CEO's Substitute Bride

Pei Shijie's words were just right. On the surface, he was helping Pei Yichen, but he also secretly told Pei Yichen about Pei Yichen's distrust towards his family. No matter who it was, they would feel uncomfortable inside.    

    

"No matter what, it is a good thing. Yichen's father will definitely be at ease."    

    

Pei Sizhu didn't look at anyone, but continued talking to herself as if she was deeply moved.    

    

No matter what, he still felt guilt towards his son. It was because he didn't find this child earlier that made him so insecure. In the end, it was all because the events of that year were too complicated.    

    

For a moment, no one said anything. Old Master Pei was an influential figure back then. Everyone knew that if he didn't say anything, then no one would be able to persuade him.    

    

However, Pei Yichen kneeled down guiltily, "Grandpa, I know I was wrong."    

    

After saying this, he had an appearance of admitting his punishment.    

    

Ning Xia froze for a moment, and then she also kneeled down. Although she hated kneeling down, her own husband had already knelt down and admitted his wrongs. It wouldn't make sense if she stood on the side, after all, this was a Pei Family.    

    

"Ning Xia, get up."    

    

As soon as Ning Xia knelt down, Old Master Pei opened his mouth to let her get up, which made Ning Xia somewhat hesitant.    

    

She looked at Pei Yichen and only stood up after seeing him nod his head invisibly. However, she didn't dare to move even a step. She stood beside Pei Yichen, trembling, and waited with him for the old man to say something.    

    

If you want to kneel, go to the ancestral hall and kneel in front of your father.    

    

Old Master Pei said in annoyance. Due to using too much strength, his chest was heaving.    

    

"Yes."    

    

Pei Yichen didn't say anything else and immediately walked outside.    

    

Ning Xia reacted and immediately wanted to follow him out and grab his hand. However, Pei Yichen lightly shook his head, indicating that she didn't have to follow him. Ning Xia bit her lip and watched him walk out alone and disappear outside the door.    

    

Sigh, she still couldn't interfere in this matter. It was just that she didn't know when he'd kneel down or what sort of opportunity it would be for him to vent his anger.    

    

That night, the atmosphere at the Pei Family Villa was very solemn. Not a single person from the Pei Family had left, and as the resident mistress of the villa, Ning Xia was finally relieved after she had arranged everything in a flurry.    

    

After everyone had fallen asleep, Ning Xia sneakily got up and went into the kitchen. She cooked a bowl of noodles, added ham sausages and poached eggs, and then carried them into the lunchbox before quietly walking towards the ancestral hall.    

    

When they arrived at the ancestral hall, they saw Pei Yichen kneeling straight on the ground. Ning Xia sighed helplessly. She felt a little sore under her nose. She felt sorry for this man who would always keep a straight face and never express his feelings.    

    

"Who?"    

    

When Pei Yichen heard the voice outside, he coldly scolded. Ning Xia was startled and immediately walked into the room. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart at how alert this guy was.    

    

"I know you haven't eaten all day, and you don't have the chance in the day. So you came over at night when grandfather and the others were asleep."    

    

After saying that, Ning Xia brought the lunchbox to him. "Hurry and eat while it's still warm."    

    

Pei Yichen's heart softened as he looked into her star-like eyes. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.    

    

"I won't eat it, take it away."    

    

"Ah?" Why? "I made it myself. It will definitely taste good, you …"    

    

As Ning Xia spoke, she got a little anxious, but Pei Yichen still shook his head indifferently. This was the Pei Family's ancestral hall, a place to pay homage to the ancestors. Naturally, one couldn't eat here.    

    

"To the side room to eat."    

    

Old Master Pei had appeared behind them at some point and suddenly let out a sound, scaring Ning Xia. He fell to the ground, the lunchbox in his hands almost scattering.    

    

The two of them turned around at the same time and saw Old Master Pei walking in with a cane and a coat on.    

    

"Master... "Grandpa …"    

    

Ning Xia was so scared that she stammered, afraid that Old Master Pei would punish Pei Yichen for the food she sent.    

    

Old Master Pei glared at her snappily, "Is this old man that scary?"    

    

Ning Xia carried the lunchbox on her back and was so scared that she kept shaking her head. It wasn't scary, wasn't scary at all, wasn't scary at all. It really wasn't scary at all.    

    

"You two, come over here!"    

    

Old Master Pei pointed at the room next door with his walking stick. It was a temporary resting room where no one lived for a long time. Although no one lived there, the servants in the house were still very clean.    

    

After Old Master Pei finished speaking, he walked over first.    

    

Ning Xia was about to follow him, but she found that Pei Yichen had lost all feeling in his legs due to kneeling for too long, so she quickly went over to help him.    

    

Ning Xia supported Pei Yichen as they limped toward the side room. She couldn't help but complain in her heart, 'Is it really appropriate for a big guy like you, Pei Yichen, to put all of your weight on me?'    

    

"You made such a ruckus, did you get anything out of it?"    

    

Old Master Pei went straight to the point and asked Pei Yichen without any intention of avoiding Ning Xia.    

    

However, Pei Yichen did not answer in a hurry. Instead, he looked outside. Seeing this, Old Master Pei waved his hand, "Shen Heng is guarding outside. You can rest assured."    

    

"There is the shadow of a family member."    

    

Pei Yichen frowned with a grave expression on his face. However, he had yet to investigate this matter clearly, so he was in no hurry to come to a conclusion.    

    

No matter how certain he was, he didn't want his grandfather to be upset over the lack of evidence.    

    

However, he definitely wouldn't lie to his grandfather on this matter.    

    

Old Master Pei sighed. He knew everything, but he didn't want to look at these kids that way.    

    

He really did not expect that after so many years, the opposite party would not feel the slightest bit of guilt!    

    

"Things have already been going on for too many years, it's unrealistic to want to find out about it immediately. In the future, you and Ning Xia should be fine. You should tell her, she's a good kid too."    

    

Old Master Pei looked at the noodles in Ning Xia's hand and wanted to laugh, but he held back. This girl knows how to love people, it's pretty good.    

    

"Ning Xia, follow that kid, Yichen. Although his personality is too stubborn and you will be wronged, you must believe your grandpa. He must be a loyal person worthy of being entrusted with something. Do you guys want to live a good life?"    

    

Ning Xia was stunned for a moment. She didn't know why the old master would suddenly say this, but she still smiled and nodded, "I got it, Grandfather."    

    

Old Master Pei nodded in satisfaction, "Also, if this guy dares to bully you again, sue me. Grandpa will beat him up for you!"    

    

She scratched her head in embarrassment. She had been too nervous both times. She had not performed well in front of her grandfather. However, she had not expected that her grandfather would not bother with her at all.