Chapter 15 Flowers

I walked alone on the wide road, my mood not excited by the news of Pei Shi Yu's pregnancy. On the contrary, it brought me an unspeakable emotional fluctuation, coupled with this suicidal high temperature, my whole body exuded a sense of irritability.

It's not that I didn't want to take a taxi, but the information I received tonight was a bit indigestible, and Pei Shi Yu's attitude... I don't know what to do next.

There happened to be a flower shop along the way. I instinctively glanced inside and was immediately attracted by the beautifully packaged bouquets. At the same time, I stopped and walked in. Looking at the various colors of roses, I fell in love with the rare purple at first sight, and also felt that it was especially suitable for Pei Shi Yu.

"Which one do you like?"

The sudden sound from behind made me turn my head. The shop was run by a young girl who walked to my side and began to introduce new varieties. I immediately said firmly, "I want to buy roses."

"Oh, okay, pick a bunch."

I didn't pick one right away, because I already had a choice in my heart, but a new idea popped up, so I asked her, "Do you deliver flowers here?"

"Deliver where?"

"Within ten kilometers, do you deliver?"

"No deliveries tonight, it's too late." The girl looked at the time and declined.

"Not for tonight, I want to order it for half a month, delivered to a fixed location, the time is quite early, it must be delivered before 7:30 in the morning."

"We can deliver, but there will be an extra charge."

"Of course."

"Do you want a card?"

"Yes, and I want to write it myself."

"The money must be paid in full first, and I will deliver it on time."

"Okay." I agreed readily.

"What color roses?"

"Purple is fine, give me your phone number, in case I want to change it, I can tell you in advance."

"I'll give you a business card later, pay first."

"Calculate it first."

While she was calculating the money, I began to observe the decoration of the store. Perhaps it was the contrast of the various flowers inside that gave people an overall romantic feeling. I began to imagine Pei Shi Yu's reaction after receiving the roses, and I thought she would be a little moved.

Before leaving, I bought another bouquet separately, meaning that I was starting to look forward to seeing Pei Shi Yu again. The bouquet in my hand was indeed very beautiful, with water droplets still left on it. I brought it to my nose and smelled it, exuding the unique fragrance of roses.

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I stopped a taxi and went straight to Pei Shi Yu's residence. It was already past ten o'clock when I arrived. It was dark downstairs, and only Pei Shi Yu's room was lit. Through the curtains, I could see the lights inside. After thinking for a while, I seemed very calm at this moment. Calling Pei Shi Yu now would not only not give me a chance to communicate, but also make her feel annoyed. I simply sat down on the ground at the door, put the flowers on the side, and sent her a message on my phone: "I bought you a bouquet of flowers and put it at the door."

Pei Shi Yu didn't reply. After about five minutes, I saw the lights on the stairs suddenly turned on. I quickly walked out and hid in a relatively hidden place, wanting to see her reaction in order to guess what she really thought in her heart, which would help me decide how to treat her in the future.

After Pei Shi Yu opened the door, I saw her cautiously looking around, and only after confirming that there was no one there did she pick up the purple roses on the ground. Perhaps she liked the color of the flowers, or perhaps it was the reaction that every woman should have after receiving flowers, she picked them up and smelled them directly, and then quickly closed the door.

I breathed a sigh of relief and started walking outside. I deliberately waited five minutes before sending her a message asking, "Do you like the color of the flowers?"

Pei Shi Yu replied to me immediately: "Is it for a lover?"

"What do you mean?"

"Purple represents romance."

"Why can only lovers be romantic?"

"Otherwise?" Pei Shi Yu did not answer directly.

"Then should I send red roses starting tomorrow?" I probed.

"No need, I'll just throw them away."

I thought for a while and replied, "Is it hard to say you like it?"

Pei Shi Yu didn't send any more messages. She probably ended the conversation with me. I didn't take a taxi and continued to walk home. If sending flowers could improve the current situation between me and her, I think the road I walked today would be worth it, and it also inspired me with a way to apologize to Pei Shi Yu.

I walked along Zhi Jiang Road until I reached the turn before taking a taxi. On the way, I unexpectedly received a call from Pei Xiang Long. We haven't contacted each other for more than three months with this familiar number, so I answered it quickly...

"Dad." I called him as before.

"Did you talk to Shi Yu?"

"Yes."

"Did she pay attention to you?"

"We haven't made up yet, but I will continue to communicate with her."

"Did you send her home?" Pei Xiang Long seemed more anxious than I was.

"No, she won't let me."

"Let me make it clear, I don't care about you at all. If you hadn't been with Pei Shi Yu privately before and made a mess of things, I would never have spared you today. I warned Pei Shi Yu not to be with you, did she listen? This is the consequence of her not listening to me today."

Pei Xiang Long's sudden stern tone, I don't know if he was scolding me or Pei Shi Yu, it seemed like both.

I paused before continuing, "Don't worry, that was just me in the past. I promise to be a good person in the future. Thank you for telling me this today."

"I'm not telling you this so you can thank me. The person you should thank the most is Pei Shi Yu. If she wasn't so naive, how could she like a man like you even at her age?"

"I accept your evaluation."

This may be the most realistic impression of me in Pei Xiang Long's mind. Although it sounds uncomfortable, from another perspective, even if I am so unbearable in his heart, he has always been nice to me since I started dating Pei Shi Yu.

"Where are you now?" He asked me in a very nice tone.

"On the way home."

"Not driving, right?"

"No, what's wrong?"

"Lao Wang drank too much, come and pick him up quickly."

I was stunned for a moment. Did he go to see Lao Wang halfway through dinner tonight?

"He can't drink."

"Whether he can drink or not, he's already drinking, so I didn't call your mother. Come over quickly."

"Isn't he drunk?" I asked worriedly.

"Not drunk, he only had a few drinks. His alcohol tolerance is not good now."

"Then I'll go over right away."

Pei Xiang Long gave me the address and then hung up the phone. The section of the road I was passing at this time was very close to where they were, so I immediately told the driver to turn around. Looking at the scenery outside, the city's hustle and bustle continued due to the hot weather, and the lights of the city set off the charm of Hang Zhou.