Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 346: The Original Gift Was Snow Fungus

Chapter 346: Chapter 346: The Original Gift Was Snow Fungus

Mrs. Xia shook her head and said, "It’s good that she can find it herself, and it saves her from always asking your grandmother for it. Your grandmother definitely can’t bear to refuse, even if it means going without, she would manage to provide it for Mingzhu."

Mrs. Xia Number Two returned to her residence and immediately ordered someone to look for the gift Jiang Xiruo brought when she first came.

"Auntie Number Two, the gift that Third Auntie brought was discarded by you as you thought it didn’t look good. You already gave it to Auntie Zhang," a careful servant reminded her.

Only then did Mrs. Xia Number Two remember that when she saw Jiang Xiruo’s gift, although it was packaged exquisitely, the contents looked black and messy, and not presentable at all. She had dismissed it with scorn and had the servants take it away.

Auntie Zhang immediately said, "Auntie Number Two, I don’t know what that mushroom inside was about. I tried to soak and cook it, but it looked awful, and I wasn’t sure if it was expired or not, so I already threw it away."

Mrs. Xia Number Two was furious.

But this was her own doing, so she couldn’t blame the servants.

She immediately went to find Jiang Xiruo.

Since she had been able to bring gifts before and have given so much to the old master, she must be able to get more.

Always asking the old master was not the solution, she had to tackle the problem at its source.

When she arrived at Jiang Xiruo’s courtyard, she realized that the gate was already locked, and there was nobody there.

Back in the hall, Mrs. Xia slowly informed her, "You’re asking about Xi Ruo and Enci? They have already left. Mom’s health has improved, and Xi Ruo said she has her own matters to attend to and won’t stay here. You don’t need to look for her."

Mrs. Xia Number Two regretted it so much that it was as though her bowels had turned green. She had looked down on Jiang Xiruo before and hadn’t even bothered to get any way to contact her!

While Jiang had been here, she had not shown her the slightest bit of courtesy. Now to find Jiang Xiruo again was as difficult as ascending to the heavens!

...

Inside the swimming venue.

It wasn’t very crowded.

Old Madam Qin and Jiang Zhe, dressed in swimsuits, swam a few laps and then stopped at the edge of the pool.

Tiao Chun hurriedly brought over towels and drinking water.

"We’ve been swimming for over half an hour, let’s stop," Jiang Zhe said as he passed the towel to Old Madam Qin, taking a deep breath.

Old Madam Qin, having enjoyed the swim greatly, said with a laugh, "Okay, we’ll come again next time."

"You were a swim champion when you were younger, Madam, and now you’ve recovered enough to swim several times a week. Your fitness is indeed well-maintained," Tiao Chun remarked with admiration. "For a while, you didn’t have the spirits or mood to come over, but thankfully, your health has improved, and your energy has returned."

His words were a way of thanking Jiang Zhe for helping Old Madam Qin adjust her sleep.

"It’s good to swim a little bit multiple times," replied Jiang Zhe calmly.

"Sir used to love swimming, always accompanying Madam over here..." Tiao Chun was saying when he saw Qin Jingchen approach and immediately fell silent.

The ’Sir’ he mentioned was Qin Jingchen’s father, Qin Li.

"It’s also nice to have Xiaozhe accompany me for swims," said Old Madam Qin, beckoning Qin Jingchen over, "Jingchen, why did you come so late?"

Jiang Zhe glanced at Tiao Chun and then looked away.

Qin Jingchen had not changed into swimming gear, wearing white clothes and with one hand in his pocket, he stood tall and straight, "I was tied up with some work, so I’m late. Have you finished swimming?"

His eyes fell on Jiang Zhe, who, freed from the constraints of school uniform, looked like a bud ready to bloom, her slender form revealing a vibrant, healthy glow.

Qin Jingchen’s eyes darkened for a moment before he looked elsewhere.

"Of course, I don’t have the energy to go for another swim now," Old Madam Qin playfully complained, "Alright, I’m off to change."

"I’m going to change as well," said Jiang Zhe, wiping the water from her hair with a towel as she turned towards the changing room.

As she lifted the towel, a tattoo of a rose with thorns was revealed at her waist, not carrying the frail beauty of a typical rose, but rather possessing blunt thorns and brambles.

After Jiang Zhe changed and came out, Old Madam Qin and Tiao Chun were also ready to leave.

"Let’s have dinner together, I’ve made a reservation," Qin Jingchen stood up and walked towards them.

During the meal, Jiang Zhe was seriously picking up dishes, and Qin Jingchen turned his head to look at her.

The domineering scent of his hormones enveloped the tip of Jiang Zhe’s nose, and she unconsciously raised her eyebrows slightly, "Hmm?"

"Does the wound still hurt?" his voice was deep and husky.

"Huh?" Jiang Zhe didn’t understand which wound he was referring to.

Qin Jingchen’s palm trailed down her back, stopping over the area of the rose tattoo.

The warmth from his palm radiated through the thin summer school uniform, causing Jiang Zhe to shiver slightly.

He actually knew about the scar there?

She had designed the tattoo to cover it up, so the scar wouldn’t be too conspicuous.

Jiang Zhe casually said, "It’s something from a long time ago."

She was about to continue eating when she noticed that Qin Jingchen’s gaze hadn’t left her and he still seemed concerned about the scar.

She shrugged her shoulders, appearing quite indifferent.

Qin Jingchen’s hand lingered on that spot for a moment longer before he withdrew it and served her some food.

She might have sounded nonchalant, but Qin Jingchen knew that a wound that even she couldn’t heal without leaving a scar must have been serious when it happened.

What kind of dangerous incident was it?

His brows furrowed deeply.

The elderly Mrs. Qin was sitting across from them, only seeing the two whispering to each other, with Qin Jingchen’s arm almost wrapped around Jiang Zhe.

She couldn’t help but smile joyfully, nodding repeatedly.

Occasionally, Jiang Zhe would look up and see Mrs. Qin, but then she suddenly remembered what Tiao Chun had said. If it weren’t for Tiao Chun’s mention, she would have almost forgotten that Qin Jingchen had parents too.

However, neither Qin Jingchen nor Mrs. Qin ever brought them up.

As far as Jiang Zhe knew, nothing tragic had happened to Qin Jingchen’s parents, yet Tiao Chun seemed hesitant to mention them in front of Jingchen, which was a bit strange.

But Jiang Zhe wasn’t one to dwell on these matters. After a fleeting thought, she set it aside and didn’t ponder it further.

After Qin Jingchen returned, he called Pei Yuan for a set of documents.

Then he asked La Xiu for data as well.

Some things, he had already been investigating, and now he needed even more evidence to corroborate his findings.

...

After returning to Jincheng from Beijing, the college entrance exam was just around the corner.

When Jiang Zhe arrived, Xia Enci had returned to school even earlier than her.

As soon as Jiang Zhe arrived, Xia Enci and Xiao Meng came to the school gate to meet her.

Chatting and laughing, Jiang Zhe was sandwiched between them, idly listening to their conversation as she walked forward.

A circle of people was gathered up ahead, talking loudly about something.

Jiang Zhe had no interest in meddling, so she turned in a different direction and continued walking.

"It’s almost time for the college entrance exam; can’t your class stop hogging the school’s public resources? You’ve injured a promising student from Class A, what will you use to compensate?" Tian Wangcheng’s voice was very loud.

This statement sounded outrageously unreasonable.