Chapter 28: Recognition

“It must be the sister-in-law who arranged the flowers. Mom doesn’t like flower arrangements, and this one is quite beautiful, clearly done by the sister-in-law,” said Ouyang, confirming with a glance.

“You’ve accepted Xiao Miaomiao?” Zhang Jie asked, looking at him.

Before coming here, he was the most hesitant, thinking Xiao Miaomiao must be someone with ulterior motives.

Ouyang nodded, “Yes, haven’t you guys accepted her too? Besides, even Jie, a police officer, has accepted her, what else do I have to worry about?”

Ouyang was an actor after all, he had seen all kinds of people, and there was no shortage of beautiful women in the entertainment industry. He had to admit that Xiao Miaomiao was truly beautiful, not the fleeting beauty of those internet celebrities. If she entered the acting world, she would definitely be a big hit. And her eyes, so pure and innocent, couldn’t be faked, unless her nature was genuinely like that.

“Whether it’s her identity, appearance, personality, or talent, she’s a perfect match for Brother Jingcheng. It’s just like Mom said, if Xiao Miaomiao didn’t lose faith in love and fear getting hurt again, she wouldn’t have chosen to marry Brother Jingcheng, right?” Ouyang said, looking at the lying Li Jingcheng.

“In other words, if Brother Jingcheng was well, he wouldn’t have been able to marry such an excellent sister-in-law, right?” Ouyang said awkwardly.

Zhang Jie and Zhou Yi looked at Li Jingcheng, their expressions also indescribable. It was true.

Ouyang walked to the window, took a picture of Xiao Miaomiao painting downstairs and sent it to his older brother.

Note: Sister-in-law.

“Big brother, Brother Jie and I came over and saw her. Sister-in-law is a good person, she’s a good match for Brother Jingcheng. But you can help Brother Jingcheng get revenge. Sister-in-law was previously married to Hong Wenbin, the second son of the Hong Group. That guy cheated on her during their marriage, but sister-in-law was innocent.”

This was what Ouyang learned from his mother.

Ou Heng didn’t expect her to be a second-time bride, but seeing that she was innocent in her relationship with Hong Wenbin, he felt relieved.

“She also has a very prestigious background, she’s the granddaughter of Old Jiang, the kind with shares and recognition,” Ouyang told his brother everything he knew.

“By the way, Brother Jie also bought a painting that Sister-in-law just finished. I liked it too, but Brother Jie snatched it first.” Ouyang also felt that he was too slow.

Ouyang was also curious, this painting actually made Zhang Jie speak up and ask for it, “Take a picture and show me the painting.”

“Okay, wait a minute.” Ouyang replied.

“Brother Jie, take a picture of your painting and send it to my brother. He’s curious about what kind of painting it is that you bought.” Ouyang asked Zhang Jie.

“Here you go, be careful, don’t damage it.” Zhang Jie handed him the painting.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be careful.” Ouyang said seriously.

He carefully took the painting, opened it and looked at the scene inside, he was still somewhat shocked.

“If Sister-in-law holds an exhibition, she’ll definitely make money. One thousand yuan, Sister-in-law is losing out. If this painting were to be auctioned, it would definitely start at a million yuan. It seems like Sister-in-law really doesn’t know her own painting skills.”

“I saw her being so satisfied with the one thousand yuan Grandpa Li gave her earlier. If she knew her paintings could sell for a million, I wonder if she would faint.”

Ouyang joked to them.

“You’re thinking too much. Outsiders might not even have the chance to see her paintings. Grandpa Li clearly loves Sister-in-law’s paintings, he intends to hang them at home. Sister-in-law doesn’t have any plans to sell them outside.” Zhou Yi said to him.

“That’s true too. And the first person eligible to buy them is Grandpa Li. If I want a painting, I have to go through Grandpa Li to buy it,” Ouyang said in agreement.

“You know it’s good. I’ve already planned to queue up with Grandpa Li. If I like the next one, I’ll ask Grandpa Li to buy it.” Zhou Yi had already discussed it with Grandpa Li in the group.

“No, when did you say that? How come I didn’t think of it?” Ouyang looked at the group, there were already five people in line to buy paintings from Grandpa Li.

“You should have told me, I’m the sixth in line now.” Ouyang said with a depressed face.

“You just weren’t paying attention to the group chat, you were chatting with your brother.” Zhou Yi rolled his eyes at him. “But I heard Sister-in-law paints quite fast. This painting in my hand was started yesterday afternoon and finished today.”

“If nothing unexpected happens, there will be a painting every two days. You’ll get one within half a month.” Zhou Yi comforted him.

“Ou Heng sent a message, take a look and see what he says.” Zhang Jie reminded him as he saw Ouyang’s phone ringing.

Ouyang opened it and burst into laughter. “Brother Jie, my brother said you got a bargain, such a good painting for only one thousand yuan.”

Then Ouyang stopped laughing, his brother actually asked him to give up his sixth place in line, making him the seventh.

“Serves you right.” Zhang Jie laughed.

Ouyang looked aggrieved, only Brother Jingcheng was protective of him, his other brothers were lucky if they didn’t try to trick him.

“If Brother Jingcheng was awake, he definitely wouldn’t let you guys bully me like this.” Ouyang said with a grievance.

Zhou Yi looked at this silly boy, he didn’t know how many times Jingcheng had made him take the blame in the past.

Looking at Jingcheng lying on the bed, Zhou Yi also felt the irony of fate. He could only hope for a miracle.

“Jingcheng, you rest well. We brothers will support Dad with the Li family. If Sister-in-law really gives birth to a son or daughter for you, we will treat them as our own children and help take care of them and educate them.” Zhou Yi assured him.

“We haven’t come to see you these days because we were afraid to face the reality of you becoming a vegetable. Now that we see Grandpa Li and the others are all optimistic because of Sister-in-law, we’ve confirmed it, Sister-in-law is a good person. If you need any help in the future, just ask Sister-in-law, and we brothers will definitely not stand idly by. You can rest assured.”

“Jingcheng, I’m the same as Zhou Yi. But we also hope you can be strong, you can wake up on your own.” Zhang Jie said to Li Jingcheng.

Li Jingcheng was the oldest among them, and also the most persuasive. They had always regarded him as their pillar of support. So when they first learned about his car accident and becoming a vegetable, they were all in disbelief, and afraid to face it.

After all, such a capable person, how could he have such a sudden accident? For half a year, they had been numbing themselves by not coming to see Li Jingcheng, unwilling to face the fact that he had become a vegetable.

Now that Grandpa Li and the others have the courage to face it, the Li family is lively again, maybe it’s a good omen.

Although Zhang Jie didn’t believe it much, he still said it out loud. “Sister-in-law seems to be a lucky person, maybe she will really bring you good fortune.”

Ouyang was replying to his brother when he heard Zhang Jie’s words, his phone fell to the bed. Even Zhou Yi looked at him in surprise, these words were actually spoken by him, it was truly unexpected and shocking.

Ouyang swallowed, looking at Zhang Jie in disbelief, “Brother Jie, are you serious?”

“Don’t you believe in these things the most?”

Zhou Yi also nodded, knowing that Zhang Jie never believed in fate, he only believed in himself.

“I’d rather believe it’s true now, as long as it can make Jingcheng wake up.” Zhang Jie said seriously.

Zhou Yi and Ouyang were silent when they heard this.

“Are you free this weekend? Let’s go to the Qing Temple to pray. Just as a way to pray for Jingcheng. Mom said Sister-in-law used her divorce settlement to do charity, praying for Jingcheng to have a healthy son soon. I’m going to use my 3% share dividends to do charity, praying for Jingcheng to wake up soon.” Zhou Yi said to them.

“Count me in, I’ll transfer half of my monthly salary to you, let’s do charity together.” Ouyang agreed.

“Me too, my salary isn’t as high as yours, but it’s not bad either. Plus bonuses and stuff, it’s still okay.” Zhang Jie nodded.

“Okay, I’ll tell Ou Heng, we’ll do it together then.” Zhou Yi nodded.

They were now willing to believe it, good people have good rewards. They did charity in Li Jingcheng’s name, hoping that it would really bring good rewards and make Li Jingcheng wake up.

“But it’s best if Jingcheng wakes up after Sister-in-law gets pregnant, otherwise I’m afraid Sister-in-law would rather get a divorce than leave.” Ouyang couldn’t help but say. “Otherwise, where would we buy such cheap and good paintings?”

Zhang Jie twitched his lips, “What time is it, you’re still thinking about paintings.”