Purely Accidental - Chapter 70
Chapter 70
Pei Youshan had calculated a thousand possibilities but never anticipated this turn of events.
The unoriginal "little sister" turned out to be an actual blood-related sister...
She had actually been jealous of Xu Jingshu's biological younger sister...
Help, how could something so absurd exist in this world!
Right now, all she wanted was to run away, leave Earth, and bid farewell to this mortifyingly awkward human realm!!
Xu Jingying's drowsiness had mostly dissipated after that one word: "Sister-in-law."
She truly never dreamed that her sister-in-law would be the daughter of her mother's longtime business rival—and Xu Jingshu's former fiancée to boot!
No wonder Xu Jingshu had reacted so sternly last time when she directly called Pei Youshan by name, no wonder...
Fate truly works in mysterious ways, utterly mysterious!
She desperately wanted to laugh right now, but didn't dare.
Looking at Pei Youshan and remembering her one-hour leave approval, her enthusiasm surged as she called out again: "Sister-in-law!"
"Sister-in-law, you're so beautiful! You and my sister are absolutely perfect together!"
"Sis—"
"Stop right there, I'm not your sister-in-law. Don't listen to your sister's nonsense." Flustered and embarrassed, Pei Youshan quickly raised a hand to stop her before clearing her throat. "President Xu, please don't corrupt the youth."
Xu Jingying: "?"
Bewildered, she turned to Xu Jingshu and whispered: "Why's she addressing you so formally?"
"Don't tell me you're the only one in this relationship?"
"No way, Old Xu, are you seriously that uncharismatic? How could this be???"
Xu Jingshu placed a hand on her beret, interrupting the muttering as she turned the girl's head back toward Pei Youshan: "Not corrupting anyone. Just teaching her to recognize people so she knows how to address them properly when meeting in the future."
Blushing furiously, Pei Youshan could barely maintain her polite smile.
She said to Xu Jingying: "Miss Xu, could you wait here for a moment? I need to discuss something with your sister."
"Oh, sure."
Xu Jingying obligingly stepped back before grinning impishly, revealing cute little canines: "Sister-in-law, I'm not 'Miss Xu'—I'm Xu Jingying! You can just call me 'Jingying' like my sister does."
Now examining her more carefully, Pei Youshan noticed the sisters' resemblance—both had beautifully shaped lips, though one radiated sunny vivacity while the other remained an aloof, unattainable flower.
Nodding, Pei Youshan offered a friendly smile: "Alright then. If you don't mind, you can just call me 'jie' too. Don't listen to your sister about that 'sister-in-law' business."
Xu Jingying beamed sweetly: "Got it, sister-in-law!"
Pei Youshan: "..."
After arranging for lobby staff to keep Xu Jingying company, Pei Youshan pulled Xu Jingshu aside.
Only when certain they were out of earshot did she ask incredulously: "What's going on? Shouldn't your sister be in class right now? What year is she even in??"
Xu Jingshu replied calmly: "Senior year. Barely any classes left. The school approved her internship application—she just started at Blue Ocean today."
Her eyes softened as she added with a smile: "Then you happened to run into her."
Pei Youshan: "..."
This coincidence...
She was rendered speechless.
If she'd committed crimes, the law should punish her—not subject her to death by a thousand cuts of embarrassment!
She opened her mouth, about to ask why the girl had kissed Xu Jingshu, then reconsidered—what was so strange about affectionate sisters playfully kissing cheeks?
Closing her mouth again, she lapsed into awkward silence.
Observing her profile, Xu Jingshu gently asked: "Don't you want to know why Jingying kissed me?"
Pei Youshan stayed quiet.
Xu Jingshu continued evenly: "She got bullied in an online game all night yesterday. Since I've played it before, she wanted me to teach the other player a lesson."
Pei Youshan turned to meet those fox-like eyes.
"I agreed," Xu Jingshu said with a smile.
"..."
Pei Youshan quickly looked away, intensely embarrassed.
"You're sisters—what's the big deal about a kiss? Why explain so much?"
Xu Jingshu subtly closed the distance between them, her voice softening as if coaxing: "Because I want you to know—stir-fried kidneys without kidneys don't taste good. Let's not have that dish, alright?"
Pei Youshan flushed crimson.
"Xu Jingshu, I didn't know she was really your sister..."
"And you didn't need to... actually bring her here."
She'd nearly commandeered a rocket to flee the planet overnight.
"It was necessary—a good chance for her to meet her sister-in-law." Xu Jingshu's eyes curved tenderly. "Besides, I wanted to see you."
Her breath brushed Pei Youshan's ear like an intimate breeze, raising goosebumps.
"When will my Shanshan visit Blue Ocean again?"
Pei Youshan's blush deepened as she glanced around—Junjiang staff were everywhere, countless eyes observing them.
Any more closeness and rumors of their marriage would spread by tomorrow!
"Keep your distance, no improper terms—whose Shanshan am I..." Scarlet-cheeked but stern, she said: "Are you done here? If so, leave quickly."
Xu Jingshu remained unflappable: "Not done."
"Have you eaten? Let's have lunch together."
"Jingying hasn't eaten either—consider it doing her a favor."
Pei Youshan: "?"
What difference did that favor make?
Xu Jingshu pondered briefly before offering: "How about this..."
"She's a fan of your friend Mirror Inquires Autumn."
Any excuse to spend more time with Pei Youshan was valid.
This revelation stunned Pei Youshan: "She likes who?!"
"Mirror Inquires Autumn," Xu Jingshu confirmed.
Glancing at the girl fiddling with her beret, she added matter-of-factly: "She loves your friend's books—always wanted to acquire the adaptation rights. That's why I instructed Penglai to secure the copyright at any cost."
Pei Youshan: "..."
So Penglai's generous offer had stemmed from a fan right under her nose...
This favor simply had to be granted!
...
Pei Youshan treated the Xu sisters to lunch.
Posing as Mirror Inquires Autumn's friend, she chatted with Xu Jingying, who immediately revealed herself as a devoted fan, enthusiastically discussing the books and asking Pei Youshan to relay her support to the author.
She even requested: "When's her next book coming out?"
Pei Youshan: "..."
An excellent question indeed.
Smiling politely: "I'll ask her for you later."
"Great, thanks!"
Elated by both the interaction and her one-hour leave incentive, Xu Jingying launched into effusive praise:
"Thank you, sister-in-law! You're so kind—your heart's as beautiful as your face! You're literally the most wonderful person alive! For my sister to know you, she must've accumulated merits across four lifetimes—cough—maybe even five!"
Pei Youshan: "..."
Silently handing the girl some water, she shot Xu Jingshu a questioning look.
—What's wrong with this kid? Why's she praising me to death at every opportunity?
Xu Jingshu returned an utterly innocent gaze, as if she hadn't bribed her sister to flatter her girlfriend.
Her eyes conveyed:
—You're just too amazing. She couldn't help herself.
Pei Youshan: "..."
She wasn't buying it.
Sighing, she gently told Xu Jingying: "Miss Xu, no need for such compliments. I'm really not your sister-in-law."
Xu Jingying: "Sister-in-law, I'm not 'Miss Xu.'"
Such formality would hinder future bonding!
She still wanted her sister-in-law's protection!
Pei Youshan smiled: "And I'm not 'sister-in-law.'"
Xu Jingying paused, suddenly uncertain.
Wait... was this actually her sister-in-law?
Was her sister really that incompetent?
She hesitantly glanced at Xu Jingshu for help.
Noticing this, a bashful Pei Youshan lightly kicked Xu Jingshu under the table.
The thin-skinned President Pei couldn't handle much more of this.
Xu Jingshu smiled tenderly while calmly slicing her steak with elegant precision.
"Listen to your sister-in-law."
"Save that title for later."
Pei Youshan: "..."
Later?
Was she taking out a loan now?
Xu Jingying instantly grasped the implication: "Ohhh, got it!"
"Shanshan-jie, I'll call you sister-in-law later then!"
Pei Youshan: "..."
—This child has definitely been corrupted by Xu Jingshu!
...
Buckled into the passenger seat, Xu Jingying turned to Xu Jingshu: "Jie, Shanshan-jie is definitely my future sister-in-law, right?"
Xu Jingshu: "..."
The question felt oddly childish, like asking if someone was really their parent.
"What, should I get you a paternity test for sisters-in-law?"
Xu Jingying smiled modestly: "Well, if you're offering..."
Xu Jingshu raised a knuckle.
Xu Jingying instantly shielded her forehead reflexively: "I just don't want to call her wrong! If you two aren't official yet and I keep saying 'sister-in-law,' she might hold a grudge!"
"What if she stops helping me talk to Mirror Inquires Autumn? What then?!"
Xu Jingshu started the car calmly: "Don't overthink it. She's not petty."
Her Shanshan had the best temper in the world.
If she ever retaliated... the other party definitely deserved it!
Xu Jingying nodded before curiosity took over: "Then why won't she admit to being my 'sister-in-law'? What's going on between you two?"
As they exited the parking lot, Xu Jingshu replied: "A minor disagreement."
Xu Jingying drew out her "Oh" teasingly: "So you messed up. Otherwise she'd have admitted it."
"But she never got angry no matter how many times I said it—that means she still likes you! She's just too embarrassed to accept it without proper status."
Her people-reading skills were decent after all.
Yawning as sleepiness returned, she reclined her seat: "So fight on, Comrade Xu Jingshu! I believe in you~"
Xu Jingshu shot her a glance: "Cover yourself properly."
......
That evening, Xu Jingying skipped gaming for something far more interesting—her sister's love life.
Lying in bed, she excitedly opened the family group chat, fingers flying across her screen.
Soon, several messages appeared:
[Xu Jingying]: Ladies and gentlemen, dear family members! Welcome to the perhaps-once-a-year Yingying News Broadcast. On this fine day, an earth-shattering event has finally occurred, allowing this program to continue. What could it be? Your host Yingying now reveals: our beloved Xu family's adorable Jingying finally—
[Xu Jingying]: HAS! A! SISTER-IN-LAW!
[Xu Jingying]: Want to know who captured President Xu Jingshu's heart?
[Xu Jingying]: Send ¥1 now for exclusive intel!
[Dad]: [Red envelope]
[Mom]: [Red envelope]
Grinning, Xu Jingying pocketed the two yuan—as the family's darling, Xu Yingru and Xu Zhi always humored her antics.
She happily shared secrets with them anyway.
Besides, since Xu Jingshu had introduced her to Pei Youshan as "sister-in-law" without requesting confidentiality, surely their parents could know!
Thus, she boldly disclosed:
[Xu Jingying]: Thank you for your patronage! Your host now reveals: the mystery woman is—
[Xu Jingying]: Junjiang Hotel Group's... Pei! You! Shan!
The chat fell silent.
Crickets.
Two minutes later:
[Mom]: ?
Little Sister: Thank you for tuning in! This concludes today's Yingying News Broadcast!
Jingshu: Shanshan, Jingying wants a sister-in-law paternity test.
Cat: Stop corrupting the child...
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