I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 87: Chapter 84: Narrow Encounter with an Old Foe

"Sorry!"

Knowing she had bumped into someone, Jiang Mingyue apologized immediately.

Not wanting to hear any harsh words.

"How are you walking? Are you blind?"

"Shut up!" Another somewhat familiar voice immediately scolded.

Jiang Mingyue’s mood at that moment!

She smiled and looked at the other person, and only then did she realize she had indeed bumped into an acquaintance—Xue Zongsheng, the man who’s been her enemy since birth. The one who spoke harshly was the young man accompanying Xue Zongsheng, whose nose resembled a garlic clove, making people feel sick at just the sight of him.

Xue Zongsheng obviously recognized Jiang Mingyue as well, "It’s you?"

"It’s me. May I ask where I bumped into you? Are you bleeding? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

Xue Zongsheng’s face twisted at the question. He never liked this arrogant woman, who he found annoying just by her presence. Had it not been for Cui Mingshi’s warning, he would have dealt with this woman who didn’t act like a proper woman anytime, anywhere.

During the few seconds Xue Zongsheng paused, Jiang Mingyue quickly used her spiritual power to attack his memory sea.

After the two left, Jiang Mingyue stood on the viewing platform digesting what she had seen.

It turns out that back then, Xue Zongsheng falsely accused her of stealing to vent Jiang Zhenzhu’s anger.

She had previously overlooked a matter; there was only one middle school in Nanxi City. Jiang Zhenzhu, being the same age as her, graduated in the same year, and they attended the same middle school!

Jiang Zhenzhu met Xue Zongsheng in the second year of middle school. At that time, Xue Zongsheng loved playing basketball and often shot hoops on the playground. One day, Jiang Zhenzhu passed by and saw Xue Zongsheng, sweating after basketball, and she gave him her handkerchief. Because of this handkerchief, Xue Zongsheng fell in love with Jiang Zhenzhu at first sight—a gentle girl who smiled softly only at him, and the boy’s heart was instantly struck.

Later, one day, the original Jiang Mingyue ran through the campus, fast enough to stir the wind, but she didn’t see a girl biting into a steamed bun at the corner, and as she passed, she knocked the girl’s bun to the ground. Knowing she had caused trouble, the original Jiang Mingyue apologized repeatedly and went back to the classroom to retrieve two meat buns her second brother had left for her to compensate the girl.

But she forgot that when the bun fell to the ground, there was also a boy holding a basketball watching from afar. He saw the girl he liked being bullied to tears and cried, asking her, "Is it because I’m a poor girl from the countryside that you’re bullying me?"

It was probably because of this girl’s inexplicable words that the original Jiang Mingyue was left with a deep impression, and the event of that day was imprinted on the original Jiang Mingyue’s memory.

But she didn’t remember the key figure, Jiang Zhenzhu.

This is why Xue Zongsheng sought an opportunity to falsely accuse her of theft, with a plan so seamless. If it weren’t for Mr. Yang helping to unravel it, the blame would have been irrevocably pinned on the original Jiang Mingyue.

So that’s how it was!

No wonder Xue Zongsheng later took orders from Jiang Zhenzhu, planning for her everywhere and even betraying his childhood friend Cui Mingshi for her.

Everything makes sense now.

Xue Zongsheng came today not for anything else, but to bring his family to replace his cousin Xue Hong in his job.

Jiang Mingyue didn’t go back to report to her big cousin. There was no need; given his sharpness and methods, Xue Zongsheng was truly no match for him.

While unlocking her bicycle, Manager Zhuang hurriedly caught up with her.

"Hey! I say, girl, you never come to find me. Have you forgotten me?"

This misleading language paired with the old man’s gray hair made Jiang Mingyue want to laugh.

"I was afraid of disturbing your work. I’m a person of leisure, but you aren’t."

"Alright, alright, you and me both, just cut it with the nonsense. Here, this is honey from wild bees that my eldest son’s wife got from her family. I’m giving you two jars to take back. Let me know if it tastes good."

Honey? It’s her favorite.

"Thank you, Uncle Zhuang."

"It’s me who should thank you. You’re the benefactor of my entire family. My wife still talks about inviting you over to our home. Your medicine is miraculous! My illness hasn’t relapsed, and I don’t get out of breath moving things anymore. I went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor said I’m cured. It’s a miracle! Now I run every morning. I’m a normal person now."

Jiang Mingyue: "...congratulations!"

"It’s all thanks to you! So, girl, don’t run when you come to the department store in the future. Come to my office and find me, and I’ll take you to our canteen for braised pork."

Jiang Mingyue was quite happy for him. His recovery was beyond her expectations; indeed, she should not underestimate the capabilities of the spatial pharmacy.

As the day turned to night, Jiang Mingyue had to go home.

A natural thought.

And naturally thought of her third sister, who kicks off her quilt in her sleep like a little kitty, yet sometimes, like a little wolf cub, fiercely protects Xiao Ran, and Mrs. Jiang, who is busy earning money to help with household expenses, and her second brother, known as the undefeated king of hunting.

And the silly big guy, wondering if he got home.

The road home is all too familiar to her now; she remembers precisely where there’s a pit or a few stones blocking the way.

Smooth sailing all the way. When she reached the village entrance, she saw someone waiting for her under the soap tree.

No doubt, they were waiting for her.

Third sister said they were always too busy before to bother standing under the tree waiting for someone.

So, this waiting thing started with her.

Getting closer, she saw clearly—it was her brother.

Jiang Mingyue let out a sigh of relief: it’s good to be back!

He looked normal too, it seems today’s drastic measure was worth it.

Third sister popped her head out from behind Big and waved at her, "Ming Yue, you’re finally back!"

Happy but also with a relieved expression.

Jiang Mingyue recalled returning home from the city for the first time, they were like this too, saying they feared she might never return.

Just doesn’t sit well with her.

Before, she didn’t feel a sense of belonging, but now she already considers this place home.

In less than two months.

Getting off the bike, she pushed it along, "Big brother, third sister, I’m back!"

Big brother’s eyes reddened with guilt as he unloaded her basket.

"Yueyue, big brother thanks you!"

Exchanging glances, Jiang Mingyue felt moved, both understanding the meaning of "thanks."

Jiang Mingyue smiled without replying, glad her big brother was enlightened. When that destined sister-in-law appears, big brother’s happy days will come.

The whole family gathered, Jiang Mingyue took out the remaining fifteen large meat buns for her third sister to heat up.

"Mom, I went to the city, too." It’s best to explain first.

Mrs. Jiang pulled her hand over, holding it, "I heard everything from this fool. Ming Yue, we’re so lucky to have you."

The fool was even mentioned, indicating big brother confessed his own matters too; looking at big brother, he shyly scratched the back of his head, "Yueyue, I won’t be foolish again in the future!"

Mrs. Jiang was still angry, very unwilling to see this foolish son, "Hmph! Don’t just talk, today you caused Ming Yue to run around all day and get soaked in the rain, and you being a big brother didn’t protect her and ran off yourself. Tell me, how should you be punished?"

Mrs. Jiang was truly angry, her son was foolish and couldn’t protect his sister, running off in the rain. When she heard this, she couldn’t help but break a broom.

Jiang Jian Country felt guilty and wanted to make it up to his sister, but besides farming, he didn’t know what else to do.

He scratched his head, "Then I’ll hunt more for my sister to eat."

Mrs. Jiang glared at him, "Your hunting skills aren’t better than your second brother’s, why worry?"

Jiang Jian Country was out of ideas, looking to his sister for help.

Jiang Mingyue said with a smile, "If big brother really wants to compensate, how about listening to me for the next year?"