Chapter 147 - 146: Senior Brother Will Definitely Like Miss Shi
Chapter 147: Chapter 146: Senior Brother Will Definitely Like Miss Shi
Having known Shi Changying for two weeks, Yan Sinian had gained quite a lot. First and most importantly, he was earning money just by watching TV shows and humming songs.
When he arrived at the Xu family’s home today, he overheard the servants whispering that Shi Changying had gone to the flood disaster site yesterday and even saved someone.
Seeing her quietly leaning over the desk doing practice questions right now, Yan Sinian really couldn’t imagine how she had managed to save anyone. All in all, he thought highly of Shi Changying. She was bound to achieve great things in the future!
Shi Changying’s ears perked up. "I get ninety percent, and you get ten?"
"Exactly," Yan Sinian nodded, smiling. "Five classes a week. Yesterday, I complained to your aunt again about your inexplicable absence, so she raised the rate to nine thousand per class."
Shi Changying did the math. If she accompanied Yan Sinian to the airport, she could easily pocket forty thousand yuan for practically nothing. She agreed decisively, "Deal."
"Thank you, Miss Shi, for saving my miserable life," Yan Sinian thanked her sincerely. "Although Senior Brother is a bit cold, he has a good heart. Seeing a beautiful and hardworking girl like you, he definitely wouldn’t have the heart to say anything harsh."
Shi Changying glanced at him. "No one has ever dared to say anything harsh to me."
"Why?" Yan Sinian asked. "The world is so big. Even if brain-dead idiots only make up 0.1 percent of the global population, that’s still seven million people!"
"Because I would chop them down," Shi Changying replied.
Yan Sinian was speechless. He hadn’t misjudged her! Shi Changying could indeed give him courage!
Beaming with joy, Yan Sinian glanced at Shi Changying’s workbook again. It was middle school chemistry. "Miss Shi, weren’t you doing physics questions a few days ago? Have you mastered it all already?"
"No," Shi Changying flipped to the next page and replied casually. "I scored in the single digits in chemistry this time. I can’t let the chemistry teacher be sad, so I’m learning some basic chemistry knowledge first."
Yan Sinian thought for a moment and said, "Even if you don’t do well on the college entrance exam, it doesn’t mean there are no other ways out. There’s no need to rush."
"Shut up. Don’t interfere with me getting first place in the grade," Shi Changying said.
Yan Sinian shut his mouth immediately and started watching his show.
It was another day where the two successfully swindled money out of Xu Zhao Yu’s pockets. Shi Changying packed up her books, ready to return to her bedroom to sleep.
Ming Chengli walked over and said, "Changying, your second uncle and his wife have invited you over. Your second aunt—"
"I’m not going," Shi Changying said.
"Your second aunt is an amazing cook," Ming Chengli finished his sentence anyway. "But if you don’t want to go, then don’t. I’ll still have to go to keep up appearances."
"I’m going," Shi Changying said.
Ming Chengli fell silent. He wondered why she had changed her mind. It took him a few minutes to belatedly realize he had mentioned she was "an amazing cook."
Ming Chengli felt a mix of joy and worry. The joy came from knowing that a healthy appetite was a blessing. The worry was that the phrase ’amazing cook’ was enough to make his daughter change her mind. What if some flashy delinquent tried to trick his daughter with the same phrase in the future? At this thought, Ming Chengli became even more worried. After hesitating for a moment, he still sent a message to Shaoyuan.
[Ming Chengli]: Little Shao, I’m so sorry to bother you this late. Please look after Changying more at school. Warn her not to wander off with strangers just because they offer her food.
[Shaoyuan]: Rest assured, Mr. Ming, I will keep an eye on her.
Only then did Ming Chengli breathe a sigh of relief. This young master was indeed an excellent student with both good character and grades!
The next day at noon, Ming Chengli and Shi Changying went to Xu Yunfan’s residence together.
It was a spacious, single-floor apartment in a quiet location, with no extra servants around. Xu Yunfan’s wife, Weng Jingyi, opened the door. She smiled the moment she saw the two of them. "You’re right on time. Come in, quick."
Before even reaching the dining room, Shi Changying could already smell an enticing aroma. Xu Yunfan was setting out the tableware and greeted them warmly, "Chengli, Changying, have a seat."
Shi Changying stared unblinkingly at a plate of sweet and sour pork ribs. Weng Jingyi noticed this and said, "It’s just a casual meal among family. There’s no need for so much etiquette. Changying, if you’re hungry, you can start eating first."
After thanking her, Shi Changying finally picked up her chopsticks.
"Changying, you should add your cousin on WhatsApp," Weng Jingyi suggested. "You two are of the same generation, so there won’t be much of a generation gap."
Xu Yunfan nodded. "Wen Ge is at Mingjing University of Political Science and Law and won’t be back until winter break. If you ever need help with anything, just ask him."
"Mingjing University of Political Science and Law?" Ming Chengli pondered for a moment before saying, "That’s really good. Being a judge is a great career with a bright future."
Xu Yunfan waved his hand dismissively. "As long as he can graduate smoothly, I’ll be relieved. A judge? I don’t think he’s cut out for that."
Shi Changying took out her phone and accepted Xu Wenge’s friend request. Weng Jingyi shot Xu Yunfan a cold glare, leaving him completely baffled.
She didn’t say a word and walked into the kitchen. Xu Yunfan hurriedly followed her. "What’s wrong? I’m sorry." Years of married life had taught him one truth: no matter what happened, apologizing first was never a mistake.
"I just remembered you saying that Changying had no manners and that her temper needed to be thoroughly disciplined." Weng Jingyi rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the ceiling. "If I hadn’t seen her with my own eyes today, I would’ve been fooled by you."
She found everything about Shi Changying to be perfect. She was pretty, had a good temper, and most importantly, she ate the food she cooked with such relish. A few drops of cold sweat broke out on Xu Yunfan’s forehead. "Jingyi, about that, I..."
Meanwhile, Shi Changying took another bite of a rib and casually scrolled through Moments. The very first post was fresh from Xu Wenge.
[Xu Wenge]: I can’t study anymore. Brothers and sisters, with my physique, do I have what it takes to be a thirst-trap streamer?
Attached below was a selfie.
There was no denying that Xu Wenge wasn’t bad-looking. After all, Weng Jingyi was over fifty but still looked like she was in her early thirties. She must have been even more beautiful in her youth.
However, Shi Changying didn’t quite understand what a "thirst-trap" was. But Empress Taichu was a studious emperor. Since she encountered a new term, she had to look it up online.
After searching for the meaning of "thirst-trap streamer," Shi Changying fell silent. Her first thought was actually that her deskmate would be quite suited for this career path. Shaoyuan had a great waist.
But wasn’t Xu Wenge studying law? If this were ancient times, he would be someone destined for the Ministry of Justice. How could he do such a thing?
So, Shi Changying poked Ming Chengli and earnestly asked, "Dad, is being a thirst-trap streamer the only career option for law students in the future?"
Ming Chengli turned pale with fright. He first shot a rapid glance toward the kitchen, then clamped his hand over her mouth. "Changying, you can’t say nonsense like that!"
Shi Changying simply showed him Xu Wenge’s Moments post.
Ming Chengli was speechless. He felt a bit dizzy and needed a moment to recover.
A second later, Shi Changying refreshed the page, and the Moments post was gone. Evidently, Xu Wenge had just remembered that he had added Shi Changying as a friend and had forgotten to put her in the family group.
[Xu Wenge]: I’m begging you, please don’t tell my parents.
[Xu Wenge]: Final exams are approaching, and studying has driven me insane. You have no idea, we law students have such miserable lives.
[Shi Changying]: Then what are you going to bribe me with?
[Xu Wenge]: ?
[Xu Wenge]: How about the contact info for our faculty’s professor? He’s super handsome and really young. So many girls want it, and they all have to buy it from me!
[Shi Changying]: Not interested.
[Xu Wenge]: Even as a straight guy, I think he’s handsome. Take a look if you don’t believe me.
He sent over a photo.