Reborn in the 1970s — Married a Proud Rough Man-Chapter 199 - 80: So That’s What You Mean (2)

"Yes." Qin Mei looked at the delicately featured young woman before her, having already guessed her identity. "And you are?"

She didn’t look like Shen Qing, nor did she act like her. Shen Qing was cold and stunning, while Shen Tong was warm and enthusiastic.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, she’s..."

"Hello, Fourth Sister-in-law Jing. I’m Shen Qing’s younger sister. My name is Shen Tong." Shen Tong cut off Jie Jingshan to introduce herself.

’Fourth Sister-in-law Jing, Fourth Wife of Jing, Jing Si... Why does everyone always label me as belonging to Jing Si?’

"So you’re my third sister-in-law’s sister. Hello, I’m Qin Mei. Just call me Qin Mei." Qin Mei didn’t dislike Shen Tong. Jing Qi had mentioned her before; Shen Tong was about half a year older. Shen Tong was already nineteen, while Qin Mei wasn’t yet. She still had three months until her nineteenth birthday.

She didn’t know the original owner’s birthday; it was Jie Jingchen who had told her.

"Okay, Fourth Sister-in-law Jing." Shen Tong’s smile was sweet, and like Jing Qi, she smiled often. It was an infectious expression.

Shen Tong continued to call her Fourth Sister-in-law Jing, and Qin Mei didn’t bother to correct her. ’It’s just a title, it doesn’t matter.’

Qin Mei grabbed the wheelchair, about to ask Jing Qi for help, but Shen Tong grabbed it first. Qin Mei froze for a moment. At home, even Xu Chunyan wouldn’t lift a finger to help when she saw them struggling. Qin Mei didn’t refuse the offer, and together, she and Shen Tong lifted Jing Qi’s wheelchair over the threshold.

Qin Mei didn’t say thank you. Shen Tong wasn’t helping her, but Jing Qi.

’Jing Qi didn’t thank Shen Tong either. They must be close. I won’t intrude on their friendship.’

’Shen Qing treats Jing Qi well, and her sister does too. It really shows their good upbringing.’

"Sister Shen Tong, I’ve read all your books," Jie Jingshan said.

Shen Tong smiled and asked casually, "Can you understand them?"

’Jing Qi had her accident before she even finished elementary school. My books are all high school textbooks. It’s not that I’m looking down on her, but how could she possibly understand them if she’s never even touched middle school material?’

"I understand some parts but not others. When I don’t get something, I just ask my fourth sister-in-law," Jie Jingshan said with a grin.

"Fourth Sister-in-law Jing, you went to high school?" Shen Tong looked at Qin Mei, surprised. ’My sister never discusses the Jie Family’s business with me, aside from things about Jing Qi.’

Qin Mei smiled without saying a word. ’The original owner of this body was illiterate, but I didn’t just finish high school—I graduated from university.’

Shen Tong took her silence as confirmation, her gaze appraising Qin Mei for a moment. Then she asked, "Fourth Sister-in-law Jing, how old are you?"

"Almost nineteen," Qin Mei answered truthfully.

"Not even nineteen yet?" Shen Tong was shocked.

Qin Mei touched her cheek, her tone free of any displeasure. "Do I look that old?"

Shen Tong froze, realizing how her reaction must have seemed. She quickly explained, "No, that’s not it, Fourth Sister-in-law Jing! You misunderstood. I’m just surprised you got married so young."

’She’s even younger than me, and I just turned nineteen. My sense of people’s ages is all over the place. If Qin Mei stood next to my sister Shen Qing, I’d think she was the younger one. But next to Jing Qi, she looks older. If I looked at us in a mirror, though, I’d definitely say she looks younger than me.’

’Since Qin Mei is married, I just assumed she’d be older than me. I never imagined she was actually younger.’

"I did get married rather early," Qin Mei said with a small smile.

Shen Tong stared intently at Qin Mei. "Fourth Sister-in-law Jing, you’re really beautiful."

"Thank you. You’re very beautiful too." Qin Mei’s smile widened. ’My third sister-in-law’s sister is such a sweet talker. My sister-in-law is as cold as ice and cherishes her words like gold, yet Shen Tong is chatty and approachable. Are they really sisters from the same parents?’

Shen Tong asked, puzzled, "Fourth Sister-in-law Jing, what were you thinking, marrying Fourth Brother Jing so young?"

Qin Mei didn’t answer. ’I really can’t answer that. Without the original owner’s memories, I’d love to know what she was thinking, too. To walk into the tomb of matrimony at such a young age... The original owner kicked the bucket, and I transmigrated into her body, taking it over. Now I’m the one left holding the bag.’

"What’s wrong with marrying young? My fourth sister-in-law and my fourth brother are a perfect couple, a match made in heaven! When I’m her age and I meet someone I like, I’m going to get married early too," Jie Jingshan declared.

Shen Tong rolled her eyes, and Qin Mei looked at Jing Qi, at a loss for words.

’In the future I know, Jing Qi never married and had no children. My arrival healed her legs... I wonder if it can change her fate, too?’

"Jing Qi, don’t be in a hurry to get married. Even if you meet someone you like, don’t rush. You need to focus on your studies," Qin Mei advised.

"Jing Qi is already fourteen. Can she even go to elementary school at this point?" Shen Tong asked, looking skeptically at Qin Mei.

Qin Mei shot Shen Tong a sidelong glance. "Jing Qi isn’t going to elementary school."