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Chapter 637 - 521 Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai_2

Chapter 637: 521 Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai_2

She steadied her heart and carefully scrutinized his series of behaviors, indeed, it seemed not quite normal.

An unprecedented and peculiar emotion emerged in Lan Peizhi’s heart.

"Sis, do you like him?"

Martial Saint casually asked.

After all, the word "like" carried little weight for kids his age.

"I’ve told you, just a business friend."

"Then do you like Yong Wen?"

Martial Saint followed up curiously.

The Tibetan Mastiff lay down at Lan Peizhi’s feet.

"Are you itchy again?"

Lan Peizhi said,not too softly or harshly.

Martial Saint sheepishly smiled.

"Sis, I’m just asking, everybody says you and Yong Wen, since you were kids, seemed well-matched. And just like you, Yong Wen hasn’t married yet."

This kind of talk could only come from a brother of the same mother.

Seeing that his sister didn’t respond, Martial Saint’s eyes darted around and he cleverly changed his angle.

"Sis, if you don’t like Yong Wen, does that mean Yong Wen likes you? Logically, as long-time friends, he should visit you since you rarely come back, but it’s been two days and he hasn’t appeared..."

Without finishing his sentence, Martial Saint keenly sensed danger and turned tail to run.

"Sis, you’re a woman, you should care about your image."

With that, he held his mouth and made a face, knowing he couldn’t stay any longer.

"Dog Egg, let’s go!"

He ran downstairs.

The Tibetan Mastiff stood up and followed with a shake of its head.

Lan Peizhi stood on the second floor, her hair floating in the breeze, showing no emotion.

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"You’re actually Madam Lan’s friend."

In the Beetle, Tian Xue looked surprised.

Jiang Chen had an odd expression.

Aunt, lady, sister, miss...it seemed everyone addressed that esteemed Blood Guanyin differently.

But the concept of seniority has always been complicated; sometimes a newborn might be the elder of an adult.

"Is there a problem?"

"No problem."

Tian Xue shook her head quickly, though her surprised look didn’t lessen.

"Why are you staring at me like that? Haven’t seen a handsome guy before?"

Jiang Chen teased.

Tian Xue laughed.

"Psh, full of yourself, are you that handsome? I can’t tell."

Although they had only met a day ago, their cheerful personalities and similar ages meant there was no awkwardness, and they became familiar quickly.

"That’s because you lack taste."

Tian Xue shook her head smilingly; she really hadn’t met such a self-praising man before, but for some reason, she wasn’t the least bit repulsed.

"Fine, you’re right, it’s my lack of taste, but what good is being handsome? A man can’t live off his face."

Jiang Chen smiled.

This girl sported a neat bob; it must have been styled by a professional hairstylist, fitting her face shape perfectly. Unwittingly, Jiang Chen thought of Ai Qian, who also wore her hair short.

"What’s the matter?"

Tian Xue asked, puzzled.

"Nothing."

Jiang Chen looked away.

"Madam Lan is a celebrity in our village; she has invested a lot of money here, and the theater was expanded with her sponsorship. I’ve heard many people tell her story," Tian Xue said, admiration clear on her face.

"Why didn’t you go in and say hello just now?"

Jiang Chen asked with a smile.

Tian Xue stuck out her tongue.

"I didn’t dare."

Jiang Chen’s smile grew wider.

"She won’t bite; what’s there to be afraid of? Haven’t you seen her before?"

"No."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen was a bit surprised.

"But I’ve seen Madam Lan’s little brother; he’s so mischievous, always likes to scare people with that Tibetan Mastiff."

"You must not come back often, right?"

"Yeah, only during holidays or vacations do I have the time."

Jiang Chen knew that her profession, working at a TV station, suited her personality.

"Is this your first time visiting?"

Tian Xue turned to ask.

"What do you think? Otherwise, would I have been waiting there like a fool yesterday?"

Tian Xue couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Madam Lan too, how could she..."

As she spoke, she suddenly realized what she was about to say and quickly stopped herself, "I didn’t say anything."

Madam Lan was the benefactor of the village; one couldn’t speak ill of her.

Jiang Chen smiled without saying a word.

"You’re not Miss Lan’s boyfriend, are you?"

Tian Xue suddenly had this bizarre thought and looked at Jiang Chen with suspicion and uncertainty.

"How could I be?"

Jiang Chen quickly denied it.

Although Lan Peizhi hadn’t made a scene yesterday, if he dared to talk nonsense outside, the result would be unpredictable.

Tian Xue kept giving him odd looks.

"Really, we’re just ordinary friends."

Jiang Chen explained with a bitter smile.

"Just ordinary friends, and Miss Lan brings you home?"

Indeed.

In the traditional conception of Shenzhou, a woman bringing a man home has an extraordinary meaning.

Especially in the countryside.

"...This is because I don’t know anyone in Jingu, so Miss Lan brought me back."

"Miss Lan. Didn’t you say you’re friends? Why are you being so formal?"

Tian Xue gave him a look that said not to make excuses.

Jiang Chen opened his mouth but realized he had no response.

Tian Xue didn’t delve deeper into this issue.

"It’s really coincidental, you know, the play we are rehearsing, Miss Lan has acted in it before."

"Really?"

Jiang Chen was surprised.

"Mmm, it’s true. But back then, Miss Lan was much younger than us."

Jiang Chen’s eyes flickered, he asked tentatively after hearing this, "When did she leave the village?"

"I’m not very clear about that, it seems she left when she was just over ten. Think about it, how hard it must be for a girl so young to go out and make a living by herself. That’s why I really admire Miss Lan."

From the sound of it,

Lan Peizhi doesn’t seem to have had much schooling.

At least.

She probably doesn’t have a high level of education.

But.

Not to mention her appearance, which is inherited from her parents, where did her temperament, as well as her terrifying martial prowess, come from?

A girl leaving her hometown to struggle alone, the danger is, it would be good enough not to be led astray.

Xia Wanqing from Qinyuan is a clear example, forced to auction herself off due to her family’s preference for sons over daughters.

"Yes, I admire her as well,"

Jiang Chen agreed with a mix of sincerity and pretense, "I have never met a woman like her, so I cherish this opportunity to come to the village. I want to see what kind of place could cultivate a woman like her."

"Disappointed?"

Tian Xue playfully turned her head to ask.

Jiang Chen was about to say some polite words, but in the end, he just smiled and honestly said, "A little, this village doesn’t seem to have any special places."

"So the circumstances of one’s birth are not important, fate must be grasped by oneself, just like Franklin said: ’I’ve never seen a person who gets up early, works hard, is cautious, and honest, complain about bad luck; good character, excellent habits, and a strong will are not going to be defeated by so-called fate.’"

Tian Xue’s voice was clear and bright.

"Even a sparrow should have the ambition of a swan!"

"Good one, you really know how to inspire people, what with working in media."

Jiang Chen teased.

"That’s for sure."

Tian Xue said with a tone of pride.

Both of them started to laugh.

"However, if you want to understand Miss Lan, there’s someone who might be most suitable."

"Shang Yongwen?"

"You know?"

Tian Xue was surprised.

"I met him yesterday."

"Right, him. He’s known Miss Lan since they were children, and he was very good at school, but he gave it up because of his family. Up until now, he’s still in the village."

Tian Xue didn’t say it explicitly, but her tone inevitably conveyed a sense of regret.

"The part you’re playing now is the same role he once played."

After being persuaded by Lan Peizhi’s parents yesterday, Jiang Chen had agreed to give it a try, which is why Tian Xue had come to take him to rehearsal today.

"Now that you mention it, I feel like the pressure is a bit much."

"Why should I be afraid of anything if you’re not?"

Tian Xue laughed, "I’m playing the role that Miss Lan once did."

Jiang Chen grinned.

"We’re just doing a charity performance, so there’s no need to feel too much pressure."

Tian Xue winked at Jiang Chen.

"That’s true."

Jiang Chen nodded.

"But we still have to try hard. Even if we can’t match up to Miss Lan and the others, we can’t embarrass ourselves too much."

"I can only say I’ll do my best."

"Not just do your best, but give it your all, understand, my brother Liang?"

"Understood, brother Yingtai."