Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 1125 - 664: Fifth Master Hands Jiang Xiaosi Over to "Miss Xiao"?

Chapter 1125: Chapter 664: Fifth Master Hands Jiang Xiaosi Over to "Miss Xiao"?

A few people whispered in the restroom, never imagining they’d run into someone who understood Ping dialect. They had seen this "Miss Xiao" before and heard she was a local from Beijing; who could have thought she not only understood Pingjiang dialect but could also speak it.

They exchanged a glance and quickly fled the scene, only to bump into Tang Wan, who was with Ruan Mengxi, holding a child.

"Wanwan, Xixi..." They greeted each other enthusiastically upon meeting.

"Sorry, tonight has been too busy, I really couldn’t attend to you." Although Tang Wan wasn’t very familiar with them, they had traveled far to attend the baby’s full month banquet, so she put on a good face.

"No problem..." The group responded eagerly.

"Then, enjoy the meal, I have some things to attend to." Tang Wan was going to change the baby’s diaper.

"You go ahead."

The group watched Tang Wan leave with smiles, then, wide-eyed, watched her meet the two girls they’d earlier encountered in the restroom. Judging by the way greetings were exchanged, she was apparently much more familiar with them.

The most terrifying matter was that Tang Wan started chatting with that "Miss Xiao".

Feeling guilty, the group hurried back to their seats.

"Yiyi, do you think she’ll badmouth us in front of Tang Wan?" The group gathered around the table, whispering, "We initially wanted to ask her for help, but it seems impossible now."

"She and Tang Wan seem to have a business relationship; how close could they be? Who hand-makes clothes these days? She must be trying to win Tang Wan over."

"We are talking about our affairs, what’s that got to do with her, meddlesome."

...

Meanwhile, "Miss Xiao" was not discussing such trivial matters with Tang Wan.

She didn’t enjoy gossiping behind people’s backs and wasn’t the kind to critique others casually. People like Tang Wan’s classmate are common in real life: two-faced, acting like help is owed to them, and if not helped, others are at fault.

Gossiping is wrong to begin with, and attacking others’ appearance is deeply disgusting.

Tang Wan was speaking with her entirely about the screen issue.

"...I ordered a screen when I was pregnant, I’ve finished my confinement period, and I’ll make it for you soon." Tang Wan had been remembering this order, which was placed over half a year ago.

"No worries, I’m not in a hurry."

"The last time you visited my studio, You bumped into Brother Si who was sick, and we didn’t get to chat properly." Tang Wan smiled, "Previously Brother Si also had several screens made at my place; I wanted to show them to you for reference, but his screens have been taken away."

"When you have time, I’ll take you to his club to see the screens."

She nodded in agreement.

"Brother Si is quite particular, but since you like his design sketches, I think you’ll like the finished product too." Tang Wan now regrets showing off those design sketches back then.

As a result, she attracted two of the pickiest customers.

When the topic of screens is brought up, the conversation seems endless, so she decides to accompany Tang Wan and Ruan Mengxi to change the baby’s diaper, while Lin Leader heads back to her seat early.

**

At this moment, Yun Hezhi is performing opera on stage; it’s not a formal theater setting, no heavy makeup, just wearing water sleeves for festivity.

Today’s full month banquet is attended by many elderly guests, all listening with great interest, while Jiang Chengsi holds a wine glass, shoulder to shoulder with Huo Ran, chatting and drinking. Upon seeing Lin Luyou return, he subconsciously looks around.

"Brother Si? What’s on your mind? Drink..." Huo Ran has been behaving better recently, no dyed hair, and not causing trouble.

He said he wanted to set a good example for his niece or nephew who hasn’t been born yet.

"Nothing." Jiang Chengsi frowned.

Where is she?

Yun Hezhi has finished singing a segment of "Dragon and Phoenix," yet the seat beside him remains vacant.

Hesitating, he still plucks up the courage to approach Lin Luyou.

Lin Luyou has heard Beijing opera only in Spring Festival Gala shows as a kid. Hearing it in real life is novel, especially since Yun Hezhi sings female roles as a male, the lyrics are hard to decipher but very earnest, completely failing to notice Jiang Chengsi’s approach...

However, Jiang Shiyi immediately noticed.

Holding the teacup before him, he raised an eyebrow toward someone:

What are you up to?

At this moment Jiang Chengsi could only muster the courage to approach, "Excuse me, sorry to interrupt..."

"Hmm?" Lin Luyou looked at him in surprise.

If you count carefully, she hadn’t interacted much with Jiang Chengsi, nor spoken to him; his sudden chat was indeed unexpected.

"I wanted to ask, the person who went to the restroom with you earlier..." Jiang Chengsi braved the scorching gaze of his own brother to speak, "Where is she?"

"She is with Mrs. Jiang." Lin Luyou wasn’t familiar enough with Tang Wan to address her informally, the term used was still quite polite.

"Sister-in-law?"

"Mm."

"Thank you." When Jiang Chengsi returned to his seat, Jiang Shiyi suddenly got up and sat beside him, as Yun Hezhi was still performing, the surrounding noise made their conversation quiet and unreadable to others.

"What did you talk about?"

Jiang Chengsi never imagined his brother’s possessiveness would be so strong.

Just saying a few words, and he cares this much?

"Just casually exchanged a few words, nothing special."

"Didn’t say bad things about me?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengsi was displeased, "Bro, what do you mean? Am I such a person? I am your biological brother, how could you think that of me?"

Jiang Shiyi raised an eyebrow, "Are you a good person?"

"... ..."

Jiang Chengsi was furious; he couldn’t stay in this home any longer. Even his grandmother didn’t like him and his own brother thought he was bad.

**

Tang Wan changed Xiaowai’s diaper and coaxed him to sleep. Ruan Mengxi left early, but this "Miss Xiao" stayed a while longer to accompany Tang Wan.

Until Fan Mingyu came over, "I’ll take care of the child, you go get something to eat."

"Where are the guests?"

"They’ve gradually left."

With Fan Mingyu looking after the child, Tang Wan and "Miss Xiao" went to the front hall. By then, most guests had left, but quite a few were still drinking.

Among them, Jiang Chengsi and Huo Ran were the most.

Jiang Chengsi, who knew what had happened, had drunk a lot. By the time Tang Wan reached the banquet hall, he was already quite intoxicated, his face flushed from the alcohol.

"Why has fourth brother drank so much?" Tang Wan looked to Jiang Jinsang.

"Someone asked me to drink earlier, and fourth brother volunteered to help me out." Today was Jiang Jinsang’s son’s one-month celebration, and naturally, everyone was revolving around him. Many people were toasting him, and it added up to quite a bit.

"Third brother isn’t here?"

"Third brother went to drop off Group Leader Lin."

"Has he forgotten about his brother?" Tang Wan sighed, "Then fourth brother can follow us back to the old home to rest later."

Tang Wan considered; he was this drunk, even if they found a designated driver to take him to his home in East City, he probably wouldn’t be able to find the main door!

She turned to "Miss Xiao" because she had come with Jiang Chengsi’s car, and if he didn’t go back, she’d have to make her own way, "I’ll have someone take you home."

"No need, I..." The Jiang Family was too busy tonight, and she didn’t want to trouble Tang Wan further. She was about to refuse when she saw Jiang Chengsi suddenly stand up and put his arm around Jiang Jinsang’s shoulder, "I don’t want to go to the old home, I want to go home—"

Despite being drunk, Jiang Chengsi resisted going to the old home.

His brother was in love, and he knew about it. Grandma definitely wouldn’t let him off, especially since he was so drunk. When he woke up tomorrow, he’d surely be in trouble.

"Should we have someone take you to Hexi?" Jiang Jinsang frowned slightly as he smelled the alcohol on him.

"No, not there!"

Last time, he accidentally ran into his brother and Group Leader Lin, and if he saw them again... Not only would it be awkward, but given how drunk he was, with his brother’s cleanliness obsession, he might not even let him in.

"You mean you want to go back to East City? How will you get there in this condition?"

"Find a designated driver for me..."

"A designated driver?" Jiang Jinsang looked at him, drunk like this, worried that he’d be taken to some remote area and sold, still laughing foolishly.

"Where are Jiang Jiu and Jiang Cuo?" Tang Wan looked around.

"I had them take Grandma and the others home first." The Jiang Family was extremely busy and had no one to spare to take him, so Jiang Jinsang pinched his brow and still decided they had to bring him back to the old home.

"Or..." At that moment, "Miss Xiao" spoke up, who’d been silent till now, "I can take him, I live on the east side too. After sending him home, I’ll be close to my home."

"You’re taking him?" Tang Wan frowned.

"I have a driver’s license, don’t worry, nothing will happen. Once I’m there, I’ll let you all know."

Tang Wan seemed somewhat reluctant. Jiang Chengsi had drunk too much before and had once "fought" with his aunt. How could they send someone uncontrolled like him?

But Jiang Jinsang directly said, "Then we’ll trouble you."

"He brought me here originally, so I’ll consider it repaying the favor."

"Then I’ll help him into the car." Jiang Jinsang’s words were almost settling the matter.

After watching the car leave, Tang Wan still frowned. Looking at the person beside her, even if he didn’t want to take care of his fourth brother, he didn’t have to shove him to someone else.

"What? Worried about fourth brother?" Jiang Jinsang laughed.

"I’m just afraid he’ll go crazy drunk, but it should be fine."

"What could happen?" Jiang Jinsang put an arm around her shoulder, "Let’s go back."

**

On the way back, Tang Wan suddenly thought of something:

"Did you tell her fourth brother’s address earlier?"

Jiang Jinsang’s heart tightened, but he kept a calm face, "Yes."

"I don’t remember you mentioning it."

"Maybe you’ve forgotten."

Since Tang Wan became pregnant, her memory hadn’t been great; she kept forgetting things. Since Jiang Jinsang said he told her, she didn’t think much of it.

The truth is, Jiang Jinsang really had forgotten to mention it.

But "Miss Xiao" hadn’t asked, which was quite interesting. Jiang Jinsang walked back with Tang Wan, his mind racing.

He understood Jiang Chengsi well; someone who wouldn’t even let girls touch his car, how could he possibly take a girl home? Much less tell her where he lived.

And yet she knew where he lived, considering the exposure of You Shenming beforehand, along with the unique circumstances of Jiang Chengsi renting his place, Jiang Jinsang was completely sure of her identity.

Coincidence or fate?

Fourth brother truly is...

Quite blessed indeed.