Chapter 74: 074 Mr. Tang vs Qi Duidui, though the knife moves slowly, it stabs fiercely Chapter 74: 074 Mr. Tang vs Qi Duidui, though the knife moves slowly, it stabs fiercely The tea shop was bustling with people, mostly office workers and students rushing and sporting weary faces. Suddenly, two flamboyantly dressed individuals caught everyoneâs attention.
Jiang Jinsang instinctively lowered his gaze, wishing he didnât know them.
But a certain little guy looked around and immediately waved at him, âUncle, weâre over here.â
Then a little guy with a slicked-back hairstyle and a leather jacket had already made his way to his table and climbed onto the stool.
âUncle, do I look cool today?â
âUh-huh,â Jiang Jinsang nodded stiffly, thinking his brother would turn green if he saw this getup.
Qi Zeyan, although dressed in a broad suit, still sported his signature side-parted slick hairdo, but he couldnât hide his fatigue.
âDidnât sleep well last night?â Jiang Jinsang sized him up.
âDonât you know your own nephewâs temper?â
Once he was away from his brother, he was literally sky-high with endless energy.
Last night had been rough; before dawn, the little guy had woke him up thinking he needed to use the bathroom, but instead, he rummaged through his suitcase, pulling out clothes forâ¦
A personal fashion show!
Luckily they werenât at home, so there werenât many clothes. After trying on a few outfits, Qi Zeyan had hoped to catch some more sleep.
But then he said, âUncle Qi, give me a hairstyle.â
Qi Zeyan thought frantically: For hair, go to Teacher Tony, and why on earth would you do your hair before dawn!
Where is my forty-meter-long sword!
Two minutes later, he resignedly got up and styled the kidâs hair. Learning from past lessons, this time, he stood in front of a mirror, watching Qi Zeyan closely as the little guy had quite a few ideas and kept directing.
âUncle Qi, I think you can lift this part higher⦠I think this part doesnât look goodâ¦â
Qi Zeyanâs face was a picture of despair, like an emotionless robot, mechanically moving his unfeeling iron hands.
Jiang Jinsang packed breakfast for Tang Wan and Tang Yunxian, and as they left the tea shop, he noticed the little guy pulling out a pair of gold-rimmed small sunglasses and putting them on with an air of importance.
No one on the whole street could outshine him now.
*
At the hospital
Upon arriving at the hospital, Tang Wan saw Jiangjiang and laughed again, unable to hold back. How had one night with Qi Zeyan changed him so much?
She dared not imagine what kind of child Qi Zeyan would raise if he had his own.
âIs Xiaoqi here too?â Tang Yunxian had started referring to Qi Zeyan as such.
âOh, I brought Jiangjiang over.â
The more Qi Zeyan thought about how he had once âignoredâ Tang Yunxian, the more politely he treated him.
Tang Yunxian had spent two nights in the hospital, and after eating breakfast, Tang Wan sent him home to rest.
âXiaoqi, arenât you leaving?â Tang Yunxian put on his coat, ready to leave.
âIâ¦â
âYouâre usually very busy, I really shouldnât keep you; Iâm leaving now. If you didnât drive, I can give you a ride.â
Tang Yunxian wasnât foolish; he had been slow to catch on at first, but now he was almost certain this young man was here for his daughter.
Qi Zeyanâs past attitude towards him was clear; neither he nor the Tang Family had that kind of influence.
If it were solely for Jiang Jinsang, visiting twice would have been impressive enough. There was no need for daily check-ins, and the sudden shift in behavior toward him, filled with unbelievable attentiveness, was a tell.
Although he hid it well, whenever Tang Wan was around, his eyes would flit nervously, always eventually resting on her.
âNo need, I drove here.â Qi Zeyan didnât want to leave.
âMy assistant isnât here, I havenât slept well from the night shifts lately, Iâm not very alert. Wanwan was worried about me driving and suggested I call a substitute driverâ¦â Tang Yunxian spoke in his refined and composed manner.
But such a soft stab was not without its force.
He gave Qi Zeyan a smile, âSince you drove, why donât you give me a ride?â
ââ¦â
He looked at Tang Wan subconsciously, not expecting her to say, âMr. Qi, that would be a bother to you.â
Qi Zeyan glanced at Jiang Jinsang again:
Dude, donât play dead, look at me, try to keep me hereâ¦
But Jiang Jinsang was busy teasing his little nephew, completely ignoring him.
âXiaoqi, letâs go,â Tang Yunxian said with a smile.
âSure.â Qi Zeyan smiled, but inside he was cursingâ¦
They had just gotten into the car, and since Qi Zeyanâs assistant was driving, they sat side by side in the back.
Tang Yunxian didnât hold back and said directly, âItâs almost the end of the year; your company must be pretty busy, right?â
There were many social engagements for Qi Zeyan, and he came to seek some peace, but to leave a good impression on Tang Yunxian and not make him think he was shirking his duties, he smiled and said, âQuite a bit busy.â
âIf thatâs the case, then stop running to the hospital all the time. I know you mean well, but Iâd feel bad if it kept you from your work.â
Qi Zeyan had thought he was going to talk about work, but this comment came as a cold splash.
Yet Tang Yunxian remained gentle and composed, speaking slowly, âWanwan told me you came mainly to talk about work and to check on her studio.â
âYes.â
âAs youâve seen our family situation, Wanwan really isnât in a state to care for her work right now.â
âNo worries, that TV series is still in preparation, and the actors arenât even decided yet.â
âSince thereâs nothing pressing with work, when are you heading back to Beijing?â
ââ¦â
Qi Zeyan took a deep breath: That direct, huh?
Tang Yunxian, however, smiled, âDonât overthink it; Iâm not trying to rush you off. I just want to know so I can arrange a proper farewell.â
**
In the hospital
Tang Wan was playing Ludo with Jiangjiang, propping her chin with one hand, creating a warm atmosphere. Jiang Jinsang watched this scene with a small smile.
If they ever had a childâ¦
She would definitely make an excellent mother.
At that moment, his phone vibrated. It was a message from Qi Zeyan:
[Jiang Xiaowu, Iâm freaking out here, why are there such difficult people!]
His smile grew a bit wider. When Tang Yunxian had Qi Zeyan drive him, Jiang Jinsang had already guessed that he had noticed something.
As expectedâ¦
Mr. Tang wouldnât disappoint.
It was a perfect opportunity to use Qi Zeyan as a test subject to see how Tang Yunxian dealt with suitors pursuing Tang Wan, to learn, and to adopt such tactics for himself.
After a while, a doctor came for a round and specifically called Tang Wan out. Seeing her anxious and not coming back for a long time, Jiang Jinsang decided to go check.
âJiangjiang, stay here by yourself, donât run around.â
âOkay.â
Jiangjiang, still concentrating on his Ludo, nodded in response.
Only about five or six minutes had passed when someone pushed open the door of the room and stealthily walked to the bedside.
Old Mr. Tang was lying in bed, peaceful and tranquil, but then he saw a dark shadow looming over, reaching out a demonic claw toward himâ¦