vstars Chapter 148 Jiang Wan Visits the Crown Prince's House
Chapter 148 Jiang Wan Visits the Crown Prince's House
Jiang Wan froze, looking at the screen in disbelief.
No typo.
She politely asked, "May I ask who you are?"
"Wanwan, it's your Aunt Qiao."
Jiang Wan's mind went blank for a moment, and she instinctively straightened up.
"Hello, Auntie!"
Qiao Lan's voice, tinged with laughter, came from the other end.
"Shixu was playing with Qiuqiu in the yard, and his phone was in the living room. I saw that the contact name was Wanbao, so I guessed it was you and answered the phone."
"Don't mind it."
Jiang Wan's ears burned. "I don't mind!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Qiao Lan's voice rang out again.
"Would you like to come over for a bit later if you're free?"
Jiang Wan's breath hitched.
Go home?
Now?
She opened her mouth, wanting to refuse, but just as she was considering her words, Qiao Lan's warm and enthusiastic voice came from the other end again.
"Don't worry, your uncle and I both support you being with Shixu."
"Even Shi Xu's grandfather was absolutely supportive."
Jiang Wan's refusal caught in her throat.
With full support from family?
Isn't it said that wealthy families are most particular about one's background?
Di Wenjun and Tao Mengshu have yet to gain the approval of their families.
Jiang Wan was so lucky that she was a little dazed and felt dizzy.
Suddenly, Shang Shixu's voice came through the receiver.
"Who hit him?"
"It was Wanwan who called."
Before Qiao Lan could finish speaking, her son snatched the phone away, demanding, "Feed?"
She smiled and shook her head.
Shang Shixu walked out, phone in hand. "What did my mom just say to you?"
Jiang Wan came to her senses.
She said... I should come to her house for a while now.
Shang Shixu paused, his deep voice carrying a hint of hope.
"Are you coming or not?"
Jiang Wan bit her lower lip, looking troubled.
I want to go, but I don't want to go.
I didn't want to go because I was nervous; it was too sudden, and I wasn't prepared at all.
Xiang went because Shang Shixu's mother warmly invited him, and the whole family supported their relationship.
Not going would seem a bit pretentious.
Shang Shixu understood Jiang Wan's psychological state.
She narrowed her phoenix eyes and spoke in a gentle voice.
"Don't put pressure on yourself."
"Although it happened suddenly, it was just a simple meal, a way for me to get to know my family before the birthday banquet."
"It's okay if you really don't want to come."
"I'll prepare for a few more days, and on the day of the birthday banquet, under the spotlight of everyone, I will formally introduce you to the guests present."
Jiang Wan's mind exploded like a rocket!
Under the spotlight?
A grand introduction?
Heavenly Bodhisattva... Stop fooling around...
Jiang Wan immediately felt that today was the best arrangement!
"Okay, I'll go now."
Shang Shixu was so happy he was practically bubbling with joy, and he suppressed the corners of his mouth.
"Then I'll come pick you up now."
"No need, just send me your location, it'll be easier for me to hail a taxi."
"Okay, I'll wait for you at home."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Wan called a ride-hailing service based on the location provided.
With a mix of nervousness and anticipation, I boarded the car.
*
Merchant's villa.
Shang Shixu immediately told his mother the news.
A light flashed in Qiao Lan's eyes, and she turned and ran towards the study.
Shang Mochen was sitting behind his desk, reviewing the consortium's documents.
Qiao Lan rushed forward and snatched the pen from his hand.
"Stop looking! Stop looking!"
Shang Mochen looked up at his wife, who was acting strangely. "What's wrong? Have you become obsessed with some domineering CEO from a short drama again?"
Qiao Lan slapped him on the shoulder.
"Don't slander me. I've only ever been infatuated with you, the domineering CEO."
Shang Mochen smiled and hooked his arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace.
Qiao Lan pushed him away, "Don't hug me yet, I have something important to announce."
"What is it?"
Shang Mochen remained completely calm.
They possess the composure to remain unfazed even when faced with a collapsing mountain.
Qiao Lan's joyful voice rang out.
"Your daughter-in-law will be here shortly!"
Before Mount Tai even collapsed, Shang Mochen's expression immediately changed.
He paused for a moment, then asked, "Now?"
"Yes, she's already on her way!"
Shang Mochen stood up abruptly and took his wife's hand.
"Let's go prepare a gift for our meeting."
Qiao Lan shook him off, "You go first, I need to go and inform Dad."
She burst out of the study full of energy and ran to the entertainment room.
The old man was sitting at the mahjong table, surrounded by three other mahjong players.
The old man drew a card and was about to play it.
"dad!"
Qiao Lan shouted, and his hand trembled, causing the cards to fall onto the table.
He looked up. "What's wrong?"
"Shixu's girlfriend is coming over to visit soon!"
The old man froze, then pushed the cards in front of him away in a flash.
"I'm not fighting anymore, you can all leave, my granddaughter-in-law is coming."
The three card players looked at each other, one of them curious.
"Old Shang, who is your granddaughter-in-law? Why is your family taking her so seriously?"
The old man had already stood up and was walking out, leaving without turning his head and saying a few words.
"My grandson is convinced that it has the most prestigious background."
The three exchanged a glance, shook their heads with smiles, and slowly packed their things and left.
The old man walked out of the recreation room and suddenly stopped.
"Lanlan, quickly tell the kitchen to prepare dinner. It must be a feast!"
"good!"
Qiao Lan ran quickly to the kitchen.
The old man stood on the second floor and called out to the housekeeper on the first floor.
"Old Zhang!"
"Lay down the red carpet at the entrance, the one from Qiao Lan's birthday party last time."
"Also, bring that rose basket out of the garage and put it by the door!"
The butler received the order and made the arrangements immediately.
Shang Shixu changed his clothes in the bedroom and came out, only to be startled by the scene before him.
A red carpet was laid out outside the door, and large flower baskets were placed there.
The mother stood in the center of the living room, directing the two housekeepers to arrange the decorations.
He was still muttering, "Change the tea set to that blue and white porcelain one."
The father, dressed in a suit, paced back and forth in the living room with his hands behind his back.
The grandfather on the sofa was wearing a dark red Tang suit embroidered with gold thread.
This is the outfit he was dressed in for his birthday banquet, and he's wearing it now.
Shang Shixu twitched the corner of his mouth and went downstairs to his mother's side.
"Mom, are you making such a big fuss to scare her away?"
Qiao Lan turned around to look at him.
"You don't understand, making it grand shows how much we value it!"
While it's important to value the occasion, going too far will definitely make the other person uncomfortable.
Shang Shixu looked at his pacing father with unwavering determination.
"Dad, aren't you going to do anything about your wife?"
Shang Mochen stopped in his tracks. "Your mother is right."
The old man chimed in, "I agree."
Business sequence: ......
There's a sense of helplessness that all elders feel.
There's nothing we can do; let them be.
He stood at the doorway, becoming a "waiting stone" for his wife.
*
Jiang Wan sat in the back seat of the ride-hailing car, clutching her phone.
The scenery outside the car window changed from the city's main road to a villa area with shady trees.
The navigation prompt came from the front row—
"We'll reach our destination in 200 meters."
The driver glanced at her in the rearview mirror.
"Little girl, do you live here?"
"...no."
Before the driver's curiosity was satisfied, the car had already arrived at its destination.
After the security guard verified their identity, the gate was opened and they were allowed to enter.
As Jiang Wan got out of the car, she subconsciously looked up at the villa directly in front of her, and her foot suddenly stumbled, almost falling to the ground.
A large group of people were standing in front of the villa.
Jiang Wan: Σ(ŎдŎ|||)ﾉﾉ
Did something go wrong?
Didn't we agree that it would just be a casual meal?
Is it too late for her to leave now?