I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 191 - 188: The Girl Missing Someone Is Named Zhenzhu

Chapter 191: Chapter 188: The Girl Missing Someone Is Named Zhenzhu

Although Jiang Mingyue had medicine that could repair Cheng Jun’s body, they were not familiar at their first meeting. Despite the couple’s enthusiasm and good intentions, it wasn’t enough for her to intervene.

Zhuang Yunshan also had a younger son, Zhuang Xuechi. Except for resembling his parents in appearance, he didn’t seem like a member of the family. He smiled at her, but spent the whole time lounging under the ginkgo tree with a lazy demeanor, as if he hadn’t woken up in eight hundred years.

Zhuang Yunshan couldn’t stand his son behaving like this in front of guests. He went over to kick the chair legs, though it was clear he was controlling his strength. Onlookers thought the chair would flip over any second from his angry expression, but in reality, the chair just wobbled slightly.

"Get up, you useless brat! You’re an adult now and don’t even know how to help entertain guests. You’re a worthless rabbit!"

Zhuang Xuechi pouted in displeasure, "There are only two guests, and with four of you hosting, what do you need me for?"

Zhuang Yunshan laughed in exasperation, "So you’re saying we didn’t give you a chance to shine? Well, I’m giving you the opportunity now. Go take Xiao Ran to play."

Zhuang Xuechi impatiently glanced at Xiao Ran, who was staring blankly at him, and immediately turned away from him. "You expect me to play with a kid in split pants? Are you serious?"

Zhuang Yunshan was exhausted. He knew very well if there was anything wrong. This useless boy had truly been spoiled, and for a moment he was too angry to say anything. If it was before, the whole family would be in chaos, rushing to get him heart pills.

Zhuang Xuechi genuinely didn’t want to play with kids and couldn’t even pretend. He was still thinking about the girl he bumped into yesterday. The girl apologized repeatedly, but it was because she was flustered while helping someone. It just happened that he knew the thugs involved, and after a few words, they respectfully dropped the matter.

The girl had angered the thugs while trying to save a bullied beggar. She was a kind-hearted soul. Zhuang Xuechi felt a fondness for her almost immediately and asked for her name before they parted. But she didn’t tell him, though he heard her companions call her Zhenzhu.

Zhenzhu! Zhenzhu! Zhuang Xuechi unconsciously murmured the name.

Xiao Ran, with his sharp ears, caught those words instantly. The little guy, who had been smiling, suddenly turned sullen.

Jiang Mingyue didn’t understand and assumed that the little guy was embarrassed by rejection. After all, adults have pride, and so do kids.

After teasing for a while, Yueyue steered the conversation elsewhere.

Jiang Mingyue presented the gifts she brought, specifically mentioning that the cakes were made by Mrs. Jiang, the apron by her third sister, the honey was wild honey gathered by her elder brother in the mountains, although the Zhuang Family’s daughter-in-law could certainly obtain better honey, this was just a token from her family. Also, her second brother hunted a wild chicken in the mountains.

In short, while the four members of the Jiang Family didn’t come, their stories were everywhere. Fu Xia grew increasingly curious about the Jiang Family, and some of her stereo-typical impressions of the countryside dissipated. People were different after all, and seeing Yueyue’s family, who were as open-minded and transparent as Yueyue, was unlike those she had seen who only came to the city to take advantage.

Jiang Mingyue herself gave Fu Xia a bottle of strawberry jam, and Zhuang Yunshan a jug of buckwheat wine. She didn’t intend to give more.

"Aunt Fu, don’t worry, this wine is only beneficial to Uncle Zhuang’s health, and you can also drink it."

Fu Xia was a bit surprised, "I can drink too?" In her impression, wine was spicy and pungent, not something women liked to drink. But since Yueyue said so, she must be confident she’d accept it.

"Of course, you can. Aunt Fu can pour a little and taste it now."

Jiang Mingyue lifted a bit of the seal, and immediately, the unique, rich, and clear aroma spread like a breeze scattering flower scent. It permeated everywhere, not just surprising Fu Xia, but also stopping Zhuang Yunshan in his tracks. He seemed frozen, afraid that if he moved, the fragrance would shatter like an illusion.

That didn’t stop him from taking a deep inhale... It smelled incredible, and also familiar. Then he remembered, Ming’an often had this scent on him. When asked what fine wine he got, Ming’an always feigned ignorance, asking in return: "Really?"

Then he’d earnestly explain it was a new floral scented body wash sent by his friend from Port City.

At that time, he believed it completely.

Now...

Zhuang Yunshan felt a surge of resentment, wishing he could catch Jiang Ming’an and give him a good beating, just like a father disciplining a misbehaving son.

And just as Jiang Ming’an received the invitation word from Zhuang Yunshan, he finished his matters and entered the yard, meeting Zhuang Yunshan’s heartbroken expression. Glancing under the ginkgo tree at Zhuang Xuechi, he misunderstood the situation.

He earnestly advised, "Old Zhuang, raising a son is about tough love. In the past, your health couldn’t handle it, but now don’t be too soft-hearted, or he won’t know right from wrong, blind and oblivious."

This statement infuriated Zhuang Xuechi, who suddenly jumped off the deck chair.

"You, you’re encouraging my dad like this? You, you’re up to no good!"

"Tsk tsk tsk! You get riled up just like that? Could it be you’re feeling guilty?"

"Stop talking nonsense. What should I feel guilty about? I have nothing to be guilty of. Rather, you always incite my dad to hit me when you visit, what’s your intention?"

At this point, Zhuang Xuechi couldn’t relax anymore. His chest heaved with anger, and if he didn’t know he couldn’t win a fight, he’d have slayed this troublemaking villain long ago.

"Oh! You don’t dare admit to what you’ve done." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"What are you talking about? Admit to what? You’re really baffling."

"Then let me ask you, were you just thinking of someone named Zhenzhu?"

"You..." The word "You" barely came out before Zhuang Xuechi was stuck. What did he just hear?

Because he was too shocked, Zhuang Xuechi failed to notice the inappropriate use of the word "pining."

"Zhenzhu? How do you know her?"

Jiang Ming’an replied slowly, "Seems I was right. Of course, I know her. Not only do I know her, but I also know what kind of person she is."

This was definitely not a good evaluation. Zhuang Xuechi put aside his shocked emotions and staunchly defended his love at first sight.

"What kind of tone is that? Did Zhenzhu offend you? Don’t falsely accuse her, she’s a kind girl."

"Hah! Kind? That’s why I said you’re blind and heartless. I’m saying she’s no good because I know her character well. She’s not kind at all. She was once my cousin for eighteen years. Do you think I have the right to judge? Let me advise you, don’t get too attached, she’s a snake ready to bite. Besides, she has nothing to do with me now. My sister is right here."

Zhuang Xuechi hesitated for a moment before realizing and looked over at the woman chatting with his family. After thinking for a moment, he said, "You once mentioned your sister was swapped at birth when you were drunk. Could it be..."

"Exactly as you thought."

Zhuang Xuechi thought he saw through the situation and sneered, "Brother An, your ungrateful nature is... one who grew up with you is really Zhenzhu, and that one..." he pointed with his chin, "is only a few months. Do you even know who’s who?"