Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl

Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Is it biological? Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Is it biological? “Who doesn’t practice for several years before joining a competition? Take our Fanyue, for instance, she’s been practicing since she was little, with over a decade of experience, right, Fanyue?”

Jiang Fanyue smiled mildly, humbly remaining silent.

Others might not know Xiao Meng, but ever since she heard Xiao Meng’s piano, she couldn’t untie the knot in her heart.

If Xiao Meng could play at that level without previous practice, wouldn’t practicing only increase her own pressure?

She wondered what kind of teacher Xiao Meng had enlisted for guidance.

She felt somewhat frustrated and upset.

At night, after late study, Liang Jinlan asked with concern about her piano practice progress.

“Everything is going well, Mom, don’t worry.”

“Work hard for this period, once the piano competition is over, everything will be easier. Master Yue called again today to ask about you.”

Jiang Fanyue pursed her lips, “I will try my best.”

The next day was crisp and clear, with a bright sky.

Si Qing distributed test papers to everyone.

When he got to Jiang Zhe, he asked in a low voice, “Jiang Zhe, do you need tutoring?”

“No, thanks.”

“Oh, alright then.” Si Qing didn’t say much else.

Gu Jiashun said from the side, “His basics are so lacking, can tutoring even fix that?”

“What’s it to you?” Xia Enci detected his mockery, “If you’re so great, go join the top class.”

Gu Jiashun threw his book and walked out.

“Xia Enci, no fighting,” Si Qing urged.

“Am I the one looking for a fight? He’s clearly the one causing trouble.”

After saying that, Xia Enci whispered to Jiang Zhe, “Actually, it wouldn’t be bad to accept Si Qing’s offer to help you with tutoring. Don’t look now, but even though he’s also in the unnamed class, his grades are really good. The head teachers from the A classes have tried several times to transfer him over; he just didn’t go.”

“Oh, really?” Jiang Zhe’s tone was indifferent.

“Yeah. But if you’re not interested, never mind. Have some candy; my mom made it, and it’s super tasty.”

“I have some too.” Jiang Zhe took out a handful and placed them on the desk, indicating she could help herself.

Xia Enci: “…”

She felt differently treated again; Jiang Zhe had some, while the ones in her hand were meant for Jiang Fanyue, sneakily kept by her.

Are we even blood-related?

Xia Enci unwrapped a few candies and tossed them into her mouth, “Delicious!”

“Eat less, beware of nosebleeds.” Jiang Zhe took back a few.

The candies were made from precious types of mushrooms, perfect for nourishing the body, but eating too many could cause overheating.

Jiang XiruoXiruo had gone to great lengths to stuff these precious items into her and her sister’s bellies.

Unfortunately, some people just didn’t deserve them.

Gu Jiashun stepped out just as Jiang Fanyue was looking for him.

Seeing her improved Gu Jiashun’s mood slightly.

“What’s wrong, you look so angry? Did sister annoy you?”

Gu Jiashun didn’t speak.

It wasn’t Jiang Zhe who had irritated him and made him angry; it was quite the opposite.

“Sister is like that, she has been rebellious since she was small, easily making people angry, but she doesn’t have bad intentions, you should be more tolerant. Don’t hold a grudge against her,” Jiang Fanyue said, advising him with hints in her words.

Gu Jiashun frowned impatiently: “What do you mean she’s rebellious? In what way is she not obedient?”

Jiang Fanyue was quite taken aback by his attitude; Gu Jiashun always fiercely defended Gu Jiaheng, showing full support for his brother while looking down on Jiang Zhe.

Why was he defending Jiang Zhe now?

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have talked about my sister like that, mimicking others. I won’t do it again next time.”

Gu Jiashun asked, “What did you want to see me for?”

“Nothing special. I remember Xiao Meng used to have the surname Jian, do you know why she changed her name?”

Although Xiao Meng came from the same orphanage as Jiang Zhe and Jiang Fanyue, Jiang Fanyue tried her best to prevent others from knowing she was not the legitimate daughter of the Jiang Family. Thus, she had long ceased any contact with people from the orphanage and wasn’t very familiar with Xiao Meng’s matters.

“I don’t know either. But if you want to find out, I can ask around for you.”

“Great, then please ask for me.”

“Don’t worry, leave it to me to sniff it out! But why are you inquiring about this?”

Jiang Fanyue smiled, “It’s nothing much, Xiao Meng and I were classmates and friends at one time. I know it wasn’t easy for her to get into first [high] school, and now that she’s moved to the unnamed class, it’s really a pity. If I could find out if she’s facing any problems and help her resolve them, her grades might improve. Even if not returning to class one, she should at least be able to get into a good university without any problems.”

“Understood,” Gu Jiashun nodded his head.

…
In the evening, Jiang Zhe returned from the psychological counselling session with Xiao Meng.

Xiao Meng ran off to buy Jiang Zhe some chewing gum.

Jiang Zhe spotted Jiang Fanyue and Gu Jiashun whispering to each other about something.

Suddenly feeling watched, Gu Jiashun hurriedly looked up and saw Jiang Zhe standing not far away.

She was carrying her schoolbag, her long legs dazzlingly white, and her gaze did not turn in their direction.

Jiang Fanyue also sensed the presence of Jiang Zhe and, for some reason, felt a twinge of guilt.

However, she quickly regained her composure.

“Just keep this between us, don’t go spreading it around,” Gu Jiashun warned Jiang Fanyue.

“Of course, I understand the gravity of the situation,” Jiang Fanyue promised, “Thank you.”

After Jiang Fanyue left, Gu Jiashun approached Jiang Zhe, “Jiang Zhe!”

Xiao Meng had already returned with the chewing gum; Jiang Zhe reached out to take it, completely ignoring Gu Jiashun.

“Let’s go,” Jiang Zhe said evenly.

Xiao Meng followed her, heading towards a nearby residential area.

Gu Jiashun was completely ignored.

Jiang Zhe poured out two pieces of chewing gum, tossed them into her mouth, and handed the container to Xiao Meng: “You have two as well.”

Xiao Meng obediently took two pieces and put them in her mouth.

…
Jiang Family.

After finishing her piano practice, Jiang Fanyue went to the living room, where Liang Jinlan had just come home after playing mahjong.

Taking the tea Jiang Fanyue had poured, she took a sip and said contentedly, “You’re not resting this late?”

“I was practicing the piano.”

“Such a good child.”

“Mom, how has your luck been lately? You seem quite happy.”

“Yes, Mrs. Chen’s luck has been so bad; she lost a purse to me tonight. She wasn’t convinced and has asked for a rematch tomorrow.” Liang Jinlan had been worried about the family business lately, and playing mahjong was just a way for her to escape reality.

Rarely having good luck, she had organized mahjong games for the next few days.

Upon hearing Mrs. Chen’s name, Jiang Fanyue said softly, “Then you will certainly win another purse from her tomorrow.”

“Of course.”

“By the way, mom, I heard that Jian Xiaomeng, from the Jian Family, was also abandoned and her adoption revoked. She did something wrong, did you hear about it?”

“Don’t listen to that nonsense. Other people are other people, you are you. You are the Jiang Family’s biological daughter.”

Jiang Fanyue replied with a smile, “I have no doubt about your attitude towards me, Mom. Jian Xiaomeng was kicked out because she did something wrong, and I would never do anything to disappoint Dad and you.”