I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 85: Chapter 82: Love from My Cousin

As soon as she entered, her gaze locked onto the documents awaiting approval on the director’s desk. She immediately looked for names, but didn’t find what she was looking for. She turned to the approved documents and quickly found Fang Tao’s name among the others.

So fast!

Fang Tao, destination is Liu Village, Beishi Commune, Nanxi County. Good, it’s part of the same commune, next to Qingshan Village, she can accept this.

Xia Xiaosi, same as above. Also good, the two of them in one place can look out for each other.

Shu Wenquan, that’s not good! Northwest, some unknown village.

Thinking of Shu Wenquan’s frail scholarly temperament, Jiang Mingyue felt a shiver in her heart. With his frail body, there’s a high chance he’ll go and not return. Wait, the book, yes, the book mentioned Shu Wenquan, seemed to go to the Northwest anyway, when the original character died, Shu Wenquan also long buried in Northwest due to prolonged hunger and illness.

Jiang Mingyue shook with anger, no, he can’t go.

But the official seals on the documents were stamped, and they wouldn’t easily change for anyone.

Jiang Mingyue thought and thought, remembering a spray she saw in the pharmacy before, capable of dissolving ink into air, even more magical than correction fluid. Just not sure if she brought it with her.

Jiang Mingyue quickly dove into the pharmacy, searching the shelves from memory. Luckily, the bottle of spray was still there, and Jiang Mingyue nearly wept with joy.

With the spray in hand, she immediately emerged and sprayed where Shu Wenquan was supposed to go, watching the letters rise like dust and dissolve into air, then disappeared without a trace, like it was never written. Jiang Mingyue took the pen from the desk, imitating the writing beside it, and wrote "...Qingshan Village." Just as she was finishing up, she suddenly heard footsteps approaching in the corridor, Jiang Mingyue froze her hand, quickly replaced the pen and restored the documents to their original state, but the door handle moved at that moment, about to be opened in the next second, Jiang Mingyue leapt out the window.

Director Yao, who oversaw the young intellectuals office, was in her fifties. At this moment, she was holding a tea mug in one hand, resting her other hand on the door handle. As she pushed the door open, she first noticed the open window, confusedly setting the tea mug on the desk, then walked over to close the window, muttering.

"Strange! I distinctly remember closing the window before I left, could I have remembered wrong?" Director Yao couldn’t help but chuckle, that’s likely the case, age really does make one forgetful.

At this time, Jiang Mingyue landed steadily, then thought of something, returning through the main entrance to the young intellectuals office.

"Comrade, may I ask, is this where I sign up for rural assignment?"

The youth in charge of registration was quite happy, nodded, eagerly picking up the registration form beside him: "Yes, comrade, not many like you voluntarily sign up for rural assignments, you truly have awareness."

"To build the country’s countryside, it’s only right. I should contribute my modest effort."

"You are indeed a fine comrade. Just write your name here and press your fingerprint, then write your home address so we can notify you."

"Got it!" Jiang Mingyue took the pen handed over by the youth, writing stroke by stroke "Jiang Zhenzhu, address is..."

"I’m done, thank you, comrade."

The youth was a bit embarrassed, "Serving the people, it’s what we should do."

With the matter settled, Jiang Mingyue quickly departed, having tricked Jiang Zhenzhu, finally brightening her not-so-good mood for the day.

Well then, let’s go visit my cousin, and buy some things before heading home.

Jiang Mingyue exited through the back gate, where the gatekeeper remembered her. Perhaps Manager Zhuang had instructed him, she passed without obstruction.

Straight to the procurement department.

"Director Jiang, your sister is here to see you." The elder sister delivering tea was so enthusiastic; once Jiang Mingyue stated who she was looking for, she went to call him.

"Thank you, sister."

The elder sister shyly brushed her hair: "Oh my, am I so young? Your sweet talk is delightful. You’re welcome." Seeing the person being called come out, the elder sister tactfully retreated.

"Ming Yue! Have you eaten yet? Come, I’ll take you to our canteen for a meal."

Jiang Mingyue of course wouldn’t go: "Brother, have you noticed what time it is? You haven’t eaten yet? Can your canteen still save food for you?"

"Special circumstances! These days have been hectic. By the way, did you bring something delicious for your brother? Come, I’ll take you to my dormitory."

Jiang Mingyue: "..." Apparently her brother in this world has his mouth perched on her sister’s shoulder.

Jiang Mingyue resignedly followed. She didn’t know the original owner’s cousin’s residence, but the current place was quite nice. Two bedrooms, one living room, a bachelor living like this, shows the treatment he received.

"Really nice!"

Jiang Ming’an scoffed: "Have you forgotten our manor villa in the past life?"

Jiang Mingyue rolled her eyes at him: "Times have changed. You sure dare to dream."

"Alright then. Hurry up, sister! Your brother’s stomach is sticking to his backbone from hunger."

Jiang Mingyue could tell he wasn’t pretending, so she immediately took out a braised chicken for him, also dividing five of the buns bought earlier.

"How about some spicy rabbit cubes too? Take whatever you can eat, give it all to brother."

Never seen someone so righteously bold!

Jiang Mingyue continued to take out the mung bean cake made by Mrs. Jiang, also some buckwheat noodles made by Uncle Mute.

"This tastes good, with a bit of bitterness, not too sweet, make more next time."

"You really dare say, this was a gift given to me. Don’t even think about it."

"I’m your real brother. Isn’t yours mine?"

Jiang Mingyue ruthlessly denied, "No!"

Jiang Ming’an enjoyed the taste and fell silent, focusing on eating his food. He really was too hungry; he had been busy since he got up today, not even having time to drink water, let alone eat. Luckily, his sister came to rescue him just in time.

Jiang Mingyue saw he had pots and a stove, so she left him a bag of rice and flour, two pounds of mung beans, and a ham.

"Want live chickens or rabbits?"

Jiang Ming’an wanted to eat but preferred ready-made food.

"Just give me more braised chicken and rabbit cubes."

Jiang Mingyue checked the space, not much left, about five or six, decided to take all of them out, along with the remaining rabbit cubes, completely emptying it.

"My sister is still the best!"

After eating and drinking his fill, Jiang Ming’an cleaned up, then went to the room to get a bag to throw to Jiang Mingyue.

"What is it?"

"Open it and see for yourself."

Jiang Mingyue opened it to find three things: a plum blossom ladies’ watch, a dress with a style perfectly matching her aesthetic, and a pair of white ladies’ shoes with heels.

Jiang Mingyue was very happy, completely in line with her taste, like as in the previous life, this brother would personally prepare every season’s clothing items for her, regardless of how busy he was.

This feeling of being spoiled is so good!

"Thanks, brother." Jiang Mingyue put the watch on. Though honestly, without clocking in for work, there’s not much use for a watch; in the village, she could estimate time by the sun’s position. But nothing stops her from showing off her brother.

And the shoes, next time she goes to town, she’ll wear them, avoiding some snobbish people who keep staring at her shoes.

Brother’s love kindly shown off too.

"By the way, Yueyue, Xue Hong’s family is looking for doctors. They’ve said they’ll reward generously if Xue Hong wakes. I’m thinking of selling the medicine from your pharmacy for fifty thousand dollars."