whonovel Chapter 1334 - 763: Meeting the Parents Out of the Blue, the Jiang Family on High Alert (4 Updates)
Chapter 1334 - 763: Meeting the Parents Out of the Blue, the Jiang Family on High Alert (4 Updates)
Jiang Chengsi has never been a serious person.
His voice carries a hint of lazy mischief in its seriousness, always making people feel that his words can’t be taken seriously. But now everyone knows that his romance with Miss Si is absolutely true.
"No wonder Miss Si is so calm and collected; turns out her boyfriend, mystery man, and pretty boy are all the same person."
"What can you do? The more you look at these two, the more they seem perfect for each other."
"Wasn’t Fourth Master’s girlfriend said to be a female racer? The rumors were wild—saying they partnered up and even beat that... Geng Dong!"
"If she wasn’t his girlfriend, Fourth Master wouldn’t take other girls for a race, would he? They even say she rode on his motorcycle. Alone? No way!"
...
A female racer?
It seems everyone just uncovered something quite incredible.
Si Qingxiao’s actions today have completely refreshed everyone’s perception. A person with such a cunning mind couldn’t possibly be as simple as they appear.
You Hongxian originally wanted to run away, but Jiang Chengsi’s taunts left him feeling deflated.
Earlier, he was pointing at her, loudly accusing her of being loose and having multiple affairs, even of supporting a mystery man. Now, he looked every bit the idiotic clown.
With Jiang Chengsi’s personality, if the mystery man weren’t him, there’s no way he’d go so far as to protect someone’s reputation against his own principles.
The Si Family took You Hongxian and the Lou father and son away, waiting for the police to arrive, and quickly tidying up the scattered photos and other things on the floor.
The birthday party had to continue.
The host immediately came out to liven things up, and the symphony began to play, as the banquet hall returned to its previous lively atmosphere.
"Next, let’s invite Mr. and Mrs. Si, along with their beloved daughter—"
Si Qingxiao followed her parents on stage to thank the guests supporting today’s event.
During dinner, Si Yushan and his wife naturally had to toast everyone, and it’s as if nothing from earlier had occurred, all congratulating You Yunzhi on her birthday. No one brought up Jiang Chengsi and Si Qingxiao’s matter.
The Si Family was clearly unaware; if Mr. Si had known earlier about Jiang Chengsi and his daughter’s relationship, he’d surely have reacted differently.
Even if they wanted to say something, they wouldn’t know how to phrase it.
When the Si family of three went over to the Jiang Family’s location to offer a toast, everyone looked over.
"I’ve been saying, why did so many from the Jiang Family show up today? Even the third prince came. Earlier, when Fourth Master’s relationship was revealed, their family didn’t react much, must have known earlier."
"Fourth Master and Miss Si, this CP combo still seems surreal to me."
"Hey, better hurry and buy some Jiang Family stock tomorrow; it’ll surely hit the limit up."
...
But when the two families met, they were all polite, as if nothing had happened. Si Qingxiao followed her parents to toast, exchanging only a glance with Jiang Chengsi without saying much.
After all...
One storm ended, and another arose.
Leaving the Jiang Family’s side, on the way to the next table to toast, Si Yushan leaned down close to Si Qingxiao, "After the party, let him stay back and not leave!"
"..."
Si Qingxiao nodded in response, turning to pass her father’s message to Jiang Chengsi.
Jiang Chengsi felt like a student kept after class by the teacher.
"Your grandmother is worried and asked that after the party, you return home," said Jiang Zhenhuan plainly.
"Uncle—" Jiang Chengsi coughed, "Uncle Si told me not to leave after the party."
"Are you really having a secret romance? The Si Family doesn’t know?" Jiang Zhenhuan began to have a headache.
"Yes."
"Don’t worry, I’ll stay later."
Jiang Zhenhuan stayed, and naturally, other Jiang Family members didn’t leave either.
Qi Zeyan originally wanted to stay and watch the show, but given the situation, he left with Ruan Mengxi instead, while Huo Qinqi didn’t even finish his dinner before returning to his wife and kids, seemingly unconcerned about anything.
**
Jiang Mansion
The TV in the living room was replaying a local news program.
The old lady wore reading glasses and held a needle and thread, sewing a small item for Jiang Xiaowai, glancing at Xiaowai’s neck tree as he kicked the blanket off his belly, she quickly raised her hand to cover him back up.
"Spring is still chilly at night; don’t catch a cold. Your dad wasn’t very healthy as a child, but he slept well. You, on the other hand, sleep so restlessly, just like your Fourth Uncle."
"You better not learn from him, causing trouble even at birthdays, this boy just gives me headaches."
"Our Mutang is still the most well-behaved."
...
The old lady tucked the soft blanket around him again, and unexpectedly, the phone in the living room rang, startling her and waking Jiang Xiaowai.
"It’s okay, my dear..." The old lady soothed her great-grandson before answering the phone, "Hello?"
"I must congratulate you."
"Old Qi?" Qi Zeyan’s grandfather, the old lady patted her heart, "You scared me to death, calling so late just to congratulate me? I almost died of anger."
The old lady stayed up late just waiting for a certain brat to come home so she could give him a good talking to.
"It’s all because of your Fourth."
"Fourth?" The old lady scoffed, she had her cane ready, just waiting for him to come back so she could break his little dog legs, "Don’t even mention him, I’m going to be driven mad."
"He found you such a great granddaughter-in-law, what’s there to be mad about?"
"What?"
"Your Fourth is truly something, silently achieving such great things. With so many eyes in Beijing watching the Si Family, who isn’t interested in marrying a Si girl? People are pulling strings, making connections, hoping for an introduction, while your Xiaosi quietly won the girl over..."
Old Qi was genuinely happy, seeing the younger generation settling down and starting families is naturally pleasing to an elder.
"You should stop criticizing him; once he marries and starts a family, kids grow up and naturally become more sensible."
"I see, your family might be preparing for a celebration soon."
...
Old Qi chatted away, while the old lady listened in confusion.
After hanging up, countless calls came in, almost all congratulating her. Finally fed up, the old lady disconnected the landline and took her cellphone, calling Jiang Zhenhuan to confirm.
Jiang Zhenhuan was about to tell his mother about it but hadn’t yet begun...
"Is Xiaosi dating the Si girl?"
"When did this happen? How far has it progressed?"
"What happened there? Quickly bring that boy back; I have questions for him."
...
The old lady’s barrage of questions overwhelmed Jiang Zhenhuan, and he could only mention that the Si Family wanted to meet him too.
"Let the Si Family finish meeting him, then bring him back. Did the Si Family know in advance?"
"No, the two kids are just dating and haven’t informed our families."
"Chengsi’s parents...you and Mingyu should pay more attention."
"I understand."
With two sons, Jiang Zhenhuan has met in-laws many times before but never quite like this.
Strangely thrust into the spotlight.
His head was already beginning to ache slightly.
**
In the birthday party hall, the Si family members had begun to see off guests, while the Jiang Family occupied a corner, looking at each other.
Jiang Zhenhuan initially considered asking Jiang Yanting and his wife to take the children home first.
But Jiangjiang and Taotao were already having a blast, not tired at all.
"I want to go home with Grandpa." Taotao clung to Jiang Zhenhuan’s arm, and he had no resistance. If his granddaughter asked him to fetch a star from the sky, he’d surely oblige.
Jiang Chengsi went out to fetch the preparations for meeting the parents, causing Jiang Zhenhuan’s headache to worsen.
"Seizing while the Si Family is seeing off guests, let’s have a quick meeting to discuss." Jiang Zhenhuan took a deep breath, knowing beforehand he wouldn’t have attended any birthday party.
But the neck tree of Xiaowai’s full moon, the Si family sent many things, and there had been much interaction lately; not coming wouldn’t be appropriate.
Little did he know he’d stepped right into a pit.
The Si family stood not far away, watching the Jiang family huddle together whispering, almost like facing a great enemy, amusing indeed.
After all, someone like Jiang Zhenhuan likely hadn’t feared much before.
Tonight’s events had stirred up quite a storm in Beijing, and should the Jiang and Si Families align through marriage, everyone would be watching the winds of change. Few would get a peaceful night’s sleep tonight.