In the study room.
Jiang Lao Ye looked at his eldest grandson sitting in front of him, with a relaxed posture, and asked in a displeased tone, "How long has it been since you moved out and didn't come back? If it weren't for your mother's birthday today, were you planning on not coming home at all?"
"Isn't it better if I don't come back? It saves you from being annoyed," Jiang Ci said lazily.
"Big brother, grandpa has been thinking about you," Jiang Mu Hang frowned, feeling a bit uncomfortable with his elder brother's arrogance.
"What do you want from me?" Jiang Ci raised an eyebrow and asked lazily.
"Just tell me honestly, is Sheng Group yours?" Jiang Lao Ye asked directly.
Jiang Ci sneered and said, "If it's mine, so what? If it's not mine, so what?"
"Why did you hide such a big thing from the family?" Jiang Lao Ye controlled his urge to slam the table and asked Jiang Ci with a serious tone, "How did Sheng Group end up in your hands?"
"It's not mine," Jiang Ci casually crossed his long legs and said lazily, "Jiang Haoyan is a child of the Sheng family, and I'm just managing it on his behalf." It's troublesome to have this burden on him every day.
"What?" Both Jiang Lao Ye and Jiang Mu Hang were surprised. Even though Jiang Ci had explained that the child was not his when he brought him back, everyone thought it was just an excuse and did not want to admit that the child was his illegitimate son. After all, as the person in charge of a large group, having a child out of wedlock would damage his image.
Now, Jiang Ci suddenly said that Jiang Haoyan was the child of the Sheng family. How could they not be shocked?
"Is this true?" Jiang's grandfather looked at him half-believingly.
Jiang Ci sneered, "Otherwise, do you think the Sheng Group would have ended up in my hands for no reason?"
Jiang's grandfather was stunned for a moment before he glared at him and scolded, "Why didn't you reveal the child's identity earlier when it's such a serious matter?"
"Was it necessary to say it?" Jiang Ci stood up, ready to leave. "If you're asking about this matter, I've already told you." He didn't say it earlier because he was concerned about Sheng Minghao and wanted to protect the little troublemaker. Now that Sheng Minghao had become a bereaved dog and there was no need to worry, it didn't matter if he revealed it.
"Wait a minute." Jiang's grandfather's sharp eyes narrowed as he spoke slowly, "The child is still young now. Since the Sheng Group has fallen into your hands, it belongs to you and the Jiang family. This is a simple truth that doesn't need grandpa to tell you. "
Jiang Ci's scarred hands were still casually in his pockets. He pulled the corners of his mouth and looked like he had heard a joke. "Do you think I would covet such a thing?" He turned around, took long strides, and lazily said, "When did the Jiang family become so destitute? Are we even coveting a child's things?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang's grandfather was both ashamed and angry. His face turned red, and he slammed the table heavily. "This scoundrel wants to make me angry. . . "
"Grandpa, don't be angry. Big brother always talks like this. He didn't mean it." Jiang Muhang looked at his grandfather, who was full of anger, and tried to persuade him.
"What do you think he's thinking? Such a big group was given to him for free, and he still doesn't want it? He said he wants to help his child manage it?" Jiang Grandpa's voice still contained anger, "Even our own group is not being taken care of. If we cooperate with Hengyuan Group, we will be unbeatable. What other aristocratic families can compete with us?"
"I think what my elder brother said was just a word. Grandpa, when my elder brother managed Hengyuan Group before, he never lost money on investment projects, and the rival companies never took advantage of him. Since my elder brother has accepted the Sheng Group, he won't just be managing it." Jiang Muhang's gaze was deep.
Managing it is just a way of saying it. I'm afraid his elder brother is worried that someone will use it against him. In the future, whether or not to return the Sheng Group to that child will be up to Jiang Ci.
Jiang Ci walked back to the hall, attracting a lot of attention. After all, the previously feared and dreaded young master of the Jiang family, whose eyes had now recovered, made everyone worried that they might accidentally offend him and suffer the consequences.
Everyone could only secretly glance at Jiang Ci.
Jiang Ci's tall figure sat next to Su Yue, possessively embracing her. It was unclear what she whispered in his ear, but Jiang Ci's cold eyebrows slightly relaxed, and his thin lips curved up, obviously in a good mood.
Could it be that Su Yue has tamed this crazy young master Jiang?
When Jiang Ci came back, he saw Su Yue chatting harmoniously with her grandmother. He sat down and listened to her speaking softly and gently to her grandmother. Tsk, her voice was so sweet that it made his ears itch.
Jiang Ci rubbed his ear casually and then hugged Su Yue's waist.
"What did Grandpa talk to you about?" Su Yue turned her head and asked him softly. Even though he had no expression on his face, she could tell he wasn't very happy.
"Someone wants to take something troublesome." Jiang Ci glanced at Jiang Haoyan, who was being hugged by his grandmother, with a deep look.
Su Yue was stunned. She was not a stupid person and quickly understood the meaning of Jiang Ci's words. "Grandfather asked about the Shengshi Group?" She frowned and leaned over to Jiang Ci's ear and whispered, "That belongs to Haohao, he won't give it even if he asks. "
Jiang Ci was pleased with her protective behavior. "Hmm, he won't give it. "
When Jiang Xuan rushed back from the set, she hurriedly wished Song Xiaoqing a happy birthday. "Mom, I'm sorry, something came up on the set and I came back late. "
She didn't want to take a leave of absence, but because she had been out of focus lately and had already wasted a lot of time, plus she had rushed to meet the deadline before, many shots had to be taken with a stand-in. For the remaining frontal shots, she had no choice but to perform them herself. Director Wu had been very dissatisfied with her lately, so she couldn't take a leave of absence.
Song Xiaoqing didn't look too good. She said slowly, "Since you're so busy, don't film anymore in the future. The Jiang family doesn't lack food or clothes because of you. It's not necessary to work so hard. I know you're busy, so you couldn't make it back in time, but other guests don't know that and might think you don't respect me. Is the entertainment industry really that good? Everyone wants to jump into the pit." When she said this, Song Xiaoqing clearly glanced at Su Yue.
She was extremely opposed to both daughters-in-law working in the entertainment industry.
Jiang Xuan's fair face froze with a slightly awkward smile. She stood there like a wronged little daughter-in-law.
"Sit down, the banquet is about to begin." With so many guests present, Song Xiaoqing didn't say anything more.
Jiang Xuan smiled, her big eyes shimmering with tears, pitiful and soft. After sitting with Song Xiaoqing for a while, her gaze inadvertently fell on Jiang Ci's body. She knew that Jiang Ci's eyes had healed, which was something that hadn't happened in the previous life. How did his eyes suddenly get better?
Moreover, the scar on his face seems to have become much smaller. In the previous life, she couldn't bear to look at the hideous scar on Jiang Ci's face every day and felt disgusted. But now that the scar on Jiang Ci's face has become smaller, she realizes that he seems to have become more handsome.
No, it should be said that Jiang Ci's scar was too eye-catching before. When people looked at him, they only saw his scary scar. Now that the scar has become smaller, their gaze naturally falls on his facial features, and she realizes that Jiang Ci's features are excellent.
Looking at him tilting his head slightly, as if listening to Su Yue whispering something to him, their intimate interaction is very eye-catching.
Jiang Ci and Su Yue's relationship seems to be very good.
Jiang Xuan lowered her eyelids, her fingertips unconsciously stirring. In the previous life, if Jiang Ci could show her a little tenderness, they would not have been like strangers, and she would not have lived such a cold and lonely life.
To say that she has no resentment towards Jiang Ci is false, but now that she has been reborn, she doesn't want to have any contact with Jiang Ci.
After the birthday party, Song Xiaoqing called Jiang Su Yue and talked to her in the room for a while.
Song Xiaoqing first asked about Su Yue and Jiang Ci's living situation outside, like a mother concerned about her children. Then, the topic changed, and she sighed and said with a heavy heart, "I don't approve of you and Xiaoxuan going to the entertainment industry. Do you know how others see our Jiang family? They think our family is declining and we have to rely on our two daughters-in-law to make money in the entertainment industry. "
She held Su Yue's hand, which was placed aside, and said, "Xiaoxuan likes acting, and I don't want to say much about it. But you went to make movies just to have fun. Listen to your mother's words. Since you've had your fun, don't have any more contact with it. It's really inappropriate for a wealthy young lady like you to become an actress. "
Su Yue shook her head and withdrew her hand. She smiled and said to Song Xiaoqing, "I also like acting. As for how outsiders see me, I don't care. Mom, you don't have to care too much about other people's opinions. The strength of the Jiang family is there. Who dares to come and talk nonsense in front of you?" Su Yue returned Song Xiaoqing's words one by one. She is not a person with a soft personality and does not accept others' control. Whether she acts or not, it can only be her own decision. As for what Song's mother says, she will listen, but she won't necessarily follow it.
"Why don't you understand? I'm talking about the reputation of the Jiang family." Song Xiaoqing was refused, and her face sank.
"The reputation of the Jiang family is very good. Will my acting ruin or affect the reputation of the Jiang family?" Su Yue's dark eyes curved, and she found it funny.
Song Xiaoqing was stunned.
The eldest son Jiang Ci has never been close to her and often goes against her wishes. Now, even this eldest daughter-in-law treats her words as if they were nothing, and she can't help but dislike and not be close to them.
With this thought, Song Xiaoqing's tone became more serious, "You won't listen to me?"
"I can do what I like. Elders can give suggestions, but they cannot control me." Su Yue's eyes were bright, and she showed no fear.
Song Xiaoqing was used to hearing obedient words, but only her eldest son Jiang Ci and this eldest daughter-in-law were disobedient to her. Hearing Su Yue's answer, her lips sank and her eyes were unhappy, "You haven't learned any other virtues, but you've learned to be presumptuous from Jiang Ci. "
Su Yue's expression remained unchanged, and she smiled, "In my opinion, Jiang Ci has all the virtues. I learn from him, and there's nothing wrong with that. "
Upon hearing this, Song Xiaoqing became angry again and waved her hand to dismiss Su Yue, not wanting to see her again. Outside the door, Jiang Ci leaned against the wall with one long leg resting on the wall, his hands casually crossed in front of his chest, waiting for her to come out. Hearing the sound of the door opening, he looked up and a large hand reached out, with scars covering the fingertips, back of the hand, and palm.
Su Yue walked over and quickly took his ugly hand, standing next to him, the light blue hem of her dress brushing against his black suit pants, with an indescribable intimacy.
"Let's go back," Su Yue held his hand and prepared to go downstairs to find Xiao Haohao, who was still with Song's grandmother, happily eating cake.
"What did you talk about?" Jiang Ci asked casually.
Su Yue turned to look at him, her gaze falling on his firm jaw, blinked, and said, "Ao Ao, I made your mother angry. . . "
. . .
The weather was getting colder and the snow was getting heavier, but this did not affect everyone's enthusiasm for welcoming New Year's Day.
Because of filming, Su Yue had not been back to school for a long time, and she had not been in contact with Jin Mingyuan and Xu Xue. On New Year's Eve, she received their early birthday wishes in their small group chat, and only then did she remember that tomorrow was her birthday.
She had been busy filming recently, and Jiang Ci had not mentioned her birthday again, so she had forgotten about it.
"Yue Yue, we have a birthday surprise for you tomorrow." Jin Mingyuan sent this message in the group chat, but Su Yue couldn't get her to say anything more. After chatting about other topics for a while, Su Yue put down her phone.
At this moment, Jiang Ci had just finished taking a shower in the bathroom. Su Yue looked at him and saw water droplets rolling down his distinct features from his black wet hair, giving off an indescribable sexiness. "Ao Ao, tomorrow is my birthday," Su Yue said to Jiang Ci with a smile. He has been busy lately, did he forget?
Jiang Ci paused his hand that was drying his hair with a towel and casually replied, "Oh. "
Note: Revised a bit