Everyone thought Cheng Yuan had gone mad. Jiang Xiao thought so too. She broke free and said, "Cheng Yuan, haven’t you caused enough trouble?"
Cheng Yuan acted as if he couldn’t understand her. He pulled her into his arms again. "Wife, what’s wrong? Are you abandoning me?"
"Wife, please don’t leave me."
Seeing that his expression didn’t seem fake, Zhou Jin suggested calling a doctor to check.
The doctor came quickly, examined him with a stethoscope, and had Cheng Yuan taken to the examination room. After running all the tests, he held up the results and said, "The patient’s condition is likely a post-accident sequela."
Xu Cong asked, "What does that mean?"
The doctor said, "Traumatic amnesia."
It was the first time Jiang Xiao had heard of such a condition. She frowned and asked, "Are you sure it’s amnesia? Not faking it?"
The doctor shook his head. "Mr. Cheng has a blood clot in his brain. He’s not faking it; it’s really amnesia."
Cheng Yuan, ignoring everyone watching, grabbed Jiang Xiao’s hand. "Wife, I’m sick. You can’t abandon me."
Jiang Xiao shook off his hand and said coldly, "Cheng Yuan, since you’ve forgotten, let me remind you: we are divorced. I am not your wife."
"Divorce?" Cheng Yuan’s head suddenly hurt. He clutched his head and rolled on the bed. "It hurts, it hurts, so painful."
The doctor had no choice but to give him a sedative.
Before leaving, Zhang Rong warned Jiang Xiao, "Don’t you dare go near A Yuan again."
That was exactly what Jiang Xiao wanted. "Fine, I hope Mrs. Cheng keeps her word and doesn’t let your son come looking for me."
"Don’t worry, I’ll make sure he stays put," Zhang Rong said confidently.
But the result was far from satisfactory.
They couldn’t keep Cheng Yuan under control at all. Jiang Xiao had just returned home after a business dinner when the doorbell rang. She opened the door suspiciously and found Cheng Yuan in his hospital gown.
His eyes were dull and lifeless. When he saw Jiang Xiao, he lunged at her and hugged her tightly.
"Xiao Xiao, don’t go."
At this moment, Cheng Yuan seemed different from the daytime in the hospital ward; he had clearly returned to normal. Jiang Xiao broke free and glared at him. "Why aren’t you in the hospital? What are you doing here?"
"Are you with Zhao Kai?" That was the first thing Cheng Yuan wanted to know after regaining consciousness. He needed to confirm whether Jiang Xiao was with Zhao Kai.
"Who I’m with is none of President Cheng’s business," Jiang Xiao said. "Don’t trouble yourself."
"Don’t be with Zhao Kai," Cheng Yuan begged. "Be with me, okay?"
He produced a file folder like a magician. "This contains all my assets—real estate and liquid assets. I’m giving them all to you."
"Xiao Xiao, let’s get back together."
Jiang Xiao looked at the file folder and let out a soft laugh. "Cheng Yuan, what illusion makes you think I would get back together with you for your money?"
"Do you think I love money that much?"
"No, that’s not what I meant," Cheng Yuan explained. "I’m giving you these to show you my determination to be with you through action."
"Xiao Xiao, please say yes."
Jiang Xiao was thoroughly annoyed by him. Since she couldn’t drive him away, she decided to try a different approach. "Fine, I’ll get back together with you."
Cheng Yuan grabbed her hand. "Really?"
"Hold on, I haven’t finished," Jiang Xiao said, pushing him away.
"Okay, tell me," Cheng Yuan said. "I agree to any condition."
"We can be together, but I set the rules," Jiang Xiao said. "If you can follow them, we can continue."
"What rules?"
"I’m in charge of this relationship. I decide when it starts and when it ends. You are not allowed to force me."
Cheng Yuan: "Okay."
"I require you to be faithful, but I can do as I please," Jiang Xiao said. "I can see other people besides you."
"But…"
"If you can accept it, we’ll go on. If not, goodbye."
Cheng Yuan didn’t want to lose her. He nodded. "Okay, I agree."
"You are not allowed to set foot in my territory without my permission," Jiang Xiao said. "Cross the line, and we break up immediately."
Cheng Yuan said again, "Whatever you say."
"You can only come when I summon you. If I don’t, you wait obediently," Jiang Xiao said with her arms crossed. "Showing up without permission will also be considered a breach of contract, and the relationship ends."
Cheng Yuan knew full well that Jiang Xiao was tormenting him, but he still agreed. "Mm, I agree to everything you say."
In the past, it was always Jiang Xiao who compromised. Now it was his turn. It felt deeply satisfying.
Jiang Xiao pursed her lips. "I’m going to sleep. President Cheng, please leave."
"But—" Cheng Yuan said, "Can I have one request too?"
"No," Jiang Xiao refused without a second thought.