I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 317: Chapter 291: Zhao Family Five Tigers 1

An Jian thought for a moment and said seriously, "I trust you. I only ask for food, and you certainly won’t deny me that. But if I hand over my salary to my wife, she might run away with the family money with another man, like my mother did. Wouldn’t that be pointless then?"

Jiang Mingyue: "..." Though just a few words, Jiang Mingyue could guess why he was so fixated on this point.

Indeed, everyone’s temperament flaws have their causes, a law of cause and effect.

"Your biological mom?"

"Yeah." Rare in this world! Though, if it were in later generations, it wouldn’t be surprising.

Jiang Mingyue rarely didn’t fight him for the chicken legs, giving both to An Jian.

"Eat up, these chicken legs are to comfort your wounded heart, brother."

What followed didn’t require Jiang Mingyue to change the subject; An Jian did it himself.

"Do you know Wenren Zhou, Qi Wen, and Xia Nuansheng? You surely don’t know, and neither do I."

Here it comes... The note mentioned two names, so "Xia" must refer to Xia Nuansheng.

Jiang Mingyue: "..."

"Three scientists, two different fields, but not sure about the specifics...

They’ve established a task force, initially thought we in Nanxi City were too distant to get involved, but surprise came unexpectedly.

This morning, I received a letter from a concerned citizen delivered by a child. Among it was a bloody note, which I took immediately to Gan Institute. After reading it, he called the higher-ups, and so? This task force will secretly come to Nanxi City in a few days. Brother, you need to return to the institute. It’s what Gan Institute instructed."

Looks like the plan to visit Mrs. Jiang was canceled again.

She can’t just suddenly go back now, right? The situation has changed; she’s quite noticed in the village now, likely under scrutiny from people on the road to and from Nanxi City every day.

Or maybe? Pretend to be dead?

"Back immediately?"

"Not necessarily, probably by tomorrow evening. If they arrive, I’ll send someone to inform you."

An Jian washed the dishes, and after he left, Jiang Mingyue still noticed the envelope on the stove.

No doubt left by An Jian.

It wasn’t sealed, curious how much of his salary he set aside again. Jiang Mingyue pulled it out to count: two large bills and five one-yuan notes, totaling twenty-five yuan, plus some vouchers. This money and vouchers could feed and support a family well for a month. Along with the previous twenty-five yuan, was this guy planning to survive on an empty stomach?

Jiang Mingyue put it away, thinking of returning it to An Jian later.

Then checked her own pocket: thirty-two yuan, plus some vouchers. Not bad for the first month, so Jiang Mingyue stored it away too.

By nightfall, Jiang Ming’an and Xie Yunhai finally returned, looking disheveled but unharmed, so Jiang Mingyue didn’t ask.

"Have you two had dinner yet?"

Xie Yunhai shook his head, "No, Yueyue, just make us something simple."

"Sure!" Easy enough? Jiang Mingyue prepared them her dinner standard from the kitchen.

The eldest cousin hadn’t spoken, but didn’t hold back on the rice, ate four big steamed buns and still tried to grab some from Brother Xie. Jiang Mingyue didn’t offer them more.

Under the light, she read a book, unconsciously adopting Yan Jinzhi’s habits.

Not to mention, Yan Jinzhi left many books in the space, and this house had many books from the eldest cousin, and Brother Xie brought some back, though he didn’t read them.

After dinner, they cleaned up on their own.

"Yueyue, want to go to Zhao Family Village?"

Jiang Mingyue understood; they intended to discuss business with the Zhao Family Five Tigers!

"Sure!" Having slept too much during the day, she needed to get out and move.

Because she wanted to go, they explained the basics of the five brothers.

They needed bikes this time, and Jiang Ming’an took his sister along.

"Well, a girl like you, riding a bike so late? The rural roads are hard to navigate."

Jiang Mingyue stayed silent, knowing that if she replied, her brother wouldn’t stop.

"By the way, Jiang Zhengye’s been close to a woman recently. If she shows up on Magpie Street, kick her out. Give her no respect."

Jiang Mingyue was taken aback, "Uncle found a second spring? Isn’t that good? Uncle is only forty-nine, and should find a partner."

Jiang Ming’an was speechless, "Am I against him finding someone? If he finds a decent one, I have nothing to say, but he’s got issues with his eyes, always liking those Lin Daiyu types. Bringing one back is just trouble for his kids, isn’t it?"

Jiang Mingyue: "Listen to yourself, how unfilial!"

Xie Yunhai stifled a laugh, "..." He dared not comment on his brother’s elder.

"Shh! Someone’s ahead." Passing through the forest area, Xie Yunhai suddenly cautioned the two.