Capítulo 885: Chapter 535: Wanwan’s Candid Words, Sharper Than Strong Liquor
Huo Qinqi and Shen Shuci’s engagent party was mixed with emotions; so were happy, others were sad. Huo Ran, with two dark circles under his eyes, didn’t dare go anywhere and stayed at ho all day, playing with Huo Chichi and gaming. Jiang Chengsi was more composed and went back to the club for renovations after half a day’s rest.
A few days after the engagent, Jiang Jinsang used the excuse of going to the hospital to visit and took Old Master Shen to see several real estate properties.
“…I’m quite fond of the area near Hexi, it’s closer to Shuci, but there aren’t any malls nearby, which makes shopping inconvenient.” The old man, holding several property brochures, was indecisive.
“I suggest you live at Sheng Garden. It’s closer to Wanwan and , there’s a hospital and schools nearby, and the current prices are reasonable,” Jiang Jinsang proposed.
Old Master Shen pursed his lips and suddenly looked at him, “The last ti you helped look at houses, why did you find such a makeshift excuse? Didn’t Wanwan question you?”
“No, she didn’t.”
“She didn’t see through such a la excuse? Is this girl really going to be out of it for three years during pregnancy?”
Jiang Jinsang smiled and said nothing, finding the situation quite strange as well.
“You didn’t lie to her when you ca out with today, right?” Old Master Shen chuckled.
“I just said I was coming to the hospital. Her studio was busy today too, and Uncle Chen picked her up early in the morning. I had Jiang Jiu follow her the whole ti.”
“She’s still taking work as her belly is getting bigger by the day?”
“No, she wrapped up a TV series earlier, and so work needed to be handed over now that it’s nearing completion.”
Jiang Jinsang was referring to the TV series “Feng Que,” which had been filming for over half a year and was about to finish. A TV station had purchased exclusive broadcast rights to make it a major starting show for the new year.
When they returned to the hospital, the old man, holding promotional material from each property, smiled broadly as he pushed open the ward door, “Old lady, I’ve checked out the properties Xiaowu chose…”
Jiang Jinsang closely followed behind, pausing at the door, his voice abruptly stopped with a slight frown. Looking past him, he saw that apart from Madam Shen…
Shen Shuci, who should have been at work, was also there!
“Shuci, why aren’t you at work and ca to the hospital at this ti?” The old man awkwardly smiled, concealing the promotional brochures behind him, signaling for Jiang Jinsang to take them. He imdiately understood and quickly handed them to Jiang Cuo behind him.
Jiang Cuo, grasping a stack of brochures, was also a bit at a loss.
He rushed to hide them behind his back, feeling a bit like the act of trying to hide sothing was more obvious than the truth itself.
“The credential review personnel are coming this afternoon, and I need to entertain them, so the manager gave two days off,” Shen Shuci explained, her gaze fixed on the actions of the three.
Shen Shuci was no fool. When buying a house was ntioned, she imdiately thought of the commotion over the mix-up Jiang Jinsang caused a few days ago using the excuse of buying a marital ho for the child. So…
It wasn’t Jiang Jinsang buying a house; it was her parents?
“Credential review, huh? You really should prepare well. Is there anything we need to pay special attention to?” Old Master Shen pretended as if nothing had happened.
Shen Shuci was straightforward, “What are you buying a house for?”
“Who said I’m buying a house, I…” The old man didn’t expect Shen Shuci to be there and couldn’t find a suitable reason at once.
However, the old lady let out a helpless smile, “The kids will know sooner or later, there’s nothing to hide. Your father and I are planning to settle back in the country and have been having Xiaowu scout for houses lately.”
“Such a big decision, why haven’t you told ?” Shen Shuci bit her lip, “Have you settled everything abroad?”
“Your brother-in-law helped us with a lot. We went back earlier to tidy up at ho…”
“So during this ti back, you haven’t rested well, and that’s why Dr. Zhou said you were overworked and not resting properly, all because of this?”
Shen Shuci was wondering what her mother could have been worrying about, given that her brother-in-law had even hired housekeepers, ensuring her parents didn’t have to worry about daily als. What could be so taxing? It was only now that she pieced everything together.
Already in poor health and having to deal with returning ho, handling complicated procedures, it was anxiety-inducing, and rest was tough to co by.
“Everything is sorted now,” the old lady smiled.
“You should have told , I would have returned to help you handle it.”
Before, when Shen Shuci returned to the country to find a job, she handled those complicated matters and knew how tedious they were. Just packing was a major project.
“Your father and I aren’t too old to manage, and you have your work. Taking so many days off isn’t good,” the old lady held her hand, “Living here, we could see you and Wanwan frequently. Aren’t you happy?”
“That’s not it, but you must take care of your health.”
Parents often feel that as long as they can move, they don’t want their children to toil for them. Yet as children, we want to do our duty…
It’s easy for disagreents to arise.
By now, Old Master Shen had already entered the room, and after Jiang Jinsang entered, he motioned for Jiang Cuo to follow and closed the door.
The old lady patted Shen Shuci’s hand and spoke with a smile:
“Aren’t I fine? Now that you know everything, I won’t hide it from you either. Your father and I have discussed getting lawyers after a while to transfer the property. We’ll leave so for our retirent, prepare a dowry for you, and divide the rest equally between you and Wanwan…”
“Mom, I don’t need any of that. You and dad took in and have treated so well, I already feel it’s a blessing beyond asure. You should keep your money for yourselves.”
Upon hearing this, Old Master Shen felt a bit displeased, “What nonsense is this? You’re my daughter; I wish to leave it to you, what’s wrong with that?”
“Dad…”
Shen Shuci had just started working and didn’t have the opportunity to show filial piety to her parents, yet they were already discussing dividing the assets, which, while warming her heart, also made her feel unworthy…
“Could it be you think splitting it with Wanwan equally is unfair? Do you think it’s too little?” Old Master Shen snorted.
“You know that’s not what I an…” Shen Shuci felt helpless, wondering why they were twisting words now.
“Shuci.” The old lady held her hand, gently rubbing the back, “In fact, when we adopted you, it was also to distract from the grief of losing our daughter. At that ti, I really wished to follow her…”
“You have no idea how our family was back then. It was also because of you that we, as old folks, felt life had sothing to look forward to.”
“eting you is a blessing from the heavens for us too.”
Shen Shuci bit her lips in silence.
…
Tang Wan, having finished at the studio, had just arrived at the hospital. Accompanied by Chen Zhi, who carried a bouquet and fruit basket, he had been busy with production handovers and hadn’t had ti to visit.
Upon stepping out of the elevator and rounding a corner, Tang Wan saw soone standing near the ward entrance.
Facing away from them, looking sneaky, seemingly eavesdropping.
This was a VIP section of the hospital, with hardly anyone occupying the floor, offering a quiet environnt.
For Chen Zhi, it was his first ti there, admiring the high-end healthcare zone, noting the stark difference in decor and facilities compared to standard hospital rooms.
Jiang Jiu stepped forward slightly, closer to Tang Wan, speaking in a low voice, “Madam, who is that?”
Tang Wan, eyeing the silhouette, signaled to Jiang Jiu with a look, then motioned for Chen Zhi to follow her into an empty ward.
Thinking they had arrived at their destination, Chen Zhi opened the door to find the room empty, “Wanwan?”
anwhile, Jiang Jiu had quietly moved behind the person. So focused on the eavesdropping, the person didn’t notice soone approaching until a hand reached from behind, covering her mouth. Her pupil’s quivered; she struggled fiercely.
Compared to Jiang Jiu’s tall and robust build, her petite fra was no match, desperately clutching his arm yet unable to budge him in the slightest.
Overwheld by imnse fear, she felt her heart race wildly. With her mouth and nose covered, even breathing beca increasingly difficult, her face turning red as she kicked her legs frantically.
Her body was dragged away until they reached a room, where he released his grip. She gasped for air before realizing who was there.
“Tang… Sister Tang?” Her legs trembled, and Jiang Cuo’s force left temporary finger marks on her face, “Wha… What do you want?”
Chen Zhi stood baffled, unable to make sense of the situation.
He ca to visit a patient, but Tang Wan led him into an empty room and had Jiang Jiu “carry off” a girl?
The girl, who looked delicate and gentle, was evidently scared out of her wits, still catching her breath. Casting another glance at Tang Wan, he pondered.
Having worked together for so long, he understood a bit of her temper and disposition.
She was clearly displeased now.
“I should be the one asking you that,” Tang Wan said, sitting down on a chair, casually playing with the bouquet by her side, which Chen Zhi had brought for Madam Shen.
“I…”
“Let’s be blunt and get straight to the point.” Tang Wan slightly smiled at her.
“Miss Xiang, what do you want?”
Xiang Xiaoyuan shivered slightly, her eyes fixed on Tang Wan.
Her gentle and soft appearance, yet the words she uttered were sharper than strong liquor…
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