Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 488: After going out to the banquet, will the disabled but determined Jiang Wuye post a second update?

The Xie Family split primarily involved the company. If Shen Zhixian married Jiang Yanting at this time, the Jiang Family would very likely use this opportunity to make inroads into the Xie Family.

If they wanted to overthrow the Xie Family or the entire Xie establishment, it wasn’t impossible. Although it sounded like a conspiracy theory, all possibilities had to be considered.

When Shen Zhixian left the Xie Family with her lawyer’s documents, it was Xie Duo who sent her back.

“Little aunt, what exactly is your relationship with Jiang Yanting right now?” Even though they lived together, it still felt like something was missing.

“What’s the matter?”

“Since you already have a child, if you really want to be together, you surely have some plans. Just living together without any clear intent doesn’t seem proper, does it?”

Xie Duo secretly hoped the two would separate. That man, not yet truly his uncle in the strictest sense, was already so presumptuous, domineering, and privileged—what would become of them in the future?

He was afraid he wouldn’t have “Good Days” ahead.

Shen Zhixian lowered her head and casually flipped through the materials without saying a word.

“Little aunt, may I ask, who took the initiative back in college between the two of you?”

“Do you think I’m the kind of person who would take the initiative?”

Due to her upbringing, Shen Zhixian wasn’t a confident person to begin with—she was even a bit introverted. After going abroad, her English wasn’t fluent, and she even went through a period of having no friends. Even if she had liked Jiang Yanting, she probably wouldn’t have taken the initiative.

“Did Jiang Yanting pursue you?” Although from the photos released at a previous press conference, it seemed to be the case, Xie Duo couldn’t imagine someone as aloof as Jiang pursuing a girl.

“Mhm.”

“Can you share a bit about the process with me?” Xie Duo wasn’t usually one to gossip, but at this moment, the spirit of gossip within him was rising uncontrollably.

“At first I really didn’t think he liked me or wanted to chase me. He’s quite reserved but also especially domineering…”

Shen Zhixian didn’t go into detail about their relationship, but Xie Duo had roughly guessed some aspects…

Who would have thought, you would be like this, Jiang Yanting.

**

Meanwhile, Tang Wan returned home to pay respects to the ancestors and spent a total of 5 days traveling. Upon her return, it was Zhou Zhongqing who came to the airport to meet her, looking sharp in his suit, having styled his hair on purpose, and even holding a bouquet of flowers, making the occasion exceptionally formal.

Zhou Zhongqing’s recent changes were drastic. He tidied himself up neatly every day, leaving the hospital staff speculating that he, at his age, was finally blossoming and welcoming spring…

Little did they know, he had taken on a goddaughter!

However, colleagues couldn’t be overly nosy. They only asked casually, “Dr. Zhou, do you have some happy news recently?”

Zhou Zhongqing smiled and agreed.

Thus, the rumor spread through the hospital:

Dr. Zhou was finally getting married.

But, after some time, when the invitations reached everyone, they turned out to be for an “Adoption Celebration.”

He said, “Now that I have a daughter, I can’t be sloppy as before; otherwise, my daughter will look down on me.”

Tang Wan knew that Zhou Zhongqing would come to pick her up at the airport, but she was still a bit surprised upon seeing him. It was just an airport pickup; there really was no need for such a fuss.

Jiang Jinsang was at home that day, also preparing in advance, but despite waiting from day till night, Tang Wan didn’t return until it was dark.

“Xiaowu, I had Wanwan keep me company a little longer; you don’t mind, do you?” Zhou Zhongqing said with a smile.

With the adoption celebration approaching, though they had invited close friends and family, Zhou Zhongqing was very attentive. Right from the airport, he took her to eat, then insisted on buying her clothes. His overwhelming enthusiasm was too much for Tang Wan to resist, and the back-and-forth dragged on until nightfall.

Although Jiang Jinsang felt somewhat annoyed deep down, Zhou Zhongqing was going to be one of his fathers-in-law, so he could only say it was fine with a smile.

“Wanwan, do you want to come with me to check out the hotel tomorrow?” Naturally, he was referring to the venue for the Adoption Celebration.