Chapter 595: Chapter 582: Coincidence
However, seeing Chu Jinnian’s attitude earlier, wanting to treat Zhuang Qingning merely as his staff, Fan Wenxuan could only sigh.
Reflecting on the entire situation, Fan Wenxuan felt a multitude of emotions stirring within him.
“Big brother,” Chu Jinzhou was quite excited, leaning close to Chu Jinnian, “Who’s our future sister-in-law? Can you disclose something?”
Fan Wenxuan nodded along.
He also wanted to know which kind of girl could resonate with a man like Chu Jinnian.
“You’ve met her before,” Chu Jinnian replied in a low voice.
Met before?
Fan Wenxuan and Chu Jinzhou looked at each other in bewilderment before understanding dawned upon them.
“Big brother, you mean…”
Chu Jinzhou suddenly got excited, “It’s Big Sister Ning!”
“That’s great. It’s Big Sister Ning. In that case, we can often eat…no, I mean see Big Sister Ning.”
If so, he and Zhuang Qingsui would be family in the future, thus it would be completely justified for him to look after Zhuang Qingsui.
Additionally, his relationship with Zhuang Mingli would also become closer.
The more Chu Jinzhou thought about it, the more he felt this arrangement was fantastic. He started grinning like a crescent moon, pulled Chu Jinnian’s sleeve, and exclaimed, “The more I think about it, the more it feels like a huge piece of good news. Brother, shouldn’t we celebrate this?”
For instance, playing a round of chess or something like that.
Seeing Chu Jinzhou so delighted, Chu Jinnian couldn’t help but smile slightly, ruffling Chu Jinzhou’s hair.
Fan Wenxuan, on the other hand, was first shocked and then ecstatic upon hearing the news.
After all, if Zhuang Qingning married Chu Jinnian in the future, he could enjoy some benefits due to his proximity, and his exemplary student Zhuang Qingsui would definitely not become someone else’s pupil.
Indeed, it was a joyous event.
However, as Fan Wenxuan’s euphoria settled, a new layer of worry emerged. He looked at Chu Jinnian intently and said, “Master Chu, this arranged marriage by the queen is indeed quite coincidental.”
Chu Jinnian could highly appreciate Zhuang Qingning’s strategic abilities. He strongly forced him to promise not to make Zhuang Qingning his staff just to prevent this action.
But now, a previously unheard-of engagement has surfaced, making Zhuang Qingning rightfully Chu Jinnian’s woman.
Fan Wenxuan felt that he would not believe it if there was no scheme behind this incredible coincidence.
Chu Jinnian knew there was more to Fan Wenxuan’s words and couldn’t refrain from laughing, “The queen’s last words can’t be counterfeited. Moreover, Miss Zhuang holds a relic once owned by the queen. Mr. Fan, if you have any doubts, you can ask Miss Zhuang directly.”
“Last words can be fabricated, relics could be given later. In my view, this supposed engagement agreement…” Fan Wenxuan squinted, “is really suspicious.”
“It seems Mr. Fan is quite skeptical. It’s normal to have reservations given the abruptness of the event. However, Mr. Fan can observe in the future whether it’s true or false.”
Seeing Chu Jinnian answering with such certainty and even a hint of joy in his eyes and expression, Fan Wenxuan started doubting himself.
He recalled Chu Jinnian saying that he and Zhuang Qingning had a mutual understanding…
Could it be that Zhuang Qingning had been deceived by Chu Jinnian?
But Zhuang Qingning was neither greedy for wealth nor status, she was an independent and strong person who relied on herself for everything. If Chu Jinnian could deceive her…
Fan Wenxuan’s gaze wandered over Chu Jinnian’s extremely handsome face, then clenched his teeth.
Well played, Chu Jinnian, a man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, even using beauty as a strategy.
He never thought that Chu Jinnian could be such a person!
Fan Wenxuan was furious, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, “Since Master Chu says so, I will gradually observe.”
With that, he left in a huff.
Chu Jinzhou blinked confusedly, “Is Mr. Fan unhappy? But isn’t this a joyous occasion?”
After all, Zhuang Qingning would be part of their family in the future, and Mr. Fan usually treated Zhuang Qingning quite well. Logically, he ought to be happy.
“Who knows.” Chu Jinnian touched his nose. “Perhaps Mr. Fan had other considerations. He’s quite unique, his thoughts naturally cannot be easily guessed.”
For example, when it comes to overthinking things, Mr. Fan would easily rank second, and no one else would dare to claim the first spot.
“Oh.” Chu Jinzhou was still somewhat confused, but seeing signs of fatigue in Chu Jinnian’s eyes, he stood up and said, “Big brother, your body still hasn’t recovered, you should get more rest. I will study with Mingli.”
“Alright.” Chu Jinnian nodded, and after Chu Jinzhou left, he lay down on the soft cushion to rest for a while.
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Meanwhile, Zhuang Qingning returned home, sipped a bit of tea, then took a turn around the workshop.
Having been absent for more than twenty days, Zhuang Qingning had thought that there would be some issues in the workshop. However, after checking everywhere, everything was in order, everyone was going about their work properly, and she didn’t have to worry.
So as she toured around, she encountered no problems with the workshop.
However, she did run into other issues.
“I heard that Miss Ning has been out these days and has now returned? Good timing, I just picked some cantaloupes from our home garden, all cleaned and ready. I’ll send a basket over to your house.” Said a smiling Aunt Zhao.
“Our chickens have been laying eggs non-stop. I’ve gathered a small basketful in just a few days. I pickled the extras into salted eggs. I’ll bring them over to you. When you cook them and have two with a meal, it’s just perfect.” This was Aunt Liu wiping her hands and preparing to fetch the eggs from her house.
“I guess Miss Ning must be busy with lots of things and might not have the time to do everything. The clothes you wear while working often get dirty, right? Last time my father went to the county town, he bought some woven flower cloth from Uncle Yutian’s shop. It’s beautiful and durable. I made you an apron. You can wear it while working, so you don’t have to worry about dirtying your clothes. Look, I even embroidered two flowers on it for decoration.” This was Sister Taohua handing an apron to Zhuang Qingning.
Then came the rabbit meat from Aunt Sun’s house, wheat apricots from Sister-in-law Zhou’s house…
An assortment of items quickly accumulated into a small mountain at Zhuang Qingning’s feet.
Watching things continually pile up, and the small mountain soon becoming a “big mountain”, Zhuang Qingning waved her hands in refusal, “You’re all too kind, I can’t eat or use so much…”