Chapter 229: Chapter 226: Jiang Shuangyi’s Worldview Overturned

Wan Chao finally made his escape from the Third Branch of the Jiang Family, quickly picking up the meat and candy covered in dust, and despite the pain, hurriedly rode away on his bike.

But what he hadn’t expected was, just as he went to relieve himself in the small woods, his world went dark.

A quarter of an hour later, Wan Chao squirmed slightly, aching so much that he couldn’t even grimace; his whole body hurt and he was weak. He felt like he was about to die, and had no idea which bastard had thrown a sack over him. Was it the man from the Jiang Family? But it didn’t seem like it; their fighting styles weren’t the same.

Oh, although he had been beaten to the point of ringing ears, he still heard a sentence from the person when they left.

“Don’t come back, otherwise…” Otherwise, he’d lose his life. He understood. That voice wasn’t the voice of the Jiang Family man.

Could it be that the person Xu Ya wanted him to marry isn’t an ugly monster, and actually has someone already?

Otherwise, who would stand up for her?

Wait, among those who beat him was a girl’s voice too. Could that be the person he’s supposed to marry? Ugh! It’s all because of these barbarians, hitting him until stars burst before his eyes, leaving him unable to make out if a girl was among them.

If he had known she was like a tigress, Xu Ya would have to move a mountain of gold for him.

Otherwise, he absolutely wouldn’t agree.

Jiang Shuangyi, after finishing the beating, returned to sit by the soap tree at the entrance of the village.

Earlier, he was about to enter the house but heard the commotion inside, and although he initially thought to go in and hit someone, seeing the family having fun with it, he decided not to interrupt them.

Of course, the main reason was that he didn’t see Ming Yue.

Then, after hearing the full story, learning it was Xu Ya who called them over, Jiang Shuangyi felt a rush of embarrassment, yet grateful he had taken all of his family photos of Ming Yue away early on. Who knows in how many bastards’ hands those photos might have ended up considering Xu Ya’s current state of mind.

Suddenly, a voice both familiar and unfamiliar came from behind.

“Since you’re already here, why aren’t you going in?”

It was familiar because it was clearly Ming Yue’s voice.

Unfamiliar because this voice was unprecedentedly friendly towards him. Ming Yue used to speak more affectionately with their older brother, not as much with him because she didn’t like him as much.

Jiang Ming Yue saw her doctor second brother’s expression and knew what he was thinking.

She thought: There’s nothing changed, now she knows who truly cares for her.

“Yueyue, are you… okay?” He was worried about her, which is why he asked for leave to come check on her. He needed to see her with his own eyes to be at ease.

Jiang Ming Yue pointed to the two-story red brick house ahead.

“I’m very well! You can see how my family treats me well, there’s even a new house to live in, the food is not worse than in the city, my older brother is the village secretary, my second brother is the deputy director of the brick and tile factory, I’m a publicity officer, and every month there’s a dividend. Altogether my family can earn over one hundred dollars a month.”

Jiang Shuangyi: “…” Well, as long as it’s good, that’s what matters! Although he didn’t quite believe it, looking at the red brick house before him, he could believe it!

Just heard that the second brother from the city has arrived at the Jiang Family.

Mrs. Jiang felt like hitting someone.

Jiang Jianjun picked up the fire stick again.

Jiang Zhenmei dropped the spatula, grabbed Mrs. Jiang’s broom.

Jiang Ming Yue: “…Ahem, my second brother is different from others. The second brother has always treated me well.”

Jiang Shuangyi prepared himself to climb a tree to hide: “…” Thank you! How rare for you to tell who truly cares for you.

Mrs. Jiang smiled.

Jiang Jianjun returned the fire stick to the kitchen.

Jiang Zhenmei handed the spatula to Xiao Ran.

Jiang Ran prepared coal to pee on the bad guys: “…”

Jiang Shuangyi bowed: “Hello Aunt Jiang, I am Ming Yue’s second brother Jiang Shuangyi, thank you!” Thank you for treating Ming Yue well.

Mrs. Jiang saw Jiang Shuangyi’s clear eyes, proper appearance, his expression was not avoiding, contrary to her abrupt increase in fondness, plus her daughter’s words, she decided to see Jiang Shuangyi differently than Xu Ya, inviting him inside to sit.

Yet Jiang Jianjun felt uncomfortable, blocking Jiang Shuangyi’s way.

Jiang Shuangyi: “?”

“You’re her second brother, so what would that make me? Brother, tell me your birthdate.” Jiang Jianjun had made up his mind, no matter how Jiang Shuangyi responded, he was going to be older than him, holding onto the position of second brother firmly.

But Jiang Shuangyi didn’t play along. Smiling… brazenly complained: “Aunt Jiang…”

How could it be? Mrs. Jiang shot a sharp glance over, and Jiang Jianjun immediately cleared the way.

Women shouldn’t be provoked in their family.

Jiang Shuangyi easily deciphered Jiang Jianjun’s little intentions, deciding not to take the bait.

Besides, Yueyue had called him second brother for eighteen years, and this person still wants him to step aside. How could that be possible?

He hadn’t made that brat step down already just out of mercy.

After all, in terms of age, he was indeed older than this kid.

All compromises were only because this kid had the title of biological brother.

Mrs. Jiang brought out a bunch of homemade items to entertain Jiang Shuangyi.

Osmanthus tea, osmanthus cakes, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts, the only missing thing was fruit, Mrs. Jiang felt a little regret.

Jiang Shuangyi was surprised: Wasn’t it rare that Aunt Jiang would still believe him? Just looking at all these good things on the table, it’s clear he was valued, surprised at the generosity of this family, not holding Xu Ya’s actions against him.

Only… wasn’t Qingshan Village supposed to be the poorest village? And the Third Branch the poorest household?

Of course, these doubts must remain in his heart, not to be asked.

Jiang Shuangyi also brought a large pile of good stuff.

Two tins of malt milk essence, two bags of milk powder, four tins of meat, four tins of fish, two packs of White Rabbit candies, and a half-duck that Zhu Xiangxiang stood in line for hours to buy, a pair of red women’s leather shoes, and a dress.

He didn’t understand young women’s things, all picked by his wife, supposedly the best style of the summer in Nanxi City.

But Jiang Shuangyi noticed that although this family very graciously accepted them,

as for surprise or anything, he absolutely didn’t see it, Mrs. Jiang didn’t show it, Jiang Jianjun didn’t show it, Jiang Zhenmei didn’t show it, Jiang Ran didn’t show it, and even that black bunny, apparently called Coal, only gave him its rear end, like the things he brought were as commonplace as today’s good weather, just… very baffling.

Mrs. Jiang was very conversational, preventing any awkward silences for Jiang Shuangyi, always managing to find topics he was interested in chatting about… this was also very baffling.

Jiang Shuangyi doubted, was this truly an illiterate rural aunt?

However, through the conversation over tea, Jiang Shuangyi’s worldview was overturned.

Is it only the Third Branch like this, or are other villagers the same?

This was so different from what Jiang Zhenzhu had said!

Even though he never liked that pretentious woman with more schemes than a beehive, he had no other way of knowing about the villagers, although occasionally some villagers came for hospital visits, they were respectful and often reserved, never revealing the true side to him.

However, this was rather good; he integrated seamlessly.

It turned out this was the home Ming Yue had lived in for the past half year, and these family members were indeed good people.

As Jiang Shuangyi was feeling emotional, two imposing figures entered the yard. Especially the taller one.

Jiang Shuangyi couldn’t help but take a few more glances, then in the next second, he jumped up in surprise…

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