I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 271 - 268: Awakened in the Middle of the Night

"Yueyue? Yan Jinzhi?" Jiang Shuangyi was shocked, not because Ming Yue came over, but because Yan Jinzhi also showed up.

For a moment, Jiang Shuangyi thought of many things.

Like when he went to the Third Branch of the Jiang Family farm to see Ming Yue, why he happened to run into Yan Jinzhi at Ming Yue’s house.

He didn’t think much about it at the time, but looking back now...

Jiang Shuangyi’s thoughts were written all over his face, as his gaze shifted between the two of them.

No wonder!

Jiang Mingyue couldn’t stand the way he was looking at them and directly introduced them, figuring if there was one, there’d be two.

"My fiancé, Yan Jinzhi. Second brother, second sister-in-law, he’ll be part of our family from now on."

These words thoroughly pleased Jiang Shuangyi, and his earlier unhappiness dissipated instantly.

"Great, really great!" His sister had made a good choice this time, even better than he could have helped her make.

"Second brother, second sister-in-law, Jinzhi and I won’t be going inside." Then she handed them four osmanthus mooncakes, two bottles of truffle sauce, and a can of osmanthus tea.

"This is too much," Zhu Xiangxiang said, but her hands were quicker than anyone else’s.

Jiang Shuangyi: "..." Do we not have any dignity?

"By the way, Yueyue, Zhou Ye wants to see you. She’s out of the hospital and staying with her husband in the food factory dormitory."

"No!"

"Alright, forget I said anything."

Luckily, Jiang Mingyue and Yan Jinzhi left quickly. Just as they departed, Zhou Ye and her husband, along with Jiang Zhenzhu and her husband, arrived, as if they had planned it, though they hadn’t.

In the past, it might have been possible, but ever since Zhou Ye became a bridge for Zheng Honglian and Xue Zongsheng, Jiang Zhenzhu had been targeting Zhou Ye, both openly and secretly. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Oh! Sister-in-law, you’re not even done with your confinement period, yet you come here to brown-nose our dad. You’re truly reckless. Everyone knows our dad just sold the old estate, and now he has money and a house. The two of you are like hawks, quickly swooping in. Isn’t your behavior embarrassing?"

Zhou Ye couldn’t stand Jiang Zhenzhu’s sarcastic tone.

"Jiang Zhenzhu, what are you so proud of? You’re just like us, an outsider’s child. No matter what you say, our dad raised us for over twenty years, it’s almost the same as being biological. But you, you just popped up a few months ago, a wild child with no blood or emotional ties. Do you even have the nerve to squeeze in?"

"Bang!" Suddenly, the courtyard door was slammed shut with the bolt secured, as someone inside shouted out,

"Wild dogs shouldn’t cause trouble at the doorstep, or I’ll call the police."

Jiang Shuangyi was always rough, something really like he would do. Thinking of his past deeds made several people shiver in their legs.

Forget it, come back another day.

Jiang Mingyue returned to the courtyard where Grandma Xu lived. Having received the Nine Dragon Bowl and other treasures from Grandma Xu, she remembered to help take care of the two children.

Grandma Xu opened the door and was very happy to see her.

"Ming Yue, you’re here? Come in quickly."

Jiang Mingyue wandered in and glanced around the courtyard. Compared to the empty place it used to be, it was now like a mini vegetable garden, plus a small poultry farm.

There were chicken coops and rabbit cages, and there were just two eggs in the chicken coop. Grandma Xu reached in and skillfully collected the eggs.

Little Xu Le had become steady on his feet and was articulate in speech.

His short legs swayed over to Jiang Mingyue, raising his arms, "Sister, hug."

Jiang Mingyue had never held such a small child before, but who wouldn’t love such an adorable little creature?

When she tried to pick him up, there was just one word: soft!

Jiang Mingyue found out that Grandma Xu’s family had settled down. Grandma Xu had been praised by Director Wei at the mechanical plant and made permanent, so now she had a stable income.

While Grandma Xu was at work, Xu Le was looked after by Xu Kang, who would study while playing with his sister. If there were things he didn’t understand about his studies, he would ask Grandma at night. Life was showing some hope.

During this time, Grandma Xu took out a package and handed it to Jiang Mingyue.

"It’s not valuable, just something I made in my free time. It should be practical, I hope you don’t dislike it."

Inside the unfolded bundle, Jiang Mingyue saw two pairs of cloth shoes, two pairs of sleeve covers, two pairs of gloves, and an apron.

Indeed practical, and well-made.

"Thank you, I really like it!" Jiang Mingyue didn’t refuse and accepted it directly. This was the old woman’s heartfelt effort, which couldn’t be declined after months of hard work.

Before leaving, Jiang Mingyue left some mooncakes, a pinewood roast chicken, a salted rabbit, a bag of rice, and a bag of flour for the three of them.

This time, Grandma Xu refused to accept anything, but Jiang Mingyue was firm.

"Grandma Xu, Xu Kang and Xu Le are still young, so please keep it. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, think of it as a loan. Xu Kang can repay me in the future."