A Time-Traveling Mishap: I Became an Ancient Nobleman

Chapter 235 I have to work overtime tonight

Jiang Mingyun saw her elder brother and obediently stepped forward, saying, "Brother."

Jiang Yichen then noticed that these people had also come to Zuixianlou for a meal. Looking at Jiang Mingyun, he said, "You're always out there running wild every day. You don't even know how to come home and have a meal with your father and mother."

Jiang Mingyun felt a little guilty because she had rarely eaten at home recently, and she didn't dare to argue with her, even though she had her mother's permission to come out.

“Brother is right, I know I was wrong.”

She kept her head down, afraid that Jiang Yichen would scold her again.

Seeing that he had finally managed to treat her injury, Zhou Tong was a little angry to see that he hadn't stayed home to rest but had instead run out.

“Mingyun is all grown up and has her own ideas. She just came out to have dinner with friends. Why are you scolding her? As for you, why are you out here?”

Zhou Tong knew that he couldn't let anyone know about his injury, so she didn't say anything. But seeing him ruin her hard work like this would make anyone unhappy.

When Jiang Mingyun heard Zhou Tong reprimanding her brother in front of so many people, he silently gave her a thumbs up in his heart. Finally, someone had said what he usually dared not say.

But she added another row of candles for Zhou Tong, secretly praying that her brother wouldn't take his anger out on her.

Jiang Yichen didn't expect Zhou Tong to speak up for Jiang Mingyun. He had originally wanted to say a few more words about his sister, but now he couldn't bring himself to say anything.

Zhou Hanzhang noticed that Jiang Yichen's attitude towards Zhou Tong was somewhat unusual, and his eyes darted between the two of them.

For some reason, Jiang Yichen was somewhat afraid of Zhou Tong. "Well, I had something I had to take care of, so I came out."

"Is everything settled?"

"I've finished dealing with it, I'm going back home now."

Zhou Tong was satisfied. "Then don't delay, go back and rest quickly."

Jiang Yichen dared not have any other opinions and quickly took his leave.

It wasn't until he was quite a distance away that he came to his senses. He was doing his job properly and educating the girl properly, so why was he afraid of Zhou Tong?

This is truly bizarre.

He realized he hadn't eaten yet, and didn't even bother to ask. He could understand that Zhou Tong hadn't asked, but he hadn't even bothered to ask Jiang Mingyun if he still considered him his elder brother.

And then there's Zhou Hanzhang; their relationship seems unusual.

He suddenly had a headache.

He subconsciously turned his head to look back, but only saw the signboard of Zuixianlou. He didn't know what he wanted to see.

Inside the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, Zhou Hanzhang and his group were already seated in a private room.

After they sat down, Zhou Tong finally noticed that Zhou Hanzhang had been staring at her. "What's wrong with you? Why are you staring at me?"

Jiang Mingyun also looked at Zhou Hanzhang. Although Zhou Tong said that she had no interest in Zhou Hanzhang, what if Zhou Hanzhang took a liking to Zhou Tong?

Probably not.

Zhou Tong is so ordinary-looking, she's not good enough for her Hanzhang brother.

She didn't want Zhou Tong to become her sister-in-law.

In her eyes, Zhou Hanzhang deserves someone better.

"I've noticed something's off between you and Jiang Yichen."

Zhou Tong's heart tightened. Could it be?

Could it be that Zhou Hanzhang could tell that I was in close contact with him?

No, that's impossible.

As long as you don't admit it, no one will notice.

"What could be wrong! He just asked me to buy him a book."

"is it?"

Why wouldn't Zhou Hanzhang believe it?

She was still staring at Zhou Tong.

Zhou Tong felt completely exposed under her gaze and sighed, "Do you have laser eyes?"

"I need to talk to her about something. You can eat first once the food is served."

After giving Jiang Mingyun some instructions, Zhou Tong pulled Zhou Hanzhang out and then told her everything that had happened at the Jiang residence that day.

Even Zhou Hanzhang racked his brains but never expected it to be like this. "No, you, you..."

She couldn't find a good adjective to describe it.

This is something that would only happen with a very small chance in this era. It's only because Zhou Tong is a descendant that this would happen to anyone else. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a suicide attempt?

How could anyone be as carefree as her, leaving the other person to do their research right after falling asleep, not even knowing when the other person left their lab?

"No, Jiang Yichen didn't say anything to you before he left?"

Zhou Hanzhang felt that something was wrong. Logically speaking, if Jiang Yichen had done such a thing to Zhou Tong, he should have given her some way to deal with it. Why did he just leave without saying a word?

This is indeed a miscarriage of justice.

Unbeknownst to them, he was already preparing to tell his parents that he wanted to marry Zhou Tong as soon as he got home.

"No, I didn't hear him say anything to me."

Zhou Tong's stomach rumbled. "Never mind that, eating is the most important thing. This is just what you call a one-night stand, it's nothing. Besides, given my relationship with him, we probably won't have any contact after this. To me, he's just someone slightly better than a stranger."

Zhou Hanzhang recalled their views on the matter at that time and felt somewhat relieved.

When the two of them returned, Jiang Mingyun was still waiting for them. Upon seeing them, she hurriedly greeted them, "Come and eat, or the food will get cold."

Zhou Hanzhang stared at the steaming dishes, unsure of what to say.

Although Jiang Mingyun was hungry and ate a lot, she still maintained the demeanor of a well-bred lady and did not start eating until everyone was present.

Zhou Tong eats very quickly and finished eating long ago.

She frowned as she looked at Jiang Mingyun, who was still enjoying his meal.

She wanted to leave.

"Why don't you take your time eating? I'll head back now. My research here seems to have made some progress, and I'd like to go back and check on it."

"Ah~ wait a moment, I'll finish eating soon."

Zhou Tong kept urging Jiang Mingyun to hurry up, and Jiang Mingyun kept saying that she was almost done, but it was already two hours later when she finally finished eating.

Zhou Tong's face was now as black as charcoal.

Looks like I'll have to work overtime tonight.

She looked at Jiang Mingyun and said, "I never want to eat with you again."

Jiang Mingyun originally wanted to say something to salvage her reputation, but Zhou Tong's face was too dark, so she didn't dare to speak. She just looked at Zhou Hanzhang, hoping that Zhou Hanzhang could say a word or two on her behalf.

Zhou Hanzhang knew how much Zhou Tong valued her research. You could say that she spent all her time either traveling or doing research. Now that her research time was being shortened because of a meal, she was definitely not happy about it.

"Alright, from now on I'll take her with me but not you, okay?"

"Great, you take her home, I can go back by myself."

Zhou Tong's figure had already disappeared from Zuixianlou with those words.

"Brother Hanzhang, I..."

Jiang Mingyun tried to explain, but she did indeed eat a lot and for a long time.