Pei Xi saw her best friend waiting for her at the door and happily walked towards her. Unexpectedly, as soon as she reached Peng Jiao, Peng Jiao launched into a tirade.
Pei Xi’s mind went blank for a moment, and only at the end did she realize that Peng Jiao had misunderstood.
What was this all about?! What lottery?! She’d never even bought one.
The biggest prize she’d ever won in her life was just a free bottle!
A lottery? If she had that kind of luck, she’d be laughing in her sleep.
Pei Xi pulled Peng Jiao’s hand and led her inside.
“Come on, let’s go inside first. We can talk about it later.”
What was the point of chatting at the door? As
Pei Xi got closer, Peng Jiao realized that although they hadn’t seen each other for almost half a month, Pei Xi seemed completely transformed. Not only was she radiant, but her clothes were also much more refined.
Pei Xi had never bought clothes made of this kind of fabric when she was in school; it looked expensive.
Peng Jiao was eager to know what had happened to Pei Xi during this time.
Pei Xi and Peng Jiao found a table by the window and sat down. After ordering, Peng Jiao couldn’t wait to ask Pei Xi,
“Come on, tell me, what have you been doing lately? How did you suddenly become rich? Where did this car, these clothes, this bag come from?” She
hoped Peng Jiao wouldn’t go astray!
Pei Xi raised her hand, showing Peng Jiao the ring on her finger.
“I got married. I was lucky and snagged a bunch of rich husbands.”
Pei Xi didn’t want to hide it from Peng Jiao; after all, she had a child in the future, and a grown child like that couldn’t be hidden forever. It was better to be honest now!
Peng Jiao stared wide-eyed at the ring on Pei Xi’s hand in shock. The next second, she grabbed Pei Xi’s hand and pulled it close to her face for a closer look.
“Is this a real diamond? Is it real? What happened? How did you get married? Tell me all about it.”
Pei Xi still wanted to know about her relationship with Xu Haoyang and didn’t tell her about her relationship right away.
“My matter isn’t urgent, I’ll tell you properly later. First, tell me, how’s it going with Xu Haoyang? Have your family members agreed to you two being together?”
Peng Jiao rolled her eyes at Pei Xi, annoyed.
“My little matter is nothing compared to yours! Oh, I’ll tell you! My dad has tentatively agreed, but if Xu Haoyang doesn’t achieve results within the stipulated time, he said he absolutely won’t let me go and suffer with him.”
Pei Xi was confused:
“What kind of results? Doesn’t Xu Haoyang work at the family company? Does he want to start his own business?”
Peng Jiao wrinkled her nose:
“Yeah, you know Xu Haoyang. He loved playing e-sports in college, and he wants to do that. He made a solemn promise to my dad, saying he would definitely achieve results and bring him a trophy. He’s been in seclusion lately, and I don’t dare to disturb him.”
Pei Xi wondered:
“Why doesn’t he just stay at the family company and insist on going his own way? If he were working at the family company, your dad would probably agree immediately!”
Peng Jiao shrugged:
“Xu Haoyang told me that his older brother works at his company, so he doesn’t want to go to work there. Anyway, he has some shares in the company, so he doesn’t have to worry about starving. He wants to do something he wants to do.”
Pei Xi said “Oh,” realizing he had an older brother.
“Okay, I’ve finished telling you my story. Now it’s your turn, right? Tell me, what’s been going on with you lately?”
Pei Xi had no choice but to tell Peng Jiao everything that happened the day they went drinking together, how she searched for the child’s biological father after having the baby, and then married him.
Peng Jiao listened with surprise in her eyes. She hadn’t expected her best friend’s experiences to be so dramatic; it was like a romance novel.
Peng Jiao asked gossipily,
“So you’re living with the child’s father now?”
Pei Xi nodded,
“Of course! He has a house, why should I rent? Besides, this is his child, he said he’d take responsibility, living together makes it easier for him to take care of me!”
Peng Jiao nodded in agreement,
“Good job, sister, that’s how it should be! Don’t be like those silly girls on TV, having a child and then foolishly raising it alone. That’s just self-pity. The child’s father is still alive, they know he’s so rich, yet they still brainlessly raise the child secretly. It’s incredibly stupid. We won’t be that kind of fool. The child isn’t just ours, why should we raise it alone? The man should be responsible. Even if we don’t get married, getting some money is good too!”
Pei Xi nodded in full agreement.
“Yes, that’s what I was thinking back then. You know I just graduated, and jobs are hard to find. I can barely support myself, let alone a child. I’d be starving. The doctor said my body couldn’t handle an abortion, so I had to find the father. Luckily, I was fortunate; he was willing to take responsibility.”
Peng Jiao, seeing Pei Xi’s seemingly comfortable situation, sincerely said,
“It seems your husband is treating you well so far. You made the right move. Now that you don’t have to worry about making a living, the most important thing is to have the baby.”
Peng Jiao added with emotion,
“I never thought you’d be the first among us to get married. And let’s make it clear, if you have a wedding, I have to be a bridesmaid!”
Pei Xi nodded perfunctorily,
“Okay, okay, if that day ever comes, I definitely won’t forget you. But I think I should attend your wedding first. I think your good news is coming soon. You know our relationship is all for the child; we’re not even sure if it will last!”
Peng Jiao disagreed:
“How could that be? Look at you, besides your background, what makes you inferior to him? You’re such a beauty, always in front of him, I don’t believe your husband would be unmoved.”
Peng Jiao had confidence in Pei Xi. Men are visual creatures, and Pei Xi had both looks and figure—that alone had already beaten many others. With such a beautiful woman sleeping next to him, she didn’t believe Pei Xi’s husband wouldn’t be tempted.
Plus, Pei Xi had a child, so wasn’t it a case of being in a prime position? Peng Jiao believed, she believed Pei Xi could definitely win over this man.
After saying so much, Peng Jiao realized she seemed to have forgotten something.
“After saying so much, I still don’t know your man’s name? What does he look like? Is he handsome?”
Pei Xi wasn’t sure if Peng Jiao had heard of Si Ruohan, so she gave a brief answer.
“Oh, his name is Si Ruohan, he owns his own company, he’s not bad looking, quite handsome.”
Peng Jiao frowned, that name sounded familiar! She felt like she’d heard it somewhere before.
But she couldn’t remember. Seeing the food they ordered arrive, Peng Jiao realized she hadn’t eaten breakfast and was starving.
She decided to put Pei Xi’s husband’s matter aside for now.
“Since you’re a rich woman now, this meal is on you.”
She’d eaten so many meals with her back in college; it wasn’t unreasonable for her to treat her to one now!
Pei Xi nodded:
“No problem. Is there enough food? If not, you can order more.”
“Do you think I’m a pig?! Let me tell you, one meal isn’t enough. Next time, I’ll have to squeeze you out of several more meals.”
Pei Xi laughed heartily: “Okay, no problem, bring it on! Your sister isn’t short of money now.”
The two ate and joked around, as if they were back in their school days.