Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 121: 110 Fifth Master vs. Little Aunt, Fairy Battle (2 more updates)_2 Chapter 121: 110 Fifth Master vs. Little Aunt, Fairy Battle (2 more updates)_2 The two families rarely gathered together and were bound to drink a bit.

The elder Mr. Tang couldn't drink, so he could only watch, feeling downcast, as a group of people clinked their glasses and took turns drinking.

"Fifth Master Jiang, I heard that you were a great help when Uncle Tang was in the hospital, even specially inviting experts from Beijing. I'd like to toast to you," Shen Shuci said, holding her wine glass.

"Sorry, it's been getting colder recently, and I'm not feeling very well. I took smedicine and should avoid alcohol," Jiang Jinsang replied, holding a teacup, "I'll drink tea in place of wine as my toast to you." Shen Shuci raised her eyebrows slightly, she knew Jiang Jinsang was deliberately keeping his distance from her, not wanting to get too close, but she wasn't annoyed.

"I've heard the Forbidden City in Beijing is beautiful. I've never been there," Shen Shuci kept looking for topics to discuss.

Jiang Jinsang merely responded perfunctorily, but his gaze remained fixed on Tang Wan.

Tang Wan, for sreason, had drunk quite a bit. She could handle her liquor very well, so a few drinks weren't a problem, and everyone let her be. However, when they cto their senses, they realized she might have drunk too much.

When they were leaving and settling the bill, Tang Wan was a bit unsteady, but still had her wits about her. Shen Shuci supported her, and the two got into the scar.

Upon arriving at the old mansion, Tang Wan had drunk far too much, and Shen Shuci helped her back to her room to rest. Since they lived in the scourtyard, Jiang Jinsang and Jiangjiang were also present.

"Sister, are you alright?" Jiangjiang leaned over the edge of the bed and touched her face, "Your face is so hot." "She drank too much. That's why children should never drink alcohol, understand?" Shen Shuci said with a laugh, pinching Jiangjiang's little face.

After spending the day together, she found the child rather likable and clever, but she couldn't say the sfor his father's reputation. She truly didn't understand how such a man could have such an adorable child.

Entirely wrapped in blankets, Tang Wan had a flushed face, seemingly passed out from the alcohol.

"Let's go outside, Fifth Master," Shen Shuci said after making sure Tang Wan was settled, not intending to leave Jiang Jinsang behind.

"Hmm," Jiang Jinsang nodded. Anyway, once Shen Shuci left, he could still cback.

But he didn't expect Shen Shuci to follow up with, "I heard from Wanwan that you have done extensive research on Qing history. I'm very interested, could we talk about it?" "It's quite late, I'm afraid that would be inconvenient," Jiang Jinsang flatly refused.

Shen Shuci suddenly leaned in close to him and whispered, "It seems brother-in-law is still unaware of your feelings for Wanwan..." Jiang Jinsang clenched his teeth, "Where do you want to talk?" "Your room, perhaps." "1 The Jiang family members didn't hear what Shen Shuci said, but they saw their master agree to let her into the room, and they were all puzzled.

They could all see that Jiang Jinsang did not wish to becentangled with her. What leverage could she possibly have to make him compliant? This little aunt was quite something! Jiangjiang blinked, equally innocent on his face.

Tang Wan was groggy, but the old house wasn't well soundproofed, so the news of Shen Shuci visiting Jiang Jinsang's room reached her ears. The alcohol made her head hurt even more.

** In fact, after Shen Shuci went over, she didn't discuss Qing history with Jiang Jinsang. Instead, she took out Jiangjiang's storybook and read to the child, clearly enjoying the stories herself.

"These storybooks are really nice these days. They have illustrations and quality binding," Shen Shuci commented with a smile.

"Sister Shen, weren't your childhood books like this?” Jiangjiang, still a child unaware of many things, was naturally happy to have someone read him stories.

"No." Jiang Jinsang sat on the other side, slightly raising an eyebrow. Shen Shuci was adopted by the elderly couple of the Shen Family after Tang Wan's biological mother passed away. Given the timeline, she should be old enough to remember. He suspected her childhood circumstances might not have been very good.

But...

It was nearly nine o'clock. Wasn't she going back to her room to sleep? "Miss Shen? Aren't you sleepy?" Jiang Jinsang's words were quite direct: Please leave now! He didn't understand Shen Shuci, couldn't grip her temperament, and didn't know what she was playing at. He wasn't afraid of people finding out about his affection for Tang Wan, but they weren't in an established relationship, and Tang Yunxian clearly didn't want her to marry him. If he interfered now, marrying her would only becmore difficult.

This little aunt was very good at grasping one's sore spots.

Shen Shuci turned her head to look at him, "I'm still jet-lagged, not sleepy yet." Her phone vibrated at that moment; it was a call from the patriarch of the Shen Family, so she stepped out to take the call.

"Aren't you coming back to sleep?" There are vacant rooms in the old Tang residence; since they knew people from the Shen Family had arrived, they naturally wouldn't let them stay at a hotel.

"I'll head back soon." "Wanwan has drunk too much and is asleep. Are you still trying to test the waters?" Shen Shuci just smiled.

In fact, her approach was indeed somewhat brusque, yet it was also the most effective one. Firstly, she wanted to see if Tang Wan truly had feelings for him. Secondly, she wanted to see what kind of attitude Jiang Jinsang would display towards her.

Would he be completely submissive, or would he know how to refuse? Shen Shuci might not look dainty, but she had a good temperament; to him, perhaps that was a temptation as well.

She wouldn't stay long in the country, so she had to choose the most direct and effective way to probe. Moreover, she also wanted to see, with her being so assertive, to what extent would Jiang Jinsang yield? Once Shen Shuci hung up and went back into the room, Jiang Jinsang stood up and walked outside. "Lord Jiang the Fifth, where are you going at this late hour?" Shen Shuci raised an eyebrow.

Shen Shuci wasn't foolish; though he sat there, his mind had already wandered off. Now heading out, he obviously couldn't sit still and wanted to find Wanwan.

This girl was drunk and not thinking clearly. With such a big bad wolf on her trail, how much of her would be left intact? But just as she thought to speak, Jiang Jinsang quickly blocked the words she was about to utter.

"It's a bit stuffy in here, I'm going out for sfresh air. Miss Shen, please take care of Jiangjiang for a bit. I'll be back shortly." Shen Shuci's eyebrows twisted.

What, what did you say? Askingto look after your nephew? And then what? So you can go looking for Wanwan?

Ever since Jiangjiang had cover, even though they lived in the scompound, Jiang Jinsang had few opportunities to get close to Tang Wan. Since Shen Shuci wanted to mess with him, he wasn't going to sit around and wait for doom. "Didn't you say you wanted to adjust to the tdifference? You shouldn't be sleeping yet, right? I'll just take a little walk. I should be back very soon." Turned the tables! Shen Shuci's hand gripping the storybook tightened ever so slightly, "The winter wind is cool, and the dew is heavy. Especially when walking at night, be careful and stay safe." "Thanks for the reminder." Jiang Jinsang said with a smile, since someone wanted to help entertain the child, he wasn't going to be polite about it.

"The old house is not well lit on the outside; make sure you don't walk into the wrong place." They were both clever people; sthings didn't need to be spoken too directly as they understood each other's meaning. Shen Shuci meant: Do not go looking for Tang Wan.

"I'll be careful," Jiang Jinsang said, putting on his coat, grabbing his ixan m phone, even fitting in an earphone, and wrapping a scarf around himself-a look that really seemed as if he was just going out for a walk.

Shen Shuci bit her lip; this Jiang Jinsang...

He was also quite cunning.

No wonder people in Beijing said he was tricky and difficult to deal with; after being provoked all day, he finally made his move.

But Tang Wan was drunk; wouldn't going to her be like a lamb entering the lion's den? Shen Shuci furrowed her brow, feeling her tests and trials somehow unwittingly created an opportunity for the two of them. The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she became.

So it ended up that she deliberately played Jiang Jinsang during the day, and at night, he got her to take care of the child? Getting rid of the little nuisance certainly made his actions more convenient. The members of the Jiang Family standing aside were very aware not to follow Jiang Jinsang out: Though it was a battle of wits between deities, in the end, it was their grandfather who was the more cunning, with a darker heart and slicker moves.

As for Jiang Jinsang's supposed short outing, she ended up never seeing him return...