Su Qinchun cautiously said, “Sister-in-law, from now on, you’re part of the Su family. My mom said that whatever food we have, we’ll give it to you first.”

“But I saw you eating quite a bit earlier. How could I tell you were saving it for me?”

Su Qinchun: “…”

“You said there was plenty, so I ate. If there wasn’t much, I would’ve definitely let you eat first.”

Seeing her sister-in-law’s serious expression, Gu Jiaojiao giggled, then calmly instructed, “I believe you. Now, go wash the dishes and clean the kitchen. I’m going to take a nap.”

“Sure thing.”

After Sheng Xinglian finished writing her letter, she went to the post office in the compound to send it via registered mail, hoping the Gu family would receive it quickly and come to cause trouble for Gu Jiaojiao.

She returned home in high spirits, only to find her grandfather from the Sheng family had arrived. Her good mood instantly vanished.

This old man had been cold and indifferent to her in her past life, and in this life, he was even more sarcastic and mocking.

“Grandpa~ What brings you here?”

“Oh ho, this is my eldest son’s home. Can’t I, an old man, come?”

“Dad, why are you picking on a child?” Sheng’s mother said wearily.

She knew the old man was upset about the public notice in the newspaper, but they couldn’t be blamed for going too far.

Her Xingxing had suffered so much in the past, and since returning to their side, she had always felt insecure.

If they didn’t make a clear stance, their daughter would remain anxious all the time, and it pained her to see it.

Gu Jiaojiao had lived a good life with the Sheng family for eighteen years, and now that she was married, cutting ties with the Sheng family wouldn’t leave her too badly off, right?

Sheng’s father was at work and hadn’t returned for lunch, so only Sheng’s mother, the third child who was still in school, and Sheng Xinglian were at home.

Grandpa Sheng usually lived with Sheng’s father’s family, but after Sheng Xinglian returned to the Sheng family, Gu Jiaojiao became unreasonable and caused endless trouble. Fed up, he moved to his second son’s home, which was just next door.

“Grandpa, don’t be angry. Dad only published the notice to cut ties because Jiaojiao said it herself.”

Sheng’s third son wasn’t lying. Gu Jiaojiao had indeed said those words on her wedding day, even if it was in anger. After all, she had said it.

Besides, a little white lie for the sake of family harmony was worth it. His grandfather had a weak heart and shouldn’t get upset often.

“Why would I, an old man, be angry? Gu Jiaojiao was never really part of our Sheng family. Publishing the notice or not doesn’t change that.”

The implication was that his eldest son had gone too far, and Sheng’s mother understood this.

Sheng Xinglian, however, didn’t get it and inwardly cursed the old man for being so calculating.

In her past life, when Gu Jiaojiao married Song Zijin and became a wealthy lady, the old man had doted on her.

But in this life, with Gu Jiaojiao married to a cripple, the old man couldn’t care less about her. How calculating!

“Grandpa~ How can you be so heartless? Jiaojiao is still the granddaughter you watched grow up.”

Grandpa Sheng: “…”

What the hell? Which eye of this foolish granddaughter saw me being heartless?

“I’m full. You all take your time.”

Grandpa Sheng put down his chopsticks and left without looking back. Sheng’s third son glared at his sister.

Sheng Xinglian started sobbing again, and Sheng’s mother’s heart ached for her. She shot her youngest son a fierce look.

“Mom, I’m full. I’m heading to class.” Sheng Shiwu fled, chasing after his grandfather.

Left with her crying daughter, Sheng’s mother felt a wave of helplessness and grew even more resentful of the Gu family for raising her daughter to be so petty.

When Gu Jiaojiao woke up from her nap, the IV bags she had hung for Su Shuoci had finished dripping.

“Do you feel any better?”

“My lower back feels a bit tingly, but my legs still have no sensation,” Su Shuoci answered truthfully.

He was already quite satisfied. At least his lower back had some feeling, so his legs might not be far behind!

He had always been reserved, and Gu Jiaojiao couldn’t tell if he was happy or not, so she suggested, “Let’s go out for a walk. Enjoying the scenery will lift your mood, and your body will heal faster.”

Gu Jiaojiao was spouting nonsense with a straight face. She wanted to familiarize herself with the compound’s environment.

The memories from the original body were different from experiencing things firsthand. Plus, she wanted to go out and listen to the gossip among the women.

Su Qinchun had classes in the afternoon, so the two of them went out to stroll around the compound.

Most people in the compound were either at work or school, leaving only a few elderly men playing chess under the big trees.

There were also housewives with children gossiping under the trees, but they immediately fell silent when they saw Gu Jiaojiao pushing the wheelchair.

Gu Jiaojiao had good hearing and caught snippets of gossip about herself. Compared to before, when they wouldn’t stop talking even when she was around, their sudden silence now was likely due to the man by her side.

Gu Jiaojiao leisurely pushed her husband along the compound’s main road, asking questions like an inquisitive child.

Su Shuoci knew his wife hadn’t experienced much of the world’s wonders, so he patiently and proudly explained everything to her.

One spoke happily, the other listened intently, and before they knew it, it was rush hour.

People in the compound actively avoided the couple, and Su Shuoci noticed.

But he didn’t mind. After all, he wasn’t close to anyone in the compound.

“Gu Jiaojiao, you really shouldn’t have married a cripple out of spite. There are plenty of talented young men in the compound for you to choose from.”

A clear, icy voice, like snowmelt from a mountain, spoke, but the words were tasteless.

Gu Jiaojiao turned toward the voice and saw a man so handsome he seemed otherworldly.

He was around twenty-one or twenty-two, with short hair and a white shirt slightly open at the collar.

The sleeves of his shirt were rolled up to his forearms, revealing tanned skin.

His eyes were sharp and intelligent, his nose high-bridged, and his thin lips slightly sensual. Together, they made him look like a masterpiece crafted by the hands of God, flawless from every angle, truly breathtaking.

Anyone would be more forgiving of something beautiful, and Gu Jiaojiao was no exception as she took a few extra glances at the handsome man.

But no matter how good-looking he was, Gu Jiaojiao wouldn’t be swayed by his charm.

She angrily retorted, “You may look like a decent person, but you’ve got no class, insulting someone with a disability like that.”

Instantly, a crowd gathered to watch the spectacle. It was rush hour, after all, with people returning from work and school.

“Gu Jiaojiao used to freeze whenever she saw Song Zijin, always staring at him like a lovesick fool. Why is she yelling at him this time?”

“She’s married now. Should she still be staring at him like a lovesick fool?”

“She married a cripple. It’s normal for her to lash out when she sees someone as outstanding as Song Zijin.”

“Don’t talk about my sister like that~ She and Brother Zijin grew up together as childhood sweethearts. What’s wrong with her looking at him a few times~~”

Gu Jiaojiao couldn’t help but laugh at Sheng Xinglian’s words. While they seemed to defend her, they were actually stirring up trouble.

It was clear to everyone that Song Zijin’s face instantly turned cold, and the man in the wheelchair radiated an aura that warned others to stay away.