C5 Too Much!!

"Zimo, it's not like that..."

"Xinxiao, you don't need to explain! I know you're unhappy about Mom and Dad setting you up on a blind date, but you can't just upset Dad to the point of ending up in the hospital. That's too much!"

Pei Xinxiao looked in disbelief at her younger brother, whom she had always adored. Although they were half-siblings, she shared a close bond with him. Hearing such harsh words from him was truly disappointing.

"Zimo, it's really not what you think, I..."

"Xinxiao, even though my mom isn't your biological mother, she's always been the one to speak up for you whenever you upset Dad. Yes, the blind date was my mom and sister's idea, but you can't take it out on Dad just because you're unhappy with my mom. Don't you know Dad hasn't been feeling well lately? Xinxiao, I'm really disappointed in you!"

With that, Pei Zimo didn't give Pei Xinxiao another chance to explain and went straight into the hospital room.

Pei Xinxiao watched Zimo's retreating figure and then glanced at the smug faces of Rulan and Siya. She knew she wouldn't be able to enter the hospital room today. Rather than endure their humiliation, it was better to go home and make some soup for Dad.

"You two!"

Pointing at Rulan and Siya, Pei Xinxiao ultimately said nothing, turning away in resignation.

"I don't know how serious your dad's illness is."

Zheng Rulan sighed. No matter how she felt about Pei Zijin and Pei Xinxiao, Pei Zhengjun was still her husband, and her feelings for him mattered a lot.

"The doctor just said he's out of danger. As long as he rests properly, he'll be fine. Mom, stop overthinking. With you caring for him like this, Dad's going to be okay!"

Zheng Siya linked her arm with Rulan's, playfully comforting her. Rulan let out a long sigh and sat on the couch in the waiting room outside the hospital room.

"Honestly, Zijin's disappearance was my doing. Sometimes, seeing how well your dad treats you and Zimo, I feel..."

"Mom, don't tell me you feel guilty! You should know if Dad finds out about this, you might not even keep your title as Mrs. Pei!"

Siya shook her head in exasperation. Her mom always got soft-hearted halfway through things. She knew that sympathy for the enemy was cruelty to oneself, and she wouldn't let that happen.

"I... I was just saying!" The thought of losing her title as Mrs. Pei made any sympathy in Rulan's heart vanish. She looked at Siya and suddenly changed the subject. "Enough about me. You took Du Zeming from that Xinxiao girl. Can you be sure he'll truly care for you?"

"You don't need to worry about that! I can't promise much, but when it comes to Du Zeming, I've got him wrapped around my finger!"

Zheng Siya's face lit up with pride at the mention of Du Zeming. It wasn't just because she liked him; it was the fact that Du Zeming used to be Pei Xinxiao's boyfriend. Stealing him away was the ultimate proof of her irresistible charm.

"Exactly. You've taken Pei Xinxiao's boyfriend, and we've managed to set her up with Shen Yunsheng. Her life is practically ruined now! The entire Pei family will be yours and Zimo's. Mom can rest easy knowing that."

"Mom, big sis, so it turns out that when big brother disappeared, and you took second sister's boyfriend, and now you've schemed to ruin her life, it was all your doing!"