Jiang Wan was different from typical rich housewives like Qin Manwen. She has been mingling with men since she was in her teens, and it shows when she followed Zhu Shoushan into the Zhu family villa. She also lacked the modesty and decorum expected of a young lady in her status. She sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, holding a file folder in her hand.
Zhu Shoushan instructed the servant to pour tea for the guest, and sat down on the sofa beside Jiang Wan. Seeing her business-like attitude, he narrowed his eyes slightly and said, “If I remember correctly, Young Lady Jiang is here today for personal matters.”
Jiang Wan tidied up her skirt and said with a light smile, “Zhu-zong is joking, what’s a private matter in a family like ours?”
“…”
When Zhu Shoushan saw her, he directly handed over the file folder.
Jiang Wan said, “This is a shipping project along the coast of A City. It is my sincerity. I hope you can take a look first.”
Zhu Shoushan did not hesitate.
Since she said that it was not a personal matter, he should naturally show her his attitude in the business field.
He was flipping through the documents when someone brought tea beside him.
“Young Lady Jiang, please.”
Jiang Wan tilted her head slightly and was about to take the tea cup when she suddenly saw the person serving the tea.
She paused for a moment, then smiled softly, “This… is Mrs. Zhu?”
Qin Manwen didn’t expect that she would know her. She was surprised for a moment, an uncontrollable surprise flashed in her eyes. She said reservedly, “Young Lady Jiang knows me?”
Jiang Wan asked back, “Doesn’t Mrs. Zhu also know me?”
“…”
Her tone wasn’t very friendly.
Although Jiang Wan was capable, she was not someone who seeks the limelight or was overly ostentatious. Zhu Shoushan has never taken Qin Manwen to any important events because deep down, he believed that someone like her was not suitable for high-profile occasions.
How did Qin Manwen know Jiang Wan?
Zhu Shoushan didn’t care much at first, but now he suddenly glanced at Qin Manwen.
Qin Manwen felt a slight surprise in her heart but remained calm on the surface as she said, “It’s not surprising that I know Young Lady Jiang. Mrs. He and the others often mention you when we have afternoon tea. Your youth and accomplishments are admired by many.”
Jiang Wan added, “It’s not surprising that I know Mrs. Zhu. I met Qin Junhong at a bar some time ago.”
Qin Manwen was stunned for a moment.
Zhu Shoushan frowned suddenly, quickly adjusted his mood, and asked casually, “Really? Is there such a fate, Young Lady Jiang and Junhong have a friendship?”
“It’s impossible to talk about friendship.” Jiang Wan said meaningfully, “But speaking of it, I am able to know Young Master Ling, all thanks to him.”
Zhus Shoushan: “…”
His heart sank, and he glanced at Qin Manwen before turning to Jiang Wan and asked, “What do you mean by that, Young Lady Jiang?”
Jiang Wan took a sip of tea and said with a smile, “It’s nothing, just that he suddenly mentioned his younger brother when he was drinking in the bar, and showed me his picture. He also praised Young Master Ling very well. He seemed to really like his younger brother.”
“…”
She said it casually, but there was clearly some implication behind her words.
Jiang Wan was a well-known figure in City A, and rumors about her were widespread among people of status. While it might not be unusual for someone to praise their own brother in front of her, showing her their photo while doing so raised suspicions about the person’s intentions.
Zhu Shoushan’s face became a little ugly.
Qin Manwen couldn’t help panicking.
She humbled herself to serve tea to this legendary powerful woman in an attempt to get closer to her, but this person’s attitude towards her was strange. Despite appearing friendly, there seemed to be insinuations that she and her son had ulterior motives.
When did she offend this woman? Or… did Junhong offend her instead?
Before she could speak, Zhu Shoushan had already turned to her with a cold voice, “What are you still doing here? Go back to your room!”
“I…”
Qin Manwen still wanted to explain, but when she looked at Jiang Wan who was drinking tea leisurely after stirring up the pool of muddy water, her heart sank. She gritted her teeth, then turned away.
Jiang Wan unhurriedly put the teacup back into the small tray on the coffee table and commented. “Mrs. Zhu has excellent tea-brewing skills.”
Zhu Shoushan: “…”
A wealthy lady who married into a prestigious family and still personally handles trivial tasks like making tea? Is she implying that Qin Manwen has ulterior motives, or is she suggesting that he mistreats his own wife?
Zhu Shoushan suddenly couldn’t understand the purpose of this person.
After putting down the teacup, Jiang Wan said, “What do you think, Zhu-zong? My plan should be a win-win situation for both of us. You won’t have any losses in this transaction, and so does Young Master Ling. “
Zhu Shoushan frowned slightly, as if he was still hesitating.
Jiang Wan was not in a hurry. “Zhu-zong can think about it slowly, after all, Young Master Zhu hasn’t come back yet, hasn’t he?”
She casually glanced at the villa as if she had no intention.
Not only did Zhu Tong not come back, but his twin sister did not come back either.
She picked up the teacup again, wiping away the faint sarcasm in her eyes.
‘His two children did not return home, and what the father Zhu Shoushan did… was a failure.’
While Zhu Shoushan was looking at the document and thinking about it, his phone suddenly rang, and he took it out and took a look.
[Zhu-zong, Young Master Tong boarded the plane back to A City a few minutes ago.]
Zhu Shoushan: “…”
Before the plane took off, Zhu Tong sent a message to Shao Ming.
–Is Shao Ming still at the airport?
No, he should have called a ride and left.
Unexpectedly, when he boarded the plane this time, in addition to the person arranged by his grandfather, there were other people to see him off. He was very happy until he got on the plane.
But what was the secret Shao Ming told him before he boarded?
What kind of secrets that have to wait for him to go back to be told?
Zhu Tong felt like he wanted to get off the plane before it even took off.
He sighed. Just then, his phone vibrated suddenly, he hurriedly opened it, and several consecutive messages came, all sent by Shao Ming.
[I watched you fly away from outside the airport.]
[Send me a message when you arrive.]
[Awaiting for your return.]
“Awaiting for your return…”
Zhu Tong chewed these words with a warm heart.
“Young Master, it’s time to turn off your phone.”
Zhu Tong quickly typed and wanted to reply “Okay”, but his hand trembled as he was in a hurry.
Outside the airport, Shao Ming really hadn’t left yet. He stood in an open space and received a reply from Zhu Tong.
A lowercase [o]1this is changed because it’s untranslatable otherwise. The og is “a lowercase [h]”, because to type “Okay”/”好” using the popular pinyin method, you have to type “hao” (or just “h” in many cases) and pick the character you want..
He quickly realized that he must have run out of time, otherwise Zhu Tong, who was so cautious, would not answer this sloppily.
He looked into the air again, and sure enough, he saw a plane taking off into the vast sky.
He looked at the direction of the plane heading to A City and thought, ‘When he comes back, what will I face?’
‘Will I be rejected?’
For the first time, Shao Ming has to prepare for something he never had a plan to begin with. He also didn’t know what the outcome would be.
Well, If he fails… then he should try harder.
Zhu Tong went back to A City without notifying anyone to pick him up. But when he got off the plane, he still saw a certain someone came to pick him up at the airport.
When Zhu Xin saw the person who came out of the gate had a face exactly like hers, she shouted, “Ge!”
Zhu Tong looked up and saw someone beckoning to him. He couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment, and then he quickened his pace and walked there.
“Why did you come?”
“I’m here to pick you up.” Zhu Xin, as energetic and lively as always, complained as soon as she saw him. “Ge, you’re too much, you didn’t even tell me when you came back to A City. If it wasn’t for Grandpa telling me, I wouldn’t even know you came back today.”
Zhu Tong apologized, “I plan to tell you when I arrive.”
He was just used to not disturbing others. Instead of telling people to wait, it would be to notify them when he’s arrived.
Zhu Xin also knew his character and didn’t really blame him.
What’s more, she was now full of joy because she finally saw her brother. Of course she won’t blame him.
She hugged Zhu Tong’s arm, and as if she had just seen Uncle Liu, she turned to say hello, “Hello, Uncle Liu.”
Uncle Liu looked relieved, “Hello, Young Lady.”
He let the two teenagers walk in the front, while walking behind them, carrying Zhu Tong’s luggage, watching the two youths walking side-by-side.
Although they are twins, they have completely different personalities.
It was a contrast: the girl was lively and cheerful, while the boy was elegant and tranquil.
If the young master was not in poor health, he should be as exuberant as the young lady now.
‘It’s a pity…’
‘I hope this medical check-up will have a good result.’
During their stay in Gongshui County, he watched the young master change a little bit, not only physically, but also in personality. If time permits it, this young master will definitely grow into a very good person.
