Standing Next To You-Chapter 357: Meeting Grandma Pei

Inside the infirmary, Fei Chuan lay on the bed while Bei Sangyun sat beside him.

Due to his stubbornness, Bei Sangyun had no choice but to study while accompanying him in the clinic. Under his scrutinizing gaze, Bei Sangyun studied diligently.

Fei Chuan was forbidden by Bei Sangyun to work while resting, so he could only watch the person beside him.

There was only the sound of turning pages, the scribble of the pen on the paper, and their breathing in the room. The sunlight outside entered through the window and landed gently on Bei Sangyun. The orange hue of the sun’s rays warmed her countenance, softening her usual sharp and intimidating aura. freёwebnoѵel.com

Fei Chuan was dazed. Bei Sangyun... was truly charming.

"...It’s hard to focus with your intense eyes on me." Bei Sangyun suddenly broke the silence. She looked up to meet his startled eyes and smiled. "Since I’ve finished half of this review, can I take a break?"

Fei Chuan nodded, his ears turning red from being caught staring at Bei Sangyun.

Bei Sangyun put away the books and leaned closer to Fei Chuan. "You can gaze at me more closely now."

Fei Chuan turned his head away, his cheeks growing hot. "Don’t get me wrong. I have nothing else to do aside from stare at you."

Bei Sangyun gently caught his chin, slowly turning his head toward her. Their faces were so close that their noses almost touched.

"Why are you still being shy? We’re already a couple. I’m allowing you to do whatever you want with me. Stare all you want. Or..." Bei Sangyun leaned closer to his ear, their cheeks lightly touching, "...do naughty things."

Fei Chuan: !

Bei Sangyun noticed the sudden increase in his body temperature. Her teasing expression disappeared as she touched his forehead. "...Your temperature is rising. I think you have a fever."

Fei Chuan’s face was red. "...It’s not a fever. Just back away a little. I’ll be fine."

"Are you sure you don’t need medicine? What if your fever gets worse? Do you want to go home?"

Fei Chuan was overwhelmed by Bei Sangyun’s concern. He calmed his fast-beating heart. "No, it’s okay. Medicines usually don’t work on me. I have the medication I need back home."

"Oh..." Bei Sangyun recalled that Fei Chuan had a special condition when he was young. There must be some specific medication he usually took. "Then let me know if you need anything, okay?"

Fei Chuan nodded. Actually, what he really wanted was for Bei Sangyun to stop teasing him. His fragile heart couldn’t handle it well.

"You must have been tiring yourself out these past few days. Why not look for an assistant?" Bei Sangyun suggested.

Fei Chuan had been busy these past few days. Last time, they couldn’t spend the afternoon together because he was working, and he still worked late into the night.

"...The kind of work I do can’t simply be passed to someone. Most of it is confidential, so I can’t easily trust others to handle it."

"Mhm. What if I recommend some people for you?"

Bei Sangyun thought of those who had worked with Fei Chuan before. One person came to mind, someone familiar to both of them. However, it seemed that person hadn’t reappeared by Fei Chuan’s side yet. Had Fei Chuan met him again and recruited him after he went abroad?

"I appreciate your effort. But... I have to do this myself." Fei Chuan lowered his head. Though he trusted Bei Sangyun, he found it hard to trust others. Even if she vouched for that person, his suspicions would persist.

Perhaps only when he was financially stable enough to afford setbacks could he consider hiring a subordinate.

Bei Sangyun understood his concerns. Seeing him work so diligently tugged at her heart. She couldn’t help but think about how Fei Chuan had struggled alone in his past life.

She held his hand. "...You know I can support you, right? You don’t have to work so hard."

Fei Chuan felt warmth in his hand, melting his heart. "...That’s all the more reason for me to work hard," he murmured.

If he wanted this relationship to last, he needed to be ready to face the challenges from the Lin, Fei, and Chuan families. Fortunately, he was young and had time to build a strong foundation.

The familiar itchiness rose in his throat again. He coughed, and Bei Sangyun handed him a glass of water.

"...I think we should postpone tomorrow’s meeting with Grandma Pei," Bei Sangyun suggested reluctantly.

"No. I promised you. And you have been waiting for it."

Bei Sangyun shook her head. "I can wait. Your health is more important."

"I’ve seen you marking the calendar on your phone every day." There was a smile in Fei Chuan’s eyes. "Besides, Grandma Pei is also excited to meet you. I will rest well tonight, so don’t worry."

Bei Sangyun gazed at him. Seeing his determined gaze, she sighed helplessly. This stubborn man...

"Why are you so adorable? You’re making me unwilling to let you go."

Fei Chuan: ??

Bei Sangyun smiled. "Alright. Then promise me you won’t work tonight. I won’t bother you, so rest a lot."

Fei Chuan returned her smile.

The two spent the rest of the time in the infirmary, their hands clasped together as they talked about the future they slowly shaped with their hearts.

*****

The day to meet Grandma Pei arrived. Fei Chuan chose a restaurant at the top of the hill. It was very expensive to rent a private booth, but the view outside the window was worth it.

Bei Sangyun arrived ten minutes early. She wore a light blue dress that was neither revealing nor too conservative. She let down her hair and curled the ends. Maid Ye Zhai helped her apply light makeup. Although she tried to look simple, the preparation was extensive.

Finally, the door opened, and the staff led Fei Chuan and Grandma Pei in. Bei Sangyun stood up stiffly.

It felt like she was transported back to her pre-teen years, reminiscent of when she first met Old Master Lin—both excited and nervous.

"...Grandma Pei--" As soon as the words slipped out, Bei Sangyun instantly regretted them. She had numerous greetings in mind, yet managed such a clumsy mistake upon arrival. "...I mean, Madame Pei. It’s been a long time. How have you been?"

Grandma Pei’s face lit up upon seeing Bei Sangyun. Her eyes sparkled. "Oh my, I’ve been well, thank you, little miss. You can call me grandma. After all, we will soon be family."

Bei Sangyun and Fei Chuan blushed. Family? It was too early for that.

But Bei Sangyun’s nerves gradually eased. "Then I’ll call you grandma. And please call me ’Sangyun’," she bashfully replied.

"Right, my dear Sangyun. You’ve grown so beautifully. No wonder the Young Master fell in love at first sight."

Fei Chuan’s heart skipped a beat. "Grandma!"

Bei Sangyun was taken aback. Love at first sight? That couldn’t be...

"Why not? You two are finally together. There’s no need to be shy. Come, girl. Let me see your face clearly."

Bei Sangyun obediently stepped forward to Grandma Pei. Her heart fluttered slightly. Grandma Pei had called her beautiful. Perhaps she didn’t mind her relationship with her grandson after all.

Considering she had mentioned them becoming ’family’, could this mean Grandma Pei approved of their relationship?