Jiang Chengsi’s club has already gotten on track, even though the rumors in the circle are still spreading like wildfire, saying he’s brought on a skilled racing girl as his girlfriend, among other things. Yet, no one dares to divulge this to the Jiang Family, especially in front of the old lady.
People in the circle know well that the Jiang Family matriarch dislikes him racing, and now he’s found a girlfriend who can accompany him in racing.
Once this blows up, the Jiang Family will certainly explode.
Maybe once the old lady steps in, the budding romance between the two will be nipped in the bud; when that happens, Jiang Chengsi will surely investigate who leaked the secret.
Jiang Chengsi is bold and fearless, no one dares to offend him.
Therefore, although the matter has spread, the Jiang Family elders are completely unaware.
Considering Chengsi’s flexible schedule, visits to the Si Family were arranged according to Jiang Jinsang’s schedule.
Jinsang only has a day off on Lantern Festival, so the gift-giving ti is set for the morning of Lantern Festival.
"Chengsi, can you get up in the morning of Lantern Festival?" The old lady knows he’s a night owl, with quite a temper when waking up, fearing he might delay important matters.
"No problem, I can definitely get up."
Jiang Chengsi is quite pleased with this arrangent, visiting the Si Family in the morning, while his afternoon is reserved for his date, the timing is just right.
"Remind the Si Family in advance, it’s better to make an appointnt and bring the child. If there’s no one ho, it will be a wasted trip." Fan Mingyu reminded.
Even on a holiday, consideration should be given to whether the Si Family has their private schedules.
Tang Wan nodded in agreent; she has the Si lady’s contact information, and she took the initiative to reach out to the Si Family.
...
You Yunzhi received a call from Tang Wan and was sowhat surprised.
"Auntie, I’m sorry to disturb you, I hope I’m not interrupting." Tang Wan’s voice is naturally soft and amiable, plus she’s polite and humble, You Yunzhi smiled saying it’s fine.
"It’s like this, Lantern Festival is approaching, you previously sent many useful things when I was recovering post-birth, and gave more gifts when my son turned one month old — these kindnesses make feel a little..." Tang Wan laughed.
"So, if it’s convenient for you on the morning of Lantern Festival, our family is planning to visit you."
"Does that work for you?"
On the Lantern Festival day, the Si Family had many invitations but had postponed most, leaving their schedule open. Learning Tang Wan’s family planned to visit, though unexpected, brought them joy.
"Is your whole family visiting, including the child?" You Yunzhi laughed.
"We’ll bring the child along, it might be a bit noisy since he’s very young."
"No worries, I adore young children."
You Yunzhi hung up the call and imdiately shared the news with her husband.
Mr. Si, recognizing the Jiang Family’s propriety, didn’t react much, but You Yunzhi nonetheless dug out unused red envelopes left over from New Year to prepare a gift for Xiaowai.
"How much is appropriate?" You Yunzhi frowned at her husband, "Since it’s their first visit, if we give too much I fear Jinsang and his wife might decline; too little, and it’s insincere."
"How about offering so gifts then." Mr. Si suggested frankly.
"That’s doable, maybe a small gold lock or charm, these are common gifts, however, gold retains value." You Yunzhi put away the red envelopes.
"Actually, I have a bit of a selfish thought, having heard quite well about the personalities of the Jiang Family’s two daughters-in-law — they’re around our daughter’s age, if they can befriend each other, that’ll be nice."
"The Jiang Family is well-connected in Beijing, getting to know them does our daughter no harm." You Yunzhi chuckled, "With their family coming in the morning, I plan to invite them to stay for lunch before they leave."
"Alright." Mr. Si appreciates the Jiang Family, glancing at his wife before asking, "Will Jiang Chengsi be joining?"
"Not sure, didn’t ask, only know Jinsang is coming with his family of three." You Yunzhi smiled, "Why? Are you hoping to see Jiang Family’s fourth son?"
"I only complinted him slightly when we first t, didn’t you always disapprove of him?"
"What brought this on? Want to call the Jiang Family and have him visit you?"
"I was just asking." Mr. Si cleared his throat, "Sent him a bouquet, this kid hasn’t even called back, if it were soone else, they would’ve eagerly shown up, but this fellow just..."
He huffed lightly.
"Seems like he doesn’t care about us at all."
You Yunzhi laughed, "If he were like others, you probably wouldn’t give him a second glance. He’s not sucking up to you, and you find that unsettling, don’t you?"
Her playful remarks left Mr. Si silent, choosing to shift topics instead, "If we’re really planning to have them for lunch, preparations should be made in advance."
"I know, I’ll talk to our daughter, telling her to have lunch at ho on Lantern Festival, I suspect she’ll be out for dinner."
Mr. Si lightly huffed:
He now eagerly anticipates his daughter bringing soone ho for him to et.
He’s curious about what kind of wild boy has such charm to enthrall his daughter.
You Yunzhi didn’t know what her husband was thinking; she already left the room and knocked on her daughter’s bedroom door.
Her daughter was chatting on the phone, face aglow — obviously talking with that boy again.
"Mom? What’s up?" She lowered her voice.
"It’s nothing, just wanted to remind you, that we’ll have guests for lunch on Lantern Festival, and you should stay to have lunch at ho, you may leave once the guests are gone." Seeing her daughter on the phone, You Yunzhi briefly told her without detailing who was visiting.
Thinking her daughter likely wouldn’t know them, an in-person introduction seed suitable.
After her mother left, she inford Jiang Chengsi she needed to stay ho for Lantern Festival lunch.
"I happen to have sothing in the morning too, let’s connect in the afternoon." Jiang Chengsi was planning to ntion it himself.
Such coincidence, the timing aligned perfectly, not delaying anything.
**
On Lantern Festival day, Jiang Mansion
Xiaowai woke up before dawn, making it impossible for Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang to continue sleeping.
Since they had plans to take the child out and the Si Family was far away, Tang Wan started packing after breakfast — diapers, bottles, toys, each outing requires carrying a big bag.
Before they left, the old lady reminded them multiple tis.
"...I got it." Jiang Jinsang held his son, the little one dressed in festive clothes with a hat and wrapped in a blanket, only his bright eyes were visible.
Perhaps aware of the outing, his eyes sparkled as if excited.
"Take care of the child, don’t cause trouble to others." Fan Mingyu advised.
"Have you called Chengsi? Don’t wait until you’re at their door only to find this lad isn’t up yet." The old lady always felt Jiang Chengsi is unreliable.
He spends nights in an East City rental, Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang plan to et him before heading to the Si Family.
"I’ll call our fourth brother in advance." Tang Wan laughed, "Xiaowai, say goodbye to great-grandma."
Watching them leave, the old lady still felt uneasy, imdiately phoning Jiang Chengsi.
Expecting him to be still in bed, she was surprised to learn he had finished exercising and was having breakfast.
"Xiaowu and Wanwan have already left, prepare yourself."
"I know." Jiang Chengsi hung up the phone, took a shower, and started rifling through his wardrobe, considering what to wear today.
He’s too lazy to change outfits multiple tis a day; best to choose one that suits both the Si Family visit and his date.
After much thought, he picked a rather formal and refined suit, even though he wished to wear his custom outfit.
However, thinking Xiaowai is coming too, his young nephew might cause havoc; what if the outfit gets dirty!
...
Each ti Xiaowai went out, he’d be thrilled, nestling in Jiang Jinsang’s arms, his face pressed against the window, watching cars outside. Occasionally, passing an oversized billboard, he’d excitedly wave his little hands.
Today, Jiang Cuo was driving — he had just returned from his New Year holiday, regaling them with tales of match-making arranged by his parents, amusent piquing Tang Wan’s interest so she chatted with him.
The car quickly arrived at the Yi Garden entrance; Tang Wan was about to call Jiang Chengsi when Jiang Cuo said:
"Sir, Madam, I’ve already spotted Fourth Young Master."
Tang Wan looked out the window and saw Jiang Chengsi wearing a black down jacket with an open zipper over a subtly stylish suit, low-key but distinctive in design, with unique dark red buttons...
"What’s with Fourth Brother lately? He used to never care about his outfits." Tang Wan remarked directly.
"Why, what’s up today?" Jiang Jinsang, needing to lean over, looked out through Tang Wan’s side of the window to see Jiang Chengsi, but holding the baby made it inconvenient.
"This outfit is understated yet formal, but paired with red buttons..." Tang Wan pursed her lips.
"Certainly unique."
Jiang Cuo clicked his tongue; Tang Wan’s words were tactful — this isn’t unique...
But definitely showy!
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