Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 1338 - 766: Family Favorite? The Whole Family Assists, Instantly Turning into a Tea Party (Part 2)

Si Yushan himself only has a daughter, so he has quite a fondness for girls. Taotao, looking cute and adorable, smiled as she lifted the teacup and took a sip. He asked if she was tired or if she had eaten enough at night.

"I’ve eaten enough, the food was especially delicious."

"That’s good to hear. Are you currently in kindergarten?"

"I’ll be starting primary school soon."

"So impressive, which primary school are you planning to attend?" Si Yushan looked over at the Jiang Family across from him.

"Just the one that’s closer to home, Hexi Primary School. The teaching staff and environment are quite good," said Jiang Yanting.

"Yes, it’s an established primary school, indeed quite good." Si Yushan nodded in agreement. The Jiang Family didn’t opt for a prestigious private school, which was a bit unexpected, but surely they have their reasons. A simpler environment is better for a child’s growth.

"Did you study in Beijing before, Miss Si? Which school did you attend?" Fan Mingyu took the opportunity of the topic to ask Si Qingxiao.

"You can call me Xiaoxiao. I attended both primary and middle school in Beijing, at..."

Taking advantage of the children, Jiang Chengsi managed to pass this stage rather peacefully, thanks to Jiangjiang and Taotao. With children present, how could Si Yushan possibly make things difficult for their fourth uncle in front of them?

Jiang Chengsi glanced at the group of advisors behind him.

Previously, they discussed some extreme scenarios, like what would happen if Si Yushan was completely unyielding or deliberately difficult!

Jiang Jinsang directly said, "We have countermeasures, you don’t need to worry."

Jiang Shiyi even said, "Just prepare what you need to say later and handle your part well."

Their so-called solutions actually rely on children to indirectly resolve the situation?

One must admit...

This group indeed thinks differently than he does because he couldn’t have thought of these things.

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Si Qingxiao thought that tonight’s meeting with the parents might trigger an indescribable storm. In the end...

It turned into a tea party between the two families?

Fan Mingyu even exchanged contact details with You Yunzhi and made plans to attend a music concert together, while Jiangjiang was talking to Si Yushan about playing soccer and inviting him to watch his match.

Seeing such amicable interaction, Si Qingxiao was taken aback.

Looking over at the Jiang Family members across, her gaze met Tang Wan’s, who then stood up smoothly and led Si Qingxiao over to sit with the Jiang Family, "I saw you were a bit tense when you came over earlier; are you worried too?"

Who isn’t worried about meeting the parents?

Si Qingxiao nodded.

"We’ll all help you, no need to worry."

Si Qingxiao nodded in agreement, glanced towards Jiang Chengsi who was chatting with his parents, and then at the strong support group from the Jiang Family, thinking to herself—could it be that her fourth brother is the family favorite within the Jiang Family?

Even the Si Family members observing from a distance were stunned by this development.

Even if it’s not like two armies clashing fiercely, it shouldn’t be just a friendly tea party, right?

How did events unfold like this? It was completely different from what they had imagined.

Fan Mingyu whispered something to Tang Wan, who nodded and stood up to leave, prompting Jiang Jinsang to naturally ask where she was going.

"Mom said it’s getting late, and uncle and aunt haven’t had much to eat. Since today is aunt’s birthday, she asked me to go to the kitchen and see if we can make some noodles."

"I’ll go with you."

The Si Family members, continuing to observe, noticed Tang Wan approaching to inquire about the kitchen’s location.

"Are you hungry? What would you like us to prepare?" Though the kitchen is spotless, guests usually shouldn’t go inside.

"Just tell me where it is."

The Si Family guided them there, most of the chefs had left, leaving only the manager behind. Noodles were prepared, as they were the main dish for the birthday, and quite a bit remained.

When Tang Wan asked about the noodles, the Si Family seemed to get the idea.

"I wonder, can the mister and miss handle this scheme from the Jiang Family?"

"Don’t mention the mister and miss; I reckon no one can withstand it. Ever since Jiangjiang sent the cake, I knew the Jiang Family was playing the emotional card."

"But they do have a genuine approach; not everyone thinks this way."

...

Cooking noodles didn’t take long, and Tang Wan made enough for everyone to have a taste.

When the noodles were served, the Si Family’s feelings about it changed slightly. Even if the Jiang Family had ulterior motives, this gesture was heartfelt enough.

"Please eat while it’s hot. If it gets cold, it sticks together and won’t taste good." Tang Wan smiled.

"You’ve really put in a lot of effort." You Yunzhi didn’t quite know what to say, "Another day, you and the kids should come and visit our home."

Tang Wan smiled and accepted the invitation.

This birthday banquet was a mix of emotions for her, but perhaps for her, none of the blessings from many people was as heartfelt as the cake and noodles right in front of her.

The Jiang Family is full of smart individuals, and they now have a shared goal.

Everyone contributes a bit, taking the emotional route, how could the Si Family withstand it?

Even if Si Yushan’s heart was as hard as stone, it softened somewhat at this moment.

Actually, he doesn’t care how the Jiang Family treats him; his main concern is that they consider his wife and daughter, the people he cares about. This intent and affection, he values greatly.

The Si Family probably never imagined that the final moments of You Yunzhi’s birthday would be spent with the Jiang Family.

The Si Family consists of just three people, unlike the more bustling Jiang Family, with children bringing joy and fun; the atmosphere was extremely peaceful and harmonious, especially for You Yunzhi, who had been deeply hurt by her brother. Yet she found warmth from the Jiang Family, and her mindset was completely different.

Si Yushan could only lament:

Jiang Chengsi’s straightforward and candid nature is largely due to the spoiling from this group in the Jiang Family, able to solve even the tricky problem of meeting the parents. What could the Jiang Family possibly need him to worry about?

Consider it the fortune of a simple person, truly blessed.

Si Qingxiao, anyway, was completely taken aback by the operation of the Jiang Family...

She glanced at Jiang Chengsi. Having spent so much time with him, she knew his intelligence well.

Is he truly a biological member of the Jiang Family?

This approach is entirely incomparable.

While You Yunzhi ate the noodles, the Jiang Family members felt it wouldn’t be too appropriate if they didn’t join in, and since Tang Wan cooked extra noodles, everyone had a little taste.

When the Si Family helped serve the noodles, they found an extra bowl. Looking at the Jiang Family members, even Jiangjiang and Taotao had a bowl each. Did Tang Wan overestimate?

"Did anyone not get noodles?" Tang Wan had planned based on the number of people, so an extra bowl was unlikely.

People exchanged glances, realizing it wasn’t that they had extra noodles but rather that someone from the Jiang Family was missing...

Earlier, everyone’s attention was on the Si Family; amidst the lively atmosphere, naturally, they didn’t notice someone had left.

And the one who left, wasn’t anyone else but Jiang Shiyi.

"Where did Shiyi go?" Jiang Zhenhuan frowned, "Did he go to... the restroom?"

"Not sure, let’s set the noodles aside for now; he’ll surely be back soon," said Fan Mingyu, before resuming her cheerful conversation with You Yunzhi.

Jiang Jinsang looked down at his noodles.

Probably not to the restroom, more likely to find someone.

Ever since Lin Luyou arrived, his third brother seemed restless, his gaze always drifting towards the direction of the lounge.

Chomping at the bit, brewing for a long time.

His own younger brother is at such a crucial moment of meeting the parents, yet his elder brother is not staying there to supervise but instead goes off to find a girl? Leaving all his cousins behind here?

If he weren’t a true brother, he truly wouldn’t do such a thing.