Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 1186 - 697: The So-Called Refined Scoundrel, Jiang Xiaowai vs. Fourth Master (Part 2)

"Stop talking nonsense!"

It’s clearly him being reckless with me.

After Ding Dabao walked into the room, he teased, "But the brother-in-law is really handsome, it’s normal you couldn’t resist."

"Are you done yet?" Ruan Mengxi couldn’t wait to cover his mouth and drag him away.

"Hey, how far have you and the brother-in-law progressed, have you, you know...?"

"Ding Dabao!" Ruan Mengxi knew that Qi Zeyan wasn’t asleep, saying this in front of him, wasn’t this asking for trouble?

"I’m just asking, what’s the rush? Didn’t you say before that dating in college is normal, but you should be responsible to the girl and all that, you taught me all this."

"Hurry up and go home—" Ruan Mengxi wished she could kick him out, pushing him towards the door.

Once the door was closed, Qi Zeyan, who was lying on the bed, let out a low chuckle.

...

Since that night of drinking, Ruan Daqiang’s attitude toward Qi Zeyan has changed a lot.

Ruan Mengxi later asked privately what they did when they went to the martial arts gym with her father. Qi Zeyan never said, and it wasn’t until after they got married that they visited her family, and Ruan Daqiang had too much to drink, that the truth came out.

Ruan Daqiang really wanted to pin down a certain scumbag and give him a tough time, but more importantly, he cared about Qi Zeyan’s attitude towards his daughter.

He intentionally found some old friends to intimidate him, made him drink to see if he would spill the truth.

Given their relationship’s development, Ruan Mengxi was clearly the one who fell in love first. The saying goes, "whoever falls in love first, loses," and Ruan Daqiang feared his daughter would be stubborn until the end.

And would be at his mercy.

But something Qi Zeyan said at the table melted Ruan Daqiang’s heart:

"I know I’m not welcome here, but if Xixi were to return alone, she’d face many issues by herself..."

When the relationship was exposed, it was too sensational, relatives and friends would definitely ask, and people would gossip.

"I don’t want her to bear so much alone and be wronged because of me."

Ruan Daqiang was a man with a tough exterior but soft heart. He also saw Qi Zeyan’s attitude, originally intending to get him drunk and question him. But after hearing this, he started talking about some anecdotes from Ruan Mengxi’s childhood.

Mostly about how she used to be chubby, isolated, and discriminated against, which reddened his eyes with sourness whenever he remembered those times.

The interrogation turned into a heart-to-heart.

Which is why Qi Zeyan wasn’t drunk yet, and Ruan Daqiang ended up getting himself drunk.

**

After the drunken incident, Qi Zeyan knew he had won over his father-in-law and informed his family. Although someone was missing at this New Year’s celebration at the Qi Family, the old master was exceptionally happy.

He even thought about taking time after the New Year to visit Pingjiang, eager to fast-track the wedding plans.

Qi Zeyan subtly communicated his family’s wishes to Ruan’s parents, saying his family wanted to come for a vacation.

No one was foolish; they all understood the implication. Ruan Daqiang just smiled, "Sure, just let me know when they’re coming, and I’ll make arrangements."

Ruan’s family’s stance was clear, and the old master was pleased, immediately sharing the news with a few trusted friends.

Since nothing was finalized, he didn’t dare to boast openly.

Of course, Mrs. Jiang was the first to be informed, "...Is that so? Congratulations, it seems you all are about to prepare for a wedding."

"Still, you’re luckier, Jiangjiang and Taotao are so sensible now."

"If Qiqi gets married, you’ll also soon have a great-grandson and great-granddaughter."

"If the kid takes after that rascal, it will kill me from anger."

...

Though the old man said this jokingly, he couldn’t hide his joy.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Jiang hung up the phone and sat in the living room in a daze. When Jiang Chengsi came over, she seemed not to notice him, so he deliberately circled behind her and gently patted her, "Grandma!"

"Oh my gosh—" The old lady was startled, "You little rascal, you’re such a grown-up, yet you walk silently like a child."

"You were too focused to hear, what were you thinking?" Jiang Chengsi picked up a piece of chestnut pastry on the table, took a bite.

"I just talked to your Grandpa Qi, everything regarding Qiqi and Xixi seems to be fine now."

"That’s good news."

"Indeed it is, but I’m more concerned about you. When will you have any news?"

"..."

Jiang Chengsi coughed lightly, "I’ll go upstairs to check on my little nephew."

"Jiang Chengsi!" The old lady called after him, but he was already taking two steps at a time towards the stairs, frustrating her as she patted her legs, realizing he was hopeless.

Jiang Jinsang and Tang Wan were both there, one reading company reports, the other crafting a screen. Xiaowai was sleeping soundly on the small bed, but seemed to stir when sensing movement, babbling towards Jiang Chengsi.

"Come, let uncle hold you." Jiang Chengsi’s posture in holding the baby was a bit awkward, Xiaowai was practically lifted by his armpits.

"Do you even know how to hold a baby? Haven’t I taught you before?" Jiang Jinsang frowned.

"I do." Jiang Chengsi adjusted slightly.

"Give him to me, I’ll change his diaper." Jiang Jinsang put down the material in his hands.

"You continue working, I’ll change it for him."

"Do you know how?" Jiang Jinsang smiled while looking at him.

"Although I’ve never eaten pork, I’ve seen pigs run, don’t worry, I got this." Jiang Chengsi said confidently.

Jiang Chengsi had seen Jiang Jinsang change the baby’s diaper and thought it seemed easy, but once he tried, Xiaowai kept wriggling and wouldn’t cooperate. Frowning, he forcefully put on the diaper in a clumsy manner.

"See, isn’t it fine?" Jiang Chengsi raised the child, showing off to the others.

However, despite appearances, the diaper wasn’t worn properly. So as Xiaowai twisted and turned in his arms, the diaper loosened...

"Look, he’s even smiling at me." Jiang Chengsi held the little one, "Smile at uncle again, and uncle will give you a big red envelope for the New Year."

"Ah ah—" Xiaowai grinned, seemingly laughing, which delighted Jiang Chengsi, feeling that his nephew indeed liked him.

Until he felt something wet on his chest, the little guy had already finished his business.

"Something smells..." Tang Wan was the first to smell it.

"Fourth Brother?" Jiang Jinsang noticed Jiang Chengsi’s sudden pause and stony expression and tentatively asked.

"Hehe—" Xiaowai was still flailing his arms in his embrace.

Jiang Chengsi’s mouth twitched...

Eventually, everyone knew Xiaowai peed on Huo Qinqi first, and then on Jiang Chengsi, two people who would never allow anyone to mess with them, yet they were helpless with him.

"Fourth Brother, are you okay?" Jiang Jinsang finished changing his son’s diaper and finally turned to the still frozen Jiang Chengsi.

"What do you think?" Jiang Chengsi took a deep breath.

"You smell quite strong. You should go wash up and change your clothes."

"..."

While taking a shower, Jiang Chengsi thought that kids were indeed little devils, and even if he got married, he wouldn’t want any kids. They were terrifying.

After his shower, he came out to find his phone vibrating with a message from a small group chat:

[Racing on New Year’s Eve, anyone interested?]

Jiang Chengsi wasn’t interested, but everyone @ him, so he thought they were asking him to join the fun, but when he opened the message, they were all asking him to bring along their fourth sister-in-law.

That day’s event had become legendary within the small circle. Many who missed it wanted to meet the lady.

Fourth sister-in-law?

Jiang Chengsi frowned:

The matter isn’t even close to being settled, what are they blabbering about!