I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 293 - 280: Black Phoenix

Jiang Mingyue slightly opened her eyes, catching a glimpse of An Jian still examining the rocking chair.

It was indeed a dream!

She felt relieved as she didn’t bring words from the dream into reality.

But why would she have such a dream?

Connecting it with previous dreams, Jiang Mingyue guessed it must be her missing memories.

It turns out that Yan Jinzhi looked like that when he was a student. A senior, perhaps? The age seemed similar to the current Yan Jinzhi, but now he carries the memory of a lifetime, radiating the charm of a mature man, while the student version was noticeably more youthful.

Feeling a bit numb, Jiang Mingyue moved a little, and An Jian immediately looked over, meeting her gaze with a smile.

"Awake? Buddy, I really envy your sleep—fall asleep as soon as you want to."

Only then did Jiang Mingyue notice the faint shadows under his eyes, likely due to frequent outdoor patrols. Like most people from the Southern Institute, his skin wasn’t truly bronze, nor was it dark; recognizing his shadow required sharp eyesight.

"Didn’t sleep well last night?"

"Ah! I often don’t sleep well. Buddy, do you have a solution?"

"No."

But when An Jian left, Jiang Mingyue handed him a jar of corn liquor.

"Remember to return the jar after drinking."

"Will do!" He was practically overwhelmed with delight, thinking he needed to put in more effort. This is good.

In the evening, Liu Chu appeared while Jiang Mingyue was drinking tea and eating snacks.

Liu Chu saw the girl lift her eyelids slightly at the noise, those dark eyes revealing no waves at all, further surprising him.

Recalling the battle in Baihua Forest, Liu Chu understood.

"You don’t think you can beat me, do you? Haha! Jiang Mingyue, right? I’ve always wondered what your abilities are, but after observing you for a long time, I’ve found nothing special. Is it because of your face?"

While saying this, Jiang Mingyue caught a genuine doubt in Liu Chu’s eyes, rather than disdain.

Jiang Mingyue unconsciously tapped her fingers on the table: Liu Chu’s reaction made her more certain that someone knew her.

She first thought of people she knew in a past life, not someone from this life’s original owner.

But she knew too many people in her past life; matching them to the current people was impossible since she didn’t know who had set their sights on her. Or perhaps someone was always secretly watching her, and just thinking about being watched daily sent chills down her spine.

"Liu Chu, who is the person behind you?"

Liu Chu expected such a question, instantly feeling much more relaxed, and sat down where An Jian had previously been.

"You’ve overthought it. Speaking of which, we’re equals; you can call me Liu."

Jiang Mingyue felt like vomiting.

"Perhaps you’ve forgotten how you wanted to burn my uncle alive, even recently hiring someone to drown him, and you’ve been ruthless towards my cousin, almost killing him in that cinema incident. Just picking one of these, I’d have the heart to kill you, so how could I stomach it and play nice with you?"

Liu Chu’s eyes squinted, "I didn’t expect you to be so blunt. Next time, I suggest you don’t speak so directly; otherwise, you might not know how you end up dead."

Her cousin’s attack outside the cinema made her suspect Liu Chu’s involvement, and mentioning it just now, his silence confirmed it.

Jiang Mingyue’s anger heightened, wishing she could summon Lightning to tear him apart right there.

"In a society governed by law, I abide by the rules. If someone strikes against me, they’d better be prepared to pay life’s price. This isn’t anyone’s domain to rule as they please and cover the sky with one hand."

Liu Chu’s gaze darkened, "Sharp-tongued!"

"Thanks for the compliment!"

Liu Chu: Feels heart-stopped!

"With all this talk, you don’t want to reveal your master’s identity, showing loyalty; I wonder if your master knows about it."

"Don’t try to stir discord!"

This admitted there was indeed someone instructing him.

"You’re really capable, choosing to be a dog rather than a proper person."

"You..." Liu Chu’s veins bulged on the back of his hand, but he restrained himself from moving.

"Did I say it wrong? Is your master a rat hiding in the sewers, otherwise why the need to hide?"

"You..." This couldn’t be tolerated.

The two immediately started fighting, Liu Chu relentlessly attacking Jiang Mingyue’s vital points, but Jiang Mingyue had previously observed Liu Chu’s moves in Baihua Forest, so dodging now came naturally. Why dodge? Of course, to avoid injury; she’s indeed sturdy, but Liu Chu might have learned the Great Vajra Palm, and now the lounge chair was reduced to powder under his strikes.

Facing Liu Chu, she didn’t have the strength advantage, but she was agile! Furthermore, in martial arts, speed is unbeatable. After a round of brawling, Liu Chu’s clothes were torn in several places, but he never managed to graze Jiang Mingyue’s hem.