I accidentally messed with a wealthy family, and my blind date was the CEO.

Pei Tianxiong's voice was calm and powerful, "What happened? Why is there such a loud noise?" His eyes were like two sharp swords, pointing directly at Pei Yanqing, waiting for a reasonable explanation.

Pei Yanqing felt unprecedented pressure at this moment, even though Mrs. Pei had already expressed her dissatisfaction with their behavior.

But facing his elders, he still felt an unspeakable pressure.

He repeated his previous explanation again, "It was my fault. I took my sister-in-law and Mengling to go fishing without taking safety issues into consideration."

After hearing this, Pei Tianxiong's face became even more serious, "Fishing? How could you take your pregnant sister-in-law and Mengling to do such a dangerous thing at this time? Have you considered the consequences?" His voice was mixed with strong reproach. .

Lin Ruoyun next to her couldn't help but join in the scolding, although her tone was relatively gentle.

But her words hit Pei Yanqing's heart equally hard, "Yanqing, you are no longer a child. As a member of the family, you need to be responsible for your actions. Your willfulness may bring disaster to the family. Foreseeable consequences.”

In the Pei family's living room, the air was almost solid, and everyone's heartbeat seemed to be clearly heard.

Pei Yanqing stood in front of the family members, his figure looking a little helpless under the light.

Pei Tianxiong and Lin Ruoyun's reprimands hit his heart like a heavy hammer, and he deeply felt that his rashness had brought a lot of trouble to the family.

In the tense atmosphere, Mrs. Pei finally made a decision. Although her voice was heavy, it was fair: "Yan Qing, your behavior has indeed brought unnecessary risks to the family. You need to do this Take responsibility. Tonight, you will kneel on the washboard to reflect on your actions."

This verdict caused a silence in the living room. Although the Pei family was shocked by Mrs. Pei's decision, no one questioned it.

Pei Yanqing's face turned pale, but he accepted the punishment silently without any protest.

He knows that this is the consequence he must bear, and it is also a deep reflection on his indiscretion.

Pei Jingchuan watched his brother being forced to accept such punishment, and his heart was filled with complicated emotions.

He stepped forward and wanted to share the burden for Pei Yanqing, but was stopped by Pei Tianxiong: "Jingchuan, this is what he must face on his own. As a member of the family, everyone's behavior will affect the entire family."

Pei Jingchuan fell silent, knowing that his father's words were right.

He could only support Pei Yanqing silently in his heart, hoping that this lesson would make him truly grow.

In the center of the Pei family's living room, an ordinary washboard was carefully placed on the ground by a servant.

It seems that this is not an everyday household item, but a tool that carries profound lessons.

Pei Yanqing's vision was blurry, and his heart was filled with complicated emotions.

Faced with the censure from his family members and Mrs. Pei's decision, he had no intention of resisting and just silently walked towards the washboard that had been laid out.

A trace of regret flashed in Pei Jingchuan's eyes, but it was also mixed with helplessness.

He knew that at this moment, any excuses and help seemed useless.

The Pei family's rules have always been strict and unquestionable, especially when it comes to major matters involving the family's reputation and the safety of its members.

"Yan Qing, you..." Pei Jingchuan hesitated, his voice full of worry.

Pei Yanqing turned around and gave Pei Jingchuan a wry smile, "Brother, it's okay, I know I did something wrong. I will remember the lesson this time."

Although his voice was calm, every word was like a heavy hammer hitting the hearts of everyone present.

Pei Yanqing slowly knelt down, and his knees touched the cold ground. The pain in his body was far less than the self-blame in his heart.

Under the light, his lonely figure looked particularly desolate, and the washboard seemed to have become the boundary between him and the world.

Mengling stood there, tears pouring out of her eyes like a tide. Her hands clenched into fists, and the pain in her heart almost overwhelmed her.

Her eyes were always locked on Pei Yanqing, watching him kneeling on the cold ground, his lonely back made her feel like a knife.

At this moment, how she wished she could bear all the punishment and save Pei Yanqing from suffering.

"Yan Qing..." Mengling's voice was low and full of trembling, but in this quiet and solemn living room, her words seemed unable to reach his ears.

Mrs. Pei's eyes moved away from Pei Yanqing and landed on Meng Ling.

There was still a stern expression on her face, but a hint of tenderness flashed deep in her eyes.

She knew the emotions in Meng Ling's heart, and also understood the importance of this girl to Pei Yanqing.

Mrs. Pei sighed softly, walked staggeringly towards Meng Ling, stretched out her hand and gently pulled her aside.

"My child, it's not easy for you either." Mrs. Pei's voice became much softer.

Her eyes revealed her care and understanding for Meng Ling, "Yan Qing has his own sense of what happened this time. You don't have to blame yourself too much. Our Pei family is always a family. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will work together." face."

Mengling looked up at Mrs. Pei, and she seemed to see a kind of perseverance in her weathered eyes.

The corners of Meng Ling's mouth twitched. She tried hard to say something, but found that her throat seemed to be blocked by something and she could not speak.

"Grandma...I..." Meng Ling's voice finally came out, but it was a little choked, "I just don't want to see Yan Qing suffer."

Old Mrs. Pei gently touched Meng Ling's hair, which was a gesture of doting on the younger generation, "My child, this is what he must experience. Only by experiencing hardships can he grow into a stronger person. And You also need to learn to be strong, for yourself and for the sake of your future children."

Mengling listened to Mrs. Pei's words, and her tears fell silently again.

She knew that every word Mrs. Pei said made sense, and her willfulness might indeed bring unnecessary risks to the family.

She nodded slightly, although her heart was still filled with reluctance and pain, but she also felt a little more understanding and firm.

When Mrs. Pei saw this, a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

She knew that Meng Ling was a smart child and would be able to understand her painstaking efforts.

She turned around and glanced at Pei Yanqing, who was still kneeling on the ground, and couldn't help but feel distressed again.

But she also knew that this was a necessary lesson. Only in this way could Pei Yanqing truly grow into the pillar of the Pei family.

As time passed, the aroma of dinner being prepared came from the Pei family's kitchen, and family members moved to the dining room one after another, preparing to share the family's dinner.

However, Pei Yanqing was still in the corner of the living room, kneeling on the washboard that looked a little worn.

His figure looked particularly lonely, in sharp contrast to the laughter and laughter that gradually rose in the restaurant.