Chapter 28: 028 Were you in my room too long last night? Please get married on the spot! Chapter 28: 028 Were you in my room too long last night? Please get married on the spot! Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Although the autumn day was cool, the sun shining down still brought some warmth.
Jiang Jinsang leaned back in his chair, a light gray thin blanket over his knees, holding a copy of âDraft History of Qingâ in his hands. Some members of the Jiang Family crouched in the sunshine, while two others were watering the flowers with small pink spray bottles.
His phone vibrated, and he glanced at the caller ID.
An unfamiliar number from Beijing.
He usually didnât answer unfamiliar calls like this, but when it rang a third time, he frowned and picked up, yet before he could speak, the person on the other end began yelling.
âJiang Xiaowu, what the hell did you and your brother say! When did I ever bother you? Youâve been in Pingjiang for so long, and I only called you once, and then you blocked me. Now you have the nerve to slander meâ¦â
The person on the other end ranted on, realizing there was no response, and then checked their device again.
Dammitâ
Hung up again!
When he called back, the response was, âThe number you have dialed is temporarily unavailableâ¦â
âJiang Jinsang, if you have the guts, donât ever come back to Beijing.â
âYou really create more trouble every day with your nonsense.â
His assistant stood by the side, unmoved by his bossâs tirade.
After all, if Xiaowu didnât provoke him every ten days or so, he would come to him anyway. Therefore, his bossâs frequent tantrums were as regular as a womanâs period.
If it werenât for the psychological checks each year that he passed without issue, heâd worry that his boss might have some masochistic tendencies.
The voice on the other end was so loud that just by hearing a few words, the Jiang Family knew who it was. Watching Jiang Jinsang hang up and blacklist the number, seeming still uneasy, he simply turned off the phoneâ¦
The whole operation was so practiced, and he finally commented, âReally noisy.â
Jiang Family: ââ¦â
*
At about ten in the morning, Jiang Jinsang was originally leaning back in a chair under the porch, resting his eyes, when he was suddenly awakened by noisy voices. He lifted his eyelids.
A member of the Jiang Family bent down and whispered, âOld Tang went for a walk and brought back some friends.â
Although they were all elderly gentlemen, they had vigor and loud voices.
Jiang Jinsang nodded in silence and, after some time, heard that Zhang Liyun had also come. He remained lying down until he was told that Tang Wan had returned home, at which point his eyelids fluttered.
A few minutes later, he got up, âSince Madam Tang is here, I should go greet her.â
The Jiang Family wasnât foolish and likely understood what he was thinking.
As soon as he reached the front hall, Old Tang saw him, âXiaowu is here, come and sit.â
The old man said, pulling him to sit, and then introduced some of his friends, all grandpa-aged, regular visitors to the small park nearby for walks and bird-watching. After greeting each one, Jiang Jinsang chatted with them.
Tang Wan was making tea on the side. She thought Jiang Jinsang might not like the commotion or might not be good at socializing, but to her surprise, he got along well.
Jiang Jinsang was proud and free-spirited, pleasing to the eye in appearance, and smart too. If he wanted to win peopleâs favor, it wasnât difficult.
After a few minutes, Old Tang was called aside by Zhang Liyun.
Tang Mo was still in the hospital, and she needed to deliver lunch and wouldnât stay at the old house. She came over knowing that Jiang Jinsang had gone to the hospital yesterday. Though frustrated by Tang Mo being hit, it was honestly her fault.
ââ¦It was Momoâs fault, causing misunderstandings. I havenât had a chance to apologize to Lord Wu yet, didnât expect heâd come to the hospital. I wasnât there at the time and didnât see him, so I bought some things today to express apologies.â
Old Tang squinted and listened. This matter was a family disgrace, and since many outsiders were visiting today, Zhang Liyun couldnât easily broach the topic.
âIâm about to head back to the hospital and wanted to bother you to convey my apologies, and after Momo is discharged, Iâll bring her to apologize properly.â Zhang Liyun was very prudent.
She knew the incident that night had completely offended Jiang Jinsang, but she couldnât afford to fall out with him. Regardless of the situation, she took all the responsibility on herself.
Old Tang listened and, in the end, said only, âYou should apologize to him in person. I canât do it for you.â
What Tang Mo did was too disgraceful. He still felt ashamed when thinking about it now and couldnât bring himself to say anything.
âAlso, if sheâs sincere, she should come by herself after discharge. Sheâs an adult, and as her mother, you canât do everything for her.â
Zhang Liyunâs suggestion was rejected, and her face alternated between green and white.
Old Tang glanced at her, âIf you have time to dress up, why not spend more time educating your child?â
Zhang Liyun was at a loss for words, her perfectly made-up face almost collapsing.
*
A few older gentlemen and Jiang Jinsang were crowded around playing xiangqi, the battlefield clearly divided, completely unaware of the tension brewing on the other side.
Tang Wan brought tea over and saw the fierce battle, with Jiang Jinsang unexpectedly losing in the end.
âOld Wang, you won.â Jiang Jinsang didnât get angry.
âI just barely won. I know you let me off.â
âI indeed gave you a few moves, after all, youâre older, and I thought I had a guaranteed win. I didnât expect your skills to be so good; that was my arrogance.â
Even if it was a compliment, it was pleasing to hear.
Indeed, a few old men were all smiles upon hearing this.
Tang Wan raised her eyebrows. People always said Jiang Xiaowu was as clever as a demon; no one mentioned his silver tongue before, making him too likable.
âLord Wu, your tea.â While the older gentlemen liked Maofeng, she specifically prepared black tea for Jiang Jinsang.
âWanwan, didnât you sleep well last night? Your dark circles are quite heavy. Staying up late is not good,â remarked one old gentleman, quite familiar with Tang Wan, speaking frankly.
âNo,â Tang Wan replied sheepishly, smiling.
â¦
When chatting, elders often revolve around certain topics and inevitably talk about children, so soon someone said, âWanwan, do you remember my grandson? The one who went abroad, heâll be back in a few daysâ¦â
Most people didnât know about the entanglements between the Tang Family and the Jiang Family. The elderly werenât that gossipy, and since this matter hadnât been made public, Old Tang wanted to bring about a match without broadcasting it.
Mutual affection is most important; otherwise, creating a public scandal would make it seem like the Tang Family was forcing a marriage.
So when talking about the grandson returning, they didnât go into details, yet everyone understood, probably here to introduce a partner.
Tang Wan just gave a wry smile, âIs that so? No wonder you seem in better spirits today; it turns out your grandson is coming back.â
She didnât continue the topic.
Instead, Jiang Jinsang took a sip of tea and looked at Tang Wan, âYou do have some dark circles, didnât sleep well last night?â
âNo, I slept just fine.â
âWere you in my room for too long last night?â
â¦
The old gents drinking tea were dumbfounded, Old Tang only said that he was staying with an acquaintanceâs grandson, but two young people spending the night together, wellâ¦
Members of the Jiang Family were standing on the side, basking in the sun:
Did you have to be so provocative?
Why donât you just marry right here?
Old Tang and Zhang Liyun had just returned and happened to hear this. One had a full auntish grin, while the other was grinding her teeth to dust!