Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Winning Peopleâs Hearts Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Winning Peopleâs Hearts Aunt Juan let out a yelp of distress and, unable to bear it, slapped her forehead. Everyone started to get anxious and flustered on behalf of Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao.
Although this was a matter for the Chiang Family, she couldnât contain her fiery emotions and dashed over. Patting Jiang Xiaoâs shoulder, she said with frustration, âJiang Xiao, what nonsense are you spouting? I think this Supervisor Guard looks quite fine, really spirited! Youâre engaged to him and you still wonât acknowledge it?â
Jiang Xiao nearly got knocked off the chair by the pat and couldnât help but feel speechless.
Aunt Juan, do you have to be so worked up?
After all, she was telling the truth.
In this day and age, and even several decades later, if youâre not married by thirty, people start calling you leftover men and women. She didnât want to delay Meng Xinian. That was out of good intentions, wasnât it?
At this moment, Xu Canyuan and the others called out to Chiang Songhai in the courtyard, and he hurried out.
âUncle Songhai, everything is thoroughly prepared, and since you have distinguished guests at home, we will take our leave first.â
They had agreed to have dinner at the Chiang Familyâs home that evening, but now that they saw Meng Xinian there, how could they dare to stay?
Jiang Xiao, who had excellent hearing, overheard this from inside. She temporarily put aside concern for Meng Xinian and quickly stepped out to address them, âUncles, Brother Lin Zi, we all agreed to have dinner at home, and the food is already cooked. How could we let you leave without eating? Please stay! Go wash your hands, the meal is ready to be served soon.â
Meng Xinian stepped out, and his presence seemed to transform the humble courtyard.
âUncles, my name is Meng Xinian, Jiang Xiaoâs fiancĂ©, not an outsider. I also brought wine, and Iâd like us to have a couple of drinks together this evening to get acquainted. Is that alright?â
Jiang Xiaoâs fiancĂ©!
Ho Laidi had caused a commotion earlier and rumors had it that they were even seeking to oust Jiang Xiao from the family, but she indeed had a true fiancé!
Xu Lin glanced at Jiang Xiao, a hint of regret in his eyes, but he quickly recovered.
He had harbored a slight interest in Jiang Xiao, but upon Meng Xinianâs arrival, that little bit of feeling blew away instantly. Besides, he was nearly ready to discuss his own marriage arrangements, and his parents wouldnât agree to let him wait for Jiang Xiao to grow up. He should find a capable wife to help sustain the family.
Meng Xinian, with his sharp gaze, immediately caught Xu Linâs fleeting look at Jiang Xiao.
However, it seemed this ârivalâ had already given up on his own.
Shi Zhuang and others were genuinely happy for Jiang Xiao.
Although they found it strange that Jiang Xiao had such an outstanding fiancĂ©, they did not ask further questions, feeling relieved that Jiang Xiao wouldnât have to be expelled from the family and now had a place to belong. This was, after all, good news.
Since Meng Xinian was, in fact, Chiang Songhaiâs future grandson-in-law, he truly wasnât an outsider. As he also brought wine, Honest Shi and the others happily nodded in agreement.
Jiang Xiao hadnât expected Meng Xinian to take the initiative to reveal his identity, nor to win over hearts with wine. By the time she realized what was happening, the uncles had already gone to wash up and help bring the table into the courtyard, getting ready for the meal.
Unable to resist, she glared at Meng Xinian. Seeing that everyone else was busy and her grandmother and Aunt Juan were hurriedly cooking, she grabbed Meng Xinian and pulled him into her room, swinging down the door curtain with a swish.
Meng Xinian raised an eyebrow.
âIs this your bedroom?â he asked.
âYesâŠâ Jiang Xiao subconsciously replied, but then she realized what she had said and shot him a sidelong glance. Was that the point? She had pulled him in here to make things clear!
âMeng Xinian, did you hear what I just said?â