Chapter 4: The Original Female Lead, the Future Sister-in-law

Xiao Bao ran a little slower, her twin ponytails bouncing behind her. When she reached the doorway and saw the man, she excitedly opened her arms. “It really is Daddy! I want a hug too!”

Xiao Bao clamored for a hug, and the man squatted down again to scoop her up as well, holding a child in each arm.

The two little ones were nestled in his arms, shouting excitedly. Xu Xiu and Jiang Fenglin also came out from inside.

Seeing their son standing at the doorway, both of them were quite happy. Standing beside him was a young woman. Although they didn’t know who she was, they still welcomed their son and the young woman into the house.

The whole family entered the courtyard. Xi Youyou had just finished washing the dishes. When she came out, she saw several people in the courtyard. Earlier, she had already heard Da Bao and Xiao Bao calling out “Daddy” inside.

If she guessed correctly, it must be Jiang Cimo, who was on a mission, returning home.

Anyway, in the plot, it was around this time that he came back with his younger sister. But at this point, it wasn’t known yet that she was his biological sister.

He just thought, since he was on a mission nearby, he might as well bring this military doctor home to have his parents checked out physically.

That way, he could be more at ease.

Xi Youyou looked at the people standing in the courtyard.

The man was tall, with handsome and sharply defined features. His expression was cold and stern, and his eyes were sharp, as if they could see through a person’s soul.

But when facing his children, a faint smile lingered at the corners of his lips.

He smiled warmly while speaking to his parents, showing nothing more.

He truly had top-tier looks—at least far more attractive than most of the doctors from the hospital she previously reported to, and definitely better looking than those “little fresh meat” celebrities on screen.

He seemed like the type who looked lean in clothes but was actually well-built underneath.

Sword-like eyebrows, eyes like stars.

Wearing a green military uniform, his upright posture stood out even more. Just standing there talking to his parents, Xi Youyou felt like the sight was blinding.

The Original Owner really had good taste, to have picked such a man to be her husband. No wonder the two little ones born from them were also so good-looking.

As for the military doctor Bai Yuying standing to the side—

Actually, in the novel she had read, Bai Yuying was the real female lead.

She had been separated from her family when she was young.

The book described how she worked hard during that time, trying to find her long-lost parents.

All in all, it ended with a perfect, happy ending.

The Original Owner in that story merely served as a foil.

She existed only to highlight the good life the future female lead’s older brother would live and the better wife he would later marry.

Her role was extremely marginal and insignificant.

Xi Youyou looked Bai Yuying up and down.

As the protagonist of the novel, all the halos naturally belonged to her.

The author wrote that she was beautiful, capable, and intelligent, able to calmly analyze situations, and gentle in demeanor.

She also had an incredibly powerful stockpiling space.

It was precisely because of that ability that she smoothly became the big female lead in the novel, advancing and growing steadily all the way.

Leveling up through battles to become the strongest.

And finally, living happily ever after.

In the original plot of the novel, Jiang Cimo brought Bai Yuying home, and the Original Owner assumed the two of them were having an affair, making a scene in all kinds of ways.

At that time, neither of them knew that they were actually biological siblings—but there really was nothing between them.

Bai Yuying was also annoyed by Xi Youyou’s petty little stunts.

Later, after it was revealed that she and Jiang Cimo were indeed siblings, and especially after the incident where Xu Xiu passed away, Bai Yuying had her brother divorce.

Then, she personally found him a new wife—a decent match who treated both him and the children well.

The story mainly focused on Bai Yuying leveling up through trials, living a bright and prosperous life.

Anyway, her brother ended up living a very good life.

In the finale, the whole family stood together, happy and beautiful. The only regret was that Xu Xiu was gone. In the final lines, it was even mentioned that it was all Xi Youyou’s fault.

That was more or less how things went.

Xi Youyou looked at the female lead’s appearance and silently nodded to herself.

The female lead really was quite beautiful—with an oval-shaped face, willow-leaf eyebrows, and an extremely gentle smile. Her high ponytail was tied neatly behind her head, and she wore a green military uniform with the insignia of a military doctor on her sleeve.

She held a medical kit and stood obediently off to the side.

She gave off that kind of image—someone who looked well-behaved at first glance.

She was now a very outstanding military doctor in the army district. This time, she had come out on a mission together with Jiang Cimo and the others.

They happened to be nearby, the mission was complete, and Jiang Cimo wanted to take a trip home. He asked her to help check on his parents’ health. So, she came along.

While Xi Youyou was busy mulling over all this chaotic information in her head, Jiang Cimo finished talking to his parents and finally made the introduction. “This is Military Doctor Bai.”

“We came out on a mission together, and I wanted to ask her to take a look at your health.”

Upon hearing that she was a military doctor, Xu Xiu and Jiang Fenglin immediately smiled and greeted her warmly. “Thank you for your trouble, Comrade Bai.”

Bai Yuying hadn’t expected them to be so enthusiastic, and smiled in return. “It’s no trouble. The Deputy Battalion Commander is concerned for his family—this is how it should be. I’m just helping out a little.”

Watching them talk, Xi Youyou felt she had finished recalling everything she needed, so she turned and went into the main hall. When she came back out, she had a cup of tea in her hands.

“Here.”

“Have a cup of tea and rest for a bit.”

“Thank you.” Bai Yuying glanced at Xi Youyou, thought nothing more of it, and accepted the teacup.

Xi Youyou handed her the tea, then brought over two more chairs. The few of them sat in the courtyard and chatted.

She stood quietly to the side without saying a word.

Seeing Xi Youyou like this, Jiang Cimo’s brows furrowed slightly—it was the same uneasy feeling Xu Xiu and the others had felt that morning.

Xi Youyou didn’t throw a tantrum today?

Could it be that she held back because there was someone else present?

Well, that did show a bit of growth.

They had thought she would start another commotion and turn the whole situation upside down again.

This was better.

Knowing there were outsiders around, she restrained herself a little.

Xu Xiu and Jiang Fenglin found it all the more strange. The two little ones didn’t understand either, but it wasn’t the time to whisper among themselves. They simply clung close to Jiang Cimo’s side.

“I’ll start by checking Uncle and Auntie’s pulse.” Bai Yuying said.

She took a sip of tea and set the cup down on the nearby chair, then first checked Xu Xiu’s pulse.

Afterward, she examined Jiang Fenglin as well.

Once she finished, she asked: “How have your bodies been lately?”

“Do your joints hurt whenever it rains?”

“And apart from that, do you often feel particularly fatigued? If you work too much during the day, do your shoulders ache so badly at night that you can’t sleep?”

It was the result of years of hard labor.

The older couple was quite surprised to hear this. Bai Yuying had described their symptoms exactly.

“Yes.” Xu Xiu didn’t shy away from discussing illness. “That’s exactly how it is. Sometimes I even get a bit of a migraine. It’s uncomfortable.”

“It’s nothing serious. I’ll prescribe two sets of herbal medicine for you. Just continue purchasing and taking them. If you take them regularly for a while, most of the issues should improve.” Bai Yuying said with a warm smile. She took out paper and a pen from the small box she had brought and began writing out a prescription.

Xi Youyou stood off to the side, watching.

Actually, for people of their generation, suffering from health issues due to overwork was very normal. Nothing unusual about it.

But since Bai Yuying was the main heroine in the book, her medical skills were already well-developed at this point—and she also had a space ability to aid her.

Her diagnosis was indeed quite accurate.

While Xi Youyou was still lost in thought, Bai Yuying had already finished writing the prescription and handed it over.

She then gave a few suggestions for daily habits to help alleviate their symptoms. The elderly couple listened attentively, and the little ones waited quietly nearby, neither fussing nor making noise.

The couple accepted the prescription. Xu Xiu looked at Bai Yuying, and memories surfaced in her mind. Her eyes grew slightly damp, but she didn’t show it.

“Thank you, Comrade Bai. You’re such a kind person.”

“No need to thank me, Auntie.” Bai Yuying responded with a soft smile. She picked up her teacup and took another sip. She felt an inexplicable sense of closeness toward Jiang Cimo.

And now, seeing his parents, that feeling grew even stronger.

Xu Xiu and Jiang Fenglin felt the same way.

The moment they saw this young girl in front of them, an unexplainable emotion would rise in their hearts. She felt incredibly familiar—like family.

But… how could that be possible?