Chapter 18: Inventory

“This is the list of divided property, detailed and complete. Given his infidelity and wrongdoings, if you wish, I can naturally help you get more, at least another 10%.”

Zheng Yan calmly placed the well-organized documents in front of Xiao Miaomiao.

Xiao Miaomiao casually flipped through a few pages, then put it down, a hint of disdain on her face: “No need, half of his property is enough for him to regret. If it weren’t for his infidelity during our marriage and his attempt to scheme against me, I might have given him some face just for him filing for divorce. But I won’t take this money, cousin. Can you help me find a reputable charity to donate it to?”

Her voice, though soft, carried an undeniable firmness. It was as if the ill-gotten gains were just a pile of meaningless numbers in her eyes, far less meaningful than donating them to those in need.

Holding this money felt like holding a cold stone, arousing disgust.

For Xiao Miaomiao, she didn’t want this dirty money to fall into the hands of someone like Hong Wenbin, but she also knew that what she deserved and what she should take, she should take.

However, she had a better plan in mind.

“This amount of money is not small, are you really determined to donate it all?” Jiang Chen looked at her sideways, a hint of inquiry in his eyes. For him, this money was just a drop in the ocean, but for an ordinary person like Xiao Miaomiao, it was undoubtedly a huge sum.

“Yes, I’ve decided to donate it all.” Xiao Miaomiao nodded firmly, as if she had made up her mind. “Holding this money in my hands will only make me feel disgusted. It’s better to donate it, do some good deeds, and accumulate some virtue for myself, so that I can have a healthy, chubby baby boy soon.”

Jiang Chen was choked by her words. He didn’t expect Xiao Miaomiao to be so direct. “What are you joking about? You want to have a child with Li Jingcheng, who’s in a vegetative state?”

“Why not? He’s just fallen into a vegetative sleep, not lost his ability to reproduce. If I can give birth to a son or daughter for the Li family, that child will naturally inherit the family’s business. At that time, the future of the Li family will be in the hands of my child.” Xiao Miaomiao’s eyes were firm, and her voice carried an unquestionable determination.

What Xiao Miaomiao didn’t say was that Li Jingcheng seemed to be quite persistent in that aspect.

“Right now, it’s the father-in-law who’s in charge of the company, but who can predict what the scene will be like twenty years later? Maybe by then, my child will have grown up and taken his place. And I will just enjoy all the wealth and glory, carefree.”

Xiao Miaomiao said this lightly, as if she was describing a long-planned event.

Jiang Chen was speechless for a moment. He never thought that Xiao Miaomiao’s scheming could be so deep, her plans had already surpassed his imagination.

Jiang Chen looked at Xiao Miaomiao with a complex expression, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He never thought that this seemingly innocent and naive woman could have such far-reaching plans.

“Miaomiao, you planned all this beforehand, didn’t you? You want to secure your position in the Li family by giving birth to a descendant for them, and then enjoy the endless wealth and glory.”

He said softly, his voice filled with shock and incomprehension at Xiao Miaomiao.

“Or maybe it’s because Li Jingcheng is in a vegetative state that you deliberately married him. You’re aiming to inherit the Li family’s property by having a child.” Jiang Chen suddenly felt like he was going crazy.

“Can’t the Jiang family support you? How could you come up with such an idea?” Jiang Chen didn’t know what to say to her anymore. He had considered whether the Li family was forcing her to marry, but he never thought that Xiao Miaomiao would fall for Li Jingcheng because he was a vegetable, wanting to inherit the Li family’s property by having a child.

“Isn’t it good? Li Jingcheng has good looks and intelligence. I also want a child, and his genes are definitely good, the baby born will definitely be smart and cute.”

“Moreover, he’s a vegetable, so I don’t have to worry about him cheating on me or betraying me.” Xiao Miaomiao said softly.

“Are you afraid because of what happened with Hong Wenbin?” Jiang Chen was very suspicious. He wondered if she was afraid of marriage because of being betrayed by Hong Wenbin, so she simply chose to marry a vegetable.

It was the truth, Xiao Miaomiao really thought so.

Seeing her silence, Jiang Chen understood. “No, Miaomiao, how can you be so scared because of one Hong Wenbin? You deserve better.”

“This is like being bitten by a snake once and being afraid of ropes for ten years. It’s not necessary. I will screen for you in the future, I will never let you meet someone like Hong Wenbin again.” Jiang Chen would not agree to her marrying a vegetable. “Wait, I’ll go to the Li family with you. This marriage must be cancelled.”

“If you’re eager to get married, I’ll find you a suitable one. I’ll screen for you in terms of character and other aspects, and I won’t let him have the chance to betray you.” Jiang Chen was already thinking about candidates.

Jiang Chen looked at Zheng Yan. Wasn’t he a good candidate? He didn’t have a girlfriend yet, and there were rumors that he liked men, even himself, but those were all nonsense.

“Miaomiao, what do you think of your brother Zheng?” Jiang Chen pulled her towards Zheng Yan.

Zheng Yan understood what Jiang Chen meant. He didn’t show it on his face and still looked gentle as usual, but his tightly clenched hand betrayed his thoughts. He liked Xiao Miaomiao.

“Brother Zheng is very good.” Xiao Miaomiao finished speaking before looking at her brother’s expression. Knowing his thoughts, she looked at him helplessly. “Cousin, Brother Zheng is very good, but I’m already divorced once, and if I do it again, it’ll be my third marriage. You’re not so kind to your brother.”

“How is this being unkind to him? With his personality, if I didn’t introduce you to him, with his sharp tongue, no one would dare marry him. But you’re my sister, he wouldn’t dare to be harsh on you.”

“He’s a man who keeps himself clean, I can absolutely guarantee that. He’s absolutely loyal, and he’s a lawyer himself, so he’s morally sound. He won’t do anything like cheating during marriage.” Jiang Chen knew that he should have let them get married together yesterday, then there wouldn’t be this situation.

Xiao Miaomiao shook her head. “Cousin, if I hadn’t married Li Jingcheng, I might have considered your suggestion, but now I’m already married to Li Jingcheng, and I’ve already had relations with him, so it’s impossible for me and Brother Zheng.”

“Maybe I’m already pregnant with Li Jingcheng’s child.” Xiao Miaomiao no longer concealed it in order to dispel his thoughts.

“What?” Jiang Chen’s eyes widened. “No, you just got your marriage certificate yesterday, you… ” He couldn’t say the rest, sleeping with Li Jingcheng, a vegetable, “How could you do it?”