Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 036: Despicable (1/2)

Chapter 36: Chapter 036: Despicable

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Zhuang Wencheng understood Zhuang Qingning’s nature. She appeared gentle, yet she was also assertive. If she said no, then it meant no.

After hesitating for a moment, he reluctantly took back the money: “Okay, if Little Sister Ning doesn’t need this temporarily, I’ll keep it for now. But if you encounter any difficulties or need money in the future, don’t hesitate to seek me out.”

“Thank you, Brother Wencheng.” Zhuang Qingning smiled with her eyes curving beautifully.

Having a playmate who grew up with her and frequently thinks of her, even just this sentiment, made her feel warm inside.

Seeing Zhuang Qingning’s smile, Zhuang Wencheng also grinned.

The fourteen-year-old boy had reached the height of an adult with a mature face, but still possessed the youthful energy and vitality of his age. His smile was radiant, just like the sunlight at this moment.

“By the way, you’re heading to your third uncle’s mother-in-law’s place to soak beans right?” Zhuang Wencheng said. “When you go, be careful not to make too much noise. She probably didn’t get any sleep last night and is catching up on it now. When I visited earlier, I think I woke her up and got quite an earful.”

Mrs. Wen relationship with her children been was strained; they would argue whenever they met. It was said she avoided frequent interactions with her children even when it came to offering sacrifices to her deceased husband; she would deliberately avoid their visits.

Her children should have visited the grave in the morning, so Mrs. Wen must have gone around midnight. She probably returned in the early morning after a grievous night, so she would be sleeping in the day.

“Okay, thank you for the reminder, Brother Wencheng.” Zhuang Qingning nodded appreciatively.

With a broader smile on his face, Zhuang Wencheng reminded, “Your third uncle’s mother-in-law has a temper and often speaks sharply, which can be unpleasant. However, she has a kind heart, and most of her actions aren’t intentional. Don’t take it to heart.”

“If she behaves unduly or says something over the line, just tell me. I grew up adapting to her outbursts, and she might consider my words…”

“Brother Wencheng…”

Before Zhuang Wencheng could finish, a clear and loud voice approached from a distance, quickly reaching his side.

Zhuang Qinghe ran over with a beaming smile, rudely pushed Zhuang Qingning aside, and grabbed Zhuang Wencheng’s arm. “Brother Wencheng, when did you come back? Why didn’t you let me know?”

“This…” Zhuang Wencheng’s eyebrows knotted together.

Zhuang Qinghe was two months older than Zhuang Qingning. She was also one of their playmates since childhood.

But Zhuang Qinghe was spoiled by her family and developed a domineering temperament. She relied on being slightly heavier than the average girl and loved to bully other children when she was young.

She especially liked to pick on the good-natured Zhuang Qingning.

For this reason, Zhuang Wencheng wasn’t exactly fond of Zhuang Qinghe, even finding her somewhat annoying.

Zhuang Wencheng withdrew his sleeve from her hand without any reaction, but his tone turned chilly: “I just got back, even my parents don’t know yet.” It implicitly meant, ‘Since my parents weren’t informed, why should you be?’

Anyone with a bit of sense would understand the meaning behind Zhuang Wencheng’s words, but Zhuang Qinghe was as naive as her mother, Mrs. Song. Hearing this, she started laughing: “Does that mean Brother Wencheng hasn’t seen our parents yet?”

“So, I was the first to see Brother Wencheng before our parents?”