Xiao Li took the water, drank a couple of sips, shook her head, and went back to her room.
Looking at the empty living room, Ah Ling couldn't understand it at all. Was the Third Young Mistress being disliked? Then she wouldn't need to please her anymore.
Cheng Xiao returned to her room and cried again. Looking at the empty new house, she felt empty inside.
Thinking about how I had just paid my younger brother's tuition and living expenses, and given my father some money for his retirement, I realized that I had very little left in my account.
This was given to her by Xiao Li at the hospital last time; she had no savings in her card.
"Women must be financially independent, otherwise they will not be respected at all."
Cheng Xiao washed her face and decided to go out and find a job. She couldn't continue to be so depressed. Even if it was just to avoid asking Xiao Li for money, she had to work.
She cheered herself up and decided to take action. She wrote her resume and sent it to several companies that were hiring.
This was the first time Cheng Xiao had walked out of the Xiao family villa area. This stretch of road was all within the villa area, empty and deserted, with no cars around.
She walked for twenty minutes before leaving. She looked back at the Xiao family villa, her feelings a bit complicated.
She silently encouraged herself, and with the interview invitation in hand, she walked forward with determination.
It started raining in the afternoon. Cheng Xiao walked slowly home. The rain was just like her mood, and her heart was also raining.
She couldn't understand why all those companies acted this way; they would either say she lacked experience, that her image didn't match, or that they had already filled all their positions.
She knew they were all just excuses, but she really needed the job.
Unconsciously, tears streamed down her face.
"Xiaoxiao, is that really you? What happened to you?"
A male voice came from inside. Cheng Xiao looked up and saw that it was Du Zihao.
Cheng Xiao continued walking forward. What help could he possibly offer? He was just a poor student, and might not even have found a job yet.
"Xiaoxiao, what's wrong? Is he treating you badly?"
Cheng Xiao finally stopped. She desperately needed to vent; no one understood her, and she needed comfort.
"Zihao, I... Waaaaah..."
Du Zihao hugged Cheng Xiao tightly, feeling sorry for her. "Don't cry, tell me what happened?"
He took Cheng Xiao to his car, handed her a tissue, and helped her wipe the rain off her head.
Cheng Xiao looked at the luxury car with astonishment.
"Zihao, whose car is this?"
Du Zihao smiled proudly, "This was given to me by my father. Xiaoxiao, I've found my father. He is Du Chunfeng, the chairman of the Du Group."
Cheng Xiao opened her mouth in shock, "Really? That's great! You and Auntie won't have to work so hard anymore."
Cheng Xiao felt a mix of joy and bitterness. Why hadn't she found him sooner? If she had, she would never have married Xiao Li, and she and Du Zihao wouldn't have been separated.
"Xiaoxiao, you still haven't told me why you're crying?"
Cheng Xiao paused for a moment, then smiled again.
"It's okay, I was just a little frustrated because I couldn't find a job, but I'm much better now."
Du Zihao was still a little skeptical. "Really? You must tell me if anything happens, and I'll help you."
Cheng Xiao feigned nonchalance, "Really, it's not bad, don't worry."
The two chatted for a while about what happened after the breakup, and Du Zihao took Cheng Xiao back to the villa before leaving.
Cheng Xiao watched the car leave, feeling a sense of relief. She wasn't completely without support anymore; at least Du Zihao was still as accommodating as before.
Without realizing it, Cheng Xiao felt confident again, and the way she looked at Xiao Li returned to how she had looked when they first got their marriage certificate.
Xiao Li sensed it keenly, but she scoffed and didn't take it to heart. Soon, Cheng Xiao's backer collapsed, and she couldn't laugh anymore.
Fang Qing sighed as she watched the complete lack of interaction between Cheng Xiao and her third son.
It seems the two really don't get along. It's better that they've separated. Life is long, and forcing them to stay together would only be torture.
After being ignored by Xiao Li once again, Cheng Xiao changed her mind. She had recently become very close to Du Zihao, who, after learning about the one million, offered to pay for it for her.
Cheng Xiao came to see Xiao Li again one night.
"Xiao Li, here's one million. Let's get a divorce tomorrow."
Xiao Li looked at Cheng Xiao in surprise. This woman was really something else; she found a new partner so quickly.
It seems she and Du Zihao are truly in love. The original owner of this body really did a terrible thing, breaking up such a loving couple. No wonder she became cannon fodder.
Xiao Li put the check away. "Great, we can get a divorce tomorrow."
Cheng Xiao was furious when she saw Xiao Li's irritating expression. She had married into the Xiao family and received nothing in return, and now she was a second-time bride. She had really lost out big time.
"Xiao Li, I've become a divorcee, shouldn't you compensate me?"
Xiao Li paused, her hand already on the door, "What compensation? You're remarried, but I'm not. If anyone should pay compensation, it's you. After all, my status is much more valuable than yours."
Cheng Xiao looked at Xiao Li with disgust. She had never seen such a despicable person before, so stingy and miserly.
"Since we have a marriage certificate, shouldn't I get half of the property in a divorce?"
Cheng Xiao smiled smugly at the thought of half the property. She was unwilling to leave in such a dejected manner; she was determined to take a piece of the spoils.
The Xiao family is so wealthy, and half of Xiao Li's assets are rightfully his, as his spouse.
Xiao Li glanced at Cheng Xiao in surprise, not expecting this woman to still be so shameless.
"You're really disgusting. Since you're talking about property, I'm going to have to take stock of what you've been eating, wearing, and using lately."
Xiao Li glanced at the jade bracelet on Cheng Xiao's wrist and the gold necklace around her neck.
“My mother bought this bracelet and necklace. Since we’re getting a divorce, I should take them off and give them back to her.”
Cheng Xiao froze, not expecting that instead of getting the money, she would have to give it away first.
However, thinking of half of her fortune, she calmed down. It's just a bracelet, right? Du Zihao will buy her a new one; this old bracelet really isn't suitable to wear anymore.
"Here you go, you miser."
Cheng Xiao took off her jewelry and threw it to Xiao Li.
"And bring back all the other jewelry my mom bought for you."
Cheng Xiao angrily went back to her room, packed up all the jewelry, and threw it at Xiao Li.
"You came wearing only one set of clothes, and you must leave wearing only the same set of clothes."
Cheng Xiao burst into tears of anger. She was so unlucky to have met such a stingy man.
Xiao Li entered the house and took out a pile of photos, all of which Du Yuesheng had sent as a return gift.
Each photo features a man and a woman in a very intimate pose.
Cheng Xiao was so shocked that she couldn't speak, let alone ask for half of the property.
"Tell me, if these things get out, will you still be able to marry Du Zihao?"
Cheng Xiao silently went back to her room, packed her things, and never came out again.
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