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Chapter 127: Chapter 114: Preparing to Go to Beijing, the Jiang Family Arrives (3rd Watch) Chapter 127: Chapter 114: Preparing to Go to Beijing, the Jiang Family Arrives (3rd Watch) The Shen Family didn’t linger long in Pingjiang, staying for three days before catching the earliest flight back, planning to return when Elder Tang underwent surgery in Beijing.

The old man, however, said directly,

“I might have surgery after the New Year, you don’t need to go back and forth.”

Shen Lao kept reminding Tang Yunxian and Tang Wan to notify him immediately if anything happened, but after setting the date for the trip to Beijing, they didn’t inform the Shen Family.

The surgery was scheduled for mid-twelfth lunar month, but the trip to Beijing was set for the day after Winter Solstice.

A cold wave struck from the north, and temperatures in Pingjiang plummeted several degrees.

On Winter Solstice day, a thick fog blanketed the early morning, and Tang Wan received a yellow fog warning for the Pingjiang District on her mobile phone when she left the house.

“Wanwan, be careful when you go out,” the old man advised. “Or wait until the fog clears before leaving.”

“There’s too much to do, I’m afraid I won’t finish, and I still have to pack tonight. There’s just not enough time.”

Tang Wan said this as she took her car keys and walked out.

She had to meet with Manager Chen to discuss work, but most importantly, she needed to select gifts for the Jiang Family and bring local specialties. She had indirectly consulted Jiang Jinsang, but in the end, she still had to choose them herself.

Apart from Mr. and Mrs. Jiang, Jiang Jinsang’s eldest brother, the elderly matriarch of the Jiang Family was still alive.

This old lady, Jiangjiang had mentioned a few times, but Jiang Jinsang rarely did, and Tang Wan didn’t know if this was due to poor relations between them. She didn’t ask in detail, and without understanding, she wouldn’t even know where to start with selecting a gift.

**

Yiyu Tea House

When Tang Wan arrived at the private room, it wasn’t yet time for the storytelling and ballad singing, so the tea house was exceptionally quiet; Manager Chen had already brewed tea for her.

“How long will you be gone?”

“It’s uncertain, it depends on how well my grandfather recovers from the surgery. If all goes well, we can return to Pingjiang before the New Year.” Tang Wan took a sip of the hot tea, “How is everything at the studio?”

“Everything that was damaged before has been fixed. The He Family compensated with money, but things like the computers weren’t damaged. It was just some chairs and whatnot that didn’t cost much. Yet, the He Family gave a hundred thousand, claiming it was for the employees’ medical expenses and some compensation for loss of work.”

Manager Chen chuckled lightly, “They’ve been trying to meet with you through me several times, but I’ve declined each time.”

“The He Family is having real trouble recently; I’ve heard that many businesses would rather breach contracts than work with them. If this continues, bankruptcy isn’t far off.”

Tang Wan laughed dryly, “They haven’t reached out to me directly during this time.”

“I guess they didn’t dare. Besides, with Elder Shen present before, his temperament is not something others might know, but the He Family certainly does. Recently they’ve been everywhere begging…”

“I’m leaving for Beijing tomorrow. Whatever happens to their family has nothing to do with me.”

…

After chatting for a while longer, the two prepared to go their separate ways.

“Where are you going? Do you need a ride?” Manager Chen asked.

some pastries to take to Beijing as gifts. It’ll probably take some time

her shopping and had just paid when she bumped into an acquaintance

“Mrs. He?”

Huiru was still dressed in designer clothes and, despite her refined makeup, couldn’t hide the

of the He Family was apparent, kicked

on the brink, where could they find extra money to sustain her expenses? She was merely using old items for show – even in her decline, she tried to maintain the last

for a moment. It will only take a few minutes of your

was humble in her approach, the cold hardships she faced these

just a few minutes,

tea house was bustling with many people quietly glancing their way. Tang Wan found it unavoidable and guessed Lun Huiru meant no

take a private room.” Lun Huiru requested a private seat from the

of laughter among the many

salaries now, and some employees have gone to complain. Drinking tea, yet they need a private

before a

money left; a lean camel is bigger than a horse, it’s just the employees who are really

…

private room with her, the idle chatter was left

in front of the tea house. A man alighted from the rear door,

guests, brightened up

a well-off customer – big spenders meant a commission

here to

the waiter led him to the side. “Judging by your accent, you’re from Beijing or Tianjin, right? Do you have any particular taste preferences, I can make some recommendations for

“Less sugar.”

is it? You might want to consider

…

who came to the tea house at this time were leisure-seekers, idly gossiping over tea; and so, the information about Tang Wan and

was

his eyes, but his gaze settled on the pig-shaped pastries in the

Pigs…

should like them,

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in the

we drink?” Lun Huiru flipped

glanced at the time, “I have something to

go with Iron Goddess…” Lun Huiru chose a tea that

say what you want to

no way

judicial department by the police, and we’re just waiting for the trial to start. On my

almost laughable,” Lun Huiru said with

else on the side. Initially, he wanted to get involved but seeing the He Family’s downfall, realizing there was nothing left to gain, and after swindling a large sum of money, he took the kids and ran away. But I’ve decided to divorce him

after all, it was too shameful, and the news had spread

a daughter-in-law to the He Family for so long, I bear an inseparable

a lot of trouble, but I really have no other

spoke, she actually got up from her seat and

let the He Family off the hook! If

such a hard time, we’ve already put up

a waiter knocked and entered, carrying a pot of

downfall, Lun Huiru quickly wiped her

me if you need anything else.” The