Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot by Beautiful Crescent

Chapter 361: 236 Ginger Candy CP negotiating engagement, someone playing themselves to ruin? (2 updates) _2

"Coo-coo—" Hua Mei cawed excitedly, like a proud victor.

Shen Shuci stood in the corridor, unable to hold back a mixture of laughter and tears. He never seemed too bright, and to think, he was indeed that foolish.

...

Xie Jing had lunch at the Tang Family’s home. This family, they must hate not locking him up and crippling him, or executing him on the spot, but they were just holding back their rage, creating a particularly eerie atmosphere at the dining table.

It was the transition from spring to winter, and the temperature was warming up. Last year’s dead branches and leaves should have been cleared away by now. Plus, with Jiang Zhenhuan and his wife visiting tomorrow, the Tang Family needed to clean up. Xie Jing didn’t dare act like he was some honored guest, so he volunteered to sweep the yard. That’s the scene Jiang Jinsang came upon when he returned.

"Fifth Master." The look on Xie Jing’s face was more excited than if he’d seen his own father. "You’re finally back. There’s something I’d like to talk to you about..."

He’d rather go out and be the talk of the town than stay at the Tang Family’s.

"What is it?" Jiang Jinsang asked, his expression composed.

"I feel it’s too much trouble for the old folks at the Tang Family to have me here. I should..."

"What, you want to leave?" Tang Lao came out of the house leaning on a cane. "Do you think our Tang Family’s hospitality is lacking?"

"No, I didn’t mean that!" Xie Jing quickly explained.

"Then settle down and stay."

A definitive decision, leaving no room for rebuttal.

"Wanwan..." Old Lady Shen came out of the house, holding Tang Wan’s hand, repeatedly checking to make sure she was truly alright before she could finally relax. She turned to Jiang Jinsang, "Xiaowu, are your parents settled in?"

"Yes, I’ve sent them back to the hotel to rest."

"That’s good."

Everyone went inside, pulling Tang Wan in with them to ask more details, leaving Xie Jing alone in the yard with Hua Mei, staring at each other, human and bird, wide-eyed.

Mei chirped and squawked, making Xie Jing’s scalp

the people formidable here,

**

morning. In the afternoon, sleepiness overwhelmed her, her eyelids droopy, nearly unable to keep them open. Yet the study was a mess, and since Jiang Zhenhuan and his wife were visiting tomorrow, and might have a look around, the place couldn’t possibly be left in chaos. Despite her groggy head, she still managed to tidy up the study a

you." Jiang Jinsang saw she

The study was also her workshop, with professional tools piled up on

then, Tang Wan’s phone vibrated. She had been somewhat dazed but perked up at the caller ID, coughed to signal Jiang Jinsang to stay quiet, and

Why are you calling

Jinsang raised an eyebrow. She had

totally unreliable... Yes,

up the phone and finally took a deep breath,

Jiang

looked just like a student dozing off in class,

I would really be a genius," Tang Wan said

him

He only called because this incident blew up so big; the

entire demeanor had changed upon seeing the caller ID. Tang Wan wasn’t the type to hide her emotions, but it was

late, and if I’m just dabbling without serious intent, he doesn’t have the time for me and would have me ’roll out’

him hitting my hands

I became skilled, he even warned me, saying I was no good and told me not to go around using his name to swindle people..." Tang Wan shrugged, "I know my

"He

I care about you, but because I’m afraid you’ll

apparently another tough on the outside, soft

have a clear conscience about whether he had preserved his reputation? If he truly didn’t care about Tang Wan, he wouldn’t have bothered

...

Family was busy cleaning and receiving guests, and in the evening, Shen Shuci’s grandmother even criticized Tang Wan for not being dressed properly and specially took her to pick out two more appropriate "serious"

before dawn, the Tang

Jiang Family to visit, naturally making sleep even more elusive, which also scared Xie Jing

he didn’t dare fall asleep. He just stood in the courtyard, keeping the birds

pick up his parents from the hotel around 8:30 AM, and they arrived at the Tang Family around 10:30 AM. Although it was a gathering of acquaintances, today felt different,

kept giving

hard time already! What