Qiao Zhen looked at Xu Li with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "You really want me to be jealous? Mr. Xu, is this because you lack confidence? There's absolutely no need for that."
She cupped Xu Li's face in her hands, her expression earnest. "Xu Li, there are some things I'll only say once."
The two looked at each other, and Xu Li remained silent.
"I will marry you because you are Xu Li. Even if one day Xu Li no longer has the rank of lieutenant general, power, or money, and can't give me such a big villa, I will still marry you."
Xiao Ling: [Because he's Xu Li, and Xu Li is the mission target, haha, what a scumbag!]
Qiao Zhen: [Shut up, I'm taking back all your emoticons and emojis.]
Xiao Ling: [Tch! I'm off playing cards with the system next door, you scumbag!]
Xu Li looked at Qiao Zhen with deep affection and couldn't help but hug her. No one knows who started it, but the two of them ended up rolling onto the bed.
Qiao Zhen is still that useless, good-for-nothing woman who seems unwilling to turn her life around.
Xu Li, however, remained the same spirited and charismatic lieutenant general who walked with an air of confidence.
It was a beautiful, sunny day. After Xu Li submitted his marriage application to his superiors, Yu Peng and Guan Shan Leng, having heard the news, came uninvited.
Xu Li was busy moving between the kitchen and the living room.
Yu Peng and Guan Shanleng were somewhat taken aback as they watched from the kitchen doorway. Yu Peng said, "I feel like this style is a bit strange."
Guan Shanleng chimed in, "But it's strangely harmonious."
Xu Li unconsciously straightened his back even more. "If you're free, go to the living room and don't bother me. My wife will be back in a little while."
Guan Shan rubbed the goosebumps on his arms and said with disdain, "Ugh, men who have stepped into the grave of love."
Yu Peng put his arm around Guan Shanleng's shoulder and led him to the living room. The two of them guessed a lot about Xu Li's wife's looks, IQ, and EQ.
When Qiao Zhen returned, she saw Yu Peng and Guan Shan Leng sitting on the sofa. "Oh, aren't these the two naughty kids from the other day? Did your parents bring you over as guests?"
Guan Shanleng stood up straight and gave a standard military salute, "Hello, sister-in-law!"
Yu Peng also stood up in astonishment, and gave a standard military salute, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law...hello sister-in-law!"
Qiao Zhen casually placed Chu Chu on the ground to the side, "You guys sit down."
She might need to go to the bathroom to calm down. If Xu Li sees Chu Chu soon, all the reasons she gave for leaving will become meaningless, and the reversal of her family status will happen today.
When Xu Li came out carrying a large bowl, he saw Chu Chu playing with a small ball on the ground. His gaze lingered for a moment, then he put down the bowl, squatted down, and picked up Chu Chu. The orange tabby cat's markings and its pupils made Xu Li recognize that this was Little Chrysanthemum.
Qiao Zhen just came out of the room, ready to destroy the evidence as soon as possible. Even if she couldn't destroy the evidence, she would at least keep it a secret. She felt extremely guilty even in just a few minutes.
As the door opened and closed, Qiao Zhen and Xu Li, who was holding Chu Chu, met each other's eyes.
Qiao Zhen's smile was somewhat awkward. The orange cat's markings remained unchanged, and Xu Li, being a perceptive person, was sure he would notice something was amiss.
Xu Li put Chu Chu down and said, "Wash your hands and eat." He turned and went into the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks.
Both Yu Peng and Guan Shan could sense the subtle yet tense atmosphere between the two.
Qiao Zhen went to the bathroom to wash her hands slowly, while Xu Li didn't mention a word about it, which made Qiao Zhen even more guilty and uneasy. She was someone who couldn't keep a secret, "Xu Li, that's Chu Chu, it... used to be called Little Chrysanthemum."
Xu Li walked to the dining table and put down the bowls and chopsticks. He looked at Qiao Zhen with a calm gaze and said, "So what? Didn't you leave because I strangled your cat?"
He went to the entrance to change his shoes and then went out.
Qiao Zhen pursed her lips, the answer stuck in her throat, but she couldn't bring herself to open her lips.
Yu Peng and Guan Shan both looked at Qiao Zhen with some confusion. Yu Peng raised an eyebrow at Qiao Zhen, "You're the woman Brother Xu searched for two years ago, even if it meant digging three feet into the ground?"
Although Guan Shan Leng still wore a smiling expression, his eyes were now filled with coldness. "Not so great, huh? I heard your name is Qiao Zhen? That Nabu Gege?"
Yu Peng glanced at Guan Shan, who was speaking in a sarcastic tone, and carefully chose his words, saying, "Sister-in-law, Brother Xu really searched for you for more than half a year. He was such a tall man, and because of you, he lost weight and weighed less than 100 pounds. He even went to the hospital because of your drinking. Now that you two have finally gotten together, if you want to live a good life, go and talk things out with Brother Xu."
Qiao Zhen said she wasn't soft-hearted, but she herself didn't believe it. "Thanks, I apologize for the poor hospitality today."
She pushed open the door and went out, then turned around and chased after him. The road was deserted. Not long after Xu Li left, Qiao Zhen could see his pink Peppa Pig apron at a glance.
"Xu Li!"
Xu Li did not stop walking, but maintained the same pace.
Qiao Zhen rushed forward, grabbing Xu Li's arm. When she looked up, she saw the wet patches on his cheek. She was stunned for a moment, "What... what are you doing?"
Xu Li looked at Qiao Zhen calmly, his eyes even somewhat empty. "Since Little Chrysanthemum didn't die, why didn't you come back? I always thought it was my fault. I've seen life and death all the time, and killing is commonplace for me, but I feel so guilty for strangling one of your cats. Qiao Zhen, do you have no heart? Or is your heart not with me?"
Qiao Zhen rattled off her words like beans, "How am I heartless? Xu Li! You threw Xiao Juhua off the balcony because you were jealous, you wanted to poison Xiao Juhua because you were jealous, and you wanted to strangle Xiao Juhua because you were jealous. So tell me, if I have a normal relationship with another man, are you going to kill me again?!"
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