Picked Up the Female Lead When She Was Young (GL) - Chapter 13

Xia Wanshuang didn’t react, but the system in her mind was acting like a squawking chicken.

[System]: Shuangshuang! OOC warning! Did she figure it out?! You’re revealing too much!

[Xia Wanshuang]: It’s a minor situation. Don’t panic.

Xia Wanshuang could completely explain it. Something like a soul transmigration was too absurd, and even if she told Aunt Jiang, she might not believe it.

Besides, what was “revealing too much”? All she did was make juice and a simple bowl of ice jelly. She hadn’t even shown what she was truly capable of.

“Auntie, I’ve known how to do this for a while. My grandma used to make it for me, and I saw her do it many times. When I went to buy fruit today, I saw this and wanted to try making it myself. I didn’t expect it to actually work, so I wanted you and Brother Tianhang to try it.”

Xia Wanshuang put on a face like a child looking for praise. Her eyes were clear and bright, and they were curved in a smile.

Jiang Wan was stunned for a moment, and her expression softened.

She had lived here for six years. When she and her son arrived, Xia Wanshuang was still small. The neighbors were very kind and helped her a lot, and Jiang Wan kept that kindness in her heart, half-adopting Xia Wanshuang.

Although she had never met Xia Wanshuang’s grandma, Jiang Wan knew that Xia Wanshuang would be sent to her grandma’s in the countryside during holidays or winter and summer breaks. But Xia Wanshuang’s grandma passed away the year before her father did. Jiang Wan was saddened by the news and had tried to comfort her.

So, when she heard Xia Wanshuang say this, not only did Jiang Wan’s suspicions disappear, but her heart ached even more for her.

“You worked hard, Shuangshuang. It tastes great. I’ve never had this before.”

“They don’t eat it this way here?”

Xia Wanshuang asked, feeling like her business idea was even better.

“That’s right. At least I’ve never seen it eaten this way.”

The local snack was called liangfen. In theory, it was the same thing as the ice jelly Xia Wanshuang made, but the locals didn’t eat it that way. They usually put it in a cup, added white sugar, and drank it through a straw.

“Then, Auntie, don’t you think I can make money doing this? I also asked the auntie at the stall and found out where to buy those small bowls.”

“How do you have so many ideas in that little head of yours?”

Jiang Wan was amused and a little baffled, not knowing what the child was thinking.

“Auntie Jiang, you forgot. My dad was a businessman.”

“But you’re still little. Business is for adults. Just stay home and study hard.”

“But I read a story in a book about a boy in America who started out making money by selling newspapers and eventually became a great businessman. I think I can also work hard and make money step by step.”

Jiang Wan was momentarily stunned, wondering why Xia Wanshuang had suddenly become so fixated on making money.

“Shuangshuang, didn’t I tell you I would get the money from the card for you? I’m not saying you can spend it recklessly, but you don’t have to earn money right now. You’re still too young.”

Age was a gap in communication, but Xia Wanshuang didn’t get discouraged. She just smiled at Jiang Wan, knowing that Jiang Wan was not a stubborn person. She was very reasonable and willing to listen to a child’s thoughts.

“Auntie, I’ve grown up. I promise I can handle my studies. I just think I should do something more meaningful besides studying. I know there’s money in the card, but I don’t think it’s enough. You’ve been taking care of me ever since my mom disappeared, but I can’t let you take care of me forever.”

There was determination in Xia Wanshuang’s eyes. That expression made Jiang Wan feel a bit dazed and very sad. But she didn’t promise she could take care of Xia Wanshuang forever.

“I just don’t want you to work too hard.”

“I don’t want you to work too hard either, Auntie.”

“Shuangshuang… you’ve really grown up.”

Jiang Wan put down her bowl and ruffled Xia Wanshuang’s hair.

“Okay. I’ll support your decision. I’ll help you in any way I can, but if I find out you’re too tired or not focusing on your studies, I will stop you. Do you understand?”

“I do!”

“You must always remember that if you want to change your fate, get ahead in life, and make your future better, studying is the easiest and fairest path.”

Jiang Wan didn’t know if the children would understand what she was saying, but she hoped they would remember it no matter what.

While Xia Wanshuang and Jiang Wan were talking, Zhao Tianhang and Zhou Qinglang stayed quiet, listening to them speak.

Zhao Tianhang only half-understood, but he felt his mom was right.

Zhou Qinglang understood most of it and thought that Sister Shuangshuang was amazing.

“You two go do your homework first. I’ll go cook. After I’m done, I’ll go with you to buy things.”

Jiang Wan still remembered that Xia Wanshuang wanted to buy bowls. She couldn’t let a child do that alone for the first time, or they would be tricked and wouldn’t even know it.

“Okay.”

Zhao Tianhang took out his homework from his backpack and then looked at Xia Wanshuang, who wasn’t holding any, urging her.

“Shuangshuang, go get your homework so we can do it together. If you don’t know something, you can ask me.”

Zhao Tianhang’s grades were excellent; he always got perfect scores on his tests. So he would teach his sister anything she didn’t know.

“No, thank you, Brother. I already finished it.”

“Huh? Let me check it. You didn’t just scribble on it, did you?”

Zhao Tianhang was taken aback. He put on a serious face, acting like a big brother.

Shuangshuang is usually so slow with her homework. How did she finish it so fast today?

“I did not scribble on it. My sister is very capable.”

When she heard someone question Xia Wanshuang, Zhou Qinglang got a little upset and rebutted Zhao Tianhang.

“Then I’ll go back and get it for you. Langlang, wait for me here.”

“Okay.”

Zhou Qinglang nodded and secretly glared at Zhao Tianhang.

Xia Wanshuang didn’t see her little gesture. She went home, brought all her homework, and put it on Zhao Tianhang’s desk.

Zhao Tianhang’s class was at a similar pace to Xia Wanshuang’s. Zhao Tianhang took his own homework and compared it to Xia Wanshuang’s, finding that everything was correct and her handwriting was much neater.

“Shuangshuang, you didn’t get a single thing wrong today, and your handwriting is even better.”

Xia Wanshuang had done her best to make her handwriting look childish and sloppy, but among elementary school students, it was still considered good.

“Really? I understood everything the teacher said today.”

Teacher Xia, who had been reciting ancient poems all day, faked a smile, pretending to be pleasantly surprised.

When dinner was over, it wasn’t completely dark yet. The dim light stretched shadows across the ground.

“Shuangshuang and I are going out. Hanghang, you need to watch your sister at home.”

“Okay, I will. Sister Langlang, let’s watch some cartoons.”

Zhao Tianhang waved to his mom and ran to turn on the TV.

The door to the house closed, and the only sound in the living room was from Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf.

Zhao Tianhang was completely focused on the TV screen. Zhou Qinglang sat on the sofa, looking a bit bored, as if the images on the TV couldn’t hold her attention.

Zhou Qinglang didn’t really want to stay here. Although she liked the very kind and gentle auntie, she would rather go back to the next door.

“Sister Langlang, don’t you like this? What do you want to watch? I’ll change the channel for you.”

Zhao Tianhang noticed Zhou Qinglang’s distraction and generously shook the remote in his hand.

Zhao Tianhang actually liked this new sister. Even though she didn’t seem to like talking, it made him want to get her to talk even more.

“I like it.”

To avoid having to say more, Zhou Qinglang looked at Big Big Wolf and nodded expressionlessly.

“Oh, right, I still don’t know where you’re from. How old are you? How do you know Shuangshuang?”

Why is this person so talkative? Zhou Qinglang was a little impatient inside.

“I don’t even know your full name. My name is Zhao Tianhang. What’s yours?”

“Zhou Qinglang.”

Thinking of Jiang Wan and Xia Wanshuang, Zhou Qinglang said her name flatly.

On the other side, Xia Wanshuang was sitting on Jiang Wan’s electric scooter, going to get supplies.

[System]: The male and female leads are alone together right now! Our plot is completely off the rails! QAQ

Even though it had accepted the host’s logic, seeing the plot falling apart was still unbearable for the system.

[Xia Wanshuang]: Relax. Don’t you think childhood sweethearts are cute?

I’m sure the two little ones at home are getting along great, Xia Wanshuang thought.