I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 199 - 196: Girls Are Outward-Looking

These days, the meals were prepared by Mrs. Jiang or sometimes the third sister. Today, it was Mrs. Jiang who cooked.

On the table were five dishes: braised wild chicken with potatoes, stir-fried luncheon meat with bell peppers, cold mixed daylily, roasted eggplant, and pea tips soup.

The second brother joked, "Mom, you’ve learned Mingyue’s cooking skills; you never used to make these."

Mrs. Jiang nodded with a smile, "I didn’t used to know how. Mingyue taught me. You two brothers should learn too, so when you bring a wife home, you can cook for her. It’ll strengthen your marital bond."

Jiang Jian Country was so used to hearing such things that his ears were almost calloused.

"Mom, I don’t even know where my wife is right now; it’s too early to think about these things." Anyway, he’s decided he’ll only get married after thirty.

Mrs. Jiang gave him a look, a ’you silly boy’ expression: "How is it early? Jiang Beihua is only a month younger than you, and he’s already..." She suddenly stopped, "Pah pah pah! Why am I mentioning that thing? Just pretend I didn’t say anything. Let’s eat."

The rest of the family: "..."

Although she mentioned someone the whole family dislikes, it didn’t affect their appetites. They all continued eating and laughing as usual.

Jiang Mingyue had things on her mind and was planning to find the third sister after dinner to ask.

But it wasn’t just her; the third sister cared even more and was waiting for her.

"Mingyue, about work... I wanted to ask you. I heard from our eldest brother that you want to lead the villagers in growing mushrooms?"

As soon as the third sister brought it up, Jiang Mingyue understood. So she began to share her vision for Qingshan Village’s future.

"That’s right, I want to lead everyone to grow shiitake mushrooms on logs, then establish a Qingshan Village mushroom factory, a school, and more. Overall, Qingshan Village will keep getting better. It’ll become the wealthiest village in the commune, and there will be no more worries about food and clothing."

Jiang Zhenmei listened and felt her guess was correct. She resolved, "Mingyue, I don’t want to separate from you all. I’m not going to take that job. I’d like to work at the mushroom factory. Do you think I can do that?"

Jiang Mingyue: "Why not? Cleanliness is key in food production, and you and Mom are very particular about hygiene and quick in your work. It’s perfect for you, but we still need to wait for the harvest to be over to build the factory; it’s not the right time yet."

"I know, I just wanted to say it in advance."

"Third sister, you enjoy making clothes and have a talent for it. Are you sure you don’t want to go to the garment factory? You might realize your dreams there."

"Mingyue, I’ve made my decision. More than doing what I love, I prefer being with all of you."

Jiang Mingyue: "Third sister, are you not going because you can’t bear to leave Zhai Hanjin?" This wasn’t doubt, but a tease.

Jiang Zhenmei froze for a moment, then blushed, looking down, "You’re spouting nonsense; it’s not like that."

"Oh, really? But second brother said you’ve been daydreaming recently. In books, that’s called longing."

"You-you, Mingyue, that’s not it. I may like that type of man, but I have my dignity. Since he ignores me and acts high and mighty, I wouldn’t throw myself at his cold indifference. Don’t mention it again."

"Okay, I won’t mention it. Tomorrow morning, eldest brother will take people up the mountain with me to scout out how many trees can be cut for log mushrooms. You should come along too; since you’ve decided to do it, it should start with selecting materials."

Jiang Zhenmei was very excited and gladly agreed.

After parting ways, Jiang Mingyue entered the space. She needed to inform the Zhuang Family about work matters so they wouldn’t wait in vain.

Jiang Mingyue didn’t go directly to find Manager Zhuang. The elder cousin said he’d help pass the message; he had business with Zhuang Yunshan tonight, coincidentally.

Along with that, Jiang Mingyue asked him to take the medicine over.

As for Cheng Jun’s internal injury, she had medicine here. Once he finished a bottle for conditioning, there would be an effect, and having a child wouldn’t be a problem.

The dealings with the Zhuang Family were temporarily resolved, and Jiang Ming’an asked if there were any gains at the cinema that day.

Jiang Mingyue knew what he was hinting at, so she selectively relayed important information she had observed from their mind’s eye.

For instance, Jiang Zhenzhu was indeed not Jiang Kangsheng’s child, definitely proven, as in Xu Ya and Xu Yong’s mind’s eye, they were aware from the start that Jiang Zhenzhu was their child.

However, neither was aware of Zhenzhu returning from the farm this time. Xu Ya scolded Jiang Kangsheng for being heartless; even though Zhenzhu wasn’t his biological daughter, she called him dad for months, yet when she begged him for help, he directly refused without even trying to explain.

Further, regarding Cheng Jun’s situation, he spoke without any deceit, truly detailing facts. Xu Ya committed heinous acts, affecting not only Cheng Jun but three other girls, all ruined by her. When Jiang Mingyue saw that part, she was so angry she wanted to attack her directly, making her foolish.

Among the three girls, one named Bi Qianliu, a classmate of the original, had visited the Jiang Family twice. It was Bi Qianliu’s aunt and Xu Ya who conspired to push the girl into the pit.

"Brother, what about Xie Yunhai?" Jiang Mingyue only then noticed someone was missing.

Jiang Ming’an gave her a cool glance, seeing she wasn’t teasing him, only subconsciously asking, thus normally replied that he went back to organize his subordinates.

"Brother, would Xie Yunhai be reported for doing these things?"

"He’s not afraid of being reported. He’s not involved in smuggling grain or goods, just gathering people from various alleys to gather and sell information. Without physical evidence, reporting lacks a definitive proof."

"Mingyue, you don’t need to worry about this. I have ways to root out the people behind it."

Afraid she might encounter danger.

"Okay."

"Mingyue, that medicine is miraculous, especially when coupled with Yan Jinzhi’s acupuncture. I’m really cured. So, can you get some wine for me?"

Jiang Mingyue didn’t want to answer the question, so she simply vanished.

Jiang Ming’an laughed in exasperation, "You’re always picking on your brother. I see you treat Yan Jinzhi, that pretty boy, better than me; girls are so outward-focused! I’m your brother. Yan Jinzhi is no good; keep him at a distance."

Jiang Mingyue acted as if a breeze had passed.

She entered the space and harvested mushrooms, filling four baskets again.

The plum wine and grape wine brewed earlier had all fermented, and getting closer, one could smell the irresistible rich aroma.

She counted them; thirty jars of plum wine again this time, and twice as much grape wine as plum wine. She decided not to sell them for now.

She continued brewing corn wine and immediately sketched a label, naming it "Moon Palace Immortal Brew".

When Yan Jinzhi arrived, Jiang Mingyue told him about this matter, and surprisingly, he’d already made a color-printed label for her, even stocking a warehouse with materials.

"Yan Jinzhi, did you make this yourself?"

Unexpectedly, she received this from Xiao Yanzi: "It’s simple! You only need hands to do it."

Jiang Mingyue: "If you keep saying that, my uncle’s team of mechanics might beat you up."