Chapter 74: 074 Mr. Tang vs Qi Duidui, though the knife moves slowly, it stabs fiercely Chapter 74: 074 Mr. Tang vs Qi Duidui, though the knife moves slowly, it stabs fiercely The tea shop was bustling with people, mostly office workers and students rushing and sporting weary faces. Suddenly, two flamboyantly dressed individuals caught everyone’s attention.
Jiang Jinsang instinctively lowered his gaze, wishing he didn’t know them.
But a certain little guy looked around and imdiately waved at him, “Uncle, we’re over here.”
Then a little guy with a slicked-back hairstyle and a leather jacket had already made his way to his table and climbed onto the stool.
“Uncle, do I look cool today?”
“Uh-huh,” Jiang Jinsang nodded stiffly, thinking his brother would turn green if he saw this getup.
Qi Zeyan, although dressed in a broad suit, still sported his signature side-parted slick hairdo, but he couldn’t hide his fatigue.
“Didn’t sleep well last night?” Jiang Jinsang sized him up.
“Don’t you know your own nephew’s temper?”
Once he was away from his brother, he was literally sky-high with endless energy.
Last night had been rough; before dawn, the little guy had woke him up thinking he needed to use the bathroom, but instead, he rummaged through his suitcase, pulling out clothes for…
A personal fashion show!
Luckily they weren’t at ho, so there weren’t many clothes. After trying on a few outfits, Qi Zeyan had hoped to catch so more sleep.
But then he said, “Uncle Qi, give a hairstyle.”
Qi Zeyan thought frantically: For hair, go to Teacher Tony, and why on earth would you do your hair before dawn!
Where is my forty-ter-long sword!
Two minutes later, he resignedly got up and styled the kid’s hair. Learning from past lessons, this ti, he stood in front of a mirror, watching Qi Zeyan closely as the little guy had quite a few ideas and kept directing.
“Uncle Qi, I think you can lift this part higher… I think this part doesn’t look good…”
Qi Zeyan’s face was a picture of despair, like an emotionless robot, chanically moving his unfeeling iron hands.
Jiang Jinsang packed breakfast for Tang Wan and Tang Yunxian, and as they left the tea shop, he noticed the little guy pulling out a pair of gold-rimd small sunglasses and putting them on with an air of importance.
No one on the whole street could outshine him now.
*
At the hospital
Upon arriving at the hospital, Tang Wan saw Jiangjiang and laughed again, unable to hold back. How had one night with Qi Zeyan changed him so much?
She dared not imagine what kind of child Qi Zeyan would raise if he had his own.
“Is Xiaoqi here too?” Tang Yunxian had started referring to Qi Zeyan as such.
“Oh, I brought Jiangjiang over.”
The more Qi Zeyan thought about how he had once “ignored” Tang Yunxian, the more politely he treated him.
Tang Yunxian had spent two nights in the hospital, and after eating breakfast, Tang Wan sent him ho to rest.
“Xiaoqi, aren’t you leaving?” Tang Yunxian put on his coat, ready to leave.
“I…”
“You’re usually very busy, I really shouldn’t keep you; I’m leaving now. If you didn’t drive, I can give you a ride.”
Tang Yunxian wasn’t foolish; he had been slow to catch on at first, but now he was almost certain this young man was here for his daughter.
Qi Zeyan’s past attitude towards him was clear; neither he nor the Tang Family had that kind of influence.
If it were solely for Jiang Jinsang, visiting twice would have been impressive enough. There was no need for daily check-ins, and the sudden shift in behavior toward him, filled with unbelievable attentiveness, was a tell.
Although he hid it well, whenever Tang Wan was around, his eyes would flit nervously, always eventually resting on her.
“No need, I drove here.” Qi Zeyan didn’t want to leave.
“My assistant isn’t here, I haven’t slept well from the night shifts lately, I’m not very alert. Wanwan was worried about driving and suggested I call a substitute driver…” Tang Yunxian spoke in his refined and composed manner.
But such a soft stab was not without its force.
He gave Qi Zeyan a smile, “Since you drove, why don’t you give a ride?”
“…”
He looked at Tang Wan subconsciously, not expecting her to say, “Mr. Qi, that would be a bother to you.”
Qi Zeyan glanced at Jiang Jinsang again:
Dude, don’t play dead, look at , try to keep here…
But Jiang Jinsang was busy teasing his little nephew, completely ignoring him.
“Xiaoqi, let’s go,” Tang Yunxian said with a smile.
“Sure.” Qi Zeyan smiled, but inside he was cursing…
They had just gotten into the car, and since Qi Zeyan’s assistant was driving, they sat side by side in the back.
Tang Yunxian didn’t hold back and said directly, “It’s almost the end of the year; your company must be pretty busy, right?”
There were many social engagents for Qi Zeyan, and he ca to seek so peace, but to leave a good impression on Tang Yunxian and not make him think he was shirking his duties, he smiled and said, “Quite a bit busy.”
“If that’s the case, then stop running to the hospital all the ti. I know you an well, but I’d feel bad if it kept you from your work.”
Qi Zeyan had thought he was going to talk about work, but this comnt ca as a cold splash.
Yet Tang Yunxian remained gentle and composed, speaking slowly, “Wanwan told you ca mainly to talk about work and to check on her studio.”
“Yes.”
“As you’ve seen our family situation, Wanwan really isn’t in a state to care for her work right now.”
“No worries, that TV series is still in preparation, and the actors aren’t even decided yet.”
“Since there’s nothing pressing with work, when are you heading back to Beijing?”
“…”
Qi Zeyan took a deep breath: That direct, huh?
Tang Yunxian, however, smiled, “Don’t overthink it; I’m not trying to rush you off. I just want to know so I can arrange a proper farewell.”
**
In the hospital
Tang Wan was playing Ludo with Jiangjiang, propping her chin with one hand, creating a warm atmosphere. Jiang Jinsang watched this scene with a small smile.
If they ever had a child…
She would definitely make an excellent mother.
At that mont, his phone vibrated. It was a ssage from Qi Zeyan:
[Jiang Xiaowu, I’m freaking out here, why are there such difficult people!]
His smile grew a bit wider. When Tang Yunxian had Qi Zeyan drive him, Jiang Jinsang had already guessed that he had noticed sothing.
As expected…
Mr. Tang wouldn’t disappoint.
It was a perfect opportunity to use Qi Zeyan as a test subject to see how Tang Yunxian dealt with suitors pursuing Tang Wan, to learn, and to adopt such tactics for himself.
After a while, a doctor ca for a round and specifically called Tang Wan out. Seeing her anxious and not coming back for a long ti, Jiang Jinsang decided to go check.
“Jiangjiang, stay here by yourself, don’t run around.”
“Okay.”
Jiangjiang, still concentrating on his Ludo, nodded in response.
Only about five or six minutes had passed when soone pushed open the door of the room and stealthily walked to the bedside.
Old Mr. Tang was lying in bed, peaceful and tranquil, but then he saw a dark shadow looming over, reaching out a demonic claw toward him…
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