I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel

Chapter 410 - 349: Wen Ningsu

"Do you feel bored?" Yan Jinzhi asked with a laugh.

Jiang Mingyue shook her head: "How could it be boring? Plus, the scenery here is different. In Nanxi City, you won’t see flocks of wild ducks without owners, nor such breathtaking fiery clouds..." As she spoke, she truly looked enchanted.

Yan Jinzhi carried a basket with one hand, inside was a package of beef jerky given by Grandma Jixiang. The old lady had no teeth and naturally couldn’t eat it; she made it as a snack for her little grandson, and to entertain guests. There were two flavors, sweet and salty.

Yan Jinzhi didn’t take the beef jerky, suggesting Jiang Mingyue keep it for herself. The beef jerky here had a unique flavor, from the meat itself it was different from anywhere else, making it an excellent leisure snack.

As the two of them walked towards the small courtyard, they spotted a figure standing at the door.

"Hey! Yan Jinzhi, is someone looking for you?"

When Yan Jinzhi saw who it was, his handsome face instantly turned frosty.

As the night fell, the world immersed in darkness. She couldn’t quite see the features of the figure, let alone their expression, but her intuition was uneasy. With her two lifetimes of understanding of Yan Jinzhi, this person wouldn’t evoke such a strong reaction without reason.

Just as Jiang Mingyue intended to stop and give him space to resolve things, unexpectedly, her hand was pulled by Yan Jinzhi’s large hand.

Oh! This was their first time holding hands openly in front of others.

Though very familiar with him, her heart still raced, causing her palm to sweat a little, quite in contrast to the cold winter night.

Beside her, Yan Jinzhi’s mouth curled up, gripping her hand tighter.

Jiang Mingyue: "..." Xiao Yanzi, what are you doing? You should let go.

To calm her heart that was about to leap out of her chest, Jiang Mingyue composed herself. Whether it was the recent excitement enhancing her night vision, she surprisingly could see the person waiting at the door. Maybe they had approached them.

After seeing clearly, Jiang Mingyue thought it was indeed so.

It was a woman, in her twenties, with two long braids hanging in front, dressed in the mainstream style of the era, but her features were different. If placed in later generations, she would definitely be a gorgeous beauty of the bold type, but in this era, women’s beauty shouldn’t be too flamboyant, especially in that direction.

If it wasn’t for her eyes filled with emotion staring at Yan Jinzhi beside her, Jiang Mingyue might have sincerely praised her.

But now...

"Hello sister, is there an urgent matter you need to discuss with my fiancé at this late hour?"

This statement contained much information. It declared her identity, claimed her rights, and subtly implied the impropriety of the other person—meeting alone late at night without concern for rumors.

Moreover, this comment brought back the smile to her companion’s face, filled with deep affection as he looked at the girl in front, seemingly treating the other person as air. If attitude could hurt, the woman facing them might’ve been scorched by frostbite.

"Jinzhi, is, is what she said true?" the opposing woman appeared deeply affected, lips trembling, yet still asked.

Yan Jinzhi didn’t rush to answer. Instead, he raised the hand he was holding, interlocking their fingers, then sincerely looked at the woman ahead, "That’s right! Wen Ningsu, I said from the beginning, I have a fiancée at the center of my heart. To prevent any misunderstanding, I even discussed this matter with the teacher, hoping he stopped you. Wen Ningsu, if my face-to-face rejection doesn’t work, aren’t my deliberate distancing efforts clear to you? Moreover, I submitted a marriage application report three months ago, which everyone at the Wuyun Mountain Base knows, how can you not?"

"I, I..." Wen Ningsu retreated repeatedly, she knew all of this! But she simply couldn’t accept it; there wouldn’t be another woman who could match him better than her. She assumed he was just too young, treating marriage lightly, and wouldn’t appreciate her qualities—once he realized them, his eyes would surely only see her.

But now, she realized her mistake. The girl beside him wasn’t the imagined uncultured, unpresentable country bumpkin. Not only did she match him in appearance but also her every movement was equally composed.

How could she be an ordinary village girl?

Wen Ningsu felt her world view collapsing, yet she was unwilling to give up.

Out of nowhere, courage surged, tossing aside her pride and becoming the kind of person she once despised the most.

"Yan Jinzhi, I didn’t expect you to be so shallow. No matter how pretty she is, she’s just a country girl, unable to provide any boost for your career. Unlike me, my father is the deputy director of research, he has numerous protégés, many of whom now hold important positions as leaders of major projects. Moreover, my father has many influential friends who could become your strongest ladder to success, potentially saving you twenty years of struggle, but she can’t!" Just beauty!

Jiang Mingyue also heard the unspoken words.

But...

Before Jiang Mingyue could speak, the person beside her had already shielded her, better for his girl to avoid this kind of spitting confrontation.

"Wen Ningsu, who gave you the face to say she’s not worthy? Let me tell you, she’s my life. As long as she stays by my side, I can create miracles. Rely on a woman? Ha! Do you think I need that? Want to compare backgrounds? My family is far superior, not to mention my grandfather, just my father is a rank higher than yours, and about myself, you can check out my current contributions to the country, all achievements made with bare hands, without relying on anyone. So, who gave you the courage to utter such nonsense? Or do you prefer being blindfolded?"

Jiang Mingyue also found it strange how this seemingly normal girl could be so unclear-headed?

Obviously, the person beside her, not to mention having won many military honors, was now transitioning to research and already the commander of the Wuyun Mountain Base with visible achievements, how did the girl manage to be so oblivious?

"I, I..." Wen Ningsu felt extreme embarrassment, wishing to hide in a crack, just then a voice sounded from behind her.

"Ningsu, I finally found you. Haven’t I told you, you’re blind on the road, need someone to lead you, next time just wait for me."

A young man took away the devastated Wen Ningsu, casting a glance in their direction, but because of the night, Jiang Mingyue couldn’t discern his expression, though it likely wasn’t friendly.

"Will Mr. Wen be in danger?"

"They’re all adults and must be responsible for their actions. Besides, that was a partner found for her by Teacher Wen."

Ah?

Girl, you have a partner yet come to snatch my man?

Instantly, any sympathy Jiang Mingyue had just felt for Wen Ningsu vanished into thin air.

As you sow, so shall you reap.

The sky darkened, Jiang Mingyue didn’t forget to stop by her cousin’s courtyard, pretending to head to bed, then slipped back to the little courtyard of Bian Sha.

The courtyard hadn’t been connected to electricity, so the two decided to have a space rendezvous...