After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yuzhu opened WeChat and sent Pei Jingchuan a message.
"I'm going to my aunt's house for dinner tonight. Are you free?"
Approximately two minutes had passed and there was still no response from the other end.
Jiang Yuzhu went into the office to change her clothes, glanced at her phone, still no new messages.
Well, he is in the startup phase now, he must be too busy to look at his phone.
She continued and sent another message.
"If you're busy, don't bother to come."
After that, she turned off her phone and went to the garage.
She had originally planned to take Pei Jingchuan to her aunt's house for dinner to reassure her aunt, but now it seemed like she could only go alone.
But it's okay, as long as she explains things to her aunt clearly, so she won't worry anymore.
Meanwhile.
In the conference room on the top floor of the Pei Group Building.
Pei Jingchuan was listening to the work reports from his subordinates with a serious face.
"This plan lacks a main body, it's impractical to implement, redo it."
The man sat in the main seat, his handsome face was gloomy, and his voice sounded cold.
The marketing director quickly nodded, "Boss Pei, I will revise it as soon as the meeting is over and submit a satisfactory plan by the end of today."
With the marketing director as the scapegoat, the atmosphere in the meeting room became even more tense.
Pei Jingchuan required everyone to turn their phones to silent during the meetings. Being the president, he naturally complied.
So, he missed the messages sent by Jiang Yuzhu.
After the meeting, Pei Jingchuan still didn't have time to check his phone. He returned to the president's office and asked his special assistant to show him the minutes of the meeting.
"Boss Pei, tonight at ten, there's a business meeting." The assistant held the documents in his hands, looking at Pei Jingchuan before preparing to leave.
Pei Jingchuan was about to agree, but then he thought of something. His dark eyes slightly narrowed, his voice was cold.
"Cancel it."
The assistant was somewhat surprised. Their president has always been a workaholic and has never declined any business meeting before.
"Okay, I'll arrange it."
Although he was surprised, the assistant didn't dare to ask a single word.
He left the president's office directly.
Meanwhile, Pei Jingchuan hurriedly processed the documents on his desk.
The hospital was not far from her aunt's house, and it would take about twenty minutes to get there by car.
Jiang Yuzhu bought some fruits that her aunt loved to eat at the supermarket downstairs before going upstairs.
The door was open, it seemed that her aunt had especially left it open for her.
She went in after changing her shoes at the entrance. As there were no people in the living room, she heard noises from the kitchen.
Jiang Yuzhu put the fruit on the coffee table and then went into the kitchen to help her aunt with the preparation.
"What are you doing here? I'm almost done." Her aunt was cooking, and upon seeing Jiang Yuzhu washing tomatoes, she quickly spoke.
She had always felt guilty towards her niece for not being able to raise a daughter properly. How could she let her niece do the work?
Jiang Yuzhu slightly smiled while continuing her work. "Auntie, it's okay."
Soon, dinner was ready.
All the dishes were simple home-cooked meals, and all were Jiang Yuzhu's favorites.
With chopsticks in hand, looking at the table full of dishes, Jiang Yuzhu only felt a sourness in her eyes.
The only family member she had left in the world was her aunt.
"Auntie, I got married."
Jiang Yuzhu took a deep breath, looking at her aunt solemnly.
Ever since her father passed away and her mother disappeared, it has been her aunt who saw her through her growth. With the current situation, only by telling her aunt that she had gotten married, could her aunt feel truly relieved.
"What! You got married?"
Her aunt's pupils dilated, her eyes showing surprise.
But she quickly pulled the corners of her mouth and glanced at Jiang Yuzhu with an apology in her eyes.
"Yuzhu, I'm sorry, it's all my fault for not raising a girl properly, which led to your breakup with Li He…"
Jiang Yuzhu shook her head, a slight smile on her lips as she tried to appear relaxed.
Because she did not want her aunt to blame herself.
"Auntie, actually, you can't be blamed for this, and neither can my cousin. Li He and I just weren't a good match, it's better for us to break up."
"On the contrary, I am the one who has dragged you down. If not for me, uncle wouldn't always be blaming you."
She was an orphan, and it was her aunt who braved the pressure to send her to school. Her uncle has always thought that her aunt cared only for someone else's daughter and neglected her own child, and vented his frustrations on her aunt at times when his work was not going smoothly.
Even though her aunt never told her about this, she always knew in her heart.
Now that she has returned upon completing her education and her work has stabilized, she should do something for her aunt.
In case her aunt didn't believe her, Jiang Yuzhu showed her the marriage certificate that she placed in her bag.
In the wedding photo, the man had sharp features but was quite handsome, while Jiang Yuzhu was leaning gently against him with soft eyes. They looked like a well-matched pair.
Looking at the photo, the aunt nodded in satisfaction, truly wanting the best for Jiang Yuzhu, "What's the family background of your husband?"
The child has grown up, and as an aunt, she shouldn't interfere too much.
Jiang Yuzhu based her response on her own guess, and what Grandma Pei had mentioned.
"His name is Pei Jingchuan, his family is of modest means, he is very filial to his elders and very considerate. However, he is currently in the startup stage of his business, so his financial position isn't very strong."
Thinking back to how Pei Jingchuan got up early to make breakfast this morning, Jiang Yuzhu laughed unconsciously.
Her aunt noticed Jiang Yuzhu's expression. Having raised Jiang Yuzhu since she was a child, she knew her temperament well and knew she wasn't lying.
"A reliable person like him is good, character matters more than appearance. Sure, it's important for a family to be rich, but harmony between husband and wife is also important."
Her aunt knew these things better as an experienced person.
Jiang Yuzhu nodded her head in agreement with her aunt's words, smiling.
"Auntie, I understand."
Although her marriage to Pei Jingchuan was temporary, they were legally married after all. Therefore, the understanding and support that a married couple should have for each other were necessary.
Even if Pei Jingchuan's business venture does not succeed in the end, she will not take advantage of his misfortune and propose a divorce. Of course, she will not nag him persistently once his career takes off.
"Let's eat, we won't talk about these things anymore. Come back to visit often." Her aunt was truly happy for Jiang Yuzhu. She had always seen Jiang Yuzhu as her own daughter.
From childhood, anything that Shen Qiang had, her aunt would also buy for her.
However, after all, her aunt was married, and her uncle would often quarrel with her aunt because of her.
When she was young, she could often hear her aunt and uncle quarreling over her. Although she never said anything, she knew what was going on.
Even though her aunt treated her well, it was not her own home after all.
But luckily, she was able to attend her dream university and choose the major she liked. Now that she had a stable job, life was beginning to look up. Even though she was alone, her life was gradually improving.
Just when Jiang Yuzhu was about to pick up her chopsticks, the sound of the door opening was heard.
She pursed her lips slightly.
On the contrary, her aunt stood up quickly, her expression momentarily panicky, probably because Jiang Yuzhu was still there. But she quickly regained her composure.
"Didn't you go on a business trip? You're back so soon?"
Since Jiang Yuzhu was facing the door, she saw Shen Guozhong walk in. She awkwardly called out, "Uncle."
Shen Guozhong coldly hummed, his face looked very bad.