Chapter 433 - 278 Big Brother: Asking for identity in public, bringing daughter-in-law home (3 updates)_3

Chapter 433: 278 Big Brother: Asking for identity in public, bringing daughter-in-law home (3 updates)_3

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The entire underground parking garage was utterly silent; everyone held their breath, quietly waiting for the situation to unfold.

Upon seeing Jiang Yanting arrive, Tang Wan’s suspended heart settled, and she slightly struggled, "Mr. Shen, you can let go of me now."

She hadn’t expected that in that sort of situation, Shen Zhixian would protect her behind his own body. In fact, compared to him, Tang Wan had far more experience dealing with the media; it was Shen Zhixian’s first time facing so many cameras. His grip on her hand was sweaty, yet he still didn’t let go.

"Hmm," Shen Zhixian responded, releasing his grip.

"Are you okay?" Jiang Yanting’s voice was naturally deep and rare, and in the quiet, empty parking garage, it sounded hoarse with a bit of an echo.

However, the cold and stern look in his eyes seemed to melt into tenderness at the sight before him.

Everyone thought he was speaking to Tang Wan since the two of them stood so close, but then, with a hoarse voice, he softly called out a name:

"Xianxian?"

"I’m fine..." Shen Zhixian hadn’t expected him to come, and so quickly at that.

"Really fine?"

"Why did you come here?"

"To pick you up after work."

Jiang Yanting indeed hadn’t come because he saw the news. It took half an hour from Jiang Company to Qi Group when there was no traffic, let alone during the peak of noon.

But his words startled most of those present; after two seconds of oppressive silence, the underground garage exploded with astonished cries, "What’s going on—"

Jiang Yanting took another step toward her and reached out, lightly clasping her hand. Surrounded by people, Shen Zhixian’s fingertips twitched slightly, only to be firmly held in his grasp.

"I’ve been waiting for you to call me."

"Now that the photos have been taken, do I really mean so little to you that you can’t bear to be seen with me?"

"Would you rather have people call me a gigolo, say I live off a woman, than acknowledge me publicly?"

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"Damn—what did I just hear? Is Second Master seeking identity confirmation?" a reporter said, shocked.

After a brief and eerie silence, the crowd erupted with a huge outcry...

"So the gigolo is the Second Master? From the back, he does look like it."

"If it weren’t him, would he come out and admit it?"

"Is Second Master pursuing Madam Xie, and she hasn’t acknowledged him? Is Second Master taking this opportunity to declare his authority?"

"What kind of witchcraft is this? Second Master is pursuing her and she’s still not agreeing?"

Everyone: "..."

"So Second Master, you came here today is..." the reporter, still not giving up, asked again.

They must have been hearing things... this was Jiang Yanting, after all, when had he ever been embroiled in a scandal, not to mention publicly acknowledging one.

Jiang Yanting glanced at him, "Work’s over, I’m picking up my wife to take her home. Any problem?"

The crowd was dumbfounded: No problem, since you’ve boldly admitted to being a gigolo, what more can we say?

"Let’s go," Jiang Yanting said, leading Shen Zhixian away from the crowd. About to get into the car, he suddenly remembered Tang Wan, "Ride in my car?"

"No need, no need!" Tang Wan forced a smile; she was practically invisible in his eyes, a mere formality. She absolutely didn’t want to get into the car and be a nuisance.

Then everyone saw, Jiang Yanting had Shen Zhixian sit in the passenger seat, and he himself drove away...

Even his assistant was left behind.

Standing there, the assistant looked lost and disheveled. Was he just abandoned like that?

So heartless, so merciless?

On the trending searches, a headline [Jiang Yanting chasing after Madam Xie] instantly shot up...

Everyone was perplexed; the man shamed as a kept man turned out to be Jiang Yanting.

"What a surreal start to the year, with Fifth Master caught cheating in a hotel room, and now Second Master is dating and accused of being a gigolo, even Fourth Master... what’s happening with the Jiang family this year?"

"The most surreal part is that Second Master is the one pursuing her, and it seems she has yet to agree."

"Madam Xie, nobody thought that if they got together, what would Mr. Xie feel? It’s said he and Second Master Jiang are sworn enemies, yet now he might have to call him ’Uncle,’ sorry, I just can’t help but laugh."

"Haha, poor Mr. Xie, such a sad man."

"Mr. Xie? Xie Duo? Someone enlighten me on his love-hate saga with Second Master Jiang!"

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The Xie Family received the news, and Elder Xie was naturally delighted as it indicated that the relationship between the two had deepened, possibly leading to marriage discussions soon.

But Xie Duo’s face darkened as he looked at the online comments.

Instead of discussing their relationship, why was a trending search about him shoved to the top?

The title was: [Poor Mr. Xie.]

He definitely didn’t like the idea of calling Jiang Yanting ’uncle’ in the future, but it certainly wasn’t for outsiders to pity him.

Meanwhile, Qi Zeyan was actually quite pleased; he had gotten in on some fresh gossip today...

Unexpectedly, as soon as he got back to the office, a call came from the old family head.

"Grandfather, what timely calling. Do you want the latest gossip firsthand? Let me tell you, today..." He knew the old man loved gossip and must be eager to hear the latest news.

"I heard that they got cornered by reporters in the car park?"

"Yes, that’s right."

"What’s happening with our company security? How could so many reporters get in? And they managed to corner someone inside? This incident is a joke if it gets out! How am I supposed to explain this to your grandmother Jiang and the Xie family?" Qi Zeyan was stunned for several seconds by the sudden intensity.

"..."

"We need a thorough review of our security measures. Such an incident cannot happen again."

"I understand." Qi Zeyan knew this area indeed needed to be tightened; he had assumed reporters were only outside, not realizing they’d found a way into even the company parking lot.

"I’m not there, and neither is your father. As the person in charge, you’re just enjoying the show at this time? Write me a self-criticism report."

"..."

A self-criticism report?

Qi Zeyan was flabbergasted. What in the world was happening? Was it that tough just to enjoy a bit of drama?

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