The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 91 - 89: Xia Lin’s Counterattack?

Chapter 91: Chapter 89: Xia Lin’s Counterattack?

When Lu Jingqiu was leading Jiang Nanzhou in, Lu Xianrun had just finished his bath. Seeing Jiang Nanzhou, he didn’t put on airs but simply asked, "Nanzhou’s here? Have you eaten?"

"Not yet."

"Great, let’s have breakfast together."

Lu Jingqiu turned her head and chuckled at Jiang Nanzhou, who was able to lie without a change in expression.

Lu Jingqiu quickly made a small pot of millet porridge, boiled a few eggs, and warmed up some steamed buns.

Together with the dishes Jiang Nanzhou had brought, a simple breakfast was ready.

During the meal, Lu Xianrun and Jiang Nanzhou talked amicably, reverting back to their previous rapport.

Lu Jingqiu let out a great sigh of relief internally.

After some thought, Lu Xianrun felt that Jiang Nanzhou was better suited to be his son-in-law than Li Huakun, and he gradually started to accept him.

Compared to Gao Shu, he was more satisfied with Jiang Nanzhou. As a military man, he didn’t like those effeminate types. Nanzhou was a good-looking kid with capability, and the main point was that his family only had a grandfather, making him practically like a son-in-law who had moved in with the bride’s family.

His daughter was already in a relationship with him, so it wasn’t possible not to accept him.

"Uncle Lu, I want to take Jingqiu out for a bit of fun today."

"Go ahead, but don’t come back too late."

Lu Xianrun didn’t meddle too much with the young people. As long as they didn’t do anything improper, he could accept it.

After her father left, Lu Jingqiu asked, "Where do you want to take me to have fun?"

"I made a painting board for you the day before yesterday. I’ll take you to pick it up today."

Lu Jingqiu was taken aback. Before she could ask, Jiang Nanzhou said, "I noticed you always bend down when you paint. I knew about this kind of ancient book stand that can be placed on a table, so I asked the carpenter to make something similar."

"Thank you for being so thoughtful. I had never thought of that."

"That’s because when you care about some things, you tend to be more careful."

Lu Jingqiu felt that Jiang Nanzhou was a cool exterior but warm interior kind of person. Hearing such words from him, who didn’t blush or skip a beat, made her heart flutter like a drumbeat.

Jiang Nanzhou took her out of the compound and after a walk of roughly fifteen minutes, they arrived at a residential house.

The carpenter wasn’t home, but his little grandson was. Seemingly familiar with Jiang Nanzhou, the child eagerly ran inside and brought out the painting board: "Uncle Jiang, your painting board is ready."

Jiang Nanzhou took the painting board and ruffled the child’s clever head.

Then he said to Lu Jingqiu, "See if it’s suitable."

Lu Jingqiu, taking the painting board that resembled the modern easels, expressed with satisfaction, "I really like it. It’s perfect."

Seeing that he had successfully accomplished something quite satisfying, Jiang Nanzhou’s face also revealed a bit more of a smile. He took out two yuan from his pocket and gave it to the little boy, "Tell your grandfather we’ve taken the painting board."

The little boy, holding the money, carefully looked at it and nodded: "Okay, Uncle, have a good day."

After Lu Jingqiu left with the painting board, she asked curiously, "How did you know this family could make this?"

"This master carpenter used to do woodworking for the troop. Their craftsmanship has been passed down for generations. When I explained what I needed, he said he could make it."

"Oh, it’s the uncle who made the table for me then."

"It’s still early; let’s go wander around the department store."

"Okay."

Lu Jingqiu hadn’t been to the department store in quite some time.

Now the wind was rising, and many things were changing quietly; department stores were stocking a lot of good things that hadn’t been seen before.

It was said that the goods had come from some coastal cities.

There were even bicycles made for women, a variety of new designs for warm bottles, and plenty of new patterns for bedsheet fabrics.

Because Jiang Nanzhou was there, Lu Jingqiu felt too embarrassed to make a purchase.

Jiang Nanzhou’s focus wasn’t on fabrics, but at the cosmetics counter instead, where he quietly bought a jar of cold cream and a box of scented powder, and directly presented them to Lu Jingqiu, "These are for you."

Lu Jingqiu looked at the two boxes in her hands, her eyes wide in surprise as she asked him, "When did you buy these?"

"Just now, when you were looking at the warm bottles, I took you to buy them thinking you wouldn’t want them if I suggested it, so I bought them in advance."

Lu Jingqiu laughed, her heart brimming with satisfaction and happiness, "I really like them, thank you."

Jiang Nanzhou’s mouth curved into a smile, "What kind of warm pot would you like?" he said, preparing to head to the warm pot section, but Lu Jingqiu held him back, "I was just looking, we don’t lack anything at home, and you don’t have to buy me everything. Ever since we confirmed our relationship until now, the things you bought for me probably cost you a month’s salary, you spend all your money on me, aren’t you afraid that I might not stay with you in the future?"

Jiang Nanzhou said, "I just know, as long as I treat you well, you won’t leave me. With me, you don’t have to worry about money, I have it."

Having served in the military for many years, he must have saved up some, and his family’s financial situation was good—Lu Jingqiu naturally knew he had money, "I know you have it, but I would feel embarrassed."

"That problem is easy to solve, let’s get married sooner, and then you won’t have such concerns."

In the bustling department store, Jiang Nanzhou boldly voiced such a proposition, causing Lu Jingqiu to be so taken aback that she didn’t even have time to feel shy. She anxiously looked around at the passing shoppers to see how many had heard.

"You... we have only just started getting to know each other."

"It’s been over half a year."

"Huh?"

"I mean, I’ve known you for more than half a year, I know your temperament, your likes, your family, because I understand you well enough, I’m already prepared to settle down."

Having been confessed to publicly once again, Lu Jingqiu felt her face was about to steam, and without caring for the gazes of others, she quickly pulled him out of the building.

Jiang Nanzhou felt that soft, fair little hand and quietly held it firm in his palm.

They kept walking until they were outside, and only then did they let go, moving their gaze away from their interlocked hands.

"Jingqiu, I know you’re not ready yet, and I can wait. Or if there’s something else about me you want to understand, you can ask me."

"I just feel it’s too fast."

"..."

"Big brother." "Jingqiu."

Both of them were surprised to run into Shen Mu at the department store.

To their astonishment, Gao Shu and his wife Xia Lin were behind him—it really seemed like they could be found everywhere.

"Big brother, did you and Jingqiu just run into each other here?"

Jiang Nanzhou glanced at him and said, "No, I brought Jingqiu with me."

Shen Mu, not having caught on, was momentarily stunned, but Xia Lin reminded him from behind, "Shen Mu, you might not be aware, but Comrade Nanzhou and Comrade Jingqiu are currently dating."

This piece of news startled Shen Mu so much that he unabashedly gaped.

Facing Lu Jingqiu’s former object of affection, Jiang Nanzhou showed no intention of greeting him and said to Shen Mu, "It’s noon, shall we have lunch together, or are you lunching with your classmates?"

Shen Mu glanced at Gao Shu and the others, then looked at his big brother, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time, and said, "Are you treating us to lunch, big brother?"

Jiang Nanzhou didn’t answer, but the action of pushing the cart gave the answer.