C6 It's All for Your Own Good!

Zimo pushed open the door, his face pale as he looked at the people closest to him. When questioned like this, Rulan immediately stood up and went to his side, trying to grab his arm, but Zimo pulled away.

"Zimo, everything I'm doing is for your own good..."

"Mom, both my older brother and sister are Dad's children too. If he finds out about this... you and my sister... you've gone too far!"

With that, Zimo stormed out. Rulan was about to chase after him, but Siya stopped her.

"Leave him be! He's always siding with Xinxiao. Sometimes I wonder if they even have the same mother!"

"Fine, let him go and cool off. He'll come to understand that we're doing this for his benefit," Rulan sighed, returning to the hospital room to stay by Zhengjun's side. Siya shrugged and sat on the couch outside, idly playing on her phone.

Suddenly, her phone rang, and after answering, Siya's face turned pale.

"Mom, Zimo... Zimo, he..."

"What happened to Zimo? What's wrong with your brother?" Rulan grabbed Siya's arm, looking at her with a mix of panic and urgency.

"The police just called. They said Zimo ran into the street and got hit by a car. He's been taken to the hospital."

"Oh no, is it serious? I have to go see Zimo!"

The traffic officer said it wasn't too serious. Mom, you should stay here with Dad. I'll go check on Zimo! Remember, if Dad wakes up, you must tell him that Zimo got into the accident because he was chasing after that reckless girl, Xinxiao. Make sure to put all the blame on her, okay?

Siya grabbed her handbag and rushed out, leaving Rulan distraught by Zhengjun's bedside.

The next morning, Xinxiao arrived at the hospital room with a pot of freshly made soup, only to be hit by a cup of water as soon as she stepped in.

"What are you doing here? If anything happens to Zimo, I won't let you get away with it!" Zhengjun shouted, his eyes blazing with anger.

"Zimo? What happened to Zimo?" Xinxiao asked, frowning in confusion as she looked between Zhengjun and Rulan. Rulan, looking sorrowful, let out a heavy sigh.

"After you stormed out of the hospital yesterday, Zimo got into an accident while crossing the street to follow you! Xinxiao, you're not a child anymore. Why do you still act so impulsively?" Rulan chided.

"Zimo was following me? But when I left yesterday, he..."

"There's no need to say anything more. I've already decided. Zeming will arrange for you to study for an MBA abroad. It's time you learn to manage the company properly and curb your wild ways!"

"But Dad, I really didn't know about Zimo's accident..."

"If you don't want to go on a blind date, then it's time to study abroad. That's final. You can leave now."

Pei Zhengjun sighed in frustration, his disappointment palpable. Pei Xinxiao, feeling defeated, bit her lip and set down the thermos before leaving the hospital.

A week later, at the international airport in H City.

"Zeming, do you really believe I caused Dad to be hospitalized and that I was responsible for Zimo's accident?"

At the airport, Pei Xinxiao stared intently at Du Zeming, who was dressed casually. He avoided her gaze, looking instead at the bustling crowd.

"Only those involved know the truth, but Mr. Pei is doing this for your own good. Xinxiao, just listen and study abroad for a while."

"Ha... you don't believe me, do you? Ever since you got together with Siya, you've stopped trusting me."

Her heart ached as she looked at her first love, the man she'd cherished for years, suddenly feeling that love was worthless.

"Xinxiao, this is between you and your father. As an outsider, it's not my place to interfere, but I will respect Mr. Pei's decision to send you abroad."

Du Zeming's gaze was calm, devoid of any past affection. Pei Xinxiao let out a small scoff, bowing her head to hide her tears.

Not far away, Shen Yunsheng, who had rushed over after receiving the news, witnessed the scene and couldn't help but smirk.

"Wow, I didn't expect to catch the lovebirds saying their sweet goodbyes. Am I interrupting anything?"