Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Perhaps even a dog wouldn’t bother chewing on that.

Shen Zhixian knew she was tone-deaf and wanted to correct herself, to follow Jiang Yanting’s melody, but just couldn’t make it; she felt horrible, planning to just put down the microphone and give up when her hand was suddenly caught.

”Stopping already?”

Isn’t that obvious?

”I can’t bring it back,” Shen Zhixian said, both embarrassed and annoyed, better to not embarrass herself further.

”No matter how off, I’m here. Just follow my lead.”

Jiang Yanting was still holding the microphone, and their conversation didn’t miss a beat, heard by everyone present. Except for Ruan Mengxi, who hadn’t interacted much with Jiang Yanting, the rest were utterly stunned...

The aloof and detached Second Master Jiang.

Now publicly displaying affection and dishing out couple vibes with such tenderness. Honestly, his own brother Jinsang, who had lived with him for so long, had never seen this side of him, let alone strangers.

”Singing like that, looking at her with such affection, it truly must be love,” said Qi Zeyan, his lips twitching. His beautiful sister-in-law, how could her singing be so lethal?

...

While singing and drinking progressed, the atmosphere was cheerful. Jiang Chengsi noticed Shen Shuci sitting on the side, not participating.

Thinking about how he had mistakenly treated her like a thief previously, and had been rude in his speech, after his drunken episode, he returned kindness for ill treatment. He’d been beaten up and left at the door by some shameless person, and it was her who had helped him back to his room.

Jiang Chengsi was always clear about debts of gratitude and grudge. He poured a glass of wine, sat down beside her, and said, ”Miss Shen, there was some misunderstanding before. I owe you an apology. Later, you didn’t hold a grudge and even helped me. I never formally thanked you. This drink, it’s for you.”

Shen Shuci coughed, ”Actually, your head...”

”Imparting bad association, just leaving me at the door was insane enough.”

She tried to explain things, feeling it wasn’t good to let him continue misunderstanding, but Jiang Chengsi didn’t give her a chance.

”I’ll finish this drink, and you can do as you like.”

Saying that, he turned and walked away.

Shen Shuci felt odd in her heart. The collision was not intentional, and given how he had treated her before, perhaps it was just karma for him that day. But that Mr. Huo...

Now, she seemed to owe him a favor, which she didn’t like, especially since favors were the hardest to repay!

As soon as Jiang Chengsi returned to his seat, Qi Zeyan moved a couple of steps and sat next to him, ”What were you and your future aunt discussing?”

”Nothing.” He naturally wouldn’t say much about that night, ”What aunt?”

”Xiaowu and your sister-in-law got married, his aunt is now your aunt too, right?”

Jiang Chengsi took a sip of his drink, ”Right, I remember on my brother’s death anniversary, you also drank a lot, didn’t you?”

”I was blackout drunk, didn’t even know how I got home.”

”Did you feel unwell when you woke up the next day?”

”Just a hangover headache, why?”

”Nothing.”

Jiang Chengsi downed his drink heavily, Mr. Huo, so it seems you targeted only me for a beating.

...

It was past eleven when everyone departed. The hotel was nearby, so no need for farewells. Only Ruan Mengxi, whose place was further away, went back to stay with Tang Wan.

”I’ll take you guys home.” It was very late, and they were a few girls; Jinsang was somewhat worried.

”With me here, what’s there to worry about?” Shen Shuci hadn’t touched a drop of alcohol that night and was completely sober.

Jinsang thought for a moment, if they really encountered ruffians, with Shen Shuci handling them, they’d likely be the unlucky ones.

After Tang Wan got home, she called Jinsang to report they were safe. She rarely stayed with Ruan Mengxi, and together with Shen Shuci, the three of them talked until late into the night.

Strangely, what they mainly talked about was the health of Jinsang.

Ruan Mengxi just mentioned, ”I heard Fifth Master will have surgery soon?”

”He fainted before; the doctor said he couldn’t engage in strenuous activities,” said Shen Shuci straightforwardly.

”What?” Ruan Mengxi seemed alarmed.

”Don’t—Auntie, don’t spread rumors!” Tang Wan was both amused and frustrated, ”Brother Fifth is perfectly healthy.”