I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 231 - 228: The Half-Baked Rescuer

Jiang Shuangyi was genuinely stunned!

But after taking a bite of the roasted pine needle chicken, he came back to life!

This aroma? This aroma? It’s so heavenly—where’s the slightest hint of gamey taste? It’s all fragrance! Fragrant but not greasy, so delicious that he didn’t even lift his head except when picking food.

And this spicy rabbit dices, spicy and aromatic, it’s really flavorful!

Wait a minute, this taste seems familiar, a scene flashed in Jiang Shuangyi’s mind, he remembered having it at his dad’s place.

Thinking of something, Jiang Shuangyi squinted his eyes.

No need to ask, those must be gifts from Ming Yue for that person, truly enviable—why doesn’t she gift to him, the second brother as well... Ahem, at least give money, giving money works.

The more he ate, the more stunned he became... Take the pea shoot soup for example, was it even the same dish as what he had in the state-owned restaurant? How come theirs are so tender as if water can be squeezed out of them, the feeling in the mouth is incomparable, and as for this soup, no, he cannot miss it.

The outcome was, this always self-disciplined doctor overate, sitting on the stool unable to move.

Seeing the sunset, it’s not good to stay longer, he got up to say goodbye, but as he turned around, he noticed something unusual in the yard.

For instance, Xiao Ran leisurely riding the Little Bee around, with Coal wagging its tail and chasing behind, to an outsider it might appear they’re raising a dog not a rabbit.

Enjoyment akin to a relaxed stroll.

This? He hasn’t seen it in Nanxi City, nor in Yun Dian, it’s a kid’s bicycle, he’s heard they have them in Beijing, but definitely not like this...

And it was seen at the poorest household in the poorest village.

Jiang Shuangyi was stunned once again!

Wait, what’s that again?

"Sister-in-law, I’ve returned the tricycle, thanks for today, if it weren’t for you lending me the tricycle, taking several kids and things back to my parent’s home alone would’ve likely taken till next year, it’s so convenient, thank you, thank you!"

Before leaving, the woman smiled amicably at Jiang Shuangyi, then he noticed ten eggs and a basket of fragrant pears left in the tricycle.

So humble!

The tricycle can earn its keep too!

Wait, why does this tricycle look so different to him?

Xiao Ran swaggered over riding the Little Bee in front of him: "Doctor Brother, this was made by Brother Yan for my third aunt, officially called an off-road tricycle, as the name suggests, I’m the best for mountain climbing, don’t worry about getting stuck in a pit! He designs it, installs it, impressive huh? My Little Bee was also made by him!"

Whose arrogance wants to touch shoulders with the sun? Who gave this to you?

Xiao Ran thought for a moment, because a tricycle and bicycle alone couldn’t express his admiration for Xiao Yanzi.

Pointing to the streetlamp lit by someone unknown: "Look, this is a solar streetlamp, also designed and assembled by Brother Yan personally! It’s said to be the nation’s first lamp, we have one at the drying ground too.

Jiang Shuangyi: So tempting to hit someone! Sadly, he couldn’t.

Also, did you see the water tank on the roof of the bungalow? Those grouped together are called solar water heaters, maybe you’ve never heard of them, it’s okay, now you’ve seen them, you can boast about them later on!

Jiang Shuangyi clenched his fist: So what if it’s small? This tiny mouth sure isn’t kind.

This thing can provide hot water for bathing, unlike you city folks who need to burn coal, it’s quite convenient, Brother Yan said, unless it rains continuously, there will be endless hot water, that’s the insulated storage tank, that’s the collector. The brother said, when electricity is on, it will automatically supply water, witch will be even more convenient, but for us kids, it’s convenient now, since I don’t need to add water myself."

He spoke with an apparent regret as he dropped his shoulders: "Doctor Brother, too bad you’re heading back, if you stayed here tonight, you could enjoy a hot bath at our place, today’s the first day! What a pity, what a pity!"

Jiang Shuangyi: "..." His hand is so itchy! One punch should shut up the little brat like a watermelon, then Ming Yue would crush him—better just forget it!

Before leaving, Jiang Shuangyi’s bicycle basket was full, handlebars on both sides were laden too, rumored to be homemade specialties of the third house.

Jiang Ming Yue sent this second brother off, finally giving Jiang Shuangyi another basket.

Jiang Shuangyi: "... Ming Yue, I’m here to see you, not to mooch."

Jiang Ming Yue:"... Was the roasted pine needle chicken tasty?"

"Delicious."

"Was the spicy rabbit dices tasty?"

"Extremely delicious." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"There’s some inside, take it back for Sister-in-law Xiangxiang to taste, at the bottom of the basket there’s a jar of wine, be careful."

No, Ming Yue, wine is Maotai the world’s best, we city folks can buy it, it’s not necessary, right?

Even though he thought that, the basket was tightly closed and secured with rope, it wasn’t ideal to unpack on the spot, better just let it be, ordinary or not, at least it’s his sister’s sentiment.

******

Jiang Jian Country gave Xia Xiaosi a ride back to Liu Village, the journey wasn’t dull, for Jiang Jian Country found his sister’s childhood friend quite chatty, particularly regarding Ming Yue, for example, Ming Yue taking people up the mountain to cut linden wood, or Ming Yue dusty from helping build brick kilns, or regarding the school under construction, towards the end, he spoke till his mouth was dry, yet this lady wasn’t stopping.

Fortunately, the young lady wasn’t completely heartless, she still knew to wrap some spring water with lotus leaves for him.

"Thank you!" This time he felt a bit embarrassed.

"You’re welcome, you’re Ming Yue’s brother after all! By the way, Jian Guo, do you think if I marry into Qingshan Village, I could compete to be a school teacher?"

Jiang Jian Country: "... About that, I’ll need to ask about the policy from the commune."

"No problem, you go ask. It would be best if we could compete for us natives of Liu Village too."

Jiang Jian Country: Since when did their Qingshan Village become so desirable.

Managed to catch sight of Liu Village’s rooftops, the target was near, at the same time, the pair on the bicycle got to know each other more.

Xia Xiaosi felt reassured, having such a big brother around, Ming Yue wouldn’t suffer grievances.

"Help..." Suddenly came an almost inaudible shout, Jiang Jian Country was still waiting for the mountain breeze to pass, trying to hear clearly when the back seat became light, he hit the brakes urgently.

Saw that slender arms, slender legs girl blow far like the wind, next second, "splash" she jumped into the river.

Jiang Jian Country’s head went blank for a moment, suddenly dropped the bicycle and sprinted.

Another "splash", relying on superb swimming skills, Jiang Jian Country saved two children, left arm one, right arm one, bringing them ashore.

Villagers already realizing the trouble dropped their tools and ran over, catching the pair of kids, while the grandfather and grandmother cried hopelessly, fortunately, saved in time, otherwise the consequences would have been unthinkable.

Meanwhile, Jiang Jian Country also rescued Xia Xiaosi, feeling awkward about failing the rescue, almost becoming a water ghost, now soaking wet and out of shape, his shoulder suddenly felt heavy, as a green coat wrapped her, Xia Xiaosi was unreserved, immediately buttoning up to cover herself entirely, except for a puddle beneath conspiring small figures.

"Oh wow! Thank you, thank you! Thanks a lot both comrades, by the way, you’re Xia Zhiqing right, I recognize you."

Others now recognized Xia Xiaosi too, "Yes, yes, you’re the girl who earns as many work points as my husband, impressive, impressive."

"True! Didn’t expect the girl not only good at farming, but also having such a kind heart, thank you, thank you!"

Finally Xia Xiaosi got to speak: "No, the one who rescued two kids was Comrade Jiang Jian Country..."