Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

”I was just asking.” Mr. Si cleared his throat, ”Sent him a bouquet, this kid hasn’t even called back, if it were someone else, they would’ve eagerly shown up, but this fellow just...”

He huffed lightly.

”Seems like he doesn’t care about us at all.”

You Yunzhi laughed, ”If he were like others, you probably wouldn’t give him a second glance. He’s not sucking up to you, and you find that unsettling, don’t you?”

Her playful remarks left Mr. Si silent, choosing to shift topics instead, ”If we’re really planning to have them for lunch, preparations should be made in advance.”

”I know, I’ll talk to our daughter, telling her to have lunch at home on Lantern Festival, I suspect she’ll be out for dinner.”

Mr. Si lightly huffed:

He now eagerly anticipates his daughter bringing someone home for him to meet.

He’s curious about what kind of wild boy has such charm to enthrall his daughter.

You Yunzhi didn’t know what her husband was thinking; she already left the room and knocked on her daughter’s bedroom door.

Her daughter was chatting on the phone, face aglow — obviously talking with that boy again.

”Mom? What’s up?” She lowered her voice.

”It’s nothing, just wanted to remind you, that we’ll have guests for lunch on Lantern Festival, and you should stay to have lunch at home, you may leave once the guests are gone.” Seeing her daughter on the phone, You Yunzhi briefly told her without detailing who was visiting.

Thinking her daughter likely wouldn’t know them, an in-person introduction seemed suitable.

After her mother left, she informed Jiang Chengsi she needed to stay home for Lantern Festival lunch.

”I happen to have something in the morning too, let’s connect in the afternoon.” Jiang Chengsi was planning to mention it himself.

Such coincidence, the timing aligned perfectly, not delaying anything.

**

On Lantern Festival day, Jiang Mansion

Xiaowai woke up before dawn, making it impossible for Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang to continue sleeping.

Since they had plans to take the child out and the Si Family was far away, Tang Wan started packing after breakfast — diapers, bottles, toys, each outing requires carrying a big bag.

Before they left, the old lady reminded them multiple times.

”...I got it.” Jiang Jinsang held his son, the little one dressed in festive clothes with a hat and wrapped in a blanket, only his bright eyes were visible.

Perhaps aware of the outing, his eyes sparkled as if excited.

”Take care of the child, don’t cause trouble to others.” Fan Mingyu advised.

”Have you called Chengsi? Don’t wait until you’re at their door only to find this lad isn’t up yet.” The old lady always felt Jiang Chengsi is unreliable.

He spends nights in an East City rental, Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang plan to meet him before heading to the Si Family.

”I’ll call our fourth brother in advance.” Tang Wan laughed, ”Xiaowai, say goodbye to great-grandma.”

Watching them leave, the old lady still felt uneasy, immediately phoning Jiang Chengsi.

Expecting him to be still in bed, she was surprised to learn he had finished exercising and was having breakfast.

”Xiaowu and Wanwan have already left, prepare yourself.”

”I know.” Jiang Chengsi hung up the phone, took a shower, and started rifling through his wardrobe, considering what to wear today.

He’s too lazy to change outfits multiple times a day; best to choose one that suits both the Si Family visit and his date.

After much thought, he picked a rather formal and refined suit, even though he wished to wear his custom outfit.

However, thinking Xiaowai is coming too, his young nephew might cause havoc; what if the outfit gets dirty!

...

Each time Xiaowai went out, he’d be thrilled, nestling in Jiang Jinsang’s arms, his face pressed against the window, watching cars outside. Occasionally, passing an oversized billboard, he’d excitedly wave his little hands.

Today, Jiang Cuo was driving — he had just returned from his New Year holiday, regaling them with tales of match-making arranged by his parents, amusement piquing Tang Wan’s interest so she chatted with him.

The car quickly arrived at the Yi Garden entrance; Tang Wan was about to call Jiang Chengsi when Jiang Cuo said:

”Sir, Madam, I’ve already spotted Fourth Young Master.”

Tang Wan looked out the window and saw Jiang Chengsi wearing a black down jacket with an open zipper over a subtly stylish suit, low-key but distinctive in design, with unique dark red buttons...

”What’s with Fourth Brother lately? He used to never care about his outfits.” Tang Wan remarked directly.