Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 293: 201 Wuye's sudden enthusiasm, prepare for the unforeseen (2 more updates)_2 "Tonight?" the old lady frowned.

"Already arranged, Taotao wants to see Xiaowu, we probably won't be hfor dinner tonight.” "Are the gifts ready?" "Mhm." "Going out?" Jiang Zhaolin watched Jiang Yanting closely, seeming to want to read sclues from his face.

"Sorry, I can't stay hto drink with you tonight. I had previously fixed to go to the Xie Family to deliver gifts and might stay for dinner." Even though Xie Duo and Jiang Yanting didn't get along, resulting in the two families not being particularly close, it was still customary to exchange visits and gifts during the holidays.

"No problem, if I want to drink, I'm always available." Jiang Zhaolin took a sip of tea, his eyes betraying a hint of sadness.

Jiang Jinsang also knew that Tang Wan didn't like these insincere formalities, so naturally, she took her along when they went out.

"They didn't inviteeither; would it be inappropriate forto suddenly show up?" Tang Wan, while reluctant to spend twith Jiang Zhaolin and his wife, felt it would be quite abrupt to visit the Xie Family unannounced. "Don't worry, when we give New Year's gifts, their family mainly wants to see my brother. The two of us are just along for the ride." It was normal to give gifts during the New Year; typically, it would be Jiang Zhenhuan and his wife making the visit. Given that Jiang Yanting was at odds with Xie Duo, being specifically asked to go this year was merely an excuse to assess him through the guise of giving gifts.

Jiang Yanting was also aware that tonight he and Jiangjiang were the main focus. He was just about to tell Jiangjiang to dress formally and appropriately when he found that Jiangjiang had already rummaged through to find a suit that Qi Zeyan had given him last year.

It had been too big to wear at the time, but this year it fit perfectly.

"Dad, is it appropriate forto wear this?" Going to have dinner with his mother and sister, Jiangjiang was still very excited.

"You this..." Jiang Yanting frowned; it seemed a bit too formal.

Somebody climbed up on a stool and, in front of the mirror, managed to slick his hair back, not with hair gel or wax but just water for styling.

The newly done hairstyle was a spitting image of Qi Zeyan's influence.

Once outside, a gust of wind left his hair lopsided, making him look like a ruffled little cockerel and almost made Tang Wan die of laughter.

Dressed in the little suit, wrapped in a down jacket, and wearing black leather shoes, truth be told...

He bore quite a resemblance to Qi Zeyan's swagger! "Hey, is Jiangjiang really not Qi Zeyan's child?" Tang Wan whispered to Jiang Jinsang.

"You've seen how my brother is; do you still expect him to play with the child? Jiangjiang has spent more twith Zeyan and Xiaosi since he was little. He's picked up a lot of random stuff, but he didn't learn anything good," Jiang Jinsang snickered.

"During his last birthday, Xiaosi even got him a children's car, the kind you can sit and play in. Back when it was warmer, there was an open space behind the old house; grandma had planted sbok choy and stuff. They had just sprouted when he crushed them." "She was so angry she nearly threw him and the car out." Tang Wan couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Your family still has the old residence?" "It's in the suburbs. Grandma used to live there; she doesn't like the city center, thinks it's too noisy. She only moved over since Jiangjiang came," Jiang Jinsang explained, "I'll take you to the old house for a visit sometime." Tang Wan smiled and nodded.

** The four took one car to the Jiang Family. On the way, Jiangjiang constantly adjusted the little red bow tie around his neck.

"Feeling nervous and excited because you'll soon see your sister?" Tang Wan, sitting in the back with him, watched him restlessly rubbing his hands and straightening his clothes, and couldn't help but ask.

"How could I be nervous? I'm someone who's seen the world; how could I get nervous?" "So you don't want to see her?" "Mainly, I heard she wants to see me." Shen Zhixian had specifically called him, saying his sister missed him and hoped he would cto visit. The person in question then said, since she wanted to see me, I would reluctantly make the trip.

"She wants to see you?" "Xiaosi Uncle said, 'A man should never let a woman be disappointed.'" "Pfft-" Tang Wan burst out laughing.

Jiang Yanting's fingers gripped the steering wheel. Jiang Chengsi, just what kind of nonsense have you been filling the kid's head with? Jiang Jinsang turned his head to glance at the back row and caught a glimpse of Tang Wan, saying with a meaningful tone, "You're right, Uncle Four, men really can't let women down, especially the women they love." Tang Wan was puzzled. Why was he suddenly saying this to her? Jiang Yanting also glanced at his younger brother: With that tone, all flirty, what was he up to now? ** When the car arrived at the Xie Family's doorstep, although it was already dark, the entrance was brightly lit with greenery covered in heavy snow and a small, ice-covered fountain. Their house was designed in an antiquated style-not luxurious, but filled with intricacy.

Perhaps hearing the car outside, Shen Zhixian had already cout, leading Taotao.

"Xie Duo, what are you staring for? Go out and take a look," Old man Xie said, prodding Xie Duo's leg with his cane.

He stood up to greet the guests.

But his role was not to welcthem, it was to carry things.

Jiang Yanting saw his daughter, and although his face showed no surprise or joy, he was secretly a little excited; he had even bought many trinkets for Taotao.

Shen Zhixian had already advised Taotao to get along well with Jiang Yanting, but the man was always stern- faced, which was really frightening. Still, she managed a forced smile and timidly greeted, “Hello, Uncle. Hello, Brother." "Hello, Sister!" Jiangjiang was still very haughty, putting on airs.

"Mm," was all Jiang Yanting said.

The three of them interacted formally, as if they were meeting for the first time.

Taotao, however, reverted from her formal demeanor when she saw Jiang Jinsang, sweetly calling out, "Second Uncle." "Did you miss me?" Jiang Jinsang smiled at her.

Taotao had her hair tied up in two Nezha-like tufts, which actually looked quite cute.

"Just a tiny bit," the little girl was always a bit shy.

"Can Second Uncle hold you?" Jiang Jinsang asked as he bent down.

She didn't say anything, and Jiang Jinsang picked her up to head inside.

"Taotao," Shen Zhixian frowned, "Second Uncle is not in good health, don't you..."

"Holding a child won't bother me." Jiang Jinsang was speechless. Could it be that he couldn'Keven handle a child? The outside world's misunderstandings about him were too great. Meanwhile, Jiang Yanting and his son watched Jiang Jinsang and Taotao interact, feeling like outsiders. They were as if their hearts were soaked in vinegar, thoroughly soured.

"Let's go inside," said Shen Zhixian with a smile.

People are like that; during interactions, they subconsciously care for those closer to them. Shen Zhixian was more familiar with Jiang Yanting and Jiangjiang, so she naturally paid extra attention to Tang Wan, fearing to neglect her. So once again, the father and son were overlooked.

"Don't just stand there; cinside." Xie Duo cout to help with the gifts, his lips twitching as he saw the full car trunk of items; there seemed to be too much.

All four entered the house, making the Xie Family's place lively. The Jiang Family, on the other hand, were full of superficial pleasantries, making the meal rather tasteless.

Jiang Zhaolin also knew in his heart that there was a facade of harmony, so after the meal, he and his wife quickly left.

"What's wrong? You've seemed distracted. Still thinking about Chengsi?" "No," Jiang Zhaolin pinched the bridge of his nose, "I am thinking about Jiang Yanting and the Xie Family. If he really ends up with that young girl from the Xie Family..." "Would the old lady and Mingyu agree to let her join the family with her status?"

"I used to think it wouldn't happen, but now it seems not so certain... The young miss could inherit a portion of the Xie Family estate, and with Xie Family's help, it would be even harder to bring down Jiang Yanting in the future." "Half? The Xie Family might not be willing to do that." "We must plan for the future before it rains..."