It was a clear blue sky in the morning, but by noon, the clouds were rolling in. A large mass of dark clouds gathered, and suddenly a heavy downpour began.
Hearing that some friends would be coming over for dinner this afternoon, Zhu Xiaowei rushed out to buy more fresh ingredients to treat them.
As a result, he got drenched by the sudden downpour.
She just came out of the large supermarket, carrying bags in her hands. She was wearing a light pink maternity dress with cherry blossom patterns, and she had simply tied up her hair in a ponytail. Because she was pregnant, she didn't dare to use any makeup, so she wore a plain and light make-up. Now her dress was soaked, her face was covered with water droplets, and even her hair was dripping.
Like all the unlucky pedestrians, she quickly ran back into the supermarket to take cover from the rain.
Looking at the torrential rain pouring down before me, the water droplets splashing, and a chill in the wind.
Zhu Xiaowei placed the two large bags of fresh ingredients at her feet. She quickly picked up her phone, wanting to call a taxi to go back. She was afraid of catching a cold and always remembered that she was now a pregnant woman and had to protect the health of her baby.
Just then, a deep blue BMW sped towards them at high speed, splashing muddy water everywhere. Pedestrians in front exclaimed and cursed, "Damn it, can't you drive?!"
Zhu Xiaowei felt the sound behind her and immediately turned to look.
Her face was full of surprise, and she immediately recognized the familiar car. Just as she was stunned, the car had come to a stop steadily in front of her.
The car window rolled down, Pei Haoran glared at her with a terrible face, his tone full of anger, "What is this?!"
"...It's pouring rain outside, and you still came out." Seeing her soaked to the bone like a drowned chicken, Pei Haoran felt anger welling up inside him. He couldn't hold it back and burst out cursing.
Zhu Xiaowei was slow to react. He didn't expect to see him suddenly, and even less so that he would be scolded for no reason. His heart immediately felt very wronged.
Seeing her expression, Pei Haoran instantly regretted it.
He hated himself for his impulsive decision just now. He was driving by when he saw a familiar figure, so he turned the car around. The more he looked, the more it resembled her. He stepped on the gas and it really was her. She had both hands full of groceries. Then he remembered she must have been busy preparing food for all of them today.
Darn it!
He should have known that Qiao Bao'er wouldn't take care of anyone, even if they lived together, it would be Zhu Xiaowei who took care of her daily life and meals.
Lu Qinian was right, Qiao Bao'er is enslaving Xiao Zhu.
Pei Haoran thought about it the more he got angrier, staring at the two large bags of groceries at her feet. He snorted, "Are you an idiot?" Just like before, he always scolded her this way.
Before, Zhu Xiaowei thought that hearing "idiot" too often was a kind of intimacy between her and her husband. But now she felt wronged, and she remembered what Guan Lei said to her that day, calling her too stupid.
"Yes, you're right. I'm stupid. It's only a fool like me who would marry you, intrude on your relationship, overestimate myself, and be unworthy of you all! Is that what I deserve?"
Zhu Xiaowei was drenched, her face covered in dirt. She clenched her jaw, indignation burning in her eyes, tears welling up as she stubbornly retorted, a look of defiance mixed with vulnerability on her features.
Pei Haoran looked at her, his chest feeling tight, and he began to hate himself for speaking like that.
"I didn't mean it that way."
His voice sounded a little awkward, as if he wanted to say something apologetic to appease her.
"I'm saying, you know Qiao Bao'er is such a picky eater. You didn't need to run out and buy groceries just to accommodate her..."
Zhu Xiaowei's only face defense, immediately stated, "I volunteered myself."
" Qiao Ba'er is very good to me, don't say bad things about her." Zhu Xiaowei felt that although she wasn't very capable, she also protected her best friend.

Pei Haoran looked at her wary and rejecting him, his heart felt a little bad. His expression was very complex.
Before this, he had rehearsed countless times in his mind, telling himself that when he saw Zhu Xiaowei again, he must speak to her nicely and not bully her like he used to.
But he got used to it, truly hating himself for being so caustic, always hurting the people closest to him.
"Get in the car," Pei Haoran said softly.
Zhu Xiao Wei took a step back, her voice low. "No need, I called a taxi, it'll be here in a while."
Pei Haoran swore he really wanted to have a good talk with her, but this woman was truly incorrigible. She got soaking wet in the rain and dared to refuse him.
He raised his voice, a hint of warning in it, "Don't push me. Get out of the car or I'll grab you."
"I said I didn't need it."
Zhu Xiaowei's expression was a bit hesitant. She was afraid they would argue in this public place and be watched by others. She was shy and most afraid of being made a fool of by others.
Pei Haoran was very familiar with her weaknesses and deliberately shouted, "You owe me money. If you don't pay it back today, I'll go to your house and make a scene."

Pei Haoran became even more insistent, "So you're denying it now? The IOUs and title deeds from my family are clearly signed by you. If you don't come with me, I'll take you to the police station."
The people around stood under the supermarket awning sheltering from the heavy rain. They were bored, when they heard the sound of an argument coming from this way, it seemed to involve something about owing money and the police station, and they immediately started gossiping.
Many pairs of eyes were desperately looking at them, Zhu Xiaowei blushed anxiously, "No, it's not..."
"You always do this to me, making me so embarrassed."
Zhu Xiaowei was so angry that she couldn't do anything. She pulled open the back door and put her two large bags of groceries inside. Then, she quickly got into the car, slammed the door shut, and complained with a sulky face.
Then Pei Haoran patiently asked her, "Are you seated comfortably?"
Zhu Xiaowei tightened her face and didn't speak to him.
Pei Haoran started the car, completely ignoring the gossip outside. Yes, every time they met, he would always do this to her, bullying her.
He thought it was quite fun, but he had never considered whether she would actually be angry.
"Where are you taking me?"
As soon as Zhu Xiaowei sat in the car, she came to her senses slowly. Suddenly, she felt that she had done something wrong. How could she get into his car? Now there were only two of them in the car, and it felt very awkward.
Pei Haoran tried his best to remain calm, as if nothing was out of the ordinary. He looked straight ahead at the road and said in a calm tone, "Your clothes are wet. Since we're going home anyway, why don't we go change your clothes first? Don't you want to catch a cold?"
“I, I don’t want to go back…” Zhu Xiaowei’s voice was trembling.
Like a child who has run away from home for many days, the closer he gets to home, the more afraid he becomes to face it.
Actually, she was never a heartless woman. Even when she was bullied, she would be fine after a few days. She didn't really want to leave that home; she just didn't know how to face it for a while and wanted to hide like an ostrich.
Pei Haoran's biggest confidence in this marriage is that he can control everything. He fully understands what kind of personality Zhu Xiaowei is, and knows she will never leave him.
This time, Pei Haoran didn't force her. He turned the car around and drove straight to the luxury residential complex where she lived recently.

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