Gu Jiaojiao said proudly, “Even if you stand up, I still need to see your performance before deciding whether to stay by your side.”

“Don’t worry, Jiaojiao. I will definitely pass your test. No one in this world will ever treat you better than I do.”

If someone dares to, I’ll cripple them and see who dares to challenge me, Su Shuoci vowed silently in his heart.

But Gu Jiaojiao didn’t think the same way. She believed that everything should go with the flow and happen naturally.

If they could love each other, she would love wholeheartedly. If fate didn’t allow it, then it was best to part on good terms.

When fate begins, I see you in the crowd. When fate ends, I still see you in the crowd.

A soldier on duty at the compound saluted Su Shuoci. “Commander Su, heading out to shop again?”

“Yes, my Jiaojiao hasn’t had the chance to explore the compound much before, so I’m taking her out for a stroll.”

In the past, Su Shuoci would never have bothered to respond to anyone. But now, he just wanted the whole world to know that he was out shopping with his wife.

The wheelchair was incredibly agile, allowing him to move freely. Su Shuoci no longer carried the same despondency as before.

When no one was around, Gu Jiaojiao took out 500 jin of rice and 200 jin of noodles.

Although it wouldn’t sell for more than 200 yuan, here, 100 yuan could buy more than 100 jin of pork.

Just as they were preparing everything, Monkey suddenly appeared, startling Gu Jiaojiao.

“Boss, sister-in-law, you’re out so early?”

“Aren’t you early too? Were you waiting at the compound gate to pick us up?” Su Shuoci asked coldly.

“No, no, of course not. I was just waiting here for you. Boss, I was too excited to sleep. I earn 20 yuan a day now!”

“Today, you’ll earn even more. We brought 500 jin of rice and 200 jin of noodles. See how many days it will take you to sell them.”

“One day is enough! Yesterday, I already took several pre-orders. Let’s go straight to my house.”

Monkey reached out to push Su Shuoci’s wheelchair but was immediately met with a sharp glare, forcing him to step back awkwardly.

Boss is so clingy with his wife?

Back in the performing arts troupe, so many beautiful women had tried to get close to him, only to be scared off by his cold gaze.

Su Shuoci didn’t want Monkey to discover the secret of his wheelchair—it could move on its own without any effort.

Of course, he also simply enjoyed having his little wife close to him. She had a pleasant scent.

Unlike Monkey, who reeked of sweat.

As the three of them reached the entrance, they saw a woman carrying a frail middle-aged man on her back, heading out.

“Dad, Mom, you’re going to Tongjitang again? Take it slow, and don’t worry about the money. Your son can earn a lot.”

The middle-aged woman had deep wrinkles and a pale complexion. She forced a small smile but said nothing, only nodding.

Gu Jiaojiao noticed that the woman’s health wasn’t good. Many women developed cancer due to prolonged emotional distress and repression.

Women must keep their emotions in check. Bottling things up could be worse than simply venting frustrations.

She couldn’t help but ask, “Monkey, what’s wrong with your dad?”

“He fell at a construction site a few years ago. Tongjitang is run by Dr. Jiang’s apprentice, who has excellent medical skills, but after years of treatment, there’s still no improvement.”

“Tell your parents not to go for now. I’ll take a look at him later.”

“Sister-in-law, you know medicine?”

“Just a little. I’ll have to check first.”

Monkey’s real name was Zeng Kunheng. Zeng’s mother was skeptical about trusting a young girl, but Zeng’s father was reluctant to spend more money on treatment.

“That’s great. Dear, let’s go home first and let the little doctor take a look.”

“Mom, carry Dad to the lounge chair in the main hall and let him rest. We’ll be there soon.”

Even though Zeng’s mother was unwilling, she wouldn’t embarrass her husband and son. She shot Gu Jiaojiao a sharp glare: This girl is so nosy.

Could she be trying to please her son? She would never approve of this girl marrying into their family—she was far too pretty.

Their family couldn’t afford such a beautiful daughter-in-law. Zeng’s mother had always believed: A pond can only hold fish of a certain size.

She’d have to warn her son not to get seduced by a vixen.

Su Shuoci immediately noticed the malicious look Zeng’s mother cast at his wife.

His cold gaze swept over her. The sinister chill in his eyes made Zeng’s mother shudder, almost causing her to drop her husband.

“Dear, what’s wrong?” Zeng’s father asked with concern.

“Nothing, I just worry that this young girl might delay your treatment. Dear, why don’t we just go to Tongjitang?”

“Don’t underestimate her. That man in the wheelchair doesn’t seem ordinary.”

“If he’s so extraordinary, why is he in a wheelchair? If she’s so skilled, why hasn’t she healed him first? Dear…”

“Just put me on the lounge chair first,” Zeng’s father said, his voice losing its previous warmth.

Zeng’s mother dared not disobey him, but she resented Gu Jiaojiao for meddling.

Gu Jiaojiao overheard their conversation—she was standing right at the hall entrance.

Monkey and Su Shuoci had gone to the west wing to unload the rice and noodles, so Gu Jiaojiao decided to examine Zeng’s father sooner rather than later.

Hearing their words, she was tempted to just walk away. But she also saw potential in Monkey—he was a great asset in business.

Profit above all. That was the world of adults. There was no kindness without reason—only benefits driving actions.

Convincing herself with this logic, she stepped in lightly and asked, “Uncle Zeng, Aunt Zeng, may I take a look?”

“Of course, of course. Doctor, please help,” Zeng’s father replied politely.

Gu Jiaojiao said no more and went to check his pulse. His leg bones and tendons had been crushed by a heavy object.

His bones had healed, and years of herbal treatment had strengthened his body, but his tendons had yet to recover. A minor surgical procedure could fix it.

Tongjitang’s traditional medicine had nurtured his health well—he was ready for surgery anytime.

She needed to discuss it with Su Shuoci before deciding whether to operate today.

“Uncle Zeng, your bones have healed, and your health is in great shape. The only issue is your tendons. With a small surgery, you’ll be able to stand again soon.”

“Really? You can tell all this just by checking my pulse? You must be an incredible doctor!”

Zeng’s mother’s attitude shifted instantly. She fell to her knees before Gu Jiaojiao, her voice trembling with excitement.

Gu Jiaojiao reacted immediately, jumping away in alarm.

Oh no!

In her past life, she died young. In this life, Gu Jiaojiao just wanted to live a long life and die of old age. Was this old woman trying to shorten her lifespan?!

“Child’s mother, you’re scaring the little miracle doctor! What kind of behavior is this? Get up at once!”

Father Zeng rebuked his wife, his voice filled with emotion.

“Little miracle doctor, if you can make my child’s father stand up, you will be the savior of our Zeng family. If you want to marry my son—”

“Mom! Mom! Have you lost your mind? What nonsense are you spouting? She’s my sister-in-law!”

After setting down the rice and noodles, Monkey turned around only to find that Su Shuoci had disappeared. He immediately ran after him, only to hear his mother’s outrageous words.

Then, glancing at the imposing figure of his boss, exuding an aura of dominance, his heart trembled in fear.