I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 173 - 170: Yan Jinzhi: It’s Hard to Find a Probationary Boyfriend as Good as Me

Chapter 173: Chapter 170: Yan Jinzhi: It’s Hard to Find a Probationary Boyfriend as Good as Me

"Mr. Jiang, I’ve finally waited for you to come. Thank goodness!"

Jiang Mingyue felt that something was off.

In the next instant, Da Qiang explained the situation.

It turns out that last time she learned from Wei Yu that Li Xiaofen and Li Fugui were going to report Pan and his team, and she passed the information on to them. They did indeed come up with a timely countermeasure, which was to report Li Xiaofen and Li Fugui for adultery instead. In rural areas, many couples don’t bother with marriage certificates.

But there’s no need to worry; Da Qiang has many fellow villagers willing to testify that Li Xiaofen is his fiancée. However, this fiancée of his has been living at his house taking advantages while secretly messing around with another man. As a fiancé who’s been away for more than a year, how could he possibly have gotten her pregnant for over two months?

Initially, with evidence against them, the adulterous couple was pretty much finished. Their crisis was basically resolved here. After all, the story of a whistleblower turning back for personal gain is quite believable. Coupling that with Pan’s connections and a few maneuvers, the matter passed, and he continued to do business, earning money as usual.

But unexpectedly, Li Fugui suddenly climbed the social ladder and caught the eye of a city girl with a romantic disposition.

The cause was Xue Huan being cornered by a few thugs, coincidentally witnessed by Li Fugui, leading to a heroic rescue. Whatever Xue Huan’s peculiar taste, she somehow fell for Li Fugui’s type and later said she wanted to marry him. As for Li Xiaofen, Li Fugui insisted she was his sister, and since they both have the Li surname, even the Xue Family agreed.

As a result, Li Fugui became the prospective son-in-law of the Xue Family, and some people like to do him favors. Li Fugui went after Pan Zhoucong again, and the group leader from the seventh committee brought people for a raid. However, they had informants there, so they perfectly avoided it. They didn’t hammer Li Fugui down, and since he’s now connected to the Xue Family, the territory at Taohua Lane absolutely cannot be kept.

Naturally, it can’t be kept.

"So, Pan, are you just waiting for me to come to tell me?" No wonder she felt overly sentimental; this seemed to be the truth.

Before Pan Zhoucong could answer, Da Qiang spoke first, "Yes! We’ve transferred everything that can be transferred. Originally, we planned to leave two brothers here to wait for you, fearing you might unknowingly fall into their trap. But Uncle Mute insisted on waiting for you himself, refusing to leave no matter what."

Really?

Jiang Mingyue brightly eyed Uncle Mute, making the elderly man blush red to the ears.

Jiang Mingyue: As expected, she specially brought morels to gift to him.

Upon lowering her head to look at the small basket, all eyes focused on the centerpiece—the morels.

In an instant, everyone’s worries were thrown aside.

Pan Zhoucong rubbed his hands together, thinking, surely this is for me. I’m the best-looking and wealthiest among us; young girls certainly prefer my type.

Du Shouqiang: If he weren’t trying hard to restrain himself, he might snatch it. Not that he knows much about morels, but anything Mr. Jiang brings is bound to be top quality, who wouldn’t want it!

Only Uncle Mute was the most Buddha-like, smiling benevolently: He knew that little girl had been thinking about him. Look at these tender, fresh morels; she probably went without sleep to pick them in the mountain. He appreciated the thought, but next time, such dangerous things can’t be done.

"Oh! These are for Uncle Mute to stew chicken soup for nourishment."

Then, the others: "..." Are they feeling an overwhelming sense of grievance?

The next moment, the basket landed in Uncle Mute’s hands, who, after feeling moved, solemnly scolded, "Next time, don’t go running up the mountain in the middle of the night; it’s too dangerous. Wait a bit..." He hurried to inside to fetch the brightest flashlight and stuffed it into Jiang Mingyue’s hands. "Take it; next time, don’t walk in the dark. You’re just a little girl; what if you face danger?"

Jiang Mingyue: "...Thank you, Uncle Mute!" That’s exactly what I need!

"By the way, aren’t you supposed to transfer? Hurry up, then?"

Pan Zhoucong just stepped out of disappointment, only to be mercilessly urged by Mr. Jiang: No need to be so eager!

Indeed, someone was even more impatient than him.

Da Qiang got anxious: "Mr. Jiang, are you here to sell wine? And dried fruits? You have no idea; once that stuff hits the market, it’s snatched up immediately. With Pan’s reputation coupled with Mr. Jiang’s high-quality goods, we’re practically making money while lying down."

Da Qiang was ardently expectant, just short of having "selling wine and dried fruits?" carved on his face.

Jiang Mingyue thought, you’re really all about money, aren’t you!

She’s placed the items in the courtyard, naturally intending to sell them, but since here has become a security risk, she can’t ignore others’ safety.

But before she could speak, Pan Zhoucong handed her another item.

Jiang Mingyue opened it; it was another property deed, this time for a large house at Pear Blossom Lane.

Tsk! Her other four properties in the city combined don’t come close to this one’s worth.

"Pan, this..."

Pan Zhoucong waved his hand like he was dismissing vegetable scraps. "It truly isn’t worth much; I just got it by chance at a low cost. All the paperwork is done, and this property now belongs to Mr. Jiang. Don’t refuse; I also have my own agenda. You’re at No. 55, and I’m at No. 59, not too near yet not too far, which makes it convenient for us to continue cooperating in the future without dragging Mr. Jiang into it. It’s a perfect double-win, and I trust Mr. Jiang will accept Mr. Pan’s selfish act."

He didn’t say it was to repay a favor, but for the convenience of doing business. Who else gives away benefits and provides an untouchable platform for the recipient? It’s simply thoughtful!

Just as she thought, Pan Zhoucong is someone worth befriending; look, once again, her judgment couldn’t be better.

That being the case, she’ll accept it, for business’s sake!

At this moment, discussing business seemed inappropriate, so both parties agreed to meet later at Pear Blossom Lane.

Jiang Mingyue concurred, not delaying their retreat.

Ah, looking at the sky... Is this what’s called triumph in love, but failure in business? Is it still not too late to regret?

With so many twists and turns!

Although she indeed had such a thought, when she stored her belongings and went to Bamboo Garden, she saw that man seriously reading... Well, her earlier thoughts were pressed down again. This person’s silhouette is attractive even from the side; if she broke up, it might benefit someone else. Better for her to benefit from it instead.

Seemingly sensing her gaze, the man raised his head. Their eyes collided mid-air, sparking a different kind of flame, and Jiang Mingyue remembered that kiss behind the door from before. What to do? She felt the urge again.

Thus, before Yan Jinzhi had a chance to react, a person was already hanging around his neck, while a familiar softness strongly invaded...

After quite a while of entanglement, she finally let go of him. Jiang Mingyue, like a playboy who uses and discards, was about to jump off but was tightly gripped at the waist.

"What’s wrong? Was my kiss not gentle enough?"

Jiang Mingyue immediately glared: Is there such a frank way to speak? And, is this a matter of gentleness? It’s been so long; aren’t you tired?

Looking at the girl’s puffed-up face, Yan Jinzhi laughed and naturally pulled her into his embrace.

Although there was a momentary resistance, but... this man’s embrace really... How to put it? Warm, if hugged in winter, it certainly provides warmth. Also, very safe. Nestled in his arms, even if they don’t do anything or say anything, just silently hugging like this, her heart would gradually calm down.