Chapter 52: Smile

Xiao Miaomiao, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but think of what the Li family’s servants had said. They said that ever since Li Jingcheng had his accident, the entire Li family had been shrouded in a thick layer of gloom for the past half year. Everyone was silent, afraid to make a sound, let alone laugh.

She turned her head and looked at Li Jingcheng, who was sitting in his wheelchair. She noticed his lips were dry and silently took out a bottle of water and a pack of cotton swabs from the bag behind the wheelchair.

Xiao Miaomiao carefully opened the bottle cap, dipped a cotton swab in the water, and gently applied it to Li Jingcheng’s lips. Her movements were gentle, her gaze focused and tender.

Zhang Jie quietly watched Xiao Miaomiao, watching her meticulously care for Li Jingcheng. A faint smile appeared on his lips.

Xiao Miaomiao continued to moisten Li Jingcheng’s lips while softly saying, “Actually, we’re just getting what we need from each other.” Her gaze was firm and unfazed, as if she didn’t care about other people’s opinions.

Zhang Jie nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. He knew that the marriage between Li Jingcheng and Xiao Miaomiao was not based on love.

Xiao Miaomiao continued, “Besides, this kind of transaction doesn’t hurt me at all. In fact, I benefit greatly from it. Li Jingcheng is not only handsome, but also talented, brilliant, and incredibly intelligent.”

“His excellent genes will be passed on to our future children, giving them beautiful features and sharp minds. Moreover, the Li family has a strict family tradition, and the family members get along harmoniously, providing me with a warm and loving family environment. These are invaluable treasures that cannot be measured by money.”

Her words revealed her anticipation and confidence in her future life. Although this marriage did not begin out of pure love, she was still satisfied.

Zhang Jie listened quietly to Xiao Miaomiao’s words, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He realized that this seemingly fragile woman possessed inner strength and wisdom.

“So you don’t need to thank me for anything. As for Li Jingcheng, as long as he doesn’t do anything wrong to me, I will take care of him. Even if I die, I will send him off first before I go. I will definitely buy him the best coffin and hold the grandest funeral for him.” Xiao Miaomiao looked seriously at Zhang Jie.

When Zhang Jie heard this, he froze in place, his face filled with astonishment.

Li Jingcheng, who was beside them, was even more shocked, his heart filled with worry.

He knew Xiao Miaomiao’s personality well. He had heard her say many times that she only agreed to marry him because she wanted a child with good genes.

Now, hearing these words, he couldn’t help but start to doubt his future, even worrying that one day Xiao Miaomiao would actually do something like taking his father’s place.

Zhang Jie silently took a bite of his ice cream, his eyes complex as he looked at Xiao Miaomiao.

At this moment, Xiao Miaomiao was carefully taking care of Li Jingcheng, her gaze always fixed on Li Jingcheng’s handsome face, as if she were fascinated by it.

Zhang Jie wondered if he should ask Ouyang to help Li Jingcheng take care of his face. After all, from what he could see, Xiao Miaomiao seemed to place great importance on Li Jingcheng’s appearance.

Just as he was thinking, a loud cry suddenly caught their attention.

Xiao Miaomiao put down the cotton swab, grabbed her ice cream, and followed the sound to investigate.

Next to the supermarket where they were, in the villa next door, Xiao Miaomiao squatted outside the villa’s railing, watching two people arguing in the courtyard.

It was clear that this was a couple arguing. Xiao Miaomiao looked at the woman and couldn’t help but sigh.

Such a beautiful woman, yet she was tormenting herself because of a man who didn’t know how to cherish her.

Even Ah Huang shook his head along with her, then, together with Xiao Miaomiao, they watched the drama unfold while eating their ice cream, their movements almost identical.

Zhang Jie found it both funny and somewhat helpless. It turned out that Xiao Miaomiao wasn’t as dignified as she appeared, but more like a child, innocent and carefree.

Zhang Jie didn’t go over, but chose to sit where he was, watching everything unfold, and told Li Jingcheng what was happening.

“Liu Kai seems to be getting a divorce from his fifth wife. This time, it’s said to be because of an actress. Grandpa Liu said that if he gets divorced and holds a wedding banquet, he can handle it himself. The Liu family and our families won’t go. We’re too embarrassed.” Zhang Jie said to himself.

Li Jingcheng listened and agreed. The fifth wife? That means Liu Kai had gotten divorced and married a new woman while he was in a coma. This man was really a romantic and fickle playboy!

“Sister-in-law went over to eavesdrop, and Ah Huang followed her, eating and watching, his eyes shining.” Zhang Jie said with a smile.

Li Jingcheng imagined the scene and found it very amusing.

“Sister-in-law looks quite dignified, elegant, and noble, and seems to understand things well, but sometimes she’s very childish. But that’s good, it’s good to be carefree and happy.”

Zhang Jie paused, then continued, “The Li family is finally smiling again. It’s all thanks to Sister-in-law.”

Li Jingcheng naturally knew this. Wasn’t he the one who felt it most?

“I thought Grandpa Li and the others had given up on you, that they just wanted to find a random woman to carry on the Li family’s lineage. But seeing the Li family’s situation, I really believe what Grandpa Li said, that Sister-in-law is a lucky star.”

Zhang Jie looked at Li Jingcheng and said, “I wanted to object, but now I can only be grateful. I also hope that she will truly be your hope.”

As Zhang Jie spoke, a hint of relief and happiness flashed in his eyes.

He had once been puzzled by the Li family’s choice, but now it seemed that the Li family’s decision might be the right one.

He sincerely hoped that Li Jingcheng could find true happiness, and perhaps this woman was his hope.

Xiao Miaomiao stood aside, witnessing the intense arguments and fights between Liu Kai and his wife, and a wave of shock and confusion washed over her.

She had originally thought it was just a simple verbal dispute, but she didn’t expect it to turn into a violent conflict in the blink of an eye.

Seeing the scratches on Liu Kai’s face left by Zhang Shuya, and their mutual accusations, she realized that things were far more complicated than they seemed.

“Zhang Shuya, you crazy woman.” Liu Kai roared angrily, his face contorted in rage. He pointed at Zhang Shuya, his eyes filled with anger and resentment.

However, Zhang Shuya did not back down. She fearlessly retorted, “Yes, I’m crazy, it’s all your fault!” Her voice was filled with despair and pain, tears streaming down her cheeks. She stared intently at Liu Kai, as if she wanted to vent all her dissatisfaction and grievances.

Xiao Miaomiao silently observed the drama, sighing inwardly. She understood that this marriage had reached its end. No matter how much they tried to repair it, they couldn’t restore the past beauty.