[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem":3,"chapter-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Green Tea? She’s Clearly a Hidden Gem!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},369114,630,"Chapter 44: Xiao Su’s Family Past","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>\"Excuse me, where is the inpatient department?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the female passerby's question, before Jiang Linyuan could speak, Su Muzhi pointed in a direction with a beaming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That way, just turn left and go straight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female passerby thanked her, looked at Jiang Linyuan's face with lingering reluctance, and left after saying goodbye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan looked at Su Muzhi with some surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're quite familiar with this hospital?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, can't be helped. Who made me a delicate, fragile little woman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi chuckled softly and blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't look at me like this now, but I was sickly and weak as a child. I came here often.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, you still don't look like you've recovered from your illness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi didn't answer, just smiled with narrowed eyes, looked around, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's Yu Songsong? Not by your side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slacking off somewhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan glanced at her, noticing she was in casual clothes, not wearing a volunteer vest, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't come to the hospital just to see me, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I said yes, would Jiang-classmate be moved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi suddenly leaned her face closer, a light, pleasant fragrance wafting towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Cringe Woman smells pretty good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't a Lick Dog have a little self-awareness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang-classmate, be careful. If you keep talking like that, I'll post on Little X Book saying you insult women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi waved her phone, teasing playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't throw random punches. Where did I insult women?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi remained unperturbed, still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, you didn't say a single word that insults women, which shows you are intimately familiar with words that insult women. Therefore, you have already insulted women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You'd have to be a presidential-level user of Little X Book to say something like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan was amused by this line of reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this punch landed, even Tyson would be turned into a teddy bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Muzhi, have you been to Confucius's hometown? It's very beautiful there. I'll take you to see it sometime when I'm free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Pokémon needs a Chinese-style Poké Ball to be captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi raised an eyebrow and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that a promise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, you really think I'm going to take you traveling?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cringe Woman!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Muzhi? Is that really you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jiang Linyuan was about to mock her, a very enthusiastic voice came from behind the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, they saw a middle-aged woman in a white lab coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, it's been so long since we last met! What brings you here today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman looked at Su Muzhi for a moment, then turned her gaze to Jiang Linyuan beside her, her eyes lighting up with a gossipy gleam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Making friends, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi glanced at the woman, revealing a smile so fake it couldn't be faker, and said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie Yang, this is my friend. We ran into each other while he was here for a check-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sick? Did you tell your mom? Oh dear, where are you feeling unwell? Tell your auntie, I'll find you a few specialists...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was still chattering away, but Su Muzhi interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, thank you for your concern, Auntie Yang. It's nothing too serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk tsk tsk, so polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Su Muzhi, seeing her face still wearing a professional, customer-service smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear, minor issues aren't serious illnesses, don't be polite with your auntie. Tell me where you're uncomfortable, I'll contact someone right now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was still very enthusiastic, starting to take out her phone as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi let out a sigh that was neither light nor heavy, the smile on her face gradually fading, turning cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie, Muzhi came with me. She's fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Jiang Linyuan cut in first, speaking to the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Jiang Linyuan's words, the woman stopped her hand movements, looked at the volunteer uniform he was wearing, and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Muzhi is doing volunteer work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down on volunteers? Is she discriminating now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie is so warm-hearted, do you want to lend a hand and help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implication was: why ask so much? What's it to do with you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the woman looked at Jiang Linyuan in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young man is quite handsome, and has quite a personality too. Not bad, not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, you young man, you talk so interestingly. I work at this hospital, so naturally you can come to me for help if needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she probed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you from, young man? Still in university, right? What are your plans for the future...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman wanted to ask more, but Su Muzhi forcefully interrupted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie, this is my friend. There's no need for such an interrogation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking into Su Muzhi's serious eyes, the woman chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then your auntie won't disturb you two anymore. Muzhi, let me know if you need anything, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she turned and left, sighing inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the first time I've ever seen Muzhi so protective of a boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very good, very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the woman's retreating back, Jiang Linyuan looked puzzled and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your relative?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi replied irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My mom's little sister-friend. She's the Vice Dean of the hospital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the gold content of a Shanghai socialite's daughter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plastic sisterhood affection?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan probed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi said bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's my mom's business, not mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone doesn't sound right. Does Xiao Su have family conflicts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan thought for a moment and asked somewhat hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your mom your biological mother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Dog of a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Jiang Linyuan, a smile reappearing on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, Jiang-classmate is so concerned about my family affairs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love my subjects like my own children, Xiao Su. Although you are a treacherous minister, you and I are, after all, ruler and subject. Wouldn't it be too heartless not to inquire?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan showed a benevolent smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Su, if you lack maternal love, I don't mind having one more daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really... with him making such a fuss like this, somehow the annoyance in her heart completely dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi covered her mouth, laughing, and looked at Jiang Linyuan, her eyes full of mischief, as if brimming with mirth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, Jiang-classmate should be prepared to face my mother, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That wouldn't be appropriate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan showed a shy expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would the Vice Principal have no objections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're really something. I don't know if my dad would have objections, but I don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole room is laughing, folks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems this Xiao Su has quite a deep rift with her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi laughed for a while, then turned her head, her large, watery eyes blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instead of her, why not consider me more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Don't repay kindness with enmity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muzhi didn't mind, continuing on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie Yang loves to gossip. Guess when my mother will find out there's a boy by my side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, you're this old, and your mom still manages your social circle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess why my relationship with my mother isn't good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Jiang Linyuan had already figured out Su Muzhi's family background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mother with control-freak tendencies maxed out, a useless, henpecked father who married into the family, and her, the cringey, average-confidence Cringe Woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This life is set.\u003C\u002Fp>",1251,"2026-05-30T05:23:37.247Z","2026-06-01T04:30:25.150Z",1,"novelbin.me","7b985408d747aa321c5097e17a0c842efea64ded63118585a35590121cb9d61a","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-92","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-91",155,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreen-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-cover.jpg"]