Chapter 20 Beautiful misunderstanding
Chapter 20 Beautiful misunderstanding
After returning home, the quiet night quietly descends, and everyone busies themselves with the mundane tasks of washing up, bringing an end to the day's fatigue.
Meanwhile, Xie Zhenggang slowly lay down on the soft bed, his gaze involuntarily falling on Xiao Ling, who was busy at the dressing table.
Watching her meticulously apply the makeup, he couldn't help but ask, "Lingling, why do you think Mom and Dad suddenly want to adopt a granddaughter? What's your first impression of Jiang Song?"
Xiao Ling was gently wiping the corners of her eyes with a beauty device when she heard this, and casually replied, "How would I know what they're thinking? As for the reasons, I don't know for the time being."
"But her parents obviously like her a lot, and her older brother, sister-in-law, and Xiao Xiao have all accepted her as well."
"I chatted with her for a bit while we were taking a walk today. She is a kind-hearted girl with little guile, and quite intelligent. She knows how to read people and what not to say, and her behavior is very measured."
After speaking, she paused for a moment, a smile appearing on her face, "I quite like this child."
Upon hearing his wife's assessment of Jiang Songchu, Xie Zhenggang couldn't help but joke, "Then why don't you make Xiaochu your daughter-in-law?"
Xiao Ling rolled her eyes and gently retorted, "What era are we living in? Arranged marriages? Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, let's just leave it to fate."
Then she started complaining about her son: "I wonder how Xiaozhou is doing in Country D. That heartless brat doesn't even know to call his parents."
Xie Zhenggang sighed helplessly. His son was good in every way, except that he was too carefree and always running around outside.
When I had the opportunity to go abroad for an exchange program during university, I went immediately. That's fine, but the main point is that I only sent a message to my parents after I registered, for fear that they wouldn't let me go.
Thinking of this, Xie Zhenggang picked up his phone and sent a message to his son: "You have a younger sister now. Remember to come back and visit during your holidays."
Xie Lingzhou, far away on the other side of the ocean, was stunned when he woke up in the morning and saw this message...
Some people numbly thought that their parents were really still very strong for their age.
And so, a beautiful misunderstanding quietly arose...
Jiang Songchu was lying on the spacious bed, holding Mo Bao in her arms, feeling a rare sense of relaxation.
This Saturday was very meaningful to her.
However, when she turned her head and saw that it had quietly slipped to ten o'clock, she could only helplessly put down all her thoughts, close her eyes and prepare to fall asleep.
After all, she is just an ordinary first-year high school student, and studying is her top priority!
Upon entering the study room, Jiang Songchu suddenly remembered the gift pack the system had mentioned earlier that day. Her eyes lit up, and she eagerly asked, "System, is the gift pack we talked about today randomly obtained?"
The system's little head nodded rapidly like a chick pecking at rice, and asked, "Chuchu, do you want to open the gift pack now?"
Once Jiang Songchu confirmed, the system immediately took action.
Jiang Songchu saw on the screen that he had just acquired two new master skills courses: ancient martial arts and chess, as well as a basic cultural subject course—physics.
Jiang Songchu nodded in satisfaction; the gift package from the system was exactly what she needed.
In addition, the system also gave away a cash reward of 50,000 yuan.
She calculated that, after deducting all previous expenses, she currently had more than 70,000 yuan left.
With these tens of thousands of yuan, she can now spend her high school life with more peace of mind.
Not to mention, you can get extra pay for being a stunt double in TV dramas.
So, having received the gift pack, Jiang Songchu embarked on a frenzied study spree that night.
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On a weekend morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the curtains. Jiang Songchu woke up on time and skillfully fed Mo Bao and shoveled its poop.
After washing up, she enjoyed a nutritious breakfast with everyone.
Xie Linxiao carefully cut the German sausage in front of him with a knife, talking to Jiang Songchu: "Xiao Chu, I will arrange the guardian's qualifications in the next two days, and you can go to the company to sign the contract when you have time off next week."
Jiang Songchu had just put down his milk glass when he quickly replied, "Okay." Then he remembered something else: "Brother Xiao, I've signed up for the annual martial arts competition in Haidong City on New Year's Day, so I might not have time to film the TV series during New Year's Day."
Xie Linxiao nodded as he ate: "It's okay, your scenes should be filmed soon, it won't be delayed until New Year's Day."
Sitting to the side, Xie Zhenggang heard about the martial arts competition in Haidong City and asked in a kind tone, "Xiao Chu, there are quite a few people participating in the martial arts competition. Why did you think of participating in this competition?"
Before Jiang Songchu could answer, Grandma Feng, who was drinking porridge nearby, proudly introduced to everyone: "Everyone, I'm not just praising Xiaochu. I watched the video of Xiaochu's martial arts performance that Xiaoxiao showed me yesterday, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that she's much better than those flashy performers."
Everyone was curious upon hearing this and asked Xie Linxiao to play the video.
Xie Linxiao actively projected the video onto the TV on the dining table.
In the video, Jiang Songchu, dressed in military training uniform, demonstrates his skills with clean and powerful movements.
Everyone was stunned and praised Jiang Songchu's arrival.
"That move was so swift and clean!"
"Xiao Chu is really amazing!"
"Xiao Chu is awesome!"
Hearing the praise from everyone, Jiang Songchu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she smiled as she responded to their compliments: "Thank you everyone."
At this moment, Grandma Feng winked at Grandpa Xie and said, "Old man, Xiao Chu praised your calligraphy. The child also likes calligraphy and painting, and we even named the little guy Mo Bao (meaning 'Ink Treasure')."
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Xie immediately perked up. This was one of his strengths!
So, he happily arranged to meet Jiang Songchu in the study after breakfast to chat.
Jiang Songchu's heart was filled with indescribable joy.
Since her time travel to the modern era, her daily life has been almost entirely filled with practicing in the study room, and she is filled with curiosity about the calligraphy and painting skills of modern people.
Yesterday, she only glimpsed a glimpse of the essence of the old man's "The highest virtue is like water" in his flowing and elegant words, yet it already filled her with admiration.
She suddenly remembered the few ink paintings hanging in the room, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation. She quickly turned to Grandpa Xie, her voice tinged with urgency: "Grandpa, are those ink paintings hanging in my room your masterpieces?"
Upon hearing this, Grandpa Xie smiled and nodded, his eyes full of affection.
"Yes, your grandma told me yesterday that you've checked in, so I asked her to hang it up for you. Do you like it?"
Before he finished speaking, Jiang Songchu's praise poured out like a spring, each sentence filled with sincerity and admiration.
"Grandpa, your paintings are truly profound and captivating. The ink tones are just right, the lines are smooth and natural, especially the little bird, which is so lifelike, as if it could take flight at any moment."
"The landscape paintings are layered and distinct, with a simple yet powerful composition. Every detail reveals a unique Eastern aesthetic that inspires longing."
"Your skills are already superb, I admire you to the core!"
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