Wedding preparations kept Jiang Jinsang busy, while Tang Wan’s only tasks were to take good care of herself and decorate their new ho. The old lady felt they shouldn’t move out due to Tang Wan’s pregnancy and was reluctant to let them go, yet she understood that the couple needed their own space.
Everything was proceeding in an orderly and swift fashion. Whenever Jiang Shiyi had to work, he occasionally needed soone to run errands or do so heavy lifting, so he roped in Jiang Chengsi.
He complained to the old lady about being bossed around by Jiang Xiaowu, who singled him out for chores.
The old lady actually laughed out loud, "Among all the brothers, you’re the most free. Your two older brothers have to work and manage their hos; one of them has to work and do research. And you? Let’s not even talk about work; you don’t even have a girlfriend. If I don’t ask you for help, who will I ask?"
Jiang Chengsi kept silent. After all, being single is a cri in itself.
Later, he smartened up. Whenever there was the need for errands or work, he would also drag Huo Ran along with him.
The power of idolatry is formidable...
He probably would willingly throw himself into a pot of boiling oil or walk over sharp blades if asked. There was no question of him doing any strenuous labor or running errands.
Jiang Yanting had an overwhelming backlog of work from earlier, and Jiang Zhenhuan was hinting at retirent. Lately, he often took Jiang Yanting to various events, apparently trying to help him build connections. He was so busy that he barely had the ti to assist Jiang Jinsang.
"You’re busy with your stuff, and there’s not much that needs help." Having learned from experience, it wasn’t too busy for him.
"I’ve talked to Xie Duo. If you need anything, just call him."
Jiang Jinsang smirked, "He agreed?"
"He’s my nephew. Why wouldn’t he help with sothing?"
Jiang Jinsang laughed out loud, knowing that Xie Duo and his brother had been rivals in the past and knew each other’s tactics well. His brother could predict Xie Duo’s moves easily.
Evidently, when it ca to dealing with elders, Xie Duo... was no match for him.
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As for Tang Wan, besides arranging their new ho and visiting her studio, she was primarily focusing on taking care of her health. She had planned to create a set of accessories for herself, but was scolded over the phone by Xi Fangli.
"You’re pregnant, so why are you busy with anything? Don’t you think my student can get married without giving her a set of jewelry?"
Ever since Xi Fangli had a grandson, she hadn’t crafted Cyan Feather by hand. For Tang Wan’s wedding, however, she designed and made a set of bridal headpieces herself.
After the wedding photos were developed, she simply created an electronic invitation, leaving hardly anything for Tang Wan to be busy with.
On the other hand, so long-uncontacted classmates and friends reached out through phone calls and WeChat to congratulate her on her upcoming marriage. Most of them were in Pingjiang, so while they couldn’t attend in person, they didn’t skimp on red packets and gifts. They probably all wanted to take the opportunity to beco closer, as personal connections cannot be bought with money.
Compared to these people, Tang Wan cared more about whether "Miss Xiao" and the girl from the assay office would be able to attend.
"Has ’Miss Xiao’ not confird yet?" Jiang Jinsang noticed her staring blankly at the guest list again.
"I just called her. She said she’s traveling in Nanjiang, and it’s indeed a good season for travel." It was a pity that she had a little one growing in her belly.
Even the honeymoon had to be canceled. The Jiang Family hadn’t even ntioned it, but Tang Yunxian had already vetoed the honeymoon plans.
The reason was, "There will be plenty of opportunities to travel later. Traveling with a belly like that, we’d all be worried."
"Have the guests from the assay office confird their attendance?" Jiang Jinsang saw her frown again and shifted the topic.
Tang Wan pursed her lips, "I asked my fourth brother earlier, his response was vague. The invitation should have been delivered, but they might not co. Our intention was delivered, and if they’re busy, we can’t force them."
"Did your fourth brother tell you that he got in touch with them?" Jiang Jinsang asked while twirling his finger. The business card was taken by the third brother. Where did he find her?
Did he inquire specifically, or did he go directly to the assay office? Or perhaps the third brother told him?
"Who else but him?" Tang Wan said with a smile.
Jiang Jinsang nodded in agreent, "If you really want her to co, you could ask my third brother."
Calling him by his given na was more familiar than calling him "cousin"; she would just call Jiang Shiyi "third brother."
"I almost forgot, the third brother knows her too, but their relationship is so strange." Tang Wan rested her chin on her hand, "They know the sa professor and might be from the sa school, but when they et, they act like strangers to each other..."
"That’s indeed peculiar."
"Really strange." Jiang Jinsang had been so busy lately, it was rare to find sothing so interesting.
Based on his understanding of Jiang Chengsi, if he knew she was an old acquaintance of his own brother, how could he possibly take on the task of delivering wedding invitations? He would have just passed the responsibility to Jiang Shiyi...
And he certainly wouldn’t have acted the way he did when the grandmother set up the blind date, which likely ant his fourth brother was unaware of their relationship.
To confirm his suspicion, Jiang Jinsang deliberately probed the next day when they t.
This completely baffled Jiang Chengsi; why did people keep asking him about that sister from the assay office? The invitations weren’t delivered by him, so his answers were naturally ambiguous.
Jiang Jinsang was then almost certain that this fool knew absolutely nothing.
Jiang Chengsi finally thought to ask his brother if the wedding invitation had been sent out, and the reply he received was:
"I’m on my way to the airport."
"Picking soone up?" Jiang Chengsi frowned, "A client of your company? Brother, I don’t an to disturb your work; I just want to know if the wedding invitation was delivered."
"It’s in progress."
Jiang Chengsi was confused again. Going to the airport to send a wedding invitation? What was that all about?
...
anwhile, a group from the assay office was heading overseas for a seminar to share the latest experiences in laboratory analysis. Said to return in a few days, it was just a manner of speaking; between conferences and ongoing experints and analysis, it was likely to be more than ten days before they returned.
With their matching outfits, the group was easy to recognize as they erged with their luggage, with the sole female mber of the team attracting even more attention.
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