Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 1180 - 694: Advancing by Retreating, Successfully Infiltrating the Enemy

Jiang Mansion, inside Tang Wan’s small studio

The Cyan Feather was layered in a deep green, amidst an emerald backdrop. Tang Wan was holding tweezers, sticking peacock-colored feathers, while Jiang Chengsi sat not far away, still staring at the freshly glued cup.

"Fourth Brother, stop looking at it. The cup needs to sit for over ten hours. Don’t touch it." Tang Wan didn’t even lift her eyelids, focused on her work.

Jiang Chengsi stared at the cup:

"Why do you think Zeyan went to the Ruan Family during the New Year? I bet, his future father-in-law won’t give him a warm welcome."

"During the New Year, isn’t it better to stay in Beijing? Instead, he’s off to face his father-in-law’s anger."

...

Tang Wan smiled, "If he wants to be with Xixi, he has to face the uncle eventually."

"But he should learn self-preservation. He’s just rushing to it. I hope he comes back in one piece." Jiang Chengsi’s words had just fallen when someone knocked on the studio door.

It was Jiang Cuo, saying the old lady wanted Jiang Chengsi to go downstairs.

When Jiang Chengsi went downstairs, the old lady was wearing reading glasses, examining several boxes of tea leaves, with other gifts arranged on the table, all beautifully packaged.

"Grandma, you called for me?" Perhaps because the New Year was approaching, and the Jiang family had a new great-grandson, the old lady’s mood was quite good. "So many things on the table, who sent them?"

"The Si Family." The old lady put down the tea leaves, "These are all new teas from the south, not available in Beijing City."

The Si Family sent gifts that weren’t extravagant but were certainly thoughtful.

"The Si Family?" Jiang Chengsi picked up a jar to look, "New Year gifts?"

"Yes, last time at Xiaowu and Wanwan’s full month celebration, their family sent lots of things. Logically, we should’ve taken the opportunity of sending you New Year gifts to express our thanks, but who knew their family acted so swiftly." The old lady adjusted her reading glasses on her nose.

"Our family and the Si Family have had no interactions. Why suddenly send so many things over?"

"Their family wishes to build good relations, which is a good thing. I heard about the Si family’s daughter..."

Before the old lady could finish, Jiang Chengsi cut her off, "Grandma, please stop right there. Don’t even think about those things."

"Look at you, even if you were willing, the Si Family wouldn’t fancy you with your carefree demeanor." The old lady chuckled lightly, "I meant to say, later, I’ll have Yanting and Xiaowu deliver gifts to the Si Family; you should go along since you’ve been there, and you’re familiar with the place."

Jiang Chengsi didn’t refuse. Reciprocation was proper, and since the Si Family had given little nephew a generous full moon gift, it was only natural that Jiang Jinsang should go through this process, accompanied by Jiang Yanting for more seriousness.

"Where are Second Brother and Xiaowu? When do they plan to go?" With things relaxing before the year end, Jiang Chengsi felt quite idle.

Usually, he would spend this time playing mahjong and drinking with Qi Zeyan. Now that he’s off visiting his father-in-law, Jiang seemed idle.

"They went to the company and might drop by the hospital; probably heading to the Si Family tomorrow."

"Xiaowu going for a recheck again?"

The old lady nodded.

"Isn’t his health much better now? Even the little nephew is perfectly healthy."

"Years earlier, his condition worsened as winter set in, problems from the womb, having persisted over twenty years, aren’t easily cured. But no issues this winter, and he’ll be considered well. In spring, I plan to let your Second Brother take him to work; he can’t stay home forever."

Jiang Jinsang had poor health. Forget about working; avoiding episodes was already fortunate enough. Fan Mingyu really managed his future well.

"Is Xiaowu willing to go to the company?" Jiang Chengsi peeled an orange, passing it to the old lady, "With his personality, if he enters the business field teaming up with Second Brother, will there be room for others?"

"Let him work first, then pick something suitable afterward." The old lady ate orange slices, turning her head towards Jiang Chengsi, "How’s your club doing? If it isn’t working out, maybe help at the company..."

"Forget it, I’m not fit for that."

Jiang Chengsi quickly gestured his refusal, being too accustomed to a carefree lifestyle, unable to bear a nine-to-five grind.

"Are you planning to run a bar forever? When you marry and have kids..." The old lady started reiterating familiar talks.

Jiang Chengsi looked up at the sky speechlessly, solemnly assuring the old lady, even if he changed jobs, it would never be to work at a company – little did he know how slapped he’d feel in the face later.

Until Jiang Jinsang returned, the old lady asked about his medical check-up, sparing Jiang Chengsi from further lectures.

"Uncle Zhou said my health is fine; as long as I take care of myself, there shouldn’t be any problems."

The old lady heaved a sigh of relief at the news, and when Fan Mingyu returned holding the little great-grandson from the Huo Family, everyone gathered at the table to eat and chat about matters concerning the Huo Family.