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Chapter 172: Am I Too Early?
Chapter 172: Am I Too Early?
In the spring of the Jiangnan region, the grass grew lush and the warblers sang sweetly.
The warm sun and gentle breeze blew through the window, ruffling the pages of a book on the table, creating a soft rustling sound.
The young man lying on the bed blinked his eyes open groggily, and then froze, his eyes reflecting confusion, surprise, and disbelief, before settling on resignation.
"I was all ready to live out my days peacefully in the world of Li Flying Dagger," he muttered, rolling over. "Can someone please explain to me what the heck 'Pausing the past, beginning anew, experiencing the affairs of the world, and returning to the sea' is supposed to mean?"
At least the past was only paused and not completely erased...
"So, I just gambled and twinned with Baiyun and Yueyi again, and it was a bit wild this time, but did it warrant sending me away?" The young man sighed and finally sat up, getting dressed.
He assessed his body, feeling that it had been enhanced and fine-tuned based on You Longsheng's foundation. Then he picked up a bronze mirror from the table and examined his reflection.
An upgraded version of You Longsheng! So damn handsome!
There was still a resemblance to You Longsheng in his brows, but with some enhancements and adjustments, he looked even more dashing and perfect. The young man admitted that he had never seen such a stunning man!
Only now did he finally remember who he was...
Heir to a wealthy family!
Gentle and kind-hearted!
The world's most handsome man!
Sworn brother of the world's greatest swordsman!
Jiang Feng, the handsome gentleman!
Jiang Feng rubbed his forehead, absorbing the memories that came flooding back. He realized that he hadn't yet been injured and rescued by the Yi Hua Gong sisters.
It didn't seem too far from the beginning of the story, but it was certainly a long way from the main plot.
"I won't get to see any of the famous scenes!" Jiang Feng lamented. "I can't very well deliberately follow the plot and kill myself, can I?"
The twin protagonists of The Proud Twins were his two sons!
The main plot of The Proud Twins revolved around the Yi Hua Gong sisters, Yao Yue and Lei Xing, who took a liking to Jiang Feng. However, Jiang Feng eloped with their maid, Hua Yuenu, and the sisters let them die, intending to have their twin brothers kill each other as adults to vent their anger. But their plans ultimately failed.
"Look, my summary is still so insightful!"
"But the focus of the story and all the important characters don't appear until Jiang Xiaoyu and Hua Wuque grow up!" Jiang Feng sighed. "Now that I'm here, won't they cease to exist?"
Of course, the current Jiang Feng would never elope with Hua Yuenu!
"So, Tie Xinlan, Xiao Xian'er, Murong Jiu, and Su Ying haven't even been born yet." Jiang Feng sighed again, and then his eyes lit up, "But what about Yao Yue and Lei Xing?"
"Wait a minute, I just realized something!" Jiang Feng's eyes were shining, "The world's greatest swordsman is my brother, and if I want to, the Yi Hua Gong leader could be my future wife! In that case, wouldn't I be able to rule this world?"
"Who cares about the Ten Great Villains or the Twelve Constellation Guards! They can all go die!"
Jiang Feng couldn't help but laugh out loud. Then he heard a few knocks on the door. "Young Master, are you awake? Do you need to wash up? Breakfast is ready."
Hearing this voice, Jiang Feng's mind conjured up an image of a pale-faced youth wearing a green hat and a constant gentle smile. This youth always seemed to be bowing slightly, looking at him with admiration, and was always ready to share his burdens and understand his thoughts.
A top-notch hypocrite who sold himself to the Twelve Constellation Guards, wandered the martial arts world for twenty years, and was eventually spared by Xiao Yu'er.
Jiang Feng took a deep breath and calmly said, "Come in."
"Creak—"
The door opened, and Jiang Qin walked in, carrying a basin of water. He looked at him with admiration and said, "Young Master, please wash up. I've instructed the kitchen to prepare your favorite lotus seed soup and glutinous rice cake for breakfast."
Jiang Feng smiled, his smile warm and gentle, just like any other day. "You're the only one who understands me. You know I drank wine yesterday, so you prepared a light breakfast for me today."
Jiang Qin smiled and said, "It's what I should do."
Jiang Feng walked over and patted Jiang Qin's shoulder, his face relaxed and pleasant. "I've told you countless times... Never mind, never mind, do as you like..."
After washing up, Jiang Feng left the bedroom, passed through the backyard, strolled through the garden, walked along the corridor, and arrived at the dining room.
Osmanthus glutinous rice cake, pine mushroom bean curd rolls, steamed crab yolk buns, deep-fried brown sugar cakes, and a bowl of lotus seed and lean pork soup—it was simply delightful!
After putting down his chopsticks and getting up from the table, the servants and maids naturally cleared the table, while Jiang Feng had already made his way to the side courtyard study. He picked up a book, lay down on the rocking chair, and began to sort through his memories.
The Jiang family of Jingzhou, having engaged in commerce for three generations, held dominion over the Yangtze River's water transportation, connecting the four directions. They possessed ten workshops, a hundred shops, and a thousand acres of fertile land, making them the wealthiest family in the region.
Just their grand residence in Jingzhou occupied several acres, boasting pavilions, terraces, artificial hills with flowing streams, a collection of hundreds of flowers, and evergreen scenery all year round.
When he was in his teens, he accompanied his father on visits to various places, and he earned the praise of being a "Jade Young Master." Leaning against the bridge on horseback, he generously donated thousands of gold, and he was also righteous, affectionate, and charitable. He even became sworn brothers with the "World's Number One Divine Sword," leading a truly enjoyable life.
But then, there was a "however"!
Ever since his father suddenly passed away from an illness last year, and given that Jiang Feng himself was still inexperienced in the ways of business and relationships, the family business had encountered some obstacles.
Fortunately, even a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. The Jiang family had a deep foundation, and although they were facing challenges and were on a downward trajectory compared to their peak, they were still far from what could be called a "decline."
However, the original body's personality was evidently one that didn't like to back down. Starting as a young master who was ignorant of worldly affairs, he began to transform into a qualified head of the family. During the day, he inspected the workshops and shops, and he even accompanied the escort team on their trade routes.
Jiang Feng stroked his chin, deep in thought. "So, the original body was being chased and badly injured outside, and then he was saved by the Master of Yihua Palace, after which the subsequent events unfolded?"
At this thought, Jiang Feng was dumbfounded.
"Now that I've time-traveled, how am I supposed to know when and which path the original body will take when he leaves?!” Jiang Feng was speechless. "So, before the story even begins, it's already over?"
This was like time-traveling to The Legend of the Condor Heroes as Wang Chongyang without accepting Qiu Chuji as his disciple, or time-traveling to Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils as Wang Yuyang and simultaneously marrying Tian Shan Tong Lao and Li Qiu Shui.
Without fulfilling the initial conditions, the subsequent main storyline simply wouldn't happen.
This was simply... wonderful!
Who would want a strong and ruthless woman like Yao Yue anyway?!
(End of Chapter)
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