Chapter 1399 - 803: Treating Him Like a Prospective Son-in-law, Using My Money to Woo My Daughter?

Chapter 1399: Chapter 803: Treating Him Like a Prospective Son-in-law, Using My Money to Woo My Daughter?

Guandong Si Family

The matter of Jiang Chengsi’s "exile" being extended was mentioned by Si Yushan at the dinner table to Si Qingxiao.

"... He’s at the age of striving, and began engaging in finance rather late, so more experience is beneficial for him."

Si Qingxiao simply nodded in agreement, but barely ate dinner, claiming she was going to make clothes and went upstairs.

"That girl barely ate anything..." Si Yushan sighed, noticing his wife across from him also set her chopsticks down, "What? You’re not eating either?"

"Yushan, I know you have some opinions about Chengsi. Since they’re dating, how their relationship progresses is their own affair. He’s finally coming back, and Xiaoxiao’s been quite happy lately, now you pull something like this. Do you think she can still eat?"

Si Yushan also set his chopsticks down, took a napkin, and wiped the corner of his mouth, "You think I’m deliberately making things difficult for him?"

"Could it be otherwise?"

"That’s part of the reason. Actually, I’m more concerned. I twisted my back earlier, and if it were 20 years ago, a few days of rest would suffice. Look at me now, still feeling uncomfortable, aging isn’t something that can be denied." Si Yushan sighed.

"Everyone claims being the son-in-law of the Si Family is a stroke of luck, but similarly, he’ll also live under a constant spotlight, with people questioning whether he’s worthy or not."

"With such a large company, even if we hire professional managers in the future, there must be someone in the family keeping things in order. The biggest test for them won’t be now, but after marriage..."

You Yunzhi pressed her lips together without speaking.

"How long can we protect them? What I can teach him is limited; the future will require their own management. Always sticking by me means no one will sincerely teach him anything."

Si Yushan was speaking the truth, bearing the title of Si Family’s prospective son-in-law, everyone would flatter and appease him.

"But you shouldn’t have placed him under Yan Wangchuan there. You know his temperament; he won’t even spare you any face. Will he treat Chengsi kindly?"

You Yunzhi sighed deeply.

"Precisely because of this, staying in Nanjiang will allow him to learn. If he can handle the Yan Family, he can manage even the toughest and meanest people in the business world later." Si Yushan stated outright.

"..."

You Yunzhi found herself speechless, unsure what to say.

If Mr. Yan heard these words, who knows if he’d find them flattering or insulting.

"That child has always been left to his own devices by the Jiang Family. Yan Wangchuan emphasizes rules and is rigidly severe to the point of strictness. I believe he’ll grow a lot upon this return."

You Yunzhi understood that he had high hopes for Jiang Chengsi, genuinely wanting to cultivate him.

"Then you also need to clearly explain things to Xiaoxiao. Knowing he’s coming back soon, you can’t imagine how happy she’s been. You won’t let her go find him and even confiscated his ID. What kind of person are you..."

"If this girl went over, you’d say I spent money for him to do business, only for him to use my money to court my daughter?"

"..."

You Yunzhi was at a loss for words, feeling the conversation was growing increasingly absurd.

*

After dinner, she warmed a cup of milk and placed it in front of him.

"I don’t drink milk." Si Yushan was reviewing the work report sent back by Jiang Chengsi.

"Send it to your daughter to drink."

...

When Si Yushan knocked on the studio door, Si Qingxiao was operating the sewing machine, "Dad, why are you here?"

"Drink the milk and go to bed early."

"Just leave it, I’ll drink it later."

Si Yushan said nothing further, placed the milk down, and left.

Si Qingxiao felt deeply troubled; being forced apart during the passionate phase was certainly painful given Jiang Chengsi’s efforts. She pinched her eyebrows, lacking interest in making clothes, and prepared to head to her room.

With her peripheral vision spotting the warm milk, she took a couple of sips. As she planned to also tidy up the coaster, she discovered something pressed beneath it...

Instantly, a smile tugged at the corner of her mouth.

**

Jiang Chengsi was sulking in Nanjiang, while reactions from the Jiang Family regarding his extended stay varied widely.

The elderly lady Jiang kept quiet but still worried, noticing the rising temperatures as Beijing starts breeding mosquitoes and gnats, occasionally muttering: "I’ve heard there are many mosquitoes in Nanjiang..."

However, Jiang Zhenhuan remained more rational.

If Si Yushan just wanted an excuse to dismiss him, he wouldn’t have needed to send him to Nanjiang.

Those in the business circles clearly understand the weight of the Yan Family’s presence in Nanjiang; messing up this kind of business isn’t a mere matter of tens or hundreds of millions.

This is considered one of Si Family’s most significant commercial projects.

Si Yushan’s arrangement was almost akin to treating him as a son-in-law, grooming an heir.

Otherwise, no matter how lavish the Si Family might be, there’s no reason to squander tens of millions, or billions, just to play with him, Si Yushan isn’t naive.

Following Jiang Zhenhuan’s analysis, the elder lady finally felt relieved.

Turns out, the Si Family wasn’t simply trying to make things difficult for him. Given her distaste for Jiang Chengsi’s love of cars, the Si Family’s intention to nurture him naturally pleased her.

So she decided to let him be.

Upon hearing he’d be staying longer in Nanjiang, she called to check on him again.

Originally expecting his grandmother’s call to be filled with care and warmth, Jiang Chengsi was instead greeted with:

"Since the Si Family values you so highly, you need to perform well."

"..."

Alright, guess the conversation could end here.

He typically enjoyed chatting with Jiang Shiyi, but today was different. Whether he messaged him or called, his brother seemed unresponsive.

Little did he know that his brother was currently cooking for Lin Luyou.

"Your phone keeps ringing. It’s Fourth Master calling; won’t you answer?" Lin Luyou looked at the constantly flashing caller ID on his phone screen.

"Ignore him."

"He calls so frequently; there might be something urgent."

"It’s merely to inform me that I can’t return home soon." Jiang Shiyi bluntly replied, "So..."

"You should stay here comfortably, considering he won’t return anytime soon."

Lin Luyou suddenly realized that his harshness in school was normal, seeing how he treated even his own brother indifferently wasn’t surprising.

...

Jiang Chengsi felt abandoned by the whole world, alone in Nanjiang.

Receiving a call made him thrilled, and it was Jiang Jinsang who called, "Jiang Xiaowu, at least you’re being decent."

"You have no idea. My brother doesn’t answer my calls, Qi Zeyan the bastard said he’s accompanying his wife to the movies and ignores me as well."

"Now I see, you’re the only one treating me well."

Jiang Jinsang listened to his woes for quite a while, feeling rather headache-inducing.

Still the familiar character and formula; indeed, no matter how serious in public, he was still hyperactive in private.

"I’ve said so much, why aren’t you speaking?" Jiang Chengsi frowned.

"I wanted to interject; however, your words were too constant for me to break in."

"..." Jiang Chengsi coughed slightly, "I’ll give you the chance. Go ahead now."

"I’ve heard there’s a good brand of milk powder in Nanjiang, a local brand, I’d like you to bring back two cans for me."

"Hm?" Jiang Chengsi frowned, what does this mean? Bring back milk powder? "Is your child about to wean off mother’s milk? Why would you need milk powder?"

"Just want to check whether that milk powder is good. By the way, since you’re doing business with the Yan Family, if you customize jewelry from them, do you get a discount? I want to prepare something for Wanwan’s birthday gift..."

"Get lost—"

Jiang Chengsi angrily hung up the phone, lying on the bed, tossing and turning unable to sleep.

...

When one feels unlucky, it’s like even drinking cold water clogs the teeth.

He initially thought, without his wife by his side, he’d focus on work.

Next morning, upon meeting Assistant Yuan, he was informed there was no work today.

"No work?" Jiang Chengsi, hoping to throw himself into work as a distraction, was stunned, "You’re telling me, no work? You’re teasing me?"

"Initially, Mr. Yan believed you’d return to Beijing, hence today was planned for you to buy specialty souvenirs, giving time to his family as well."

"So you have nothing to do today?"

"You can wander around freely today, or go to the beach and splash in the water."

"..."

I’m not a three-year-old child, what splashing in water?

"Perhaps you can accompany me for a stroll?" Jiang Chengsi, unfamiliar in Nanjiang, found the sole acquaintance with Assistant Yuan.

"I have other plans; today is your free time, so I’ll leave you alone."

With that, he left briskly.

If they had told him earlier about today’s lack of plans, he would have flown back to Beijing. Due to the late notice, another work arrangement was scheduled for tomorrow morning, leaving him unable to book a flight and make a round trip in time.