Not only soap operas are melodramatic

Who said you should break up with him? My goodness, Xiaofu, your brain is operating at an all-time low tonight. I thought it was impossible for you to be any more obtuse, yet here you are, proving me wrong.

He vaguely remembers a winter when it snowed heavily outside. Just like now, the frail Shengjiao served him a bowl of steaming tomato and egg noodles after he returned home, warming his heart thoroughly.

Hmph... I knew it... I knew that these "Phoenix men" are all like this. Let me tell you, Xiaofu, this is an inherent flaw, do you understand? Don't always think you've struck gold, don't always feel that even though he comes from a poor background, he is handsome and treats you well, listens to you, and has a career and love. I've told you long ago, that's all nonsense! For these people, what is the most valuable thing? Their self-esteem! That cheap self-esteem that can't even afford an LV keychain, they treat it like a treasure all day long, and once it's poked, they explode, as if the whole world owes them something. Why should others pay for your background... Don't always think you've struck gold, don't always feel that even though he comes from a poor background, he is handsome and treats you well, listens to you, and has a career and love. I've told you long ago, that's all nonsense! For these people, what is the most valuable thing? Their self-esteem! That cheap self-esteem that can't even afford an LV keychain, they treat it like a treasure all day long, and once it's poked, they explode, as if the whole world owes them something. Why should others pay for your background...

Zhao Chengcheng clearly has not had enough; her previous performance was so outstanding that it elevated her emotions, leading her to continue expressing herself fervently

5

Oh... what happened, darling? Come in quickly... That scoundrel Li Zhiming, what has he done to you? I will call him right now, I need to ask him what he has done to our Xiaofu! This is no way to bully someone, a so-called "Phoenix man," and he still dares to act so arrogantly. Zhao Chengcheng said this while taking out her phone, preparing to make the call.

After a long time, Li Zhiming slowly walked over and gently embraced Xiaofu. This time, she did not struggle.

You truly intend to go down a path to the end? I lament your misfortune and am angered by your lack of struggle

1

Fortunately, she devoted her most beautiful moments to him

Oh, I can still see through the essence... Alright, my little darling, I truly know I was wrong. From now on, I will follow your lead, is that okay?" Li Zhiming continued to force a smile.

"Are you asking me? Who are you? Why are you being so evasive?"

As for Li Zhiming's side, it should also proceed smoothly.

Chun Jiao is my personal caregiver, Miss Xiao Fu. I am an old woman living alone in Beijing, with my health still not well. My son is busy with work, and I absolutely cannot disturb him. I need a girl who can converse with me and is capable of taking care of me. Please do not misunderstand my intentions towards Zhi Ming. Otherwise, tell me, in this city of Beijing, which girl can I rely on to take care of me

Experience is indeed invaluable; a mother can truly save her son from peril at the most critical moments

She believes that today is truly her auspicious day, destined for purchasing a house, as even the heavens are assisting her

I am not that foolish; I would rather dismantle ten temples than break up a single marriage. I do not wish to disrupt your relationship and bring misfortune upon myself.

The two people laughed, while Li's mother watched from the side, also smiling. As she looked at her son who was devouring his food, her gaze was filled with tenderness

What should have been a reasonable matter has been made a complete mess by her

The two people facing each other are somewhat stunned

She does not have much time left, she can endure, she can overlook. But her son's life is still long ahead, she cannot allow her son to be bullied

Both individuals fell silent, the motion-sensor light in the corridor turned off, leaving only the faint light emanating from Xiaofu's room, illuminating the two people locked in silent confrontation

"Nonsense! The person I most want to marry is you. Besides you, I will not marry anyone else, not even if a princess from the UAE comes with oil to marry me!" Li Zhiming declared earnestly, raising one hand as if to swear an oath.

He lay on the sofa with a hint of fatigue. His mother noticed something was off with her son, and Chun Jiao vividly recalled the events of the day. The image of Li Zhiming leaving lingered in her mind, and every time she thought of it, her heart would involuntarily spasm.

She must let her know who is truly the person in charge of this household

"Chun Jiao, you are just indulging him. In the future, if he doesn't come back early, just ignore him." The mother spoke to Chun Jiao.

It is not an exaggeration to say that facing the wall is indeed true

Xiaofu followed the sales assistant over, took a seat, sipped her coffee, and casually flipped through the contract, appearing calm and composed. In reality, her inner universe was tumultuously stirred by this apartment.

But who cares, as long as I am happy at the moment. As for the tricky issue of Li Zhiming, Xiaofu decided to follow Zhao Chengcheng's advice and let him be for a few days. This serves two purposes: first, to allow him to reflect, and second, to provide a buffer period for everything.

However, now he carries the weight of pressure, responsibility, dignity, and courage, and it is these very things that have deprived him of the right to cry in front of his mother

"Zhiming, what’s wrong? You seem to lack energy," his mother asked with concern

You are dragging everyone down by yourself, do not lower the standards of the vast majority of women! Honestly, I really don't understand what is so good about that Li Zhiming. You must establish your position in this family right now! Even before you are married, he is already bullying you, and your future mother-in-law is also trying to assert her authority, demonstrating her sacred and inviolable status. I tell you, Xiaofu, if you don't take a firm stand now, how will you live after you are married? Even before you are married, he is already bullying you, and your future mother-in-law is also trying to assert her authority, demonstrating her sacred and inviolable status. I tell you, Xiaofu, if you don't take a firm stand now, how will you live after you are married? Do you want to be a submissive servant? Do you want to live in a shabby second-hand house while watching your mother-in-law wield her power?

Hello, Miss Sun. How may I assist you?

"No! You always say you support me, but in your heart and actions, you completely disregard me. I hope you can support me willingly. I see through it, Li Zhiming, the essence of this matter is: you simply do not want to marry me!" Xiao Fu said through gritted teeth, enunciating each word.

Nonsense, I won't seek to have him castrated; that would only be accumulating virtue for myself

He shook his head and decided to let it go

Full payment

He wanted to hold Xiaofu's hand, but she ruthlessly shook him off. Then she took out her phone and, sobbing, said:

I apologize, but I have no interest in her name; I only want to know why she is appearing at your house at this time

Although her eyes were still slightly swollen, they were impeccably concealed by exquisite makeup. Dressed in a high-end little dress and delicate high heels, Xiaofu resolutely decided to fully embrace the role of a young lady today, extravagantly purchasing a luxurious mansion.

It hasn't improved much! Xiaofu, I am only saying these annoying heartfelt words because I care about you. To be honest, I have no regard for this Li Zhiming, who looks so shabby and always fails to recognize his own position. He pretends to be a top-notch figure, but can pretending fill one's stomach? No!

Xiaofu realized that she had indeed gone a bit too far this time. Less than a minute after facing the wall, she decided to catch up with Li Zhiming to apologize. Through their mutual apologies, the two of them managed to settle the matter.

Do not pay attention to him, let him be for a few days. You have already taken the initiative to visit him, which is a concession on your part. For the next few days, just ignore him. This will allow him to reflect on how excessive his and his mother's actions have been. You, a young lady of a wealthy family, have never put on airs in front of them, yet they still look down on you. What, are you expected to serve his mother like a maid? You two are not even married yet, so why should his mother have any say? Moreover, even if you were married, this is not something you should be doing! I tell you, during these few days, make sure to take care of the house situation, to avoid prolonged troubles. The housing market changes daily.

Hmph... Looking at the two food vouchers, Xiaofu let out a cold laugh, the disdain and chill emanating from her smile made Li Zhiming shudder involuntarily. He even began to doubt whether the Xiaofu before him was the same lively, innocent, and adorable Xiaofu he had been dating for many years. When exactly did she learn to smile with such contempt?

"Well, hearing you say that, I really am a bit hungry," Li Zhiming said with a smile.

I am a woman in love with an IQ of zero, do you understand?

"Stop it... Chengcheng, I don't want to escalate this matter any further." Xiaofu said while trying to intervene, her eyes welling up with tears.

Ah... misunderstanding, misunderstanding, please do not overthink it. Li Zhiming pretended to be relaxed as he jumped out to act like a big shot, "This is Chun Jiao... Meng Chun Jiao."

This is the price of growth, as you can no longer express your emotions freely.

Oh, what are you doing here

Oh, Liu Tao is so wonderful at this moment. Since he is so good, why don't you accept him? You don't even want a handsome man who comes to your door, yet you insist on pursuing a fitness coach with a distorted body who loves the same sex.

What should I do if Li Zhiming gets angry with me then

That is certainly the case; I have always traveled the world guided by reason.

Xiaofu gazed at the clean wall, reflecting on Li Zhiming's gaze that melted her heart, filled with waves of emotion

I have a project in collaboration with the boss here, and today he happens to be at the property, so I came over to discuss with him. What are you doing here...?

She completely changed her gentle demeanor towards Li Zhiming. After several interactions with Xiaofu, she realized that she could no longer treat this girl with tenderness.

Li Zhiming did not linger any longer; after a gentle embrace, he turned and left Xiaofu's home

Li Zhiming stood in the vast night of Beijing, suddenly feeling a sense of nostalgia for her when they first met

It's nothing, Mom, I'm just a bit tired from working too hard during the day

Standing at the door was Xiaofu, who had just brewed a face full of guilt and grievance, ready to perform a scene of feigned pity and genuine cuteness, and then sincerely apologize

How can this be acceptable

Hello, what do you want, Li Zhiming! You and your wife keep taking turns calling me, I'm not a psychologist, don't come to me for everything. When Xiaofu calls me, it's because of the deep bond between us sisters, and it's only natural for me to offer comfort, help, and care. But for you, I don't think it's necessary anymore

Sigh... what use is there in saying all this? Once the bow is drawn, there is no turning back. I have made up my mind to follow Li Zhiming, regardless of what he is like. I will follow him, and I will marry no one else.

As soon as Xiaofu appeared in the sales office, the saleswoman who attended to her yesterday hurried over to greet her

You are talking nonsense, this is my characteristic. Every celebrity has their own unique trait. For example, Sailor Moon recites a long monologue during her transformation, and for instance, the clever Ikkyu spins his two fingers near his temple when he is deep in thought, do you understand

Hmm... I agreed. I told him that just the interest on the loan would be enough to crush both of us. We will buy it outright first, and when he has the money, he can pay my dad back, treating it as an interest-free loan. Oh, just don't ask anymore, and don't bring this up with Li Zhiming again, to avoid him overthinking and changing his mind.

Xiaofu glanced at the smug Zhao Chengcheng, smiled, and said nothing further

Haven't you eaten yet, my little darling? Don't be angry anymore, is it not enough that I made a mistake? You feel cold at heart, let me take you to have some warm steak to warm your heart, how about it?" Li Zhiming continued to wear a smiling face, shaking the two steak vouchers in his hand.

"It's nothing, Auntie, I'm quick with my hands, it will be ready soon." Chun Jiao smiled as well, standing up and walking into the kitchen with a graceful demeanor

In the taxi, Li Zhiming felt extremely tired. His shirt, having lost its vibrant neatness due to a day of hustle and bustle, clung to his body in a wrinkled state. His hair was somewhat disheveled, and stubble had regrown, transforming into faint little spots.

Alright, alright, I know you care about me. Hey, enough about me, how have you been lately? That incident with your fitness coach must have been quite embarrassing for you, surely you can't continue with that anymore...

Ten minutes later, Chun Jiao came out with a bowl of steaming tomato and egg noodles, along with several signature dishes.

Eat slowly, don't burn yourself

Li's mother approached Xiaofu with a slightly frail gait, wearing a smile, yet her eyes conveyed an aura of sacred inviolability

Regarding the past, Li Zhiming was somewhat lost in thought, and in his haste to eat, he burned his mouth. Chun Jiao, with a smile, handed him a tissue from the side

Li Zhiming broke into a cold sweat, helplessly shaking his head, thinking: It's over, this time their intimate late-night conversation is bound to lead to some incident, and it will definitely be a significant one

Stop! Stop! Sister, sister...

But happiness is fleeting, and she turned around to be surrounded by panic: in her heart, what is ultimately more important, the house or Li Zhiming?

Zhao Chengcheng thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, then I will show you a clear path. If you follow my advice, it will definitely be beneficial for you."

Go away! I no longer wish to see you! Take your cheap food, your cheap self-esteem, your cheap promises, and your lifelong smirk, and get as far away from me as possible

Those are the fragments of the steak voucher torn to shreds by Xiao Fu. Li Zhiming glanced at its final form, and it bravely vanished into the wind.

Li Zhiming felt a surge of warmth in his heart; he somewhat longed for the days of his childhood when, no matter how much grievance he endured, he could return home and hide in his mother's embrace, crying his heart out

That kind of man, if you forget him, then so be it. What are you planning to do about Liu Tao's side?

From the two of them going to view a house, to Li Zhiming going to apologize to her, then to her wanting to apologize to Li Zhiming in return, followed by encountering the nanny, and also being put in a difficult position by Li Zhiming's mother, she recounted everything in meticulous detail

He simply no longer wishes to face the world with a smile that he has forced upon himself

Xiaofu? Just as she was immersed in her beautiful fantasies about the future, a voice suddenly burst into her world, pulling her back. She looked up and was surprised to see Liu Tao.

"Chun Jiao is the one I invited to take care of me! Xiao Fu, do you have any questions?" In the midst of a profound silence, a voice finally broke the deadlock.

However, if it is referred to as a nanny, at this moment, he cannot bring himself to say it to Chun Jiao

To know that this kind of bullying, once it begins, lasts a lifetime

Oh..." Xiaofu replied in a dazed manner

3

Not long after, Liu Tao quickly helped Xiao Fu secure a 10% discount, which made Xiao Fu extremely happy, her face beaming with joy as if flowers could bloom from the dust.

He stared blankly at Xiaofu, put away his smile, and said in a lowered voice:

It is incomparable, it is too degrading to Liu Tao. Zhao Chengcheng looked disdainful.

He is currently struggling to cope with Xiaofu, and even subconsciously feels a bit afraid to communicate with her

This thought flashed through his mind, only to be immediately beaten and kicked out of his consciousness by the little righteous figure within him; with that kick, he felt a shiver run through his entire body

She snatched the two steak vouchers from Li Zhiming's hand, angrily tore them in half, and threw them at Li Zhiming.

Alright, Miss Sun, please come over here and take a look at our contract

I was wrong! I truly was wrong! Please take a moment to rest, may I ask if Xiaofu is going to find you?

Li Zhiming! It must be Li Zhiming!" Xiao Fu said to herself

He is not as unbearable as you say

Mom, you were just so concerned about me, and now you are speaking up for Chun Jiao, your shift is too quick.

Indeed, everything should be discussed and agreed upon. Look at my brother here, he still accommodates you, doesn't he? Liu Tao smiled and patted Xiao Fu's head

Sitting in a bathtub filled with bubbles, Xiaofu reflected on her past with Li Zhiming, contemplated everything that had happened today, and then rethought all the words Zhao Chengcheng had said tonight, suddenly feeling so tired

The voice was aged yet resolute, and at that moment, Li Zhiming suddenly felt that he was saved

However, early the next morning, Xiao Fu, who had cried and made a scene at Zhao Chengcheng's house the night before and then sank into the water in a sorrowful manner, appeared radiant and resplendent at the sales office of "Hanya Haoting".

Isn't that nonsense? As long as she doesn't look for me at your place, who else could she turn to? I can't even be bothered to ask what issues you two have; it's just the two of you, mismatched in every way. If it weren't for the fact that she has devoted so many years to you, being utterly devoted and deeply in love, I would have advised her to get rid of you long ago

In the end, she shook her head vigorously, submerging herself completely in the water, closing her eyes, and temporarily forgetting to breathe

Whenever there is something to buy, as long as Li Zhiming is present, Xiaofu will absolutely heed Li Zhiming's opinion

"It's nothing, Auntie. I have already told Zhiming to hire a caregiver for you. As for the cost, I can cover it." Xiaofu had never been treated like this before; at this moment, she was holding back tears, forcing out a smile that was somewhat ingratiating. Li Zhiming saw this and felt a twinge of compassion.

However, regarding Zhao Chengcheng, he is reliable for Xiao Fu, but for Li Zhiming, he is quite unreliable

6

She knew that she had indeed gone a bit too far just now. To be honest, regarding the events of the day, Xiaofu was no longer angry; it was just her stubborn princess temperament that compelled her to throw a tantrum in order to feel satisfied

He understands Zhao Chengcheng's persuasive acting style all too well; in summary, it can be reduced to two words: stir up

Li Zhiming returned home, where Chun Jiao was sitting on the sofa with her mother watching a television drama

Sticking to the end, although one corner was missing, Sun Xiaofu was still deeply moved by this romantic gesture that only appears in movies

Having carefully folded the coupon, Xiaofu cautiously placed it into her pocket before contentedly stepping out of the house

In order to regain the dignity lost yesterday, Xiaofu stood tall and proud, surveying her surroundings like a proud rooster, and then calmly and composedly said

"What is so meaningless? Cheng Cheng, Liu Tao is truly sincere towards you. If you are done playing around, then stop causing a fuss. You know what kind of person he is; he will definitely treat you very well."

I am not angry! Li Zhiming, I solemnly tell you: I am not angry! I am heartbroken! Heartbroken!

4

"The house has been purchased!" Zhao Chengcheng said decisively

Li Zhiming! Please do not treat me like a child and deceive me every time. I am not a fool; I can think, feel sad, and see through the essence of things. It is not enough for you to just give me a hug and some good food for me to be cheerful and pretend that nothing is wrong. What do you take me for? A pet cat?

Ah... what kind of logic is this? Anyway, you should hurry up with Liu Tao; if you get snatched away by another girl, don't come to me crying and wailing.

Hello, where are you? ... ... I'm at home waiting, I'll be there shortly

Zhao Chengcheng thought for a moment, then brought out a pile of skincare products, and the two began to busily wash, care for their skin and hair, and chat about gossip

At this moment, Li Zhiming has no other way but to hope that the storm does not come too fiercely

What?!" Xiao Fu exclaimed in astonishment

He has never regarded Chun Jiao as a servant of his family; he sees her as a relative akin to the Bodhisattva Guanyin.

Faced with a dense contract filled with black text on white paper, thick enough to resemble a textbook, Xiaofu could not comprehend a single word.

"You tell me first, and then I will make my plans. In any case, it is impossible for us to break up," said Xiaofu, pouting.

Alright, first tell me what exactly is going on. After that, we can address the issue accordingly; we cannot suffer losses in vain

Alright, then I will listen to you. What about Li Zhiming these days?

Li Zhiming knew that this time she was truly wronged

Li Zhiming was taken aback, his hand still raised high in the air, fingers awkwardly positioned as if holding something.

This world has long ceased to be accommodating; he is merely amusing himself.

This time, she can finally take charge of her own life. Regardless of the consequences this decision may bring, Xiaofu's goal is clear: as long as Li Zhiming does not break up with her, that will be considered a success

Seeing that the situation was not right, Li Zhiming quickly stepped in to mediate. As he spoke, he forcibly pulled Xiaofu away.

Regarding Zhao Chengcheng's home, Xiaofu knows it as well as her own. The array of items that Zhao Chengcheng has, from her hair to her toes, is as abundant as that of Sephora. In the past, Li Zhiming often asked Xiaofu with curiosity:

He rolled down the taxi window, and the wind rushed in eagerly. A small piece of torn paper flew up from Li Zhiming's body, swaying a few times in the wind before escaping through the gap of the window

This incident added a ton of gunpowder to Xiaofu's nameless anger

"Who are you?" After a moment of silence, Xiaofu asked, her tone somewhat impolite

I didn't know you were planning to buy a property here

For a long time, a strange and ambiguous cold smile appeared at the corner of Zhao Chengcheng's mouth, a smile that sent shivers down the spine of Xiaofu, who was standing nearby

Xiaofu's unnameable anger was beginning to rise. She had meticulously prepared her lines and script, even down to how she should position herself and the nuances of her expressions. However, at this moment, the person opening the door for her was neither Li Zhiming nor his mother, but a stranger, completely disrupting her performance plan, which infuriated her

How did I end up here? I shouldn't have come, right? Did I interrupt your romantic moment? Who is this Li Zhiming? Please explain it to me. You two seem quite close. What were you just doing pulling her?

Zhao Chengcheng looked at her this way and felt a bit of reluctance, but deep down, she truly felt displeased for Xiaofu

Can it be discounted? Why didn't you mention it earlier? I am really lucky today

Xiaofu was momentarily taken aback; even she, who was usually slow on the uptake, understood that Li Zhiming must have approached Liu Tao yesterday

After speaking, both of them fell silent, especially Zhao Chengcheng, who surprisingly did not explode as Xiaofu had anticipated, but instead remained silent

I understand, I understand. I estimate that it won't be snatched away anytime soon. Besides, what do you mean by me needing to hurry? It's him who needs to hurry, okay?

Of course I know this..." Zhao Chengcheng said proudly, "Compared to your Li Zhiming, Liu Tao is simply a celestial man.

The saleswoman's eyes sparkled for a moment, but adhering to her professional standards, she regained her composure

You said that she spends all day on that skin smoothing and exfoliating method, so how did she end up looking like this

Are you still angry? It takes time for my mind to come up with more ideas. Li Zhiming feigned calmness and forced a gentle tone as he asked

Sigh... Li Zhiming let out a breath and still had to make a phone call to Zhao Chengcheng

Oh dear, enough already. What are you doing running out alone at this late hour? Come on, let me take you back.

Alright, I won't ask anymore. The contract has no issues; it is the standard contract from Datong Road. By the way, their CEO should still be around at this time. I will ask for you to see if they can offer you a discount

This is the first time Xiaofu has reacted with such destructive behavior and has lost her temper with herself.

What if he breaks up with me

Li Zhiming also did not know how to respond. If he said it was a friend, then Xiaofu's questions would surely multiply: "Why would a friend appear at your house?" "Isn't it a bit presumptuous for a friend to come and open the door for me?" "What time is it now? Why is a woman not home at this hour? Are you going to take her back later?" "Who is this friend? Why have I never known that you have such a friend?" ... ...

Although these two examples are indeed somewhat far-fetched, seeing Xiaofu's serious expression, Li Zhiming would look at her with a loving gaze, making her heart melt.

But he knows that nothing can go back to the way it was

The simplicity and wisdom of Shandong women make them understand that being overly courteous to this girl is futile. Xiaofu is a different kind of being; the phrase "know when to stop" does not exist in her dictionary.

The two sat down, and Xiaofu began to recount everything that had happened today to Zhao Chengcheng

Have you eaten? I have saved some dishes for you, all chopped and ready, just waiting for you to come back and cook them. Chun Jiao noticed the fleeting vulnerability in Li Zhiming's expression and hurriedly said

What what! The house has been purchased!

Who are you calling sister? You should take a look in the mirror at your own anxious appearance that seems to span a century, and then have the audacity to call me sister

After signing the contract, Xiaofu suddenly felt that she had a house. Although Li Zhiming was not there, she was still happy.

"Whatever, I don't mind. You are right no matter what you say. She is feeling a bit down, so please take the trouble to look after her for me."

You must be Xiaofu, as I often hear everyone mention you. Don't just stand there, come in and have a seat, I will pour you some tea

Therefore, from that very moment, she decided to become a bad person, a mother-in-law who might not be so good

Indeed, this statement is reasonable; I must make plans for the future

Xiaofu, no matter how angry you are today, you cannot question my sincerity in wanting to marry you. Regarding today's matter, we each have our own positions. I have come to apologize to you, and I realize my mistakes because I have thought from your perspective, which is why I empathize with you. The reason I empathize with you is that I love you. Therefore, I also hope you can consider things from my perspective... Regarding today's matter, we each have our own positions. I have come to apologize to you, and I realize my mistakes because I have thought from your perspective, which is why I empathize with you. The reason I empathize with you is that I love you. Therefore, I also hope you can consider things from my perspective... Can you think about it from the standpoint of a man, a man who has endured hardships coming from a poor mountain village, a man who has only his dignity left?

He still held those two steak vouchers in his hand, and under the illumination of the hallway lights, along with that joke about the Emirati princess, it made Xiaofu feel particularly glaring and jarring

Li Zhiming stroked his chin, a hint of a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth

Li Zhiming watched Xiaofu's distant figure leaving, and for some reason, he actually felt a bit relieved

Well, that's more like it. I just can't stand to see you suffer even a little, especially at the hands of Li Zhiming

Delicious, absolutely wonderful, after eating a lot of Beijing cuisine, I still find the food from my hometown the most flavorful

What do you know? I am in the prime of my youth, carefree and ready to love. Besides, when I liked him, I had no idea he shared the same sexual preference as I do. Admitting this is embarrassing, but to be honest, if I were to lose to another woman, I would be utterly unwilling to accept it; I am not inferior to anyone. However, if I were to lose to another man, I would accept it wholeheartedly; I cannot compete!

Mother, considering what you said, I have been in Beijing for such a long time by myself; how could I have lived so vigorously without knowing how to take care of myself

Having been with Li Zhiming for such a long time, she often finds herself accommodating his fragile sense of pride, to the point where she is nearly forgetting how a young lady should behave

Xiaofu was quick-witted this time; she immediately decided that it would be better to keep the matter of buying a house without Li Zhiming's knowledge a secret from Liu Tao as well.

Sigh, Xiaofu, do you still think you are a middle school student in a premature romance? Are you still angry with him? Even if he is angry with you, it is merely because he feels that you did not consult him when making the purchase, that you do not value him, and that you have hurt his cheap and disgusting self-esteem. But what is the reality? Do you think Li Zhiming's heart is not leaping with joy? He is a rural boy who had never heard of Beijing before the age of eight, and had never seen Tiananmen before the age of eighteen. Now, he can have such a luxurious and comfortable house without spending a penny. Faced with such a huge temptation, which fool would still stubbornly argue with you? Even if he is angry with you, it is merely because he feels that you did not consult him when making the purchase, that you do not value him, and that you have hurt his cheap and disgusting self-esteem. But what is the reality? Do you think Li Zhiming's heart is not leaping with joy? He is a rural boy who had never heard of Beijing before the age of eight, and had never seen Tiananmen before the age of eighteen. Now, he can have such a luxurious and comfortable house without spending a penny. Faced with such a huge temptation, which fool would still stubbornly argue with you? If he were to truly argue with you, I, Zhao Chengcheng, would kneel before him! I would think he is a real man!

In the end, Li Zhiming did not speak the last sentence; he merely murmured it silently in his heart

Li Zhiming was not worried about Xiaofu. He knew that at this time, Xiaofu had two places to go: one was to find Liu Tao, and the other was to find Zhao Chengcheng. These were the only two friends she could rely on in her life.

"There is no need for you to teach me; when I was with Xiaofu and Tieci, you were still in the countryside playing in the mud without any clothes on." After saying this, the call was disconnected.

Zhao Chengcheng exhaustively utilized all her vocabulary, eloquently analyzing the pros and cons for Xiao Fu, causing Xiao Fu to shake her head desperately like a puppet.

Come on, your IQ is zero, while mine is still intact. Just listen to me, let's not hesitate; buy the house first, treat yourself to some happiness, and then persuade Li Zhiming to join in the fun. Why not? If you don't buy the house now, you'll be waiting for Li Zhiming to buy a second-hand house tomorrow, and you'll be the one crying. Just wait and see how Li Zhiming will be calculating and pinching pennies over money matters. It would be surprising if you two could live well together.

"Why is it not possible? Didn't you originally plan to use your father's money to buy this house? Since it is your father's money, it has nothing to do with Li Zhiming. You buy what you want, and it is none of his business. Moreover, once you buy it and everything is settled, what can Li Zhiming say? Can he make you return it?"

At this moment, Xiaofu was also reflecting on her actions at home due to this matter

You arrived just in time; I am currently struggling with this contract, and since graduating from high school, I have not had to read so many words all at once again. Could you help me take a look at it

"Xiaofu, what brings you here?" Li Zhiming heard the voice and quickly came out to greet her, instinctively pulling Chun Jiao along.

Of course we have reconciled, how could we hold a grudge overnight

The call was connected, and before Li Zhiming could say anything, Zhao Chengcheng on the other end started talking non-stop like a machine gun.

After her outburst of anger, she felt somewhat clearer and realized that she had perhaps gone a bit too far

What that embrace represents, he does not know either

Determined to go and apologize, Sun Xiaofu picked up the pieces of the steak coupon that had just been torn apart at the door, one by one, and reattached them with transparent tape

Oh, have you reconciled with Zhiming

Forget it, after all, it won't lead to death, he thought

Xiaofu was taken aback by Zhao Chengcheng's words, "Then... what should I do?"

Although we are not as affluent as you, this little amount of money is still within my old lady's means. I appreciate Miss Xiaofu's intentions, but many matters cannot be resolved with money, and for our family, it is not that important... The old lady had no intention of backing down.

Liu Tao stopped and looked at Xiao Fu with a puzzled expression

Sigh... but I don't want to break up with him. " Xiao Fu said sadly, lowering her head

Then she shook her head, striding into the sunlight as if walking towards her new life

Li Zhiming was also a bit angry; he felt that at this moment, Xiao Fu was not only no longer innocent, but also somewhat harsh and acerbic

Oh my, my dear aunt, I am truly at a loss for words. Can you not have a bit more confidence in yourself? Why on earth would he break up with you! You are young, beautiful, wealthy, gentle, considerate, and generous, and you even have a house. You helped Li Zhiming out of a tight spot, saving him from having to deal with money issues all day long. And then he breaks up with you? Has he lost his mind? Moreover, even if we take a step back and assume he really wants to break up, it would be much more reasonable for you to be the one to end it; secondly, if you do break up, given your qualities, finding someone a thousand times better than him would not be a problem, right? What about Li Zhiming? What does he have? By then, he might even lose his job, and finding someone with decent looks would be considered lucky.

I want the house I viewed yesterday

Isn't that what it means to love someone? Even if they have a thousand flaws, as long as there is one good quality, that is enough to prevail. Isn't that what it means to be a woman? Where is the clarity in all of this?

At this moment, perhaps only the hawthorn can grow so recklessly and carefree.

Issues of this nature, if they pertain to subordinates, would likely be similar in nature.

The three individuals stood their ground in a standoff, with Xiaofu's gaze being aggressive and sharply scanning the two others

2

Indeed, although Zhao Chengcheng is outspoken and does not hold Li Zhiming in high regard, the only person she has treated sincerely over the years is Xiaofu

As the television drama reached a melodramatic point, the mother took the tissue that Chun Jiao handed her to wipe her tears. Time seemed to freeze in a warm moment. At that instant, Li Zhiming suddenly had an inappropriate thought; he wondered: if this scene were his own little family, how perfect everything would be.

At that moment, the doorbell rang, and Chun Jiao got up to open the door

Then you speak up and let me know

Sigh... don't mention him to me, it's pointless

When Xiaofu appeared at Zhao Chengcheng's doorstep, her two eyes were already swollen like peaches

What are you doing? I am at the sales office, of course I am here to buy a house, am I here to do sales instead?

"Not thirsty, I understand." Xiao Fu did not move, glaring fiercely at Li Zhiming, as if waiting for him to express his stance

"Oh dear, are you alright? There is no comparison to be made here," said Xiaofu awkwardly

Um... I... Spring Jiao did not know how to respond. Yes, who is she? How should she define her own identity? A nanny?

Li Zhiming took a bite of the noodles, and all the memories of the past suddenly surged up.

You, being such a grown person, need to learn to take care of yourself; otherwise, it pains your mother to see you like this

Zhiming's mother spoke with a hint of sharpness, explaining while also gently pricking Xiaofu's fragile little heart.

Is he rich enough? Did Li Zhiming agree?

After speaking, she hailed a taxi and got in, leaving.

As soon as she reached the ground floor, Xiaofu's tears began to fall, and this time she cried particularly quietly and silently

You are looking for a girl to take care of her health, and you even took the initiative to say you would pay? Are you foolish? This money is fundamentally yours, is it necessary for you to mention it? Just look at it, do you think that old lady can afford to hire a private caregiver? No, right? It must be her son's money, right? Where did her son get the money? From his job, right? Where does he work? At your father's place! Think about it, without you, could Li Zhiming possibly have this job? Could he earn this much money? Could he spend all day driving around in an A4, looking all impressive? Where does her son get the money? From his job, right? Where does he work? At your father's place! Think about it, without you, could Li Zhiming possibly have this job? Could he earn this much money? Could he spend all day driving around in an A4, looking all impressive? If it weren't for you, he would just be a struggling laborer at the bottom of society in Beijing, crammed on public transport to work, renting the cheapest place, doing a job worth ten thousand yuan, and earning a salary of two thousand yuan. Now you are even offering to pay him and he doesn't appreciate it; have you eaten too much? If you have that money, why not donate it to me for plastic surgery?

This is a unique action of Xiaofu when she is contemplating issues, facing the wall, with her head against it, repeatedly pondering in her mind. In the past, Li Zhiming always mocked her for having such an unreliable way of thinking due to her overly simple mind. Whenever this happened, Xiaofu would leap up and retaliate

Alright. Liu Tao sat down, carefully flipping through the pages, and while reading, asked Xiao Fu, "Is this house going to be purchased with full payment or through a loan?"

Go away! Don't try to deceive me with this trick every time, have you watched too many movies!

The atmosphere was a bit awkward, and Chun Jiao quickly pulled Xiao Fu.