Chapter 222: Having a Stroke?

The emotions of a person are just that strange; as time passes, people who once loved each other may look at one another with mutual disgust, while those they disliked may slowly change in their eyes.

Chen Yun is a very, very good person, having patiently accompanied her for four years, acting as both mentor and friend.

"What's wrong with you?"

Chen Yun, on the other end of the phone, felt that Jiang Zhi's voice sounded a bit off.

"Nothing," Jiang Zhi quickly adjusted her state, "it's just that the wind outside is a bit strong, and it got into my eyes."

"Wear sunglasses next time you go out," Chen Yun urged, "I'll come find you once I'm done with my work later."

"Let's not do that today," Jiang Zhi demurred, "I'm out shopping with my aunt, and I'm a bit tired."

"Alright, then get some good rest."

After hanging up on Chen Yun, Jiang Zhi found a coffee shop, ordered a cup of coffee, and sat quietly for the whole afternoon.

Influenced by her aunt, she had also read *Gone with the Wind* a few times.

The heroine never worried about things that hadn't happened yet, always prioritizing her current self.

This was also the trait Jiang Zhi admired most about her.

Let's just think about tomorrow's matters tomorrow.

Canceling the wedding with Chen Yun—she really couldn't bring herself to say those words.

Returning to the Junshuyuan, her uncle and aunt had not yet returned.

Jiang Zhi first played with the two little ones, then coaxed them to eat.

"Who wants to eat this piece of meat?" Jiang Zhi picked up a piece of pork belly.

Jiang Sinian took a disinterested look and lowered his head to drink his soup.

He was no longer a seven-year-old child; he was eight years old this year.

He didn't need his sister to feed him at all; if his sister really wanted to be good to him, she should just give him some pocket money so he could go buy a small toy gun.

"I'll eat it!" Jiang Siyu ate it in one bite; she loved eating pork belly the most.

Jiang Zhi picked up a piece of potato, "Who wants to eat this?"

"Nom," Jiang Siyu ate it in another bite; she loved eating potatoes the most.

"This mushroom..."

Just as she picked it up, it was already in Jiang Siyu's mouth.

Jiang Zhi:...

When feeding them, she liked her younger sister a bit more; she was so cute, with round cheeks and a round tummy.

Jiang Siyu let out a burp, tugged at her hand, and said softly, "Sister, Mom said I'm a bit fat. From today on, I want to lose weight. Don't feed me so much when we eat from now on, okay?"

Jiang Zhi:...?!!!

Just before eating, you didn't mention a single word about losing weight; now that you're full, you finally have the energy to diet?

"Oh! Mom is back!" Jiang Siyu trotted over to find her mother, and Si Rong lifted her up with some effort, "Have you had dinner?"

She felt like she was heavier than she had been in the morning.

"Sister fed me, I only ate a tiny bit." Jiang Siyu blinked her grape-sized eyes, looking quite mischievous.

Jiang Zhi:...

It was only a "tiny" bit, indeed.

"That's good, you need to control your portions for dinner from now on." Si Rong patted her daughter's little bottom and put her on the ground to go play.

Then she called out to Jiang Zhi, "Come see what your aunt bought for you?"

Jiang Zhi followed her aunt to look at the trunk of her car; it was packed full of red.

A red four-piece bedding set, quilts, and even basins and a thermos—these traditional dowry items.

Suddenly, her eyes turned a bit red.

Influenced by foreign ideas, Jiang Qi had only returned for her wedding, but had only given her a card, telling her to buy whatever she liked herself.

Only her aunt would put her heart into these small, trivial things.

"Your aunt didn't know if you'd like them; red is flashy and not a color young girls usually like, but I thought a wedding should be festive," Si Rong opened the items one by one to show her, "We're just hoping for good luck!"

"I like them," Jiang Zhi said sincerely, "Aunt, I really like them all."

Every single item showed her aunt's thoughtfulness, exquisite and gentle.

"That's good."

After taking the things back to her room, someone else came to the courtyard.

It was Wang Shen, who loved to make clothes.

Seeing her, Si Rong knew she had more gossip to hear.

"Rongrong, why are you still at home? Hurry out, there's a great show to watch!" Wang Shen leaned in close to her, "Guess what the excitement is?"

"Did someone's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law start fighting? Or did someone's pig run away? Or maybe some man is beating his wife?"

Si Rong guessed based on the usual type of excitement she talked about.

"Where would there be so much fighting?" Wang Shen said mysteriously, "It's the Kong Family again!"

Si Rong raised an eyebrow, Lin Meixi?

What kind of tricks was she up to now?

Walking on the road with Wang Shen, Si Rong learned what had happened at the Kong Family; it turned out that Kong Lingdong had had an incident.

Actually, ever since Li Xuan and her daughter left the Kong Family and the old Mr. Kong passed away, the Kong Family had kept a very low profile in the Family Quarters.

Kong Lingdong wasn't considered old; how could he have suddenly had a stroke?

When they arrived, several military doctors were gathered at the entrance of the Kong Family home.

Everyone helped carry Kong Lingdong into the main room to make it easier for the doctors to examine him.

Neighbors in the courtyard chattered from time to time.

"It's probably a family trait; didn't the old Commander Kong have a stroke before?"

"However, Kong Lingdong looks like he's in even worse shape than his father."

"What a misfortune; how will such a young wife manage with a child in the future?"

"The wife is one thing, but the child is another."

"It's not just the child, the wife is also a question; have you forgotten that this wife was previously his father's wife? But why did I hear that this Kong Lingdong still has a legitimate wife abroad?"

Only Si Rong's focus was on Lin Meixi.

Kong Lingdong's stroke was too much of a coincidence; it happened right when Shen Chi was about to be released from prison—it was almost too convenient.

If Kong Lingdong were fine, then when Shen Chi was released, it would be very difficult for Lin Meixi to be caught between these two men.

Now it's settled; since Kong Lingdong can't even speak clearly, everything is up to Lin Meixi.

It is indeed as the Future Phone said; this Lin Meixi is not simple.

Judging by Kong Lingdong's current plight, Lin Meixi leans more toward Shen Chi between these two men.

She is truly curious about how Lin Meixi will explain their daughter to Shen Chi when the time comes.

This couple, if not for Li Xuan causing trouble, could have accomplished some things with their ruthlessness.

Si Rong thought it was time to stir the water a bit more; she had to find some things for these two to do so they wouldn't have time to keep an eye on her.

With Kong Lingdong in his current state, he probably can't manage company affairs; if someone were to tell his wife abroad about the situation here, the Kong Family would be lively again.

Kong Lingdong's stroke is very severe; not only can he not speak, he cannot walk either. Lin Meixi takes care of him personally, which has earned her some good reputation in the Junshuyuan.

Soon, it was the day before Jiang Zhi's engagement.

Jiang Zhi received a threatening call from Xu Hu.

She knew that she could not resolve this matter on her own.

In the alley.

"What exactly do you want?"

Veins bulged on Xu Hu's neck, "Still haven't had a showdown with Chen Yun? Believe it or not, I'll kill him?"

"Or is it that you returned to Huaiyang and feel bolder because your uncle is there? I may not be able to do anything to your uncle, but don't forget, my brothers all want to taste the flavor of your beautiful aunt, even if she is getting on in years!"