sinovels Chapter 54 Minor Changes
Chapter 54 Minor Changes
The next morning.
Before the alarm clock even went off, Jiang Yu was woken up by a fragrant aroma.
The fragrance wafted in through the crack in the door.
The caramelized aroma of the fried egg and the savory flavor of the soy sauce…
And there's the unique wheat aroma that comes from pan-frying the bread...
Several smells mixed together, constantly wafting into Jiang Yu's nose.
Jiang Yu sat up in bed…
He shuffled out of the room in his slippers and saw a scene that surprised him.
Jiang Ning moved a small stool and was frantically frying eggs while standing on it.
The way she held the shovel was very awkward, like she was holding a pen.
Two pancakes were already fried on the stove.
Jiang Ning was wearing her school uniform with an apron tied around her neck.
However, the apron was too big and too long, with the hem almost dragging on the ground.
She is trying to flip the wok.
There was a fried egg in the pan, and she wanted to flip it over.
As a result, she, who had no cooking experience, almost knocked the eggs out of the pan.
Startled, she cried out "Eek! Eek!" and used a spatula to hold the egg down.
Jiang Yu leaned against the door frame, watching this scene, and found it amusing.
Was this how he was every morning when Jiang Ning considered him "normal"?
Is the younger sister making breakfast for her older brother?
But she doesn't seem very skilled at cooking.
"Brother, you're awake!"
Jiang Ning spotted him, turned around, and smiled at him.
She had a little flour stuck to the tip of her nose, making her look both silly and cute.
"Why are you up so early?" Jiang Yu asked.
"I want to make you breakfast. You used to make me breakfast every day, so today it's my turn to make it for you."
Jiang Yu walked closer and took a look…
"You even cooked millet porridge?" he asked, pointing to the stove next to him.
"That's not millet porridge."
"what?"
"That's the soup I made."
"Soup? Isn't that thick layer of millet at the bottom of the pot?"
"No, that's chicken bouillon."
"..."
One sip of soup…
I guess I'll need to drink a pot of water to "cut through the greasiness"?
"But I find making breakfast so difficult, the eggs always stick to the pan..." Jiang Ning pouted.
Jiang Yu turned his head and glanced at the eggs in the pot.
The egg white stuck completely to the bottom of the pot, and the yolk had broken apart.
"You've turned the heat down too low." His tone sounded like that of a seasoned cook with many years of experience.
But in reality, Jiang Yu can't cook.
The pan will stick if it's not hot enough; this is something he heard cooking bloggers mention while watching short videos.
He was never the kind of orphan who was good at cooking.
Just like how not all children from poor families mature early.
Jiang Yu's recipes are ridiculously simple.
Takeout, instant noodles, frozen dumplings...
Occasionally, when I feel like cooking snail rice noodles, I might burn the bottom of the pot.
For him, the kitchen was basically just a transit point for storing takeout boxes.
But upon closer reflection…
He should be able to cook.
Just like Jiang Ning said, every morning "he" gets up to make breakfast for his sister.
The refrigerator is filled with fresh vegetables and eggs; there's soy sauce and vinegar on the stove; and the dishes in the cupboard are neatly arranged…
These are all traces left by the "normal" him.
Everything in this house proves that the "normal" version of himself is a good older brother who can cook, take care of others, and manage the household well.
Now, he's not even sure how high the heat should be when frying an egg.
"Stop messing around, just grab a bite and go to school, or you'll be late."
"Oh..."
Jiang Yu helped Jiang Ning down from the small stool.
The two of them quietly ate their breakfast, which was neither visually appealing nor particularly tasty.
The brother and sister each took a bite of the millet porridge, and then neither of them touched it again.
After finishing breakfast, Jiang Yu put the dishes in the kitchen and rinsed them casually under the tap...
I also poured out the soup.
Jiang Ning took off her apron, folded it neatly, tiptoed and put it into the drawer on top of the cupboard, then put on her schoolbag and stood at the door to change her shoes.
"Brother, are you still taking me home today?" Her voice held a hint of cautious anticipation.
"Sure, it's on my way anyway."
"Hehe, let's go!"
……
He dropped Jiang Ning off at school and then rode to his workplace.
Lock the car, take the elevator to the 25th floor, and greet Old Li…
Everything is normal today.
However, Jiang Yu's work situation changed slightly afterward.
"Guang Jie is on leave today. You'll be interning with Zhao Mingyuan for the next few days, and Zhang Wei will be your temporary mentor," Lin Wei said to Jiang Yu.
"Okay, Sister Wei, but... why did Sister Guang take leave?" Jiang Yu asked curiously.
"It's nothing, just a sprained ankle. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."
"Is it serious? Do I need to go to the hospital?"
"No need, it's not a serious fall, just a minor issue."
"Oh, that's good."
Jiang Yu recalled that Nagi was covered in grass clippings and mud yesterday.
He "had a fit" and thought that Nagi had jumped into some strange space to solve some so-called anomaly.
Actually, the other person just tripped and fell.
……
Lin Wei took Jiang Yu to the next meeting room.
Zhao Mingyuan and Zhang Wei were already waiting inside.
The guy in the suit isn't wearing a suit today.
I guess she felt that the suit was not very convenient after working all day yesterday?
He was dressed casually in a light blue striped shirt, black trousers, and dark brown casual leather shoes.
He no longer looks like the "successful person" he used to be.
He seems like an ordinary office worker.
It looks a little more normal now.
"Jiang Yu, these next few days you just need to work hard with Lao Zhang. If you don't understand anything, just ask him."
"Okay, Sister Wei."
After giving her instructions, Lin Wei left.
Jiang Yu, Zhao Mingyuan, and Zhang Wei remained in the conference room.
Zhang Wei said in a kind tone, "Xiao Jiang, I'll show you and Xiao Zhao the specific work processes of the patrol department these next few days. If you have any questions while Sister Guang is away, feel free to contact me anytime."
"Okay, Brother Zhang, thank you for your help."
"Don't mention it, we're all colleagues, helping each other is only right."
"Alright, let's go. Today I'll take you to the north of the city for a stroll."
Jiang Yu stood up and followed Zhang Wei outside.
Zhao Mingyuan also stood up, and the two walked side by side in the corridor.
This was the first time Jiang Yu had been alone with Zhao Mingyuan.
The atmosphere was subtly awkward.
To be honest, Jiang Yu was quite intimidated by dealing with men in suits.
As Lin Wei mentioned yesterday, all six of them are "disabled persons".
While the bald man and the blond man each had their own problems, Zhao Mingyuan was clearly "sick" more than them.
Since the inspection department is a welfare position that supports special groups...
That means...
Zhang Wei is not a normal person either.
I don't know exactly what's wrong.
No wonder he always felt that this master-disciple duo was incredibly cunning.
It's only natural for Jiang Yu to feel apprehensive about working with this master and apprentice pair for a short period of time.
Although he wasn't exactly a normal person either.
Jiang Yu and Zhao Mingyuan chatted for a few minutes as they walked...
Surprisingly, Zhao Mingyuan's speech was quite normal.
Through their conversation, he learned that Zhao Mingyuan used to be a lawyer.
How can a lawyer end up like this?
Do they have to rely on the "disability support policy" to find work here?
and…
This guy doesn't seem like a reasonable person at all.
Did the person involved in the slapping incident really hit him hard?
"Brother Zhao, why didn't you become a lawyer?" Jiang Yu asked tentatively.
Zhao Mingyuan was silent for a few seconds before speaking.
"I took on a case where the client got drunk and set someone else's house on fire. He then asked me to help him with the lawsuit."
"And then?" Jiang Yu followed up with another question.
"I ruled that the other party should pay the outstanding heating fees."
Jiang Yu: "..."
Awesome.
Turns out he's a logical genius.
No wonder he quit being a lawyer.
He stared at Zhao Mingyuan's serious face, trying to find a trace of a joke on his face.
But Zhao Mingyuan's expression was very serious.
He was just as serious as when he suddenly appeared and ambushed Zhang Yang and Zhou Zhu during the physical exam, and when he fed them blue chicken.
"So... you lost the case?" Jiang Yu continued to ask.
"I lost. The judge said I disrupted court order and almost detained me."
That's not considered disrupting court order.
The judge probably thinks you're insulting his intelligence!
Zhao Mingyuan sighed: "I didn't think that much about it. I just felt that the other party did have an obligation to compensate the victim."
"They've already started burning electricity; if they don't pay the heating bill, isn't that just a waste of money?"
"..."
Who the hell is the victim here?
Jiang Yu was even more impressed with his own judgment.
Sure enough, this older brother was the most abnormal one.
Just like on the day of the physical exam, he inexplicably rushed out and kicked Zhang Yang a few times, gave Zhou Zhu a big punch, and then went to play Street Fighter without looking back...
Just like what he just said, "I'll order the other side to pay the heating fee"...
This guy's logic is clearly not on the same wavelength as normal people.
Perhaps in his world, there is a set of judicial procedures he created himself?