Chapter 11

The help Jiang Yu provided that night quickly led to a good outcome. One week later, Grandma called Jiang Zhe to inform him that the little boy’s grandfather had come to express his gratitude, returning the twenty yuan and bringing a lot of fruit.

According to Grandma, the little boy’s parents were very busy with work. When he told them about the situation, they didn’t take it seriously. It was only when he confided in his trusted grandfather that his parents realized how serious things were. They learned that their son had repeatedly given his breakfast money to the boys who bullied him, resulting in him often going without breakfast and being beaten up.

The teacher called in the parents of the other boys involved to demand an apology. After being reprimanded by their parents, those boys no longer dared to bully the little boy.

This was truly good news. Over the past couple of days, Jiang Zhe had installed windproof curtains on the balcony. The curtains were both beautiful and effective against the wind, allowing Jiang Yu to lie on the balcony, enjoying the view while reading. Life felt much more pleasant, and with the addition of this good news, her mood was even more delightful.

Jiang Yu also discussed the issue of school bullying with Jiang Zhe. She was a bit curious about whether he had ever felt angry about how the original owner had treated him before.

“Jiang Zhe, when you were in school, did you ever have classmates who were bullied?”

Before Jiang Zhe could answer, Jiang Yu continued speaking on her own.

“I used to have that experience. My deskmate was isolated by all the girls in our class because her voice was too high-pitched. I started playing with her, but the other classmates didn’t want me to hang out with her. I ignored them and even scolded them back.”

Jiang Yu felt like she was a bit more relaxed around him, daring to talk about her past without fear of exposing herself. She just had a personality that loved to share. keeping things to herself would make her feel very uncomfortable.

“Back then, I just thought I was making friends in my own way, but later, you know what? She told me she didn’t know how grateful she was. Because of me, she found her confidence.”

If Jiang Zhe hadn’t experienced what he had in the past, he might not have understood Jiang Yu’s friend’s feelings. But because of his experiences, he understood very well how bright and optimistic life could have been for him if he had met someone like her.

Jiang Zhe replied, “If I were her, I would also be surprised to meet such a wonderful girl like you.”

He actually complimented her, and Jiang Yu felt quite pleased, her eyes turning into crescent moons. “Really? So how were you treated in school? Did you get bullied?”

Jiang Yu thought he seemed like the type who had been bullied at school.

“I was bullied in elementary school, but after I learned martial arts and could fight against kids even older than me, I was never bullied again.”

However, he later found himself not liking to make friends. The few friends he had often reached out to him, which is why they kept in touch.

Jiang Yu was only guessing, but she was surprised to find out he actually had such experiences. She wondered why someone from his family background would get bullied.

“Aren’t your parents concerned?” she asked.

Jiang Zhe lowered his gaze. “My parents are quite busy.”

Jiang Yu had a rough idea already. In the novel, his relationship with his half-sister wasn’t good. It was also because the male lead treated his uncle well that Jiang Zhe eventually helped him.

Seeing his gloomy expression, Jiang Yu suddenly had an idea. “Jiang Zhe, come here for a moment. I want to tell you something.”

Jiang Zhe, unsuspecting, walked over.

Jiang Yu blinked. “Come closer and lower your head.”

Getting closer felt a bit too intimate, and Jiang Zhe wasn’t sure why she wanted him to do that. Once he lowered his head, he asked, “What do you want to say?”

As soon as he spoke, he felt a hand patting his head, which felt like someone was petting a big dog.

Jiang Zhe was momentarily dazed, unable to understand Jiang Yu’s motive. He felt as if he had turned into a robot, a bit stiff and unsure of where to put his arms and legs.

“You…”

Jiang Yu suppressed a smile, looking like a mischievous cat that had just stolen a fish. “I’m just comforting you.”

In truth, Jiang Zhe didn’t feel like he needed comforting. He usually resisted physical contact, but at that moment, he found himself not wanting to move away, remaining still.

Jiang Zhe’s hair was soft, and Jiang Yu found it nice to touch, feeling as if she were petting a clever Border Collie. While he wasn’t paying attention, she patted his head a couple more times before reluctantly pulling away, her expression turning serious as she said, “Speaking of this, I’m suddenly a bit worried. What if our child is bullied in school too? Would she tell her parents? If she doesn’t, we wouldn’t even know. School bullying can leave a psychological scar on a child for a lifetime if parents don’t find out in time.”

Jiang Yu had always been the type to retaliate immediately when wronged, so she hadn’t deeply understood the concept of bullying during her school years. It was only after graduation, while browsing the internet, that she came across discussions about it and realized how long-lasting the effects could be.

Now, she understood why her friend had been so grateful to her.

Jiang Zhe hadn’t thought about what being a father would be like until now, but Jiang Yu’s words made him begin to imagine it.

He couldn’t quite picture it, but he felt he wouldn’t be like his own parents. He would take on his responsibilities. If his child needed something, he would ensure she had it and would care about everything happening at school. If possible, he hoped he could be there alongside Jiang Yu to watch their child grow up.

“We will be responsible parents. If the child has problems, it often relates to the family. As long as we don’t neglect our duties, she will grow up healthy, right?”

Jiang Yu thought his words made a lot of sense. Glancing down at her belly, she felt a little unreal at the moment, but thinking about the beautiful daughter they could have together and the joy of watching her grow up, she found that idea truly wonderful.

She just didn’t know if she would still be here by then.

She felt relieved that she wouldn’t have to struggle as a corporate worker in this place, but she also missed her own world, where everything felt real to her, filled with her beloved family and countless wonderful memories.

Nostalgically thinking of her family and imagining what their child would be like, Jiang Yu didn’t notice that Jiang Zhe’s words carried a deeper meaning.

The next day, Jiang Zhe’s mother sent Jiang Yu a message asking, Would you and Jiang Zhe come back for dinner?】

Jiang Yu had just woken up and was still a bit dazed. She didn’t understand why Jiang Zhe’s mother asked her instead of him about dinner.

Checking the time, she realized it was already past nine o’clock, and there seemed to be delicious aromas wafting from outside. After quickly freshening up, she dashed out and peeked into the kitchen behind Jiang Zhe, asking, “What delicious food did you make today?”

Jiang Zhe was in a good mood. Seeing her in a pink pajama set, looking adorable, he unconsciously smiled and said, “Go wash your hands, then we can have breakfast.”

After washing her hands and sitting down, Jiang Yu pulled out her phone to show him the message from his mother. “Your mom says we should come back for dinner. Do you want to go?”

Jiang Zhe didn’t really want to go back, especially for dinner. That person would be there, and if Jiang Yu still had feelings for him, Jiang Zhe wasn’t sure how he would react.

He looked into her eyes and asked, “Do you want to go back?”

Sensing Jiang Zhe’s reluctance, Jiang Yu thought for a moment and replied, “If you don’t want to go back, then we won’t. I heard there’s a night market up in the mountains, we could check it out.”

Jiang Zhe wasn’t the type to enjoy going out, but he and Jiang Yu were completely different. He preferred accompanying her to the night market over going home, so he agreed.

Thinking about wandering around in the evening lifted Jiang Yu’s spirits. In the afternoon, she carefully selected her outfit and began to do her makeup. By the time she was ready to leave, she had done a beautiful job. Before heading out, she even turned around in front of Jiang Zhe, asking, “How do I look?”

Jiang Zhe nodded, “You look great.”

And she really did. Her outfit was slightly traditional, featuring a top embroidered with koi fish paired with a long red skirt and a shawl, making her look particularly stunning.

However, Jiang Zhe was a bit concerned that she wasn’t dressed warmly enough, so just before they left, he handed her his thick coat.

In the car, the heater kept it warm, so Jiang Yu didn’t feel cold at all. But the temperature in the mountains was a degree or two lower than at home. As soon as she opened the car door, the cold wind made her shiver. At that moment, Jiang Zhe promptly handed her the coat he had brought, saying, “Put this on.”

Jiang Yu initially thought he was giving it to himself, but then realized it was for her and was slightly surprised. “Isn’t this for you?”

Jiang Zhe replied, “No, it’s for you. The temperature here is a bit colder than at home.”

Jiang Yu asked, “Why didn’t you tell me?”

Then she suddenly realized, “You did it on purpose.”

As for why he hadn’t told her, Jiang Yu couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

Jiang Zhe turned his face away, avoiding her gaze, his long lashes trembling slightly, concealing the emotions in his eyes.