless boy become so plastic? It's amazing!
When it came to cutting the cake, Pei Zhili picked up the knife, looked at the chocolate sauce and strawberries on it, and cast his gaze to Jiang Tingxia standing beside him.
She was smiling at him, and that faint smile was as bright and beautiful as moonlight.
The memory hidden deep in his mind suddenly became vivid. Pei Zhili pursed his lips and said in front of everyone, "Mom, I want to cut it with you."
The guests were all surprised.
No way, this kid actually invited his stepmother to cut the cake with him. This stepmother is really impressive!
The guests didn't know the reason, only the family knew the significance of Pei Zhili's actions. Jiang Tingxia's heart was throbbing fiercely, and his eyes were a little hot. Then his smile widened, "Okay."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she walked up to Pei Zhili, her smile gentle and beautiful. She held his hand and said, "Come, let's cut together."
Although her hands were small, not as big as his, they were so warm, as if they could warm even the coldest heart.
Pei Zhili's throat suddenly felt a little sore. With great piety and solemnity, he overlapped his hands, held the table knife, and cut the cake in half.
At this moment, with a "bang", the ribbons exploded and scattered behind him.
Cheers suddenly broke out at the scene, and several children ran over excitedly to share the cake.
Pei Zhili first cut a piece and handed it to Jiang Tingxia, his dark eyes full of seriousness, "Mom, thank you for coming back. You have given this birthday the greatest meaning."
Jiang Tingxia was somewhat moved, and lowered her voice as she said, "Silly boy, this is your birthday. If there's any meaning to it, it's you who give it meaning. Your existence itself is very meaningful. So, even without me, you should still celebrate your eighteenth birthday. If you do, I'll be very happy if I know about it in the afterlife."
"..."
Pei Zhili's throat felt even more sore, but he snorted proudly, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even bother celebrating this birthday. Also, don't ever say things like, 'I'll be in the afterlife knowing this.'"
Jiang Tingxia glared at him in feigned anger, "You've grown up, and now you dare to order me around, right?"
He said confidently, "Anyway, you are not allowed to say it again."
Jiang Tingxia didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Okay, okay, you're the birthday girl today, you're the biggest."
Pei Zhili distributed cakes to everyone in the family. Mr. and Mrs. Pei were so moved that they kept praising their grandson for growing up.
Mr. Pei patted him on the shoulder solemnly and told him to study hard, get into a good university, and study abroad if he wanted. After returning from his studies, he could join the group as an intern so that he could take over the company in the future.
Pei Zhili corrected him as soon as he finished speaking, "I won't go abroad."
"Why? Most of the children of my relatives and friends have gone abroad."
"What does it have to do with me? Anyway, I'm not going abroad." When saying this, Pei Zhili turned his head to look in the direction of Jiang Tingxia.
She was holding the cake and showing it off to Pei Yanzhou beside her. This first piece of cake was for her.
Pei Yanzhou looked disdainful on the surface, but seeing her happy expression, he smiled helplessly, "Yes, yes, your son is really good to you, it's what he deserves. Alas, I'm getting jealous again."
Pei Zhili couldn't help but curl his lips.
Old Master Pei looked at him, then at Jiang Tingxia, and became a little suspicious. "Xiao Li, is it because of your stepmother that you don't want to study abroad?"
Thinking of this possibility, his expression became serious. "I know you also regard her as a substitute for your mother, but she is not your mother after all. You don't need to let her affect your future."
The curve of Pei Zhili's lips slowly converged, and his eyes returned to his face, which was much colder than before. "Grandpa, she is my biological mother, not a stepmother, and I don't think of her as a substitute. However, you are right about one thing. I don't want to study abroad because of her."
“…” Old Master Pei choked, and a ridiculous idea suddenly popped up in his mind.
Could this guy be targeting that woman...
He stopped immediately and wondered what he was thinking about.
Although Xiaoli has always been self-willed and undisciplined, causing a lot of trouble, he still has principles and would not do such a stupid thing as snatching a woman from his father.
Perhaps, Xiaoli had just lost his mother for too long and needed someone like this to accompany him, guide him, and love him...
So, I just treated the substitute as my own mother.
Forget it, no matter what, as long as this family can return to its previous normal state and the children can grow up healthy and safe, nothing else matters.
Mr. Pei smiled and said, "Okay, you're grown up now. You can choose your own future path. We won't force you."
Mrs. Pei held Pei Zhili's hand and said, "Yes, Xiaoli, your grandfather and I are very happy to see that you are all well now. You must be well in the future as well."
Pei Zhili glanced at Jiang Tingxia again and said, "Yes, I will."
When Pei Yanzhou asked Jiang Tingxia to feed him a bite of cake, Pei Zhili came over with a tray with several small pieces of cut cake on it.
He took one of the pieces and handed it to Pei Yanzhou, saying disdainfully, "This is for you. Don't steal my mother's. Have some shame."
Pei Yanzhou didn't expect him to give it to him, and was a little surprised. However, what he said was really unpleasant to hear. He also glanced at him with disdain, "What do you know? This is called the romance between husband and wife."
"Oh, I don't understand. I just think you are shameless."
"You kid... since it's your birthday, I won't bother with you."
Pei Yanzhou took the cake and, at Jiang Tingxia's glance, coughed lightly to cover up his awkwardness. Then he said, "Son, thank you for the cake. Time flies. You've grown up so quickly."
"First of all, congratulations on becoming an adult. I wish you a happy birthday. May your future days be as glorious and full of possibilities as your eighteenth year."