Xiao Jiyuan, the head of the Xiao family, and his wife Fang Qing exchanged a glance. Didn't they go to get their marriage certificate today? Why is he the only one coming down to eat?

"San'er, why isn't Cheng Xiao coming down for dinner?"

Xiao Li's forehead veins throbbed; she simply couldn't accept this form of address.

"She's not hungry, so she won't eat."

Fang Qing figured the young man might have had afternoon tea outside, which was why he wasn't hungry, so she didn't ask any further.

If we get hungry later, we can always come down to eat. We have a chef at home who always has snacks and soup bowls on hand.

The eldest brother of the Xiao family is a company elite and has long been managing his own subsidiary, so he is not at home.

The second son is someone in the industry; his whereabouts are unpredictable, and he doesn't even know where he'll be tomorrow, let alone at home.

Therefore, the Xiao family villa is now only inhabited by four people: Xiao Jiyuan (father), his wife Fang Qing, Xiao Li, and Cheng Xiao.

The villa also has a chef, driver, butler, and cleaning staff.

"San'er, how about holding your wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel? You need to choose the date carefully, since your eldest and second brothers have tight schedules, so you need to take care of them."

Xiao Li looked up. The original owner and Cheng Xiao had just registered their marriage today, and the wedding was in a month.

Everything was handled by the original owner of this body during this period; Cheng Xiao didn't lift a finger.

She was only responsible for signing for jewelry, haute couture dresses, shoes, and transferring property ownership.

"Let's not have the wedding."

Xiao Jiyuan put down his chopsticks and frowned as he looked at Xiao Li.

What do you mean by that?

Fang Qing also looked over with concern.

She had initially disagreed with the marriage, but San'er insisted on getting married, so they agreed. Now, things are about to change again.

Xiao Li also put down her chopsticks; she was almost full.

"Dad, Mom, I was too hasty. I'm sorry."

Xiao Jiyuan didn't ask what had happened; he just thought about it for a moment.

"Just understand the seriousness of the situation. There can be no more news reports during this period, do you understand?"

Xiao Li nodded; that was precisely why she hadn't divorced on the spot.

"Let's talk about it after your older brother's company goes public."

Xiao Li obediently agreed, earning a glare from Xiao Jiyuan in return.

Fang Qing was a little worried, "What's wrong with you all?"

Xiao Li frowned, unsure how to answer.

In the end, she made up an excuse to get by.

"I found that we were incompatible and suddenly I didn't like her anymore."

Fang Qing angrily slapped Xiao Li. She could only accept her fate as her own scumbag son.

When Xiaoli returned to her room, she could still hear Cheng Xiao crying coming from the new house.

The divine sense is too strong; there's nothing we can do.

Xiao Li got goosebumps; she was crying way too much.

Thankfully, she had the foresight to move out, otherwise she would definitely be drowning in tears tonight.

The next morning, Xiao Li was woken up by a knock on the door. When she opened it, it was Cheng Xiao again.

She pouted, looking at the unfaithful man with a disdainful expression.

What's wrong with you now?

Xiao Li suddenly realized that she was a little bit of a jerk.

Cheng Xiao didn't speak, he just looked at Xiao Li. He went down to eat by himself last night without calling her.

What's worse, he didn't even let the maid bring her food, leaving her hungry and unable to sleep.

Xiao Li was about to close the door; she wasn't fully awake yet and didn't want to see that sour face.

Upon seeing this, Cheng Xiao abandoned all pretense of modesty and quickly braced herself against the door.

"Xiao Li, I have something to tell you."

Xiao Li had no choice but to let her in.

Cheng Xiao hesitated for a moment, unsure how to begin.

Just as Xiao Li was about to lose her temper, Cheng Xiao finally revealed her purpose.

"Xiao Li, have you arranged a school for my younger brother, and a place for him to stay?"

She gave Xiaoli a deep look. Wasn't this person usually quite understanding? Why did she have to say it now?

Is it really that once you get the marriage certificate, you no longer care? Or is it that once you've registered your marriage, there's no running away, so there's no need to pretend anymore?

But they didn't spend the night together last night; he hasn't succeeded yet.

The thought that she would have to give herself to such a playboy who spent his days indulging in pleasure made her feel justified.

"Xiao Li, have you done your job? It's been so long, and my brother's school registration is still not sorted out."

Also, the house I mentioned last time still hasn't been transferred to the new owner.

Xiao Li looked at Cheng Xiao strangely. "She's pretty shameless. She's so arrogant when she asks for things. Anyone who didn't know better would think the original owner owed her something."

"His student registration is all set up; it's in the file folder in his desk drawer. As for housing, we don't need to arrange that; he can just live on campus."

Cheng Xiao was taken aback. What? No need for a house? Does he know how inconvenient it is to live on campus? So many people in one room, it really affects studying.

"How could you do this? You clearly agreed, and now you're going back on your word. How am I supposed to explain this to my dad?"

"How are you going to explain this? Didn't you used to live at school? Your family is already poor, so living at school is the right thing to do."

Cheng Xiao was speechless. In the past, when she didn't have money, she would save wherever she could. But now, didn't she have the Xiao family?

Thinking about this, she suddenly felt a little disgusted with herself. She had only enjoyed a few good days, and she had already forgotten the hard times she had endured before.

But she is currently unemployed, and her father is getting old, so she can't bear to let him do manual labor.

If she doesn't rely on the Xiao family, who else can she rely on? She is the eldest daughter of the Cheng family, and she should shoulder the responsibility.

Cheng Xiao felt that she was right again.

“My father doesn’t have a job, and as the eldest sister, of course I have to take on the responsibility of raising my younger brother.”

Xiao Li scoffed, "Big sister, if you want to support your brother, then go to work. You can't expect the Xiao family to support you."

Cheng Xiao was both ashamed and angry that her thoughts had been exposed.

"I'm busy preparing for the wedding, how can I find time to look for a job?"

Besides, does the Xiao family need her salary?

Xiao Li perked up, pulled up a stool and sat down, ready to have a good talk with Cheng Xiao.

"Cheng Xiao, tell me, besides keeping a long face, what else have you done?"

"House, car, venue, dress, jewelry, wedding photography, wedding favors..."

Which one did you prepare?

Cheng Xiao was embarrassed for a moment, "I...I..."

Xiao Li watched as her face flushed red, showing her no mercy whatsoever.

"Tell me, did I force you? Did I force you to marry me, or did I abduct a woman?"

"I...I..."

Xiao Li smiled and said, "Don't mention me. You're just a petty person who takes advantage of others and then acts innocent."

Cheng Xiao was teetering on the edge; she wasn't that kind of person.

"You're talking nonsense. I don't care whether you have money or not. If my father hadn't been in debt, I would never have agreed to marry you."

"Then write an IOU now, saying you owe me one million, and we'll get a divorce once you pay it off."

Cheng Xiao was about to agree when she instinctively felt something was wrong.

"Heh, you've got a good plan. What if I end up being a divorcee? Why don't you say so then?"

Xiao Li shrugged. Cheng Xiao was quite clever; it was a pity she didn't agree.