Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 200 Everyone Has Something on Their Mind

Shi Sui was also surprised that Pei Shuoxun went to participate in the program. After leaving the Academic Affairs Office, she pulled him to the corner.

"Chen Xun, given what's happened to your family, do they agree to you appearing in the media?"

"You know, I only have one family." Pei Shuoxun reached out and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, a smile playing on his lips, and asked, "Sui Sui, do you agree to let me participate?"

Shi Sui quickly tidied up all the stray hairs on her cheeks: "I know you only have one home, that Pei family, those people in the Pei family will..."

He glanced around, then leaned closer and whispered, "Will they let you go?"

The last time she saw Pei Shuoxun was three days ago.

On a damp, rainy night, the boy, soaked to the bone, rang her doorbell.

Rain dripped from her jet-black hair. She held a suit jacket in her hand, and her white shirt was mostly wet, outlining her silhouette.

Besides the smell of rain, he also had a faint smell of smoke and alcohol on him.

They had obviously just left a banquet.

The two stood silently gazing at each other for a while at the doorway.

He knew she was hesitating about whether to send him away.

He wanted to wait for an answer, but he was also afraid of hearing an answer he didn't want to hear.

So he prayed first: Don't send me away.

He knew better than anyone that just a little humility would be enough to soften her heart.

But he was wrong; Shi Sui never intended to send him away.

I just wanted to enjoy watching his miserable state a little longer.

After admiring him, I pulled him inside, put a dry towel on his head, and poured him a cup of hot water.

They talked about this and that, about many things that happened in the past.

They argued about which roadside stall near the school gate had the best food: boneless chicken strips, egg burgers, and wolf-tooth potatoes... but they still preferred potatoes.

They encountered the robber on a certain street, chased him for three blocks, surrounded him, and together took him to the police station. The victim presented them with a banner of appreciation.

I saw a child splashing in the water while walking in winter, so I quickly kicked Chen Xun in to save him. It turned out the child was winter swimming... No embarrassment, I taught the little brat not to swim in the wild.

Also, if she wanted to stay at his house before, she would lie on his bed with a clear conscience, unlike him who was so humble that he had to beg to even enter the door.

……

In short, we talked a lot that night, but we didn't talk about the Pei family at all.

One doesn't ask, and the other doesn't speak.

Everyone has their own worries. For example, Shi Sui was afraid she wouldn't live past the end of the year, and she had a nightmare on the first day of school, but she didn't tell anyone.

But that didn't stop her from going to see Yan Ze the next day.

No wonder his family owns an entertainment company; he's a natural-born paparazzi.

It was as if they were hiding under the table at the Pei family banquet, perfectly mimicking what each of the dozen or so members of the Pei family said and their tone of voice.

They might have sent his nanny to the Pei family; I heard he learned his acting skills from her.

After Yan Ze's dramatic performance, Shi Sui finally understood what had happened to the Pei family.

It was Mr. Pei's 80th birthday.

In front of his entire family, he suddenly announced that after his death, all his assets would be inherited by Pei Shuoxun.

The entire audience erupted in uproar, and it took them a while to react.

With so many people in the Pei family, according to seniority and seniority, it shouldn't be Pei Shuoxun's turn, especially since he's an illegitimate child.

Many people immediately jumped out to object, saying that Pei Shuoxun was too young and had just come of age to be discussed, and that the old man was healthy and long-lived, and that now was not the time to discuss this...

Pei Shuoxun also refused, which undoubtedly made him the target of public criticism.

Before one's wings are fully grown, one demands invulnerability to swords and spears.

However, Old Master Pei had made up his mind, and all objections were rejected. He even mocked these people for showing their ugly faces in their fight for the inheritance, calling them a bunch of people who only knew about profit.

Only Pei Shuoxun's father and stepmother were radiant.

It's as if it wasn't Pei Shuoxun who inherited the property, but them.

Pei Shuoxun lowered his head, looked at her, and smiled: "You know about the Pei family's affairs?"

“Of course,” Shi Sui said, “I can too—”

"Concerned about me?" He raised an eyebrow slightly.

"curious."

"..."

Ultimately, curiosity stems from concern. Shi Sui asked, "Chen Xun, when you went back to the Pei family these past two days, did they give you any trouble?"

Pei Shuoxun lowered his eyes and met her gaze: "Don't worry, it's nothing serious."

"Oh." Shi Sui tilted her head. "Then tell me about the little thing?"

He hesitated, as if deep in thought, before finally speaking.

"Actually, I don't know why Master Pei wants to give me his assets. He had never mentioned it before, and I was also surprised that day."

"Thinking back on it, it might be because—"

"It's probably because he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. I'm the only one in the family who secretly buys him fried chicken and cola."

An elderly person who had spent their whole life eating delicacies was eventually captivated by junk food.

On weekends, he would spend one day visiting Chen Man in T City, and the other day visiting Grandpa Pei at the old house.

The Pei family is large and rife with intrigue and backstabbing. Many of the younger generation try to curry favor with Old Master Pei on weekends, but only he has caught Old Master Pei's eye.

But because of his status as an illegitimate child, they didn't take him seriously.

Furthermore, after being taken back to the Pei family, he never openly paid attention to the Pei family's businesses.

It wasn't until last year that they ventured into the gray market and began to show their true colors.

He brilliantly took over international logistics, and by the time they realized the threat he posed, it was too late; Old Master Pei had chosen him.

Announcing the inheritance in front of everyone is both a test and a trial.

"What Master Pei said at his birthday celebration has provoked too many people. In the past two days, Pei family members who have never been seen before have all gathered around him to offer their concern and care."

"The result was the opposite. Master Pei gave them a good scolding and made his will yesterday afternoon."

Shi Sui: "You made a will?"

Pei Shuoxun nodded: "He will pass on his personal assets to me, and I will take the initiative to offer not to accept any shares or securities in the group."

"The real estate and antique collections under Master Pei's name are also a considerable fortune, but compared to the group's equity, they are not much."

"So in the end, the voices of opposition decreased significantly, and I was basically safe."

Upon hearing the word 'safe,' Shi Sui breathed a sigh of relief. After thinking for a moment, she asked curiously, "Chen Xun, how much money do you think the Pei family's group shares represent?"

Pei Shuoxun was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Sui Sui, are you obsessed with money?"

Shi Sui wanted to nod, but then she didn't.

The boy leaned forward slightly and touched the tip of her nose with his hand: "How come I never realized you loved money so much?"

Shi Sui pouted and glared at him: "So you didn't realize I loved studying before?"

“That’s true.” Pei Shuoxun shrugged and sighed softly. “Actually, even if I didn’t bring it up, Mr. Pei wouldn’t give me the group’s shares.”

“Master Pei is old, but he’s not senile. He would never give the shares to an illegitimate son who just returned to the Pei family. My offer not to accept them is a test for me.”

Shi Sui felt that the world of the wealthy was fraught with danger and didn't bother to think too much about it: "Actually, I've always had one thing I'm worried about."

Pei Shuoxun's smile deepened: "You admit you're worried about me?"

"..."

"Even without shares, you'll still inherit a lot of wealth. Won't they send assassins to kill you?"

Shi Sui made a throat-slitting gesture.

Seeing her overly serious and adorable expression, Pei Shuoxun patted her head: "This is a society governed by law."

Shi Sui slapped his hand away: You don't understand, there are outlaws in this world.