Sitting next to Pei Shi Yu, even though the car was moving quite fast, I felt a sense of security. Being with her has greatly tempered my personality. My gaze shifted from the road ahead back to her, and I said with deep feeling:

"I feel so happy when I'm with you."

"Wasn't it fun being with Wang Rui too?" Pei Shi Yu compared me to Wang Rui again.

"It's a different feeling. Being with Wang Rui is relaxing, but being with you is a soul-stirring experience."

"For example…" Pei Shi Yu said, glancing at me after the two words.

"For example, being with someone who isn't right is just making do, but being with you makes me want to become the best version of myself. I feel like that's the only way to keep up with you. Do you feel that way?"

"If you want to keep up with me, that means I'm ahead. What do you think?"

I smiled modestly and replied, "That's true, you're naturally excellent. But one day, we'll be in sync."

"Should I stop and wait for you?" Pei Shi Yu asked with a happy smile.

"No need," I replied confidently.

Just as we were chatting amiably, my mom called. I looked at the screen and immediately answered…

"What's up?" I asked directly.

"Do I need a reason to call you?"

"That's not what I meant."

"But that's what your tone implied."

"Just say it."

"We're going to Nanjing together tomorrow. Get ready tonight."

"So sudden? Didn't we agree to wait until after the two families' gathering?" I asked, a bit confused.

"The supervisor there called me and said it's best to go as soon as possible."

"Okay, then." I casually agreed.

I was about to hang up when my mom's voice sounded again, "Why is your car parked at our house?"

"I had dinner with Wang Rui tonight and let her drive it."

"Then I'll drive to pick you up tomorrow."

I thought for a moment and didn't answer right away. She hadn't been to Pei Shi Yu's place, and I definitely wouldn't be going home tonight. After a brief pause, I replied, "Just wait for me at home. I'm staying at Pei Shi Yu's tonight. Are we driving or taking the high-speed train to Nanjing?"

"Driving is more convenient, and we'll need the car there."

"Are we coming back soon, or will we be staying for a few days?"

"It depends. We'll try to be back before Saturday."

"I definitely need to be back by Saturday. If I can't make it back, I won't go."

"I know."

"I'm with Pei Shi Yu right now. We'll talk tomorrow if there's anything else."

"Be there early tomorrow."

"What time?"

"We're leaving at six. It's going to be a few hours' drive. If we're late, we won't be able to get things done in the morning."

I hesitated for a moment, then deliberately yawned and said, "I'll try my best."

As soon as I finished speaking, the call ended, clearly dissatisfied with my answer. My biggest flaw is that I don't cater to others. Even when I agree in my heart, I'll deliberately say something unpleasant and respond with a contrary attitude.

Putting away my phone, I saw that the car had already entered the residential area. Pei Shi Yu parked the car in a parking space and casually asked, "Going to Nanjing tomorrow?"

"Yeah, leaving at six."

"That early?"

"Early to go, early to return."

I immediately got out of the car and looked at the exquisite BMW. It had just been washed, and the car body gleamed under the streetlights. I noticed that the color and style suited Pei Shi Yu perfectly, elegant and gentle.

I walked side by side with Pei Shi Yu towards the elevator. She carried her bag in one hand and naturally took my arm with the other, saying, "I'm planning to move to Zhijiang Road in a few days."

"Why? Isn't it nice here?"

"That house has been empty. This place is only temporary. Now that the weather is getting warmer, all my clothes are there. I'll have to move sooner or later. My dad's mood has improved recently, so I don't need to take care of him anymore."

I smiled and said, "Did you take care of him? You were just always making him angry."

"I had to take care of Xiao Long and him for a while after my mom passed away. You saw it. You're the one who made me angry!"

"I spent three years in prison for no reason. Can't I vent my emotions?"

Pei Shi Yu didn't continue discussing that topic, and I knew when to stop. I immediately changed the subject and asked, "Where will we live after we get married?"

"How about we just live at my place? It'll save you the trouble of renovating. It's the same."

"Whatever, I'm just a wandering child anyway. I should thank you for giving me a warm home."

After I said that, Pei Shi Yu walked out of the elevator first and stared at my face for a few seconds, as if observing whether I was saying those words out of resentment. But I was being sincere. I knew very well what kind of life I had lived before this year. I never imagined that my life would take such a turn, like the difference between heaven and hell.

"A warm home needs a warm person…"

Before Pei Shi Yu could finish her sentence, I immediately stepped forward and gave her a warm hug. Then, I gently released her, but before I could retract my hand, the security door suddenly opened. It was Pei Xianglong!

"I heard you talking a long time ago. What are you doing hugging outside?"

After Pei Xianglong asked, he retreated back inside. I entered the house first, saying cheerfully, "Giving Pei Shi Yu a warm hug. You wouldn't understand."

"An experienced person doesn't need to understand, right? How did your talk go today, Pei Shi Yu?"

"The previous cooperation went well, but it's difficult to start new collaborations. The situation can only progress slowly. Why are you back so early?"

"I only went to discuss last year's project today," Pei Xianglong replied briefly.

"Dad, I'm planning to start working at your company next month. What do you think?" I asked, seizing the opportunity.

"There are still many days left this month. What are you going to do?"

"I have to go to Nanjing tomorrow, and when I get back, it'll be the day that our two families agreed on. Then, I need to accompany my mom to Fuzhou."

"Sounds like you're quite busy. I originally had many things here that I could have assigned to you."

"Let's just start next month. My mom is already very unhappy that I left the restaurant."

Pei Xianglong didn't insist. I saw that he was still wearing his morning suit and the documents on the sofa hadn't been put away yet. Before sitting down, I moved the briefcase and documents to the corner of the sofa. Pei Xianglong then sat down next to me, looking very tired. Seeing this, I immediately got up and poured him a glass of water.

After sitting down again, I asked him, "I talked to the foreigner about that project that was interrupted last year and invited him to reconsider."

Suddenly, the tired look vanished, and Pei Xianglong perked up and asked, "What did he say?"

"He didn't give me a direct answer. We'll be meeting again in a few days. Should we discuss it with him then?"

"Yes, talk to him properly. We were cooperating well before."

I thought that cooperation was all about mutual profit. In my opinion, the foreigner was quite cautious, but that's a necessary trait for a businessman.