Chapter 158: Shi Jin

After closing the shop, Qiao Sheng took measurements for Lan Yue Niang and the others; they didn't normally make clothes, but they couldn't refuse her, so they had to let her go.

Measurements done, put them away.

The next day, after lunch, Qiao Sheng went to Cheng Xianglan's place to have the clothes custom‑made.

She chose pomegranate red for Qiao Lanhua, orange‑yellow for Qiao Xuehua, deep blue for Qiao Hushui, and lake blue and aqua for Lan Yue Niang.

All of them were selected fine cotton fabric.

Selection done.

Qiao Sheng chatted with Cheng Xianglan for a few sentences, then took the custom‑made clothes for Xiao Shitou and the others and left.

Not long after departing.

Qiao Sheng saw a snack stall ahead, went in and bought five packets, carried them out, and after walking not far saw a carriage nearby with a little boy getting on and off.

When she fixed her gaze, it was Shi Jin.

Qiao Sheng, in disbelief, rubbed her eyes to make sure she hadn't mistaken.

She strode over and shouted, "Shi Jin, what's up with you? You're not studying at Feng Ji Private School, why are you wandering around? You're looking to get into trouble again, aren't you?"

He heard the voice.

Shi Ren's attendant was just about to step forward to explain.

Shi Ren stopped him: "I'll go."

Qiao Sheng saw Shi Ren walking toward her and felt that today's Shi Jin was somehow different; why was his walking neither fast nor slow as before?

"Aunt Qiao, I didn't come out on purpose; I have something to attend to."

Shi Ren not only looks like Shi Jin, but his voice is identical to his.

Qiao Sheng asked curiously, "What business do you have?"

Shi Ren whispered, "My San Shu is injured; he's hurt terribly, and I'm worried about him…"

"What!"

Qiao Sheng's face showed surprise; she fixed her gaze on Shi Ren and asked, "How did he get injured?"

She really cared about his San Shu.

Shi Ren shook his head, "I don't know either. How about you come with me to take a look?"

"Let's go!"

Qiao Sheng thought it over and decided to go; Shi Lin, no matter what he said, had helped her, and if he were injured she wouldn't have known, but now that she knows, how could she not go?

Shi Ren led Qiao Sheng onto the carriage; once seated, he announced the destination.

Qiao Sheng looked around and saw that the carriage interior was not only exquisitely arranged, but also had many snacks, fruits, and tea on the soft seat; she was stunned.

Tea?

She had never seen Shi Jin drink tea before.

She was thinking.

Shi Ren poured tea and handed it to Qiao Sheng: "Aunt Qiao, have some tea."

He gave it to her.

He poured himself a cup and began drinking.

The elegance he displayed in his gestures was something Shi Jin lacked.

The more Qiao Sheng watched, the more she felt he was not Shi Jin.

She stared at Shi Ren and said, "You are not Shi Jin; you are his brother, Shi Ren."

He heard her say that.

Shi Ren set down his teacup, blinked, and said, "Aunt Qiao, what are you talking about? I am Shi Jin; how could I be his brother? My brother is in the Imperial Capital; how could he be here?"

That kid still tries to fool her!

Qiao Sheng raised an eyebrow and said, "Shi Jin doesn't like tea; I've never seen him drink it. If you're not Shi Ren, then you're an impostor. Why are you here? Shouldn't that be my question to you?"

Shi Ren laughed.

"Aunt Qiao, you're really clever. Fine, I admit I'm Shi Ren, Shi Jin's brother. I'm here for no other reason than to study at Feng Ji Private School like him."

Studying in the Imperial Capital wouldn't be better?

If it were truly as he thought, how could Shi Lin send Shi Jin to Feng Ji Private School?

Shi Ren also wants to study there.

Qiao Sheng was thinking.

Shi Ren spoke, "Aunt Qiao, I've heard of you for a long time; I also want to live at your house like my younger brother."

(End of chapter)