CHAPTER 78: CHAPTER 78 SI MINGJING: TOMORROW’S ME, YOUR SON IS NOT WORTHY OF ME

Naturally, none of the onlookers in the living room came forward to answer. Instead, they covertly observed the people around them. Who might have stolen the tree bark powder?

However, half an hour later, a tin can used for milk powder was found next to the flowerpot at the entrance of Su Cheng’s doorway.

He carried it into the house. "Mingjing, is this it?"

Si Mingjing’s eyes sparkled slightly as she opened the tin can and nodded. "That’s it. Thank you."

"You little rascal! You still say you didn’t steal it!"

The Su family patriarch slammed his teacup down on the coffee table, picked up his cane, and was about to strike his grandson again.

Su Cheng reflexively jumped up. "Grandpa, please be reasonable! I clearly found it near the flowerbed outside the door. I’m the one who deserves credit for this! It must have been my eldest or second brother who stole it. They knew Mingjing had a chance to marry Mo Yinhe, so they sneaked it out and then put it back. Case perfectly solved."

The Su family patriarch was furious and embarrassed. He felt he had wronged Si Mingjing’s maternal grandfather!

Si Mingjing also understood. The Su Family bore her no ill will, but they also would not allow her to marry into their family.

Fortunately, she had never entertained such a thought.

Su Cheng urged Si Mingjing, "Mingjing, hurry up and take the tree bark powder out. Don’t keep Mo Yinhe waiting too long. I, your Third Brother, am absolutely the ultimate wingman for your marriage to Mo Yinhe! If you need anything, just ask your Third Brother."

Each time Su Cheng referred to himself as "Third Brother," he wished he could just make Si Mingjing his actual sister on the spot. That way, Grandpa couldn’t randomly play matchmaker anymore.

But Si Mingjing sat perfectly still, the corners of her lips slightly upturned. "Who said I’m going to marry Mo Yinhe?"

"Wasn’t it you who said it? That with the tree bark powder, Mo Yinhe would marry you?"

"Considering Mo Yinhe’s status, how could he possibly marry me? I just wanted to get my tree bark powder back, so I made that up on the fly."

Si Mingjing didn’t want the Su family to actually misunderstand. If these words were to carelessly reach Mo Yinhe’s ears, she wouldn’t be able to clear things up even if she had a hundred mouths.

Su Cheng let out a PFFT. "You!"

Of course, Su Cheng wasn’t angry. Instead, he burst out laughing. "HAHAHA! Mingjing, how are you so clever?"

Su Cheng didn’t like silly girls or pushovers; he appreciated those who were brave and strategic.

Hearing Si Mingjing say this, Su Cheng was overjoyed. This girl is interesting!

When Si Mingjing dropped that line, everyone in the Su Family turned to look at her.

The Su family patriarch had only one son, Su Yanming. Su Yanming, in turn, had three sons: the eldest, Su Lie; the second, Su Yu; and the youngest, Su Cheng. At this moment, they all either smiled or raised an eyebrow at Si Mingjing.

No one thought she was sly.

After all, she was the one whose belongings had been stolen.

Only Qin Yinan, Su Yanming’s wife, unconsciously clenched her fist. A fleeting shadow crossed her expression, a detail captured by the astute Si Mingjing.

Qin Yinan had never expected Si Mingjing to set such a trap for her, much less call her out on it in front of everyone! She was boiling with anger.

If only I had known, I would have flushed that can of tree bark powder straight down the toilet!

Su Yanming tried to downplay the issue. "Fortunately, it was found. Let’s end this matter here. No matter who stole it, don’t do such things again. Mingjing’s maternal grandfather was kind to our Su family. Dad is right; we should treat her well."

Su Yanming had to go to work, so he tidied up and then left.

Su Lie and Su Yu also had to go to work.

Only Su Cheng, clutching his blanket, went back to his room to continue his nap. Before leaving, he said to Si Mingjing, "Mingjing, from now on, just call me Third Brother. As long as you call me Third Brother, I’ll look out for you and treat you like my own sister!"