Chapter 2 - Hi Cousin~

Tang Jiao changed into a delicate dress before meeting Tang Shijie in the living room.

Tang Heng, wearing clothes which were worn-out from numerous washing and looked like a servant, followed after Tang Jiao.

With such a sharp contrast, Tang Shijie frowned slightly.

Tang Jiao knew what Tang Shijie was thinking when seeing his expression. She smiled coldly in her heart, calling him hypocrite. In fact, another reason why she walked more and more into an ending road was also due to this cousin of her.

Since she was reborn, let’s see how he will react, even sending himself to her door.

Tang Jiao raised her face, smiling brightly like a little sun. She said softly, “Is my cousin here to invite me to a movie?”

Madame Tang came from Jiangsu, where people used soft language. Although she has gone through a lot in the years, Tang Jiao’s accent sounded sweet and soft, and it didn’t change ever since.

Just listening to her, listeners would find her delicate and gentle.

But Tang Shijie knew that these were all superficial. Tang Jiao was slightly arrogant.

He answered, “Last time you mentioned ‘Gone with the Wind’… A friend of mine was able to get the tickets. It’s raining today, so there won’t be many people. Why don’t I bring you both and go for a stroll afterwards?” And then, his eyes fell on Tang Heng’s outfit. “Ah Heng, change your clothes first.”

Ah Heng hesitated, “Well… I won’t go? Just leave with my sister.” She lowered her head slightly, findling with her fingers, a little embarrassed.

Seeing her like this, Tang Shijie was even more dissatisfied with Madame Tang and Tang Jiao. He reckoned that 80% of Tang Heng’s clothes weren’t decent at all. Comparing her with Tang Jiao’s wardrobe which had never been the same since childhood, he felt pity for Tang Heng. Of course, he prefered Ah Heng, who had poor origins, but was gentle and understanding, rather than the arrogant Tang Jiao.

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“We will head out together, naturally. You are both my relatives and I don’t discriminate against anyone. Didn’t I tell you already? I will take you to buy a dress.” Tang Shijie deliberately said those words in front of Tang Jiao, a girl who only cared about the surface the best.. He doesn’t believe that she won’t spend any money for them after taking them shopping.

Although the Tang family’s conditions were very good, they weren’t wealthy enough to the point of squandering money. And his second aunt was the most willing to spend money on Tang Jiao. The money she got was even more than what he, an adult who started working, had. Thinking of this, he felt a little uncomfortable.

If she still needed a lot of money, then her family would only fall.

Tang Jiao smiled sweetly as she grumbled, “No problem, Ah Heng. If you don’t come, my cousin won’t accompany me. I said it, my cousin dotes on Ah Heng the most. If I wanted to envy you, I wouldn’t even be able to, my little sister.”

Tang Shijie was stupefied, but soon, he adjusted his look as he reprimanded her, “Nonsense! You are both my sisters. Of course I will treat the both of you well.”

Tang Jiao smiled as she complained in a spoiled tone, “Cousin, it’s raining outside. If you lie, you will be struck by the Heavens!”

Tang Shijie’s face changed again. But then, he thought, if he really angered this bastard and she refused to join, then who would pay? So, in the end, he still had to endure.

Tang Jiao turned her head and pulled Tang Heng, sizing her up, “I don’t think Ah Heng needs to change her clothes. Anyway, cousin will buy us some clothes. After shopping, you can directly put it on! Cousin… please give Ah Heng another set!!”

Tang Shijie nodded, unconcerned.

Tang Heng didn’t utter a word. Seeing them coming to a decision, she followed them with a gentle smile.

Tang Shijie led them to a compact car. The car was not common. Uncle only possessed one.

Afterwards, Tang Jiao opened the door on the back and got on. She then questioned, “Uncle will not use the car today?”

A glint flashed in Tang Shijie’s eyes, but he only nodded.

Tang Jiao giggled as she pushed Tang Heng, “Ah Heng, you sit in the front. I need space for my foot. You know, my shoes are new and my feet hurt a little bit.”

Watching her arrogant attitude, there was only disgust in Tang Shijie and Tang Heng’s eyes. However, it was fleeting

But Tang Jiao noticed their expressions in time and her smile became brighter.

Ah! Tang Jiao, Tang Jiao… If she had been more careful, then she would have found their inconsistencies long ago! She was too simple at that time, as she didn’t discover their real faces.

Although there was only a compact car in the Tang Manor, the keeping cost wasn’t low. The price of the gasoline would shock people. Elder Uncle and Elder Aunt clutched on money so tight that they wouldn’t allow Tang Shijie to use it. And to say he had to attend a lot of social parties. So, he would ask Tang Jiao out whenever the car was low on gas.

When it was the right moment, he took the opportunity to grumble about his low-wage monthly pay. Tang Jiao wasn’t a stingy girl, so she would certainly help him refill the car fuel willingly.

As for the so-called shopping, in fact, which time wasn’t she the one who took out the money?

And that was her cousin, who obviously wanted to take advantage of her. But when there was danger, the one he would leave behind was her, while Tang Heng was the one being brought away.

Recalling the past, Tang Jiao’s eyes became gloomy and cold.

In the previous life, after they finished watching the movie and went to buy things, they encountered some hooligans. Because the car ran out of gas, they were being blocked in an alley. At such a dangerous moment, Tang Shijie unexpectedly pushed into Tang Jiao to delay time and escaped while dragging Tang Heng away.

Although police rushed over in time to save her and it didn’t escalate into a disaster, it soon was soon rumored that she had lost her virginity.

And because of this, she had to drop out of school.

And, she didn’t need to reveal who planned it.

Tang Jiao didn’t expect that she would be reborn at such a time, but she wasn’t afraid.

Why not return back what they had given her?

No matter how she lived, she only had one opportunity . Since she wanted to be happy, then those who didn’t wrong her, won’t be disturbed.

Thinking about it, she felt a little excited!

Looking out of the window, she found the scenery both familiar and strange. She thought of something, “Cousin, stop at the street corner ahead.” She suddenly opened her mouth.

However, Tang Shijie was reluctant, “The movie is going to start soon.”

But Tang Jiao was firm, “Stop even if we are late!”

Her ‘you know’ expression confused him, but then he thought that it was maybe some family’s matter. Frowning, he urged, “Okay, hurry up.”

Tang Jiao just affirmed before getting off. She wore very few clothes, so when being blown by a chilly wind, she coughed a little. She leaned against the car as her face turned pale.

Tang Heng saw her like this. She seemed wanting to get off but Tang Shijie stopped her, before asking her, “Is it urgent?”

The two of them were just pretending. In fact, they don’t even want to get off to have a look.

Tang Jiao turned back and smiled. Shaking her head, she reassured them, “Thank you, cousin, for your concern… Everything’s fine.” She seemed to have calmed down as she opened her red umbrella, and walked in the Tailor Shop a few steps away.

The shopkeeper was counting on the abacus. When he spotted the pale girl with a red umbrella entering the door, he raised his head and greeted, “May I ask what does the lady need?”

Tang Jiao lowered her eyes as she smiled faintly. After reaching the shopkeeper, she pointed her finger on the table, stating, “Shopkeeper, I want a pocket-sized Browning.”

The shopkeeper stared at Tang Jiao as if looking at a madman. Soon, he inquired, “I think… Is this lady getting something wrong? This store is about dresses, not guns, l…”

Before he could finish, Tang Jiao leaned her childish face slightly forward with a meaningful smile, “Isn’t it a little bit of loss for Fourth Old Master to only sell clothes as business?” Although her smile was delicate, her eyes were very sharp. She took the shopkeeper’s abacus, moved two pieces, and offered charmingly, “This price.”

This store also sold other types of goods, just that not many people knew about it. And the client this time was a little girl, how could the shopkeeper not be surprised?

And the price she gave didn’t differ much from the usual one, which overwhelmed him even more.

Since it was like this, he immediately prompted, “Please, come inside.”

Tang Jiao followed him in the room.

The shopkeeper served the tea respectfully, “Since the lady knows the customs, then may I ask the sponsor’s name?” He won’t ask for the buyer’s name, as he will never be wrong with the referee’s.

Tang Jiao smiled brilliantly. Her voice was like an oriole, “Seventh Old Master.”

The shopkeeper was dumbfounded.

Tang Jiao repeated softly, “Seventh Old Master asked me to come.”