After Mrs. Pei heard what Uncle Pei said, her face immediately burst into a happy smile. Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Oh, this is really good news!" Mrs. Pei said excitedly, "I haven't seen these two for a long time. When they come back, the house will be lively again."

However, Pei Jingchuan's reaction was in sharp contrast to Mrs. Pei's excitement.

His expression looked a little heavy, as if the news didn't bring him much joy.

Jiang Yuzhu noticed the change in Pei Jingchuan's expression. She gently held his hand, her eyes full of understanding.

Jiang Yuzhu felt Pei Jingchuan's heavy heart, and also felt a hint of worry.

She herself had never met Pei Jingchuan's parents, and the sudden news made her a little uneasy.

There was a trace of nervousness in her eyes, and she whispered to Mrs. Pei: "Grandma, I haven't met Jingchuan's parents yet. I wonder if they will like me?"

Mrs. Pei noticed Jiang Yuzhu's worry, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

She reached out and gently held Jiang Yuzhu's hand, giving her comfort.

"Yuzhu, don't worry. You are so good, they will definitely like you." Mrs. Pei's voice was full of encouragement.

When Jiang Yuzhu heard these words, the tension in his heart eased slightly. She smiled slightly and said gratefully: "Thank you, grandma, I will try my best."

Although Jiang Yuzhu pretended to be relaxed on the surface, the worries in his heart had not completely dissipated.

She knew that she was about to face not only Pei Jingchuan's parents, but also a new family environment that she had not yet fully integrated into.

Her hands trembled slightly under the dining table, hiding her inner uneasiness.

At this moment, Pei Jingchuan noticed Jiang Yuzhu's nervousness. He gently reached out from under the table and took her hand. This small gesture seemed to give Jiang Yuzhu great comfort.

Jiang Yuzhu felt the warmth from Pei Jingchuan's palm, and the uneasiness in his heart gradually subsided.

She looked up at Pei Jingchuan, her eyes filled with gratitude. Pei Jingchuan smiled back, a silent understanding that made Jiang Yuzhu feel at ease like never before.

At the dinner table, Jiang Yuzhu tried hard to keep a calm expression, but her mind was obviously not on the food.

Every bite of the meal seemed to fail to arouse her interest, and her thoughts were completely occupied by the upcoming meeting.

Pei Jingchuan's parents returned to China. This sudden news made her feel nervous and looking forward to it.

At the dinner table, Mrs. Pei also seemed to notice Jiang Yuzhu's uneasiness.

She said to Jiang Yuzhu in a kind voice: "Yuzhu, you have to concentrate on eating. Don't think too much."

Jiang Yuzhu smiled slightly and responded softly: "Thank you, grandma, I will do it." She tried to concentrate and tasted every bite of the carefully prepared dishes.

After the meal, Mrs. Pei and Jiang Yuzhu chatted a few more about home affairs. Mrs. Pei's words were full of care for Jiang Yuzhu, which made her feel warm.

"Yuzhu, you don't have to worry too much, just be yourself." Mrs. Pei comforted her gently.

Jiang Yuzhu nodded, and the tension in his heart eased slightly: "I understand, grandma. Thank you for your encouragement."

Mrs. Pei smiled and patted Jiang Yuzhu's hand: "Good boy, don't be too nervous."

Later, after everyone finished their lunch, Jiang Yuzhu stood up and prepared to leave.

She said to Mrs. Pei: "Grandma, I'm going back to the hospital first. I still have some work to deal with."

Mrs. Pei nodded, understanding in her eyes: "Okay, Yu Zhu, work is important, be careful on the road."

Jiang Yuzhu smiled tenderly at Mrs. Pei and said softly: "Thank you, grandma, I will do it."

Then, Pei Jingchuan also stood up, his eyes still looking a little thoughtful.

He said goodbye to Mrs. Pei and Third Uncle Pei: "Grandma, Third Uncle, I'm leaving first too."

Mrs. Pei nodded, her eyes full of concern: "Jingchuan, you should also pay attention to your health and don't be too tired."

Third Uncle Pei nodded slightly and said to Pei Jingchuan, "Be careful on the road."

Pei Jingchuan responded with an affirmative smile, then turned and walked towards the door with Jiang Yuzhu.

After walking out of the gate of the Pei family's mansion, the two walked towards the vehicle parked outside the door in silence.

There was a faint tension in the air, and it seemed that the news that Pei Jingchuan's parents were about to return to China had brought them a lot of pressure.

On the way back, Pei Jingchuan drove the car, while Jiang Yuzhu sat quietly in the passenger seat.

The atmosphere in the car was somewhat silent, both of them were involved in their own thoughts.

Pei Jingchuan noticed the worry on Jiang Yuzhu's eyebrows, and broke the silence with a low voice: "Yuzhu, what are you worried about?"

Jiang Yuzhu sighed softly, with a hint of uneasiness in her voice: "Jingchuan, I...I'm thinking about your parents."

Pei Jingchuan's expression softened slightly. He slowed down the car and looked at Jiang Yuzhu seriously: "I know this is a challenge for you, but please believe that no matter what, I will be by your side to support you."

Jiang Yuzhu's voice had a trace of hesitation. She looked at the flowing scenery outside the window and said slowly: "Jingchuan, what is the relationship between you and your parents? I have never seen you mention them."

Pei Jingchuan's expression became deeper, and his eyes were fixed on the road ahead.

After a while, he said softly: "Yuzhu, I haven't had any substantial contact with my parents for many years."

When Jiang Yuzhu heard this answer, complex emotions surged in his heart. She turned her head and looked at Pei Jingchuan seriously: "Then you will return to China..."

Pei Jingchuan sighed softly and interrupted her: "To be honest, I feel a little confused about this. I don't know what impact their return will have on me and us."

Jiang Yuzhu listened quietly. She reached out her hand and gently touched Pei Jingchuan's back, trying to give him some comfort.

When they arrived home, Jiang Yuzhu said softly to Pei Jingchuan, "I want to go upstairs and rest for a while." Her eyes showed that she was tired and wanted to escape from the troubles in reality.

However, Pei Jingchuan held her hand tightly and refused to let go. Jiang Yuzhu felt the strength in his hand and turned to look at him, his eyes full of doubts.

Pei Jingchuan's eyes were complicated. He gently pulled Jiang Yuzhu and said, "Yuzhu, I don't want to be alone. Can you sit with me for a while?"

Jiang Yuzhu could feel Pei Jingchuan's vulnerability at this moment, and his usual strength seemed to have disappeared at this moment.

She nodded and responded softly: "Of course, Jingchuan."

The two sat on the sofa in the living room together, Pei Jingchuan still holding Jiang Yuzhu's hand. They don't need too many words, each other's company is the best comfort.

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