I was still thinking about what Lao Wang said when he patted me on the shoulder and said, "Don't think so much now. Wait until you return to China and see the overall situation."

"Okay," I replied briefly.

"You have to work hard with Shi Yu. Lao Pei's attitude that day was completely fine."

"I know, let her calm down first."

"Your mother went this morning and returned without success."

"I went this morning too."

At this moment, my mother brought up two cups of green tea, and Lao Wang said enthusiastically again, "Drink tea, you can't rush feelings. Pregnant women are more emotional. While you are still in the country, you should give her more care."

"Pei Shi Yu already hates him to the bone, and she doesn't even listen to me anymore," my mother said, putting down her cup and sitting next to me.

"When did she ever listen to you?" I turned my head and asked.

"That's your problem. If you are respected, I will receive equal treatment, but that's not the case!"

I was about to argue with her when Wang Rui suddenly walked in like a gust of wind. When she saw me, she immediately put down the bag in her hand and said, "I was just about to call you."

"It's better to talk about private matters on the phone," I instructed.

"I don't know if it's a private matter or a public matter?"

"If you don't know, I'll call you back when I get back and we can chat."

"Okay then."

At this time, Wang Rui looked not only energetic, but her makeup was also very exquisite. A fashionable summer outfit made her look very ladylike. I felt that her taste had changed a lot since she was with Shen Yi.

Just as I was sizing her up, Wang Rui asked narcissistically, "Am I too beautiful and have I captivated you?"

I smiled and replied, "Not captivated, I feel like you've been going for an international style lately."

"Keeping up with the times, Shen Yi picks out all my clothes now."

"Not bad, you have more and more taste."

"Of course," Wang Rui said, unabashedly pursing her lips.

Lao Wang, who was listening to our conversation, interjected at this time, "Our Wang Rui never knows how to be subtle. Too much confidence becomes narcissism."

"With your genes, I can't be subtle."

"Your dad isn't like that," my mother began to speak up for Lao Wang.

"Let's go into the room, don't talk nonsense with them."

After Lao Wang finished speaking, he pulled my mother into the room. Wang Rui and I were left standing like comrades-in-arms on a line, smiling knowingly at each other.

"Your mother has been praising You Xiang all day. I guess that feeling is even stronger now," I said, looking at Wang Rui.

"You Xiang is a people-pleasing type, unlike us. We are passionate youths."

"I increasingly feel that what you say is very philosophical," I deliberately showed an admiring look.

"I don't know why I feel like you're saying that against your will."

I immediately raised my hand and said, "I swear!"

"Stop pretending, I know exactly what you're thinking."

I put away my smile and asked, "What did you want to talk to me about just now?"

"About studying abroad."

"Oh, Pei Shi Yu also asked me about it today."

"Concerned about you?" Wang Rui showed a very puzzled expression.

"No, I said I was going abroad soon, and she just asked casually."

"Do you like going to New York?" Wang Rui asked me seriously.

"Yeah! But Pei Shi Yu said I'm like a loser and not worthy of New York."

"The more she says that, the more you should go to New York and impress her in a few years."

"I'm afraid she won't be worthy of me by then."

"It's entirely possible. The scene in a few years will be like this: you will be an accomplished young man returning from your studies, and Pei Shi Yu will already be a woman with children. The value difference is too great."

After hearing this, I immediately puffed out my chest, closed my eyes in enjoyment, and tried to return to that scene, but I didn't feel any sense of superiority at all. On the contrary, Pei Shi Yu's appearance added a kind of charm.

"When can I leave?" I asked curiously.

"I applied for two, and the one in New York has been confirmed. If it's the city you yearn for, then leave at the end of the month. I'll go with you."

"Okay, I'll listen to your arrangements for everything."

"Don't be homesick then," Wang Rui reminded.

"I definitely will, I'm most concerned about the unborn child."

"Stay for a year first, and once you're familiar with the environment in New York, you can come back anytime during the holidays. Don't worry, I'll secretly observe Pei Shi Yu's movements for you," Wang Rui said very seriously, especially the last sentence.

"I'll go and settle her tonight. What you said just now gave me confidence," I stood up immediately.

"Are you leaving?"

"Yeah, I'll go over earlier and try my luck, otherwise it will be too late to wake her up."

Wang Rui looked at the time and said, "It's still early, maybe Pei Shi Yu hasn't come home yet. Let's chat for a while longer."

"What to chat about?"

"About me and Shen Yi."

"Aren't you getting along pretty well?"

"It's just that her parents want us to get married sooner. Do you think we've been together long enough? I'm afraid I don't know him well enough. It's not easy to have a relationship that can lead to marriage."

Regarding Wang Rui's question, I didn't answer her directly. After thinking for a moment, I said, "I haven't been alone with Shen Yi, but to understand him, you have to look at Pei Shi Yu's attitude towards him. If he is a very bad man, Pei Shi Yu's personality wouldn't allow them to still be getting along so well. That's one thing; another thing is that his conditions in all aspects are still relatively advantageous, at least compared to the previous Li Rui."

"Don't compare them together. One needs to be promoted, while Shen Yi is the opposite. He has many advantages of his own, and even I am full of admiration for him."

"Then what are you worried about? Get married as soon as possible. You settle Shen Yi, and I'll settle Pei Shi Yu. Let's take that as our agreement."

"It sounds like we broke them up."

"They broke up a long time ago, did they need us to break them up!"

Then I looked at Wang Rui steadily and asked, "Are there any other questions?"

"Let's go, show your perseverance, and I hope to hear about Pei Shi Yu's attitude before you leave," Wang Rui stood up and said.

"Okay, then I'll go back first and try my luck at Pei Shi Yu's place. I ordered flowers for half a month, today is the second day, and it seems I haven't moved her yet."

"Good luck!" Wang Rui watched me leave.

I don't know if Wang Rui gave me confidence, or if I really decided to leave, but anyway, now I don't want to fight a protracted war with Pei Shi Yu anymore. I don't know if I can convince her, but at least I don't want to be led by her like the previous times.

On the way back, I drove quite fast. Because of the close distance, I soon arrived at Pei Shi Yu's residence. I specially observed it first and didn't see her car, but the lights were on brightly on the first floor. I immediately parked the car and went down.