[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as":3,"chapter-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-552":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1458272,1906,"Chapter 552 Diligence","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-552",552,"\u003Cp>The next day was another sunny day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging morning greetings, Su Jin rode a carriage back to the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hot weather gave Xie Jingchen an excuse to ride in the carriage with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage slowly came to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xie Jingchen got off the carriage, he helped Su Jin down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two stepped onto the stairs, they heard a series of dog barks:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof woof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof woof woof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin furrowed her brows slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing looked at Su Jin, \"Miss, why does Little Black’s barking sound so strange?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it sick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin also felt something was off with the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stepping into the mansion, Su Jin realized where the barking came from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a parrot,\" Xingxing said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A parrot was hanging by the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin was also curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jingchen’s face was covered in black lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only heard of dogs meddling in cat affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the dogs at the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion don’t guard the door; the parrot does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not only that, the parrot even imitates a dog’s bark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin asked the parrot, \"Don’t just imitate a dog, say something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t, I can’t,\" the parrot squawked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or I’ll be roasted and eaten!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jingchen, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only is it a guard parrot,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s also a parrot that’s been threatened by the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s unclear what kind of threats this parrot has faced, to the point it learned to bark like a dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After playing with the parrot for a while, Su Jin stepped down to see Mrs. Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a hundred steps or so, they finally saw a servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing impatiently asked, \"The parrot guards the gate, where’s Little Black?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There,\" the servant pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin looked in the direction the servant pointed and saw something that made her face go pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground not far away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A turtle was slowly crawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be surprising if just a turtle was crawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surprise was that Little Black was following behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was sprawled on the ground in a relaxed manner, crawling at the turtle’s pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gave the impression that it no longer wanted to be a dog; it wanted to be a turtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jingchen, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t look directly at the dogs of the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The parrot imitates a dog’s bark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dog imitates a turtle’s crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Jingchen glanced at Su Jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The learning ability of the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion is certainly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing found it amusing and a bit bewildering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Black is crawling like a turtle, how come the young masters aren’t watching?\" Xingxing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant, with a face full of black lines, said, \"The young masters are in the study memorizing books.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Punished?\" Su Jin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not being punished, yet studying at this hour was indeed unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Studying is good, so Su Jin wouldn’t disturb them as she went to see Mrs. Tang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she reached the courtyard entrance, she saw Mrs. Tang hastily come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin asked, \"Mother, what’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Tang anxiously said, \"You came at the right time, go check on Yangyang, he’s been acting strange these past two days, help me see if he’s sick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s been strange about Yangyang?\" Su Jin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since yesterday afternoon, he’s been reading continuously, even when told to come out and play, he refuses,\" Mrs. Tang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When things deviate from the norm, there’s usually something odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su isn’t known for being studious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the homework assigned by the Marquis Dongxiang and herself would always get done,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was just for the sake of playing freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he always thought about unfinished books and unset memorized passages, it was never at the forefront of his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sitting down to read for an entire afternoon was a first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Tang couldn’t help but be worried; if she hadn’t known Su Jin would be back today, she would have called for a doctor yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Mrs. Tang’s anxiety, Su Jin felt concerned herself and said, \"Mother, don’t worry, I’ll go take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked toward the courtyard where Young Master Su resided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just upon entering the courtyard gate, she heard the sound of recitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three voices were full and vigorous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the sound, it didn’t seem like anyone was sick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing knocked on the door, just about to speak when Young Master Su said, \"Don’t disturb me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing, \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, Miss has come to see you,\" Xingxing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su sat cross-legged on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, he quickly jumped down from the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the door and said, \"Sis, you’re back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Young Master Shen and the Ninth Prince approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin glanced at them and said, \"So diligent indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve grown up, of course I need to study diligently,\" Young Master Su said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing’s eyes were filled with deep worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t like the Young Master at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as if he had completely changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin stepped into the room and saw the floor littered with crumpled paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table was covered with the calligraphy Young Master Su had been practicing; he indeed was very diligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting down, Su Jin said, \"Have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su obediently sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin took his pulse, and Young Master Su frowned, \"Why are you taking my pulse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feeling itchy in my hands,\" Su Jin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she withdrew her hand, Young Master Su got up and let the Ninth Prince take a seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin, \"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking the Ninth Prince’s pulse, it was Young Master Shen’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their pulses were steady with no issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin looked at Young Master Su, picked up the book on the table, and said, \"Why the sudden change?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not acting differently,\" Young Master Su said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve always been this diligent in my studies; you all just haven’t noticed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingxing covered her mouth and laughed, \"Young Master, you’ve not only grown diligent but also thicker-skinned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su, \"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninth Prince and Young Master Shen’s shoulders shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maids at the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion were much more interesting than those at their own homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None would dare imply they were thick-skinned like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su, though small, was quite tight-lipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t want to say, it was unlikely anyone would pry it out of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin sent Young Master Su away, and looking at the Ninth Prince and Young Master Shen, said, \"Why the sudden change?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two shook their heads in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin said, \"If you don’t speak, I’ll send you both back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This threat was too much to bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninth Prince couldn’t resist and sold Young Master Su out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Yang is making a great effort to dispel Uncle’s idea of having another son,\" the Ninth Prince said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin, \"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, Mrs. Tang was also covered in black lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this even about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one son was already so much to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having another would drive her nuts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Ninth Prince explained the situation, Mrs. Tang realized it was all a misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here’s what happened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since they bought back the parrot and turtle, they’ve been playing with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, they had Little Black imitating a turtle crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquis Dongxiang saw it and remarked, \"With such a silly son, I really don’t want him anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su overheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid that the Marquis Dongxiang and Mrs. Tang might truly consider abandoning him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to eavesdrop, and happened to hear the Marquis Dongxiang telling Mrs. Tang, \"When Jinjim comes back tomorrow, ask her if she has any secret recipe to have a son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su was heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consulting with the Ninth Prince and Young Master Shen, they felt Young Master Su was really being disliked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su thought, if he really had another younger brother, for sure when his father beat him, he wouldn’t hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His older brother was a precedent; he couldn’t risk being careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With determination—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su decided to turn things around and work hard to regain favor in his parents’ hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus the newfound diligence in his studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin laughed until her stomach ached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, no competition means no pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No pressure means no effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Su looked at Su Jin, with a plea, \"Sis, I’m your own brother, you can’t conspire with them against me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Jin, \"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if our parents are also our true parents?\" Su Jin pretended to be troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who says? Parents might have been adopted too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1475,"2026-06-06T02:20:04.578Z",1,"novelbin.me","3d7af0394cbaa3a92ece0d7487eca0f276af96811dcd89532a373ae34736faf9","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-553","after-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-chapter-551",1103,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-transmigration-i-snag-a-stunning-bigwig-as-cover.jpg"]