Chapter 33: Recklessness

“I’m sorry, cousin, I was really reckless this time.” Xiao Miaomiao said apologetically.

“But if you had another chance, you would still be so reckless, wouldn’t you?” Jiang Chen had seen through her.

Xiao Miaomiao blinked and didn’t speak. After all, her cousin was right. Worried that the Jiang family would not agree, she would still act first and ask for forgiveness later.

“You, you really are like what Grandpa said, a worrywart.” Jiang Chen said helplessly.

“Cousin, you’ve seen him, he’s just not awake. Think of him as Sleeping Beauty.”

“Besides, Grandpa Li said I’m a lucky star. Maybe Li Jingcheng will wake up later. Then everyone will just envy me. Even if he’s cold or doesn’t like me, with Grandpa and Grandma Li around, Li Jingcheng wouldn’t dare to do anything bad. At most, he’ll just ignore me.” Xiao Miaomiao looked at Grandpa and Grandma Li and knew that Li Jingcheng shouldn’t be a person who forgets favors.

“Alright, I can’t argue with you. Let’s see how Grandpa and the others talk. You know, Grandpa is the one in charge. If he objects, are you really going to go against him?” Jiang Chen knew that Xiao Miaomiao was quite obedient to those who loved her.

“I’m not worried. The conditions Grandpa proposed, the Li family will agree.” Xiao Miaomiao said confidently.

“Are you really so sure?” Jiang Chen didn’t expect her to be so confident.

“Of course. I told you, the Li family is really good. They are truly good. So as long as I can stay and take care of my grandfather, they will agree to any request he makes. They might even give more than what my grandfather expects.”

“They said they would treat me like their own daughter, and they really mean it.” Xiao Miaomiao took some water and moistened Li Jingcheng’s lips.

Jiang Chen just listened. After all, who knows what the future holds.

“By the way, brother, I can make money, and it’s the kind where I don’t have to go out.” Xiao Miaomiao couldn’t help but say, “When I graduated from college, my senior bought a painting I made and put it in his art exhibition. Grandpa Li bought it. The whole Li family loved it.”

“They knew it was mine, they knew I wanted to paint, and they even prepared a studio and paints for me. I get a thousand yuan for each painting. Yesterday, I just gave the painting to Grandpa Li, and Li Jingcheng’s brother, Zhang Jie, bought it for ten thousand yuan. Grandpa Li gave me five thousand.”

Xiao Miaomiao was genuinely happy. This was money she earned through her own labor.

“You’re so happy about six thousand yuan?” Jiang Chen was speechless at her lack of ambition.

“I’m happy! This is money I earned through my own efforts. It can’t compare to yours, but it’s already pretty good compared to ordinary people. Most importantly, it’s something I love to do.” Xiao Miaomiao said seriously, “Grandpa Li said, no matter good or bad, I get a thousand yuan for each painting. Now I have so much motivation to paint.”

“You’re happy, that’s all that matters.” Jiang Chen looked at her and said, “Do you want me to hold an exhibition for you? Then your paintings will be hung up for sale, and the lowest price for each one would be at least one hundred thousand.”

Jiang Chen was quite aware of Xiao Miaomiao’s painting skills. One hundred thousand was a low price.

“No need for now. I promised Grandpa that I would fill the house with my paintings. I’ll think about it when I have more later.” Xiao Miaomiao shook her head.

“Actually, a thousand yuan is already pretty good. My paintings are always done as I please, and they don’t take much time. I feel a little guilty asking for too much.” Xiao Miaomiao looked at Jiang Chen.

“The paints Grandpa Li had people prepare for me are the best. Even if I paint a whole painting, it wouldn’t cost more than three hundred yuan.” Xiao Miaomiao had checked the prices.

Jiang Chen didn’t expect her to say that. Maybe it was her kind heart that allowed her to paint such extraordinary paintings.

“I don’t know what to say about you. You love money, but you sell your paintings so cheap. You don’t love money, but you’re so happy when you receive it.”

“I love money, but I only love what I deserve. What’s not mine, I won’t be greedy for it.” Xiao Miaomiao wouldn’t say she didn’t like money.

“Cousin, if you think you have too much money, you can give me more. I won’t refuse what you give me.” Xiao Miaomiao smiled.

“I don’t have money.” Jiang Chen glanced at her.

“Stingy.”

Xiao Miaomiao remembered her promise to treat everyone to dinner. “By the way, cousin, when are you free? You can discuss with Brother Zheng. I’m going to treat everyone to dinner to celebrate the divorce being finalized.”

“You want to treat Zheng Yan to dinner?” Jiang Chen looked at her and asked. It was truly rare. “You haven’t even treated me to dinner, but you’re getting a free meal through Zheng Yan.”

“Well, he didn’t charge any lawyer fees and even collected such comprehensive information. I can’t not treat him to dinner. I was just joking about treating everyone to dinner. I thought since you found him, you would treat everyone. I didn’t expect Brother Zheng to agree, so I can only treat him.”

“I was wondering why the miser would treat someone to dinner.”

Xiao Miaomiao could tell her cousin was teasing her. “I’ll treat everyone, but you pay.”

“You’re so good at saving money. Alright, I’ll ask him when he’s free. I’ll send you the time and place, and you can just come over.” Jiang Chen wouldn’t really let her pay.

“Okay, okay. I’ll leave it to you then.” Xiao Miaomiao was happy to not have to worry about where to eat.

“By the way, cousin, remember to find a place where Brother Zheng likes to eat.” Xiao Miaomiao reminded him.

“I know. Actually, Brother Zheng is the more suitable person. He has no parents, and his character is absolutely trustworthy.” Jiang Chen looked at her and persuaded.

“The practice problems you sent me before the college entrance exam were all organized by him. The review outline was also done by him.” Jiang Chen had been serious when he said he would match Zheng Yan with Xiao Miaomiao.

“Wasn’t that the online tutor you found for me?” Xiao Miaomiao had always thought it was Jiang Chen who had done it for her.

“At that time, I said I would hire a tutor for you, but you said you didn’t want one. I could only organize it for you in my spare time. Once, you sent me a question, and I was drinking with him at a bar. He knew about it and took over.”

“Your online tutor was him.” Jiang Chen hadn’t expected Zheng Yan to not tell Xiao Miaomiao that it was him.

“At that time, Zheng Yan’s law firm was just starting to get on track. The investment I gave him helped a lot, so he helped me out.” Jiang Chen thought it was probably Zheng Yan’s way of repaying his favor.

“Is that so? I really need to thank him properly. I didn’t know it was him before.” Xiao Miaomiao was truly surprised. “I was wondering why the tutor was so dedicated. It was Brother Zheng.”

“Yeah, he’s always very dedicated to the things he promises to do. Because it’s him, I’m also very relieved.” Jiang Chen couldn’t deny it.