"Is there any chance for recovery? Maybe we should look elsewhere and see if there are other methods." Xie Lingzhi was unwilling to accept it; if her son’s leg was crippled like this, his life would be ruined.

"Our place has the best medical technology in the country; going elsewhere is pointless." Mei Shuping sat there sighing, feeling helpless.

Mei Shuqing was even more at a loss, helping Junzi look for people to see if there was any chance of recovery. Han Yi watched coldly from the side, feeling a sense of schadenfreude in his heart.

On the third day of Mei Langchi’s hospitalization, Han Yi finished his period of mourning and went back to Z City with Mei Lang Jun and Tao Jia.

"Xiao Yi, don’t you think it’s coincidental? It’s just so happened you were there, and we were over there. Xiao Yi, be honest, does this have anything to do with you?" Mei Lang Jun refused to believe in such coincidences.

"Why would I lie to you? Really, no. Some people do too many bad deeds and are bound to have unlucky times."

Mei Lang Jun dared not ask further since Tao Jia was there; they couldn’t discuss too openly.

Whether Mei Langchi’s accident was fate or human cause was unclear. Even he didn’t know what happened; he was suddenly hit like that.

When Mei Langchi found out his leg couldn’t be treated, he had a huge fit of anger, causing a fuss for several days. Finally, after Mei Shuping and Xie Lingzhi spent days with him, offering many encouraging words, he calmed down. By the time he was discharged, more than two months had passed. His left calf couldn’t exert strength, and he had to use crutches, limping as he walked.

After being discharged, Mei Langchi didn’t even go home but moved directly to his own courtyard, calling Li Xiao’ai to pick him up.

By this time, Li Xiao’ai was more than four months pregnant. Xie Lingzhi was surprised and unfamiliar when she saw her, yet full of joy.

She didn’t care who her son chose as long as she was well-behaved. This girl had a good appearance, was polite, and behaved appropriately. She was much better than the previous two, perceptive, and now pregnant with her son’s child. Besides these, Li Xiao’ai’s attitude was heartwarming. Upon learning of her son’s condition, she showed no disdain, only distress, which satisfied Xie Lingzhi greatly.

This news greatly delighted Old Mei and his wife. Although their son wasn’t willing to stay at the big house, the old couple was relieved. Xie Lingzhi brought various supplements to Li Xiao’ai every day. Being considerate, Li Xiao’ai always prepared different foods to let her mother-in-law stay for a meal, engaging in everyday chit-chat that made Xie Lingzhi laugh heartily. She became more and more satisfied with her daughter-in-law.

Seeing how happy her mother and Li Xiao’ai got along, Mei Langchi was deeply touched, thinking that if he had met Li Xiao’ai earlier, his life might have been better.

Xie Lingzhi suggested Li Xiao’ai give birth there, so she could help with postpartum and childcare. After getting along with her, she knew there were few people in Li Xiao’ai’s family, leaving her alone. If they returned over there for childbirth, they’d need to hire help, but outsiders could never compare to the care of family.

Li Xiao’ai said anywhere was fine, but Mei Langchi didn’t want to stay there, clamoring to return.

Unable to persuade her son, Xie Lingzhi agreed to pick Li Xiao’ai up when she was near delivery.

Mei Shuping and Xie Lingzhi had no choice but to agree.

When Mei Langchi left, he told no one, having Li Xiao’ai quietly drive away.

Now, in that place, Mei Langchi is running an exhibition business. However, the varied exhibitions of past years have fallen out of favor, and he’s focusing on home exhibitions now. They are national-scale, held once a year. Besides, he runs a furniture fashion magazine, a suggestion from Li Xiao’ai.

This way, the ad revenues from the magazine each year are enough for them to live comfortably.

Mei Langchi bought Li Xiao’ai a large house with a big yard, with excellent surroundings. Regularly, various flowers, plants, edible fruits, and vegetables are grown, beautifully arranged by Li Xiao’ai through thoughtful planning.