Chapter 1180: Chapter 694: Advancing by Retreating, Successfully Infiltrating the Enemy
Jiang Mansion, inside Tang Wanâs 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. Donât touch it." Tang Wan didnât 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 wonât give him a warm welcome."
"During the New Year, isnât it better to stay in Beijing? Instead, heâs off to face his father-in-lawâs anger."
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Tang Wan smiled, "If he wants to be with Xixi, he has to face the uncle eventually."
"But he should learn self-preservation. Heâs just rushing to it. I hope he comes back in one piece." Jiang Chengsiâs 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 ladyâs 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 werenât 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 Wanwanâs full month celebration, their family sent lots of things. Logically, we shouldâve 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 familyâs daughter..."
Before the old lady could finish, Jiang Chengsi cut her off, "Grandma, please stop right there. Donât even think about those things."
"Look at you, even if you were willing, the Si Family wouldnât fancy you with your carefree demeanor." The old lady chuckled lightly, "I meant to say, later, Iâll have Yanting and Xiaowu deliver gifts to the Si Family; you should go along since youâve been there, and youâre familiar with the place."
Jiang Chengsi didnât 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 heâs 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.
"Isnât 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, arenât easily cured. But no issues this winter, and heâll be considered well. In spring, I plan to let your Second Brother take him to work; he canât 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, "Howâs your club doing? If it isnât working out, maybe help at the company..."
"Forget it, Iâm 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 â little did he know how slapped heâd 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 shouldnât 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.