Chapter 231: 170 Second Master vs Young Master Xie, Fifth Master's divine assists are too many_2

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Chapter 231: 170 Second Master vs Young Master Xie, Fifth Master’s divine assists are too many_2 Jiang Jinsang gripped her hand tightly, nestling it in his palm—outside was cold and freezing, yet his hand was filled with warmth. “There are quite a few questions, right?” “Is it convenient to talk?” Tang Wan was genuinely curious about the affairs between Jiang Yanting and Shen Zhixian, but since it involved other people’s privacy, she felt uneasy about prying too much. “Actually, I don’t know much myself, but roughly...” Jiang Jinsang shared what he knew with her. “If she’s Jiangjiang’s mother, why hasn’t she come to see him after all these years? If it’s because they didn’t use their real names initially and couldn’t find each other, now that she knows the Second Master has a child, does she not feel anything?” “I guess even my big brother isn’t clear on this,” Jiang Jinsang said with a light laugh. “Then what’s her relationship with the Xie Family? She doesn’t have the surname Xie, is she that Miss Xie’s cousin?” The age difference seemed minimal, so it wasn’t strange for Tang Wan to guess as much. Jiang Jinsang just smiled, “That’s quite complicated, I’m not entirely sure about the details since Xie Duo has always been my brother’s archenemy. So when Old Master Xie mentioned arranged dating, Grandma hesitated and declined for a long time. The Xie Family talked about it repeatedly, and it was indeed awkward to keep refusing, so we eventually agreed.” Tang Wan nodded, “I heard that the Second Master and him have fought before?” Jiang Jinsang raised an eyebrow, “Who did you hear that from?” “So there really was such an incident? It couldn’t have been over a girl, could it?” Tang Wan frowned. Jiang Jinsang smiled, “It was over me.” “Hmm?” Tang Wan was stunned for several seconds. “Actually, it wasn’t a fight between the two of them, they fought together in a group fight.” Jiang Jinsang slipped her hand into his pocket, gently rubbing the back of her hand with his fingertips, seemingly intending to warm her up, but it made Tang Wan feel somewhat ticklish deep down. “Back then my health wasn’t great, and though I attended school, it was on and off, with frequent leaves of absence, so I was a bit of a special case. Naturally, the teachers would take extra care of me. However, somehow the rumor about my early demise reached the school.” “I wasn’t there, so I don’t know the specifics, but in essence, someone was talking behind my back, and my brother heard it. Probably the words were unpleasant, and he threw punches.” “Unexpectedly, Xie Duo happened to be there, and he joined in to help!” Tang Wan pursed her lips; she had been puzzled before. Even though it was her first time seeing Xie Duo, he didn’t seem like an impulsive person, prone to sudden outbursts, and neither did Jiang Yanting. How could the two of them end up fighting? She even randomly thought, could it have been over a girl? She didn’t expect it to be like this! “The school has always been strict against group fights. All the students involved were disciplined, and parents were called in. My brother’s and Xie Duo’s names stood out.” “Those guys wouldn’t tell others they got beaten up for gossiping about me, and got dealt with by my brother. Plus, with the uneasy relationship between my brother and Xie Duo, many instinctively thought they were the instigators of the group fight.” “But the truth wasn’t quite like that.” Tang Wan nodded, “I guess no one expected Xie Duo to pitch in.” “I heard that the Xie Family was quite shocked when they learned the reason, and he actually said directly...” “Even if my brother gets beaten up, he’s the only one allowed to do it!” Jiang Jinsang laughed out loud. “He said those people were ‘unworthy.’ Despite his refined appearance, he’s not like that deep down.” “He probably despises their behavior,” Tang Wan stated bluntly. “Xie Duo is a good guy. The two of them have fought for so long, but he never resorts to dirty tricks behind someone’s back. Whether he loses or wins, he accepts it openly, so even as an opponent, he is worthy of respect.” Tang Wan rarely heard Jiang Jinsang praise someone, and the evaluation was indeed high. “Since that’s the case, why did you rush down so anxiously when you knew he was coming over? They couldn’t possibly start fighting.” “I was worried my brother had poisoned his tongue and offended someone. After all, Miss Shen has ties with the Xie Family, and Xie Duo understands him too well. It would be too easy for him to trip my brother up.” “So...” Tang Wan hesitated, “What exactly is your relationship with the Second Master?” Jiang Yanting actually fought for him, so their relationship must be good, right? Then why were there rumors about Jiang Yanting trying to harm him? “Having lived in our house for so long, can’t you see for yourself what the relationship between me and my brothers is like?” Jiang Jinsang chuckled lightly. Tang Wan nodded. Perhaps she had preconceived notions, maybe she had really misunderstood him... After all, based on the incidents during school, if he truly didn’t care about his younger brother, there was no need for him to stand up for him, especially since it led to getting a demerit. That wouldn’t have been necessary. The two of them walked around the neighborhood, with Jiang Cuo and Jiang Jiu following them the whole way. “Aqiu—” Jiang Cuo couldn’t help but sneeze, “I really don’t get it, isn’t it warm inside the house? Why go out into the cold? I just never understand what goes on in the minds of people in love.” “Doing anything with the person you like makes you happy.” Jiang Cuo gave him a sideways glance, “You single dog, stop acting like a love expert!” ... When Jiang Jinsang and Tang Wan returned to the house, Tang Wan’s grandfather, the old lady, and others were sitting in the living room, seemingly discussing something. “Wanwan, you’re back just in time. I was just discussing with your grandfather the possibility of your family staying in Beijing for the New Year,” the old lady said with a smile. Staying for the New Year? Tang Wan almost subconsciously glanced at her own father. He occupied a double sofa by himself, while Tang Wan’s grandfather and the old lady were clearly divided on the other side, the lines between the camps sharply drawn. Tang Yunxian eyed the two as they returned, his gaze falling on their intertwined hands, suddenly sharp. Immediately, Tang Wan withdrew her hand from Jiang Jinsang’s palm, coughed, bowed her head to change shoes, and looked just like a mischievous child caught by her parents. “Yunxian, I actually know what you’re thinking...” The old lady stroked her cane. “I’m really embarrassed to continue imposing on you for so long,” Tang Yunxian longed to take his father and daughter and quickly return to Pingjiang. “Look, your dad’s just been discharged from the hospital, the surgical wound hasn’t even healed properly, his body is weak, and traveling such a long distance is exhausting. What would we do if something happens?” “Besides, if you go back for the New Year, you’ll be busy with this and that. Both you and Wanwan have to take care of the old master, and you have to prepare for the New Year. It’s okay if you tire yourself out, but have you thought about Wanwan?” “Can you bear to see her work so hard?” After all, Tang Yunxian was divorced, and even if he hadn’t gotten along with Zhang Liyun in recent years, she definitely would have taken care of the festivities. Now, all that responsibility would inevitably fall on either his or Tang Wan’s shoulders. “It’s not good to keep troubling you, and also, there are many things to take care of at my company,” said Tang Yunxian, seemingly determined not to stay with the Jiang Family any longer. Being stabbed several times by his own daughter, ‘A grown daughter can’t be kept at home,’ so Tang Yunxian thought. If things continued this way, he feared he might end up losing her to someone else. “Well, how about this, Wanwan and I will stay, and you can go back and take care of the company matters before you come back,” the old master declared definitively. “I’m in too much pain as it is; making me travel home now would be like asking for my life, ah—” As he spoke, he seemed to agitate his wound, “it even hurts a bit.” “As one gets older, the body isn’t as strong as it used to be; I feel cold with just a breeze.” Tang Yunxian’s mouth twitched severely. Previously, when he was discharged, he was bold enough to declare he could even carry a gas cylinder upstairs, and now he was playing frail? He was panting as if he was about to pass away at any moment. What a waste not to act. Inside, Jiang Jinsang was actually pleased. He’d been worried that with Tang Wan’s grandfather discharged, their family would likely return to Pingjiang. He’d been thinking about how to make them stay, but now, with help from all sides, he didn’t need to worry at all.

Chapter 231: 170 Second Master vs Young Master Xie, Fifth Master's divine assists are too many_2

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