Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 295: 202 someone: Slandering the Fifth Master, flirting with Wanwan? "Sister-in-law's father was laid to rest, and Xie Jing, as a son, helped carry the coffin to the end," said someone from Beijing. "He was very fortunate, as long as he was entered into this family's genealogy, even as an adopted son, he was bound to lead a life of wealth and honor." Tang Wan nodded, "So he still lives with the Xie Family?" "Probably not, but he holds a position at the Xie Firm. It's possible that he may have found sleads concerning sister-in-law, so the adoption was not brought up again. However, the Xie Family didn't cut ties after accepting him." "When Xie Jing cto Beijing, he was quite young. You couldn't promise a child glory and wealth. Although you couldn't fulfill that promise, you couldn't send him back to the countryside either, so he was raised here all along. He used to live here. When he moved out, I'm not quite sure." "However, his reputation outside isn't very good. Although capable, he has had his share of scandals—after all, he wasn't raised by the Xie Family from a young age, unlike Xie Duo." "Uh-huh." Tang Wan nodded, seemingly understanding why he was alone at the Xie Family at this time.

"My older brother and Zeyan both had interactions with him. He's not mediocre, just too worldly and selfish to form deep bonds," Jiang Jinsang chuckled. “And at every dinner, there must be swomen accompanying him; his private life is quite lavish." "Does the Xie Family not know, or do they not care?" "I'm not sure about that," Jiang Jinsang chuckled.

The gathering was lively for a while until Du Jinglan called everyone to get ready to eat.

"Taotao, stop playing, go wash your hands, and get ready to eat," Shen Zhixian said softly. During this time, she and Jiang Yanting didn't interact much; her demeanor almost seemed like they were genuinely acquainted from matchmaking, polite yet familiar.

"Uncle, shall we go wash our hands?" Taotao was initially playing with Jiangjiang, but somehow she had moved next to Jiang Jinsang.

"Taotao?" Shen Zhixian frowned; her daughter wasn't usually clingy, yet she especially liked Jiang Jinsang. "No worries, where is the bathroom? I'll take her there." As her dearly loved niece, Jiang Jinsang was naturally very affectionate.

"Go this way, it's a conspicuous place; Taotao can find it," Shen Zhixian also had no other choice.

"Taotao doesn't easily get close to people; it seems she and Xiaowu are quite fated," Elder Xie chuckled, observing their harmonious interaction with a broad smile.

Shen Zhixian was leading Jiangjiang to wash hands, the little guy, although acting proudly said he could do it himself, play-pretended to struggle while his mother held his hand.

Jiang Yanting followed closely, leaving Tang Wan as seemingly the only outsider in the Xie Family living room. "These kids, all going to wash their hands together," Elder Xie chuckled warmly and peacefully, turning to Tang Wan, "How is your grandfather recovering?" "Pretty well." "First tin Beijing for New Year? There's a lantern festival in East City this year, lasting until the Lantern Festival. If you have time, you should go and check it out." "Alright." Tang Wan was not familiar with the Xie Family, but her gaze unintentionally met with Xie Jing's not far away; she merely nodded politely, while Xie Jing looked at Tang Wan with a hint of interest.

She wasn't stunning at first glance, but upon more observation, one could be captivated. Well-mannered, just sitting there, she was serene and dignified, undoubtedly different from those frivolous women outside.

In any influential family in Beijing, he wouldn't dare to stare so blatantly, but he felt that since the Tang Family held no power in Beijing, his gaze becincreasingly brazen, making one extremely uncomfortable.

"Xie Jing, go move schairs; we don't have enough seats for everyone today," Xie Duo suddenly spoke up, dismissing him.

"Alright." Xie Jing then stood up and left.

By this time, Jiang Jinsang and the others had also returned.

"Wanwan, shall I take you to wash your hands?" Shen Zhixian, having a child, seemed accustomed to caring for others, speaking to Tang Wan in the smanner.

"You don't have to take me; I can go by myself." "Just walk this way, turn left at the end, and you'll see it," Shen Zhixian advised, after which Tang Wan headed down the corridor herself.

** The Xie Family's interior was also designed in an ancient style, with many similar corridors without markings, making it easy to get lost. Tang Wan had just washed her hands and was just opening the door, which was locked from the inside, when suddenly a strong force from the outside tried to slam the door open.

The force from the other side was so great and unexpected that Tang Wan almost got hit as she staggered two steps backward, and Xie Jing's whole body squeezed in.

The restroom was originally small, already feeling somewhat cramped with two people in it.

Tang Wan's breath deepened, and the next second, the door was shut, "click" the door lock fell into place. Alone with a man, the strange scent of a man overwhelmed her, making her whole body uncomfortable. He was wearing sbrand of men's cologne, which was quite pleasant, but to Tang Wan, it was nothing compared to the reassuring scent of disinfectant and medicine on Jiang Jinsang.

"What do you want to do?" Tang Wan leaned against the porcelain wall at the rear, staring intently at him. "We are actually quite similar, both depending on others." Perhaps because there was no one else around, he stared at Tang Wan with an even more fervent, naked gaze.

"I've heard about your affairs in Pingjiang, so stop pretending to be a chaste and virtuous woman in front of me." Many things about Tang Wan had been clarified, like frequently visiting nightclubs, but people did not care about the truth, and sfalse reports were still spreading, which Xie Jing certainly had seen.

"I heard that you and Jiang Jinsang might be getting married. What do you want from him? Can his feeble body satisfy you?" His smile was lewd, pressing closer step by step.

"This is the Xie Family's house, are you not afraid I'll call for help?" Tang Wan frowned.

"You wouldn't dare. If the Jiang Family barges in and sees us disheveled, I could simply say you' e tried to seduce me. Do you think Jiang Jinsang would still want you?" Xie Jing smiled smugly, as if he had Tang Wan all figured out. "Aren't you afraid I'll complain to him? His reputation isn't great outside; aren't you afraid he'll deal with you?" Tang Wan sneered lightly.

"Deal with me? For what reason? Because he dislikes me? Our families are about to becrelatives by marriage. Unless he doesn't care about your reputation, he might as well make a big deal out of this." "You are really shameless! Does the Xie Family know about your behavior behind closed doors?" Xie Jing laughed nonchalantly, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to you now..." He moved closer to Tang Wan, trying to lean in to kiss her face, but Tang Wan frowned in disgust and turned away, yet Xie Jing merely smiled and pulled out a business card from his pocket, shoving it into her hand.

Tang Wan could clearly feel the man's desire.

"If Jiang Jinsang can't do it, contactanytime."

Tang Wan was unwilling to take the business card. He moved his fingers suggestively, trying to@velopher Yely er hand and push the card onto her, but just as his fingers touched the back of Tang Wan's hand, she suddenly grabbed two of his fingers. Xie Jing raised his eyebrow slightly, “What's the rush... Ow—” Before he could finish his teasing remark, Tang Wan suddenly exerted force, nearly bending his fingers at a 90- degree angle, causing him to cry out in pain.

"You fucking-"

"Shhh-" Tang Wan leaned close to his ear, lowering her voice, "Don't shout so loud. If someone bears and If e barges in, and sees you trying to molestandbeating you up, I'm afraid the one losing face won't be me." "I am brought by the Jiang Family. You know that our families aim to establish a relationship as strong as Qin and Jin's. If because of you, a rift occurs, I fear you won't be able to stay with the Xie Family." "Keep your mouth shut, and don't make a sound!" Xie Jing took a sharp breath, his fondness for Tang Wan yet undiminished, “Didn't expect you to be so fierce. I like that..." "I have something else you'll like even more!" The two were already very close. Xie Jing thought even her breath was sweet, but the next second, he was suddenly kicked hard in the groin...

He was in such pain that his brain went blank, the damn woman! And next to his ear, Tang Wan's voice came, "Like that?" She was smiling, her breath icy cold.