In the hospital, the pungent smell of disinfectant seemed to seep into the walls, then gradually evaporate from the inside out, invisibly and constantly testing Ji Xiaoxiao's patience.
Suppressing the urge to simply walk away, Ji Xiaoxiao listened attentively to the doctor's long and rambling explanation.
"This child has a chest injury, minor rib fractures, and a small rupture and bleeding in the liver... How could you, as the mother, not pay attention to these things?"
The doctor glanced at Liao Kongmin lying on the bed, then glared at Ji Xiaoxiao with hatred.
Ji Xiaoxiao endured it for a long time, but finally couldn't bear it any longer and said coldly, "Doctor, I am not this child's mother. I just happened to be passing by and saved him. Don't pin this unfounded crime on me. I can't stand it."
The doctor paused for a moment, then gave an embarrassed smile. He hurriedly gave Ji Xiaoxiao a few instructions, then scurried out of the ward in two quick steps.
Ji Xiaoxiao sat by the hospital bed, staring intently at the round and chubby Liao Kongmin, her cold eyes softening considerably.
It takes a hundred days to recover from a bone or ligament injury. Liao Kongmin suffered a minor rib fracture and will need at least a month to recover. During this recovery period, it is not advisable to move the patient.
A month later, the era of cataclysmic changes and devastation descended upon the human world.
Inside the ward, Liao Kongmin's breathing was clearly audible, rapid yet displaying his vigorous vitality.
Ji Xiaoxiao lowered her eyes, considering the gains and losses.
Liao Kongmin's father, Liao Yu, was no ordinary person. The Liao family in City A was a legendary wealthy and powerful clan, with immense wealth and profound heritage that was unimaginable to ordinary people.
In the later stages of the cataclysmic era, only a handful of bases survived, and the Liao family… no, or rather Liao Yu's Hope Base, was a thriving leader among them. Seventy to eighty percent of the surviving freaks, eccentrics, and psychopaths gathered there to drink, chat, and reminisce.
The original owner of this body was once a member of the Hope Base. Having read through the original owner's memories, Ji Xiaoxiao naturally knew the good and bad aspects of the Hope Base. Compared to going to a base where she was unfamiliar with the place, or building her own base, the Hope Base perfectly met Ji Xiaoxiao's ideal living conditions—a large and lively community with plenty of food and drink, where the strong were respected and the law was still enforced.
Ji Xiaoxiao agreed to the woman's dying wish only because of Liao Yu.
According to Ji Xiaoxiao's understanding of the original owner's memories, Liao Yu, ten years later, had no children except for a fiancée who was all show and no substance.
The Liao family is a large, established family with a history spanning thousands of years, and such families place the utmost importance on the continuation of their bloodline. Before the original owner of this body died, Liao Yu was forced by his elders to have sex with his fiancée. Liao Yu refused to yield, vowing never to touch another woman, while his fiancée vowed to marry no one but him.
As the saying goes, "Zhou Yu beats Huang Gai, one is willing to hit and the other is willing to be hit."
The compassionate Liao family, by sheer accident, provided a series of hilarious laughs for people living in an era of extreme upheaval and devastation with severely limited entertainment options.
Ji Xiaoxiao thought that whatever Liao Yu's reasons were for enduring so much pressure without compromising and settling for a life with his fiancée, she figured that Liao Yu would surely repay her kindness tenfold for her timely help.
Hopefully, the base is a large base, and Liao Yu is the base commander. As Liao Yu's great benefactor, it's not unreasonable for Ji Xiaoxiao to ask for a small villa based on her connections, is it? And it's not unreasonable for her to ask for some food every month, is it? Hmm, not unreasonable at all. She's even being considerate, asking for less compensation.
For the sake of a better future, Ji Xiaoxiao reluctantly took in Liao Kongmin.
Raising children is not an easy task, but it's busy, and the rewards come after the hardships...
All people want is to live a happy life!
"Little brat, you're lucky to have hooked up with a diamond dad like Liao Yu."
Ji Xiaoxiao gently poked Liao Kongmin's chubby cheeks, making a decision in her heart.
"A month-long 'carefully raising' operation for Liao Kongmin, I swear to heaven that I will raise Liao Kongmin to be chubby and plump, even bigger than a pig."
With the road ahead paved, Ji Xiaoxiao felt carefree and drifted off to sleep.
The sunlight was blinding, and Ji Xiaoxiao was drowsy and couldn't sleep soundly.
"Mommy, pee, Xiaobao needs to pee."
Ji Xiaoxiao felt a small hand tugging at her hair.
The noise and chatter went on and on until Ji Xiaoxiao angrily opened her eyes.
"What's all the noise about? Can't you see anyone sleeping here?"
The hand that was pulling her hair stopped, and Ji Xiaoxiao closed her eyes, preparing to catch up on some sleep.
After a while, Ji Xiaoxiao woke up from her dream.
This is a private hospital room!
In this ward, apart from the occasional doctor and nurse who make a special trip, the only permanent residents are her and the little boy in the bed.
The little brat, the little brat who cries loudly at the slightest thing.
Ji Xiaoxiao suddenly raised her head and saw Liao Kongmin's chubby face scrunched up like a bun.
Liao Kongmin stared at Ji Xiaoxiao for a long time with his big, round eyes, as if confirming some verification. His little mouth pursed and opened, and a demonic voice entered her ears, causing her unbearable pain.
Ji Xiaoxiao quickly took a step back, watching helplessly as Liao Kongmin cried until his throat was hoarse.
"Mommy, Xiaobao wants Mommy."
Liao Kongmin pulled his hands away. Was he asking me to hug him?
Ji Xiaoxiao shook her head dismissively, not daring to be subtle, and went straight to the point, saying, "Stop wailing, your mother is dead. No matter how much you cry, she won't come out with a lollipop to comfort you. Don't you remember? That night, some bad guys captured your mother."
With Ji Xiaoxiao's deliberate reminder, five- or six-year-old Liao Kongmin paused, and his piercing cries abruptly stopped.
"No, no, Mommy promised Xiaobao that she will always be with him."
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