Chapter 33#
Chapter 33: Extra €€ Eight
Mo Xi’s sister eventually found out that he was working to pay for his tuition because his father, seeing that Mo Xi hadn’t used the money they gave him, finally called and told her.
Mo Zi somehow found 100,000 yuan and insisted on giving it to him no matter what. Regardless of how Mo Xi explained on the phone that he was doing fine and had no problems, she insisted on transferring the money.
His brother-in-law also persuaded him on the other end of the phone: “Take it quickly, don’t worry your sister and affect the baby.”
Mo Xi was surprised and delighted, jumping three feet high with excitement even over the phone: “Sis, you’re pregnant?”
“Yes, so don’t argue with a pregnant woman,” Mo Zi comforted him. “I told you this money is from renting out the house Mom left behind; it’s your money too.”
“But you’ll need more money after you have a child,” Mo Xi muttered softly on the phone. “My internship salary is quite high now.”
“Stop dilly-dallying and take it quickly, or my stomach will hurt.”
“Alright.” Although Mo Xi was unwilling, he knew he couldn’t out-stubborn his sister.
Just after hanging up Mo Zi’s call, Da Bai’s WeChat popped up again: “Take the money quickly, or I’ll tell your sister!”
Should he check the almanac today? Why were so many people rushing to give him money?
Mo Xi: She already knows, my dad told her (helpless.jpg)
Da Bai: And then?
Mo Xi: And then I have tuition money.
Da Bai: Hahahahahaha
Mo Xi: What are you laughing at??
Da Bai: I finally don’t have to persuade you to take my money. It’s too tiring, even more tiring than borrowing money from someone (sweating.jpg)
Mo Xi: Your boyfriend is so good to you, don’t always think about lending me money, or what if he misunderstands that you like me?
Da Bai: You’re overthinking… I’m going to work, bye.
Mo Xi: Bye bye.
After saying that, Da Bai opened another WeChat dialog box: Xiao Xi’s sister knows and gave him money too, so just stay in the hospital and recover well~
Pei Hao, lying on the hospital bed, read the message, closed his eyes, and breathed a sigh of relief. His funds were frozen by his dad now, and he didn’t have much money. The money he prepared for Xiao Xi was borrowed from friends. But since his sister knew now, Mo Xi could live a bit more comfortably.
He wasn’t so worried anymore.
Pei Hao stayed in the hospital for a full month before being discharged. He returned to the company to do the same work, no different from before, except that Pei Yixin ignored him, and Pei Hao enjoyed himself.
One afternoon, Song Wanqin told Pei Hao to clean up and come home for dinner in the evening, saying his dad would also be there. He agreed without thinking much.
Since being discharged, he hadn’t eaten with the old man. He went back to see Song Wanqin twice a week, specifically picking times when Pei Yixin wasn’t around. Assuming Song Wanqin wanted to ease the relationship between the two of them, Pei Hao thought it would be okay to go.
After all, not everyone gets the treatment of being able to go home for dinner after coming out.
As soon as he entered the house, Pei Hao felt the atmosphere was a bit off. Song Wanqin had put on makeup, wore a cheongsam she rarely took out, and pinned an exquisite brooch. Pei Yixin didn’t dress up like that, but unlike his usual poker face, he had a smile on his lips.
Pei Hao looked at the living room again. There sat an elderly couple dressed in rich clothes, and a young woman stood beside them.
“Xiao Hao is here, come over,” Song Wanqin grabbed his hand as soon as she saw Pei Hao enter and led him into the living room, pointing to the three people in the room and introducing them cheerfully, “This is Uncle Zhou and Auntie Qin, and this is their daughter.”
Pei Hao understood the lineup at a glance. This wasn’t going home for dinner; this was clearly a large-scale blind date scene…
The corner of his mouth twitched, and he nodded reluctantly to the people over there, forcing a smile.
“Hello, my name is Zhou Qingyan.” The girl opposite wore a white lace dress, high heels, and exquisite makeup, generously extending her hand to Pei Hao.
“Pei Hao.” Pei Hao extended his hand expressionlessly, touched it briefly, and withdrew it. He didn’t like physical contact with strangers very much.
Zhou Qingyan was stunned for a moment, and after withdrawing her hand, the expression on her face wasn’t very good.
“Like father, like son. This young man Pei Hao looks shrewd and capable at first glance. He will definitely do big things in the future!” Zhou Zhen stood up and patted Pei Hao on the back with a beaming smile, not knowing if he was really satisfied with Pei Hao or just saying some polite words to smooth things over.
Song Wanqin beamed with joy upon hearing this and hurriedly said modestly: “Not at all, not at all. Qingyan is the one who inherited your genes, beautiful and smart…”
They started complimenting each other…
Pei Hao found a place to sit down and listened boredly as the parents on both sides boasted back and forth about him and that who, Zhou Qingyan. Daring to say he would do big things in the future after meeting for the first time, even fortune tellers wouldn’t dare say that.
He wondered what excuse he could find to slip away.
“Come, let’s eat first.” Song Wanqin led everyone to the dining table and looked at Zhou Qingyan particularly amiably. “Your mom said you don’t eat green onions. I specifically told the auntie, and none of these dishes have them.”
“Auntie, you are so thoughtful. Sorry to trouble you.” Zhou Qingyan had a sweet mouth and knew how to make elders happy.
Song Wanqin held Zhou Qingyan’s hand, finding the girl pleasing to the eye no matter how she looked, her face full of joy: “No trouble. If you want to eat, come often in the future, and ask Pei Hao to pick you up.”
Pei Hao glared at her, darkened his face, and sat at the side of the dining table without answering.
Song Wanqin ignored him directly and enthusiastically greeted everyone to eat and pick up food. Halfway through the meal, Pei Hao hadn’t said a few words. The questions from the Zhou family about him were all answered by Pei Yixin and Song Wanqin for him.
“Beep,” Pei Hao’s phone rang. He took it out and glanced at it; it was a text message from 10086. He stood up, bowed slightly to the people at the table, and said: “Sorry, there is something urgent at the company. I have to go back to work overtime. Uncle and Auntie, take your time eating!”
“Whatever it is at the company can wait until tomorrow!” Pei Yixin slammed his bowl on the table with a “bang,” his face darkened, and he said sternly, “I’m in charge today.” After speaking, he controlled his expression again, smiled at Zhou Zhen, and said, “Young people just can’t distinguish priorities. Don’t take offense.”
“It doesn’t matter,” Zhou Zhen waved his hand with a smile, “It’s a good thing for men to focus on their careers.”
Hearing this, Pei Hao frowned sharply, pursed his lips, and sat down extremely reluctantly.
Even the dullest person could feel Pei Hao’s displeasure today. He hadn’t said much during the meal, but he wanted to leave. The three members of the Zhou family didn’t speak again. Pei Yixin suppressed the anger in his heart and stared at the food in front of him without saying a word. The dining room, which was lively just now, suddenly became quiet, so quiet that one could hear the breathing of the person next to them.
A moment later, Song Wanqin stood up without changing her expression and served Zhou Qingyan a bowl of soup, breaking the dull atmosphere in the room. “Qingyan, tell Auntie about your experiences abroad. It’s not easy for a girl to be abroad for so many years.”
“Not really, just learned more skills.” Zhou Qingyan chatted with her very sensibly. Even if the blind date didn’t work out, her dad and the Pei family would still have interactions in the future.
She wanted to find someone who truly loved her and treated her well. She wasn’t interested in someone like Pei Hao who was arrogant upon first meeting.
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The second half of the meal was basically Song Wanqin and Zhou Qingyan asking and answering, with others occasionally interjecting. Pei Hao hardly opened his mouth. The six people finished this slightly embarrassing meal with their own thoughts.
After the three members of the Zhou family left, Pei Yixin’s face fell instantly, and the anger he had held back for a long time suddenly surged in his chest. He slapped the dining table heavily, making all the bowls and chopsticks on the table tremble, pointed at Pei Hao, and scolded: “Who were you showing attitude to just now?”
“I wasn’t showing attitude.” Pei Hao was extremely helpless and rubbed his forehead in distress: “I just don’t want to go on blind dates.”
“Then what do you want to do? Want to reach the sky?!” Pei Yixin glared at him coldly, his eyebrows looking like they were about to fly up in anger.
“I don’t like women, do you understand?” Pei Hao frowned tightly, feeling annoyed in his heart. He didn’t know how many times he had to explain before they understood that he didn’t like women.
Pei Yixin’s eyes darkened, and he raised his hand and slapped Pei Hao.
With a crisp “slap,” Pei Hao only felt a burning pain on his face. He covered his face in pain. Since they insisted on forcing him, he could only go all out. Pei Hao’s eyes were sharp, he clenched his jaw, and said word by word: “I like men. I won’t get married.”
Hearing this, Pei Yixin’s lungs were about to explode. Using the strength he had during his military training, he didn’t hesitate to slap him heavily again, pointing at Pei Hao and roaring: “Unfilial son! Are you worthy of us?”
Pei Hao, such a burly and healthy seven-foot man, was beaten so hard that his body slanted to the side. His vision suddenly went black, and he took a deep breath to calm down. He licked the bloody taste from the corner of his mouth, a fire rising in his heart, and retorted: “Are you worthy of Zhou Qingyan? What she wants is someone who can love her, not a homosexual like me!”
Veins popped out on Pei Yixin’s face. He stood up abruptly, ready to get a stick.
The old man was not only stubborn but also strong. After these two consecutive slaps, even Song Wanqin was stunned. Seeing blood spilling from the corner of her son’s mouth, she hurriedly went up to pull Pei Yixin, crying in her voice: “Alright, stop hitting! Are you going to beat your own son into the hospital again before you stop?”
Seeing tears in Song Wanqin’s eyes, Pei Yixin’s heart softened, and he stopped his hand movements. He stood by the table panting for a while, pointing at Pei Hao with heartache: “I shouldn’t have given birth to such a beast like you! It’s fucking disgusting!”
Pei Hao’s body trembled violently, and he lowered his gaze gloomily. Both sides of his face were still burning, and his heart felt like it had been cut hard by someone, throbbing with pain.
It was fine if others said he was disgusting, but his own father also thought he was disgusting!
Thinking of this, he pulled the corner of his mouth and laughed. Why did he explain so much? Anyway, for his dad, homosexuality was the original sin. Everything he did was disgusting, and even breathing was wrong!
Being born in this world dominated by heterosexuals was his biggest mistake.
Pei Yixin didn’t know why Pei Hao suddenly went crazy and laughed. He cursed in exasperation: “Get out! Consider it as if our Pei family never raised you!”