Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 169: Overflowing dog food, is big brother looking for a girl? Qi Zeyan thought Jiang Yanting had returned to the lounge, but when he led Jiangjiang back, he found that he was nowhere to be found.

"Yanting hasn't cback?" Jiang Jinsang raised his eyebrows, "Didn't you two go out together?" "I cout of the bathroom with Jiangjiang and he was gone; I thought he had returned before us.” "Maybe he's making a phone call or bumped into someone he knows," Tang Wan said from the window. Despite the distance, she could clearly see the hotel entrance where many press vehicles seemed to be stalled, with very few being allowed in. "Security is tight at the auction." “It's all because of last year's incident," Qi Zeyan muttered.

"Last year?" Tang Wan was unfamiliar with the renowned families of Beijing, let alone what happened the previous year.

"The previous auctions were like a red carpet event, very grand. But last year, something happened, it's a long story, complicated, and not something you can explain in a sentence or two... anyway, it was a mess...” Since there was nothing happening at the moment, Qi Zeyan briefly shared the story with her.

"Last year, Grandma Jiang donated a jade pendant, which was the token of love between her and Grandpa Jiang," Qi Zeyan said, smiling.

"A token of love?" Tang Wan furrowed her brows, "Why would they auction something like that?" "It was because she was pissed at Yanting and Xiaowu. None of them were fulfilling her expectations. Grandma Jiang originally wanted to give the token to her future granddaughter-in-law, but those two seemed set on remaining bachelors, making her think she'd never get to pass it on." "In her anger, she said she'd give it to someone fated to have it." "The plan was to use reverse psychology to pressure them into compliance. The jade pendant wasn't worth much, and she thought nobody would bid on it and that it would end without any offers. Unexpectedly, someone bought it for 200,000." "It left Grandma Jiang without an appetite for days!" Tang Wan chuckled lightly, "Is that even possible? Couldn't it be taken back?" "How could it be taken back? The person used it to propose, changing its significance. Besides, the buyer was the eldest grandson of the Fu Family. No chance of getting it back then." "The Fu Family..." Tang Wan pursed her lips, "Old Fu?" "Other than his family, which other Fu Family would it be in Beijing? Anyway, the whole thing was an unsightly affair last year. That's why things are much more low-key this year. They even scrapped the red carpet and only rigorously vetted journalists are allowed in," Qi Zeyan explained.

"So that's the story," said Tang Wan, glancing at her wristwatch. "Isn't the auction about to start soon? And Second Master still hasn't returned?" "It's okay, let's go in first," Jiang Jinsang suggested.

"I want to wait for Daddy to cback," Jiangjiang relied on Jiang Yanting to a certain extent.

"You guys go ahead, I'll stay here with him," Qi Zeyan wasn't keen on joining them, "Everyone's in pairs, flaunting their love. I don't want to be the third wheel." Tang Wan bit her lip, "We're not really..." She might not have realized, but her interactions with Jiang Jinsang had becvery intimate and ambiguous. "You guys aren't flaunting?" Qi Zeyan was exasperated. This thing, it's not just holding hands or kissing in front of others that counts; it's the whole atmosphere, the subtle interplay of details that's enough to infuriate a single person.

Besides, he hadn't completely recovered from the heartbreak of his last relationship! Jiang Jinsang just held Tang Wan's hand, and offhandedly dropped a remark.

"Happiness is almost overflowing, have to show it off a bit. Without spreading s'dog food,' I fear ssingles might starve." "I..." Qi Zeyan was fed up. If it weren't for Tang Wan, he'd have knocked this sickly guy out! "Jiangjiang, don't you think your uncle is overdoing it?" Jiangjiang was lying across a small table, snacking on coconut slices, and glanced at him, "What aspect are you referring to?" "In many ways..." "Are you askingto badmouth Uncle with you in private?" Jiangjiang, still munching, made indistinct sounds, but Qi Zeyan heard him loud and clear.

"Uncle Qi, even kids in kindergarten don't play like that." Qi Zeyan huffed. Surely a tongue as sharp as that ran in the Jiang family.

** Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang had just left the lounge when a man in a hurry approached them. He was in a suit, flashing a hotel logo on his nametag, "Second Master, I'm the manager of this hotel. May I have a moment of your time?" "What's the matter?" Jiang Jinsang frowned.

"That..." The manager glanced at Tang Wan out of the corner of his eye.

"I'll head over there," said Tang Wan, catching on that he wanted to talk to Jiang Jinsang alone.

Tang Wan left, and only then did the manager approach, "Xiaowu, could you please persuade Second Master?" "What do you mean?" "He seems to be looking for someone, asked us to review the surveillance footage, and wants to check the guest list. Actually, these aren't secrets or anything, no big deal, but the fact is there simply isn't such a person. He doesn't believe it, though, insisting we replay the surveillance footage over and over. The auction is about to start, and we're already short-staffed as it is, could you please look into this..." The manager had no other recourse but to seek Jiang Jinsang's help.

"Right now, the entire hotel staff is searching, but with so many people today, we can't draw attention or cause a commotion. It's really difficult." "Where is he now?" Jiang Jinsang raised an eyebrow.

Searching for someone? "The surveillance room." His brother was never one to be unreasonably demanding or stubborn. When Qi Zeyan said that he had left Jiangjiang behind, Jiang Jinsang felt something was off. Although Jiang Yanting might seem cold and stubborn, he cherished his son and wouldn't just abandon him.

He initially thought it might have been simportant phone call, but he's here checking the surveillance? As Jiang Jinsang headed that way, he asked the manager, "Who is he looking for?" "A lady, dressed in a black gown, but he couldn't describe the dress. There are many ladies and misses wearing black gowns today. With just this bit of information, we can't find her..." The manager had run the whole way, breaking out into a sweat.

A lady? Jiang Jinsang didn't believe his brother would suddenly fall head over heels for sgirl and search the whole city; it must be someone he knew. Usually unflappable and with emotions that never showed, there had to be a significant reason for such an uproar from him...

Could it be? Jiang Jinsang quickened his pace, the manager hurriedly followed.

Wasn't Jiang Family's Fifth Master sick and weak? Why was he moving so swiftly? Jiang Jinsang glanced at the manager, “Did he provide a photo?" "No, if there was a photo, asking the reception staff at the entrance would definitely help. They would remember." "No photo, any other distinguishing features?" "Second Master said..." the manager coughed, "Female, long hair, high nose, big eyes..." Jiang Jinsang pursed his lips, these...

What kind of features are those!

When Jiang Jinsang arrived at the surveillance room, the technicians were still replaying the lobby footage. Though there was full coverage, there are always blind spots and too many camera angles to review in a short period of time. "Brother?" Jiang Jinsang frowned.

Jiang Yanting glanced at him and then at the hotel manager standing beside him, continuing to watch the surveillance footage without a word.

"Is she from Beijing?" Jiang Jinsang's curiosity was piqued.

Jiang Yanting remained silent.

"You're sure it's the person herself, not someone who looks similar." "I won't mistake her,” Jiang Yanting was firm.

Jiang Jinsang looked at his watch; there was still tbefore the auction started, "Brother, is she Jiangjiang's..." "You should go," Jiang Yanting raised his eyebrows.

This was a tacit warning for him not to be too inquisitive.

"There's still stime, no rush." Not to mention the Jiang Family, the entire Beijing was curious about who Jiang Yanting had the child with years ago, "Brother, maybe provide more clues? Since the person is in Beijing, there must be a way to find them if we have a photo or any other information." Jiang Jinsang's subtle attempt at finding out more didn't go unnoticed by Jiang Yanting, who merely glanced at him flatly before turning back to the video screen.

“Jiangjiang is still there, you don't want your son anymore." "Zeyan will take good care of him." Qi Zeyan was by now exasperated by a certain young one...

**

Meanwhile, Tang Wan had already found her seat. Originally, this had been an invitation from Madamm Jiang, and the position was very front and central with empty seats all around her. As a new face, she becthe center of attention as soon as she sat down. Jiang Shuyan and her group hadn't arrived at the auction hall yet, but the murmurs about Tang Wan were already floating over...