novelhk Chapter 196 Xixi, your mother is gone
Chapter 196 Xixi, your mother is gone
After meeting Zhou Yaoguang, Xie Zheng went to the coffee shop to find Li Xi.
Li Xi was curled up in a corner booth drawing on her tablet when she saw Xie Zheng walking over with a victor's smile, and she knew that she had won a great victory.
"You're laughing so hard, did you beat up Zhou Yaoguang?"
"It's even more satisfying than just beating him up."
Xie Zheng first scanned the QR code to order a matcha latte before telling Li Xi what had happened at the sanatorium.
"Your move was brilliant!" Li Xi gave Xie Zheng a thumbs up. "It not only shattered Zhou Yaoguang's pride but also alienated the brothers. Even if Zhou Tongguang tries to explain, Zhou Yaoguang will still suspect that his brother is lying to him."
"After all, his brother is a heartless and ungrateful man, yet he was willing to send his own younger brother to Japan to help you. Who would believe there wasn't something fishy going on?"
"In short, whether this is true or false, the fact that you said it makes even a lie seem half true."
Li Xi sincerely admired Xie Zheng's intelligence, and she gave Xie Zheng a thumbs up, "Sister Zheng is indeed smart."
Xie Zheng leaned back on the sofa, arms crossed, tapping her arm with her fingers, and smiled like an old fox. "You flatter me."
The other end.
After Xie Zheng left, Zhou Tongguang stood outside the courtyard and finished a cigarette before returning.
Just a few minutes ago, Zhou Yaoguang was actively doing rehabilitation training, but now he seemed to have lost all his vitality and was slumped in his wheelchair.
When he arrived, he showed no reaction whatsoever.
Zhou Tongguang couldn't help but smile contemptuously, "It's just sending you to Japan to avoid the storm temporarily. Once you've completely given up on those inappropriate thoughts and have a clearer understanding of the situation, you'll still have a chance to return to China."
"Who are you trying to fool with that look on your face that looks like your parents have died?"
You shouldn't be thinking about anything while you're resting.
Recognize the situation.
He might come back...
Every word Zhou Tongguang uttered was like a knife stabbing into Zhou Yaoguang's heart.
Zhou Yaoguang felt his chest heaving with blood, and he was on the verge of vomiting blood.
He stared fiercely at Zhou Yaoguang, and the angry words slipped out without thinking: "Zhou Tongguang, you are just as despicable as my father!"
"There are so many beautiful women out there, but you only set your sights on my Xie Zheng! So you and your son both like to steal things, is that it?"
"Send me to Japan, and you'll be able to be with her legitimately! You're dreaming!"
Zhou Tongguang was bewildered after being subjected to a barrage of insults. "What do you mean I've got my eye on your Xie Zheng?"
"Still pretending!"
“You’ve been with Xie Zheng for a long time, that’s why you couldn’t wait to send me to Japan.”
"Zhou Tongguang, you bastard!"
puff!
Zhou Yaoguang coughed up a mouthful of blood, which terrified the caregiver, who screamed in terror.
There was also some blood on the toes of Zhou Tongguang's shoes.
Zhou Tongguang walked around the pool of blood on the ground to Zhou Yaoguang's wheelchair, and wiped his leather shoes on Zhou Yaoguang's trousers.
After smearing blood, Zhou Tongguang looked at Zhou Yaoguang with some disappointment.
After a long pause, he said, "You're not only useless, you're also stupid."
"That woman could easily fool you with just a few words. Now it seems that sending you to Japan was the right decision."
After saying that, Zhou Tongguang turned and left.
"Zhou Tongguang!"
"Tell me, are you with Xie Zheng?" Zhou Yaoguang was still agonizing over this matter.
Zhou Tongguang was so angry he laughed.
What an utterly foolish thing!
Without turning his head, he sneered, "Yes, so what?"
What an idiot! It would be easier if you just got angry and died!
Zhou Yaoguang felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
It turned out to be true!
How could they treat him like this!
Of all the people Zhou Tongguang could have messed with, why did he have to touch his woman!
Zhou Yaoguang was so angry that he fainted this time.
The next day, Xie Zheng took her younger sister, and Li Xi took Xue Ni; the four best friends went to Semporna together.
As a bodyguard, Chu Ying was naturally on the same flight.
Along the way, they kept asking Chu Ying about the Zhou family.
Chu Ying was not a talkative person.
But surrounded by four beautiful women, she couldn't refuse, so she told Xue Ni and the others what she knew.
“Zhou Yaoguang was sent to Japan last night. Zhou Tongguang also called Chu Xu and asked him to help introduce two reliable bodyguards to keep an eye on Zhou Yaoguang.”
Upon hearing this, Li Xi chuckled softly, "This is a smart person."
Does Zhou Tongguang not have any reliable bodyguards?
Chu Xu is Gu Huaizhou's bodyguard.
He asked Chu Xu to borrow someone in order to avoid suspicion.
With Zhou Yaoguang now under the care of Chu Xu's bodyguards, he probably won't be able to cause any trouble.
"Oh, there's more."
When another matter was brought up, Chu Ying's expression became somewhat subtle. She said, "Wasn't Old Jay Chou diagnosed with kidney failure by the hospital?"
"I overheard Chu Xu and the others talking privately last night, saying that Old Zhou probably won't be able to touch women anymore."
"His thing is completely broken."
"..."
This was a gossip topic that everyone was interested in. Xue Ni closed the fashion magazine in her hand and asked curiously, "How old is Jay Chou? Is he sixty yet?"
Xie Zheng replied, "I'm 65."
Xue Ni clicked her tongue and said with some regret, "God was still kind to him; he should have died at 40."
Xie Jian was rather naive, and she objectively analyzed: "It's normal for a man of this age to be impotent."
“Xiao Jian, you’re wrong about that.” Xue Ni winked at Xie Jian and said in a pretentious tone, “Men only behave when they’re dead and hanging on the wall. A man of Mr. Zhou’s status and position can still find a way to make things work even if he’s over seventy.”
"Now that kidney failure has caused him to be unable to have sex, then it's really over. Even with medication, he can't get an erection."
Xie Jian was clearly shocked. "So men can be old too."
Seeing that the topic was getting increasingly inappropriate, Li Xi quickly changed the subject and asked about Zhou Yaoguang's mother, "How is Zhou Yaoguang's mother's condition?"
Zhang Tingyu is already in the late stage of uremia, and there is probably no way to save her.
As expected, Chu Ying said, "Time is running out."
"Does that mean Zhou Yaoguang won't be able to accompany his mother on her final journey?" Xue Ni sighed.
Chu Ying shook his head. "I don't know."
"Alright, have a pleasant trip, let's not talk about the Zhou family's messy affairs."
Xie Zheng asked the flight attendant to open a bottle of red wine for them.
As they drank, everyone quickly became slightly tipsy.
Xie Zheng asked Li Xi, "When is the wedding?"
June.
Have you decided who you want to be your bridesmaid?
Upon hearing this, Xue Ni's ears perked up.
Without hesitation, Li Xi replied, "Of course, it's the three of you."
Hearing this, Xie Zheng was taken aback. "Xiao Jian and Xue Ni are fine as your bridesmaids, but I..."
Xie Zheng said bluntly, "Not only am I old, but I've also had a terrible relationship. Families like the Gu family have a lot of taboos, and I'm afraid someone like me is not suitable to be your bridesmaid."
Neither Xue Ni nor Xie Jian participated in this topic.
Li Xi asked Xie Zheng with a smile, "What's wrong with it?"
"Did you commit murder and arson? Or did you use your beauty to commit violence and ruin someone else's relationship? Or did you do something wrong that you're ashamed to show your face?"
"Xie Zheng, what's wrong with loving someone wholeheartedly? The one who's wrong is that bastard who betrayed you."
"In my opinion, you are excellent."
"As an actress, you are dedicated and have outstanding skills. As a star, you give your fans positive energy and never forget to do public welfare and charity. As an elder sister, you support your younger sister. As a woman, you are brave and resilient, and you dare to love and hate. To your sisters, you are even more righteous and speak out, giving sincerely without asking for anything in return."
"In my opinion, you possess all the good qualities that Chinese women should have, and I admire you very much."
"I'm asking you to be my bridesmaid, and no one will gossip about it."
Li Xi's words almost brought Xie Zheng to tears.
"Li Xi, you're really good at charming people. With such a sweet tongue, who wouldn't like you?"
Looking at the wonderful Li Xi, Xie Zheng couldn't help but sigh, "Missing out such a good girl like you is Xie Xingyun's biggest loss."
Fortunately, he carefully selected a 'good' wife.
Li Xi smiled and said, "I heard he's in the US now, living a life of luxury where everything is done for him. Miss Jiang is truly an amazing wife; she said she would never leave him, and she really does."
Thinking of Xie Xingyun's fate, Li Xi felt happy. "Come, let's raise a glass and wish Mr. Xie a long and healthy life. He should savor this happy married life."
"Fine! May that scumbag pay with his life!"
Xie Zheng paid for the entire trip, and she generously chose a 7-star island and booked two overwater bungalows.
Xie Zheng and Xie Jian lived in one suite, Li Xi and Xue Ni lived in another suite, and Chu Ying naturally lived with Li Xi.
The 7-star island scenery is even more enchanting, with crystal-clear, jelly-like seas that are breathtakingly beautiful.
This is the first time Xue Ni has ever traveled abroad.
The poor woman was so overwhelmed by the island's enchanting scenery that she was speechless.
After placing her luggage against the wall, Xue Ni collapsed onto the soft bed. A sea breeze blew in, causing the white curtains in the bedroom to sway in the wind.
Xue Ni stared at the azure sky outside the window, smelling the sea breeze that had no fishy smell in the air, and remained lost in thought for a long time.
After a long pause, Xue Ni exclaimed, "Damn, she's beautiful!"
Li Xi: "...quality."
"Forgive my lack of literary talent, but I really can't think of any words to describe this beautiful scene." Xue Ni turned over and stared at Li Xi, who was changing into a bikini.
Her fair, full, hourglass figure made Xue Ni drool.
Xue Ni is petite, only 158 cm tall, and has a small bust. She brought cute dresses and bikinis.
Seeing Li Xi in a hot bikini, looking incredibly sexy, she felt embarrassed to put on her own cute lace bikini.
After she finally finished putting on her bikini and wrapped a scarf around her waist, she followed Li Xi out of the water house and saw Xie Jian wearing an old man's shirt with a flat chest. She immediately felt relieved.
Great, at least she has a sister to keep her at the bottom.
Li Xi looked at Xie Jian with a somewhat indescribable expression, "What are you wearing?"
Xie Jian was wearing a very ordinary white tank top, printed shorts, and flip-flops.
She wore a wolf-tail braid and had neutral, light makeup, making her look androgynous and unconventional.
He doesn't look like a beautiful woman, but rather like a very handsome guy.
Xie Jian blushed and said, "I didn't bring a skirt, so I'll wear this."
Li Xi then noticed a detail.
Throughout all the time we've known each other, Xie Jian seems to have never worn a skirt.
She always dresses in a neutral style.
Xie Zheng was already used to this. "Don't worry about her, let her do whatever makes her comfortable." Xie Zheng respected her sister's aesthetic preferences.
Li Xi, however, felt that Xie Jian could occasionally try different styles.
She didn't pressure Xie Jian to change, only saying, "Jiang Xinghe really likes girls who wear skirts."
Xie Jian was taken aback.
Xie Zheng sensed something was off. She quickly grabbed Li Xi's arm and walked ahead with her, asking with concern, "Who is Jiang Xinghe? Is he the 'Little Boss Jiang' you always hang out with? The one whose family makes shoes?"
After the deaths of Jiang Zhulang and his son, the Jiang family business became Jiang Xinghe's company.
Xie Zheng was their brand ambassador ten years ago.
"Ah."
Li Xi whispered to Xie Zheng, "They knew each other in high school and even dated. Oh, by the way, they recently met up again and have been hanging out together a lot..."
Xie Zheng's eyes lit up immediately. "What's that kid like?"
Xie Zheng didn't know much about the Jiang family, but she had heard about the despicable things Jiang Zhulang had done.
"Jiang Xinghe is a very good person."
That afternoon, Li Xi spent some time telling Xie Zheng about the grudges and grievances between Jiang Xinghe and the Jiang family, as well as the hidden story of how he was tricked into going abroad and forced to separate from Xie Jian.
"So, that kid didn't deceive my sister's feelings; he had no choice."
Xie Zheng looked at Xie Jian.
She was patiently taking photos of Xue Ni with her phone.
Over the years, apart from Li Xi, Xie Zheng has never seen her younger sister interact with people her own age.
Because of Li Xi, Xie Jian met Xue Ni and made new friends.
Xie Jian is becoming more and more cheerful these days.
Perhaps, after finding true love again, my sister will be even happier.
Thinking of this, Xie Zheng suddenly said to Li Xi, "Send me Jiang Xinghe's WeChat."
"Okay."
Li Xi greeted Jiang Xinghe first, and then sent Xie Zheng's WeChat contact information to Jiang Xinghe.
Jiang Xinghe took the initiative to add Xie Zheng as a contact.
Xie Zheng, holding a glass of juice and wearing sunglasses, sat on a deck chair, sunbathing.
She had just accepted Jiang Xinghe's friend request when she saw that the kid had sent her a cute Nezha emoji.
[Hello, sister. This is Jiang Xinghe. I heard from Li Xi that you're on vacation in Semporna.]
【What a coincidence! I'm on the next island. I wonder if I'd have the honor of coming over and having a meal with you. I've hired a local guide; they know where the diving scenery is most beautiful around this island. We can go diving together tomorrow!】
Xie Zheng: "..."
Xie Zheng turned to Li Xi and asked, "Did you tell him about our itinerary?"
Li Xi: "Who?"
Li Xi quickly guessed the reason and asked Xie Zheng, "Does Jiang Xinghe know we are in Semporna?"
Seeing that Li Xi was unaware that Jiang Xinghe was vacationing on the neighboring island, she couldn't help but look at Xie Jian.
It seems her little girl still has feelings for Jiang Xinghe.
If that's the case, then she might as well give it a push.
Her younger sister was a coward; no matter how much she liked something, she never dared to say it out loud, only daring to peek and spy.
Xie Zheng replied to Jiang Xinghe: 【Approved.】
That evening, Jiang Xinghe appeared at the island restaurant and went straight to their table to sit down.
"What a coincidence, Xiaojian." Jiang Xinghe's affectionate "Xiaojian" stunned Xue Ni.
Xue Ni pointed at Jiang Xinghe, then at Xie Jian, and exclaimed incredulously, "Brother Jiang, you and Xiao Jian..."
Jiang Xinghe nodded, admitting without being asked, "We've known each other for years, not only are we old acquaintances, but we're also each other's first love. I'm currently pursuing her again, Xue Ni, you have to help me."
Xue Ni: "..."
Okay, okay, everyone else has found a happy marriage, but she, this little potato, is still a single dog, right?
Xie Jian was taken aback by Jiang Xinghe's bluntness in revealing their relationship. Feeling awkward and flustered, she instinctively looked at her sister.
Xie Jian is like a naughty child caught having a puppy love by his parents.
Xie Zheng felt extremely distressed.
She handed Xie Jian a piece of pineapple and told her, "I asked Jiang Xinghe to come and keep you company."
"Sister..." Xie Jian was deeply moved.
After dinner, Jiang Xinghe shamelessly stayed on their island.
The next day, Jiang Xinghe indeed called a local guide to take them out to sea.
Yesterday, Xie Jian was running around in an old man's shirt, but today she specially changed into a bohemian halter-neck dress. She still wore a wolf tail braid, but now there was a rose on the braid, and she also wore a stylish sun hat.
To be honest, she looked quite good dressed up, and even Xie Zheng couldn't help but take out her phone to take a picture as a souvenir.
Jiang Xinghe couldn't help but steal glances at her.
Everyone had a great time that day, and they agreed to go fishing at sea again the next day. However, Li Xi received a phone call from her uncle, Luo Wen, before going to bed.
"Xixi, can you come to Southeast Asia?"
"Your mother is gone."