Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Song Chuanâs words made Jiang Chen vigilant. If Song Chuan wanted to use Yuan Shu, Jiang Chen wouldnât agree.
Song Chuan continued, âAt most, Shi Xiao wonât make a move on Li Ci for the time being. The two families will be at odds. However, with the help of the Song family, the situation is already in your favor. To think about it, the old man might have done a good deed. Now, it depends on how far Shi Xiao can go for Yuan Shuâs sake.â
After hearing this, Jiang Chen pressed the steak with the knife in his hand and took away the fork as he said in an impassive tone, âSong Shi is becoming more and more disrespectful towards you. Does she already know that youâre not her biological father?â
Song Chuan said, âNo, the old man said that he would tell her the truth after this banquet, so Song Shi doesnât know at the moment.â
After saying that, Song Chuan began to worry. Song Shi didnât know the truth yet, but she still dared to treat him like this. Once Song Shi found out that he wasnât her biological father, wouldnât she want to trample on him completely just because the old master doted on her?
Jiang Chen sneered as he watched Song Chuanâs expression change and he said calmly, âYou just need to think of a way to appease Song Shi and gain a firm foothold in the Song family. As for Yuan Shuâ¦â Jiang Chen paused before saying in a threatening tone, âYou canât do anything to her.â
Song Chuan was shocked when he saw that Jiang Chen looked as if he was going to kill him. Song Chuan didnât dare to say anything for a moment. When did Jiang Chen change? Jiang Chen was no longer the immature kid he used to be.
After Jiang Chen finished speaking, he revealed a sinister smile and said, â1 still have one more trick up my sleeve. Itâs time to make a move.â
After Song Chuan heard this, he carefully recalled what this move was. After thinking about it, he said with hesitation, âShe has already failed. Can it still work?â
Jiang Chen put down his knife and fork and wiped his mouth elegantly before saying, âHow will you know if you donât try? After all, one canât repay a life-saving favor with just a few words.â
When Li Ci and Li Ran returned home from the banquet, Li Ran kicked off her high heels and threw herself onto the sofa. She was so tired that she complained weakly, âThe venue was good and they used the best-grade ingredients to make the most expensive dishes, but in fact, no one appreciated it at all. This sort of social occasion is just a waste of energy. I really hope that other families wonât hold banquets in the future.â
Li Ci said absent-mindedly, âIf thereâs such a banquet again, donât go. Rest at home for a few days.â
Li Ran sat up and said, âThat wonât do. 1 still have to go. Wouldnât it be more tiring for you to go alone without me?â
Li Ci forced a smile in response, but he was still thinking about something else.
Li Ran didnât notice it at all and was still talking. âUncle, donât you think Jiang Chen didnât look very happy when Old Master Song announced the engagement?â
âIs that so?â Li Ci frowned. It didnât matter whether Jiang Chen was happy or not. What was important was that Old Master Song approved of him. That was the biggest problem.
Li Ran finally noticed that Li Ci had something on his mind, but it seemed that he still couldnât tell her about it, so she stopped talking and returned to her room to sleep.
Li Ci glanced at Li Ranâs closed door upstairs. After confirming that she had gone back, Li Ci walked to the study and called Shi Xiao.
After a few rings, Shi Xiao picked up.
Shi Xiao didnât sound surprised at all, so he probably expected this call. âIâve been waiting for this call for quite a while.â
Li Ciâs expression was solemn. It seemed that Shi Xiao had the same thoughts as him. Hence, Li Ci went straight to the point and said, âSince we have the same goal, why donât we have a chat?â
There were some things that couldnât be communicated over the phone, so Shi Xiao said, âThe Peak of the Sky has changed owners after it closed and just reopened not long ago. Why donât we go take a look at the wine there? See you there in 30 minutes.â
Although the boss had changed, the name of the bar hadnât changed and it was still very lively inside. Young people were dancing on the dance floor, and the waiters were constantly moving through the crowd.
However, the interior of the Peak of the Sky had changed. The second floor, which was originally reserved for only the boss, was now completely open and had become a booth..