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Chapter 1364 - 781: Key "Poverty Alleviation" Target—Once You Enter the Jiang Family, There’s No Way Out (Part 3)

Jiang Jinsang was waiting for Tang Wan to return his call, but instead, he saw a post from Jiang Chengsi on social media.

He openly flaunted a heartwarming lunch, almost showing off to the heavens.

In the end, instead of hearing from his wife, he got a call from his grandmother.

Whenever the elderly lady calls, she always asks about Jiang Chengsi. Hearing that Si Qingxiao was coming, she was especially delighted, and she promptly called Jiang Chengsi to ask if he could bring her over for dinner.

"I’ll ask her."

Jiang Chengsi really wanted to introduce her to his family, to his friends, but he had been so busy lately that he completely forgot about it.

"No worries, don’t force her, I’m just casually asking." The elderly lady was quite anxious; in the entire Jiang Family, she was the only one who hadn’t met Si Qingxiao.

Recalling the birthday dinner in the past, Jiang Jinsang had always advised her to attend, leaving the elderly lady somewhat angry.

He had known all along and had kept it from her. These young men in their family, if not bad, then dull-minded, not a single one was worry-free.

Jiang Chengsi hung up the phone and looked at Si Qingxiao, "The call was from my grandma."

"I know." Although she couldn’t hear what the two said, Si Qingxiao heard the way he addressed the person on the other end.

"Grandma has asked me several times, wanting to invite you over for a meal." Jiang Chengsi was very direct, "But if you feel the timing isn’t right, or if you want to wait, that’s perfectly fine."

Visiting someone’s home, one must be willing; if forced, it wouldn’t be meaningful.

"Actually I’ve met your family already, just not your grandma, and I haven’t visited, which indeed might not be appropriate..." Si Qingxiao could see that Jiang Chengsi really hoped she would go, and she wanted to make him happy, so she agreed with a nod.

"Are you really going?"

Jiang Chengsi felt happiness came too suddenly.

"Yes, but I need to go back and change clothes." Meeting elders and dating are definitely different, she needs to tidy herself up, "Then, should I bring something? What does Grandma Jiang like?"

...

Seeing it was already nearly afternoon, Jiang Jinsang hadn’t gotten a call from his wife, so he knocked on the door and returned to the office.

These two had long since finished their meal and were actually discussing visiting the home.

"Is it time for work? Then I’ll leave first." Si Qingxiao wasn’t as thick-skinned as someone else, and after Jiang Jinsang came in, she planned to leave.

"There are still a few minutes, Xiaowu, I’ll take a leave this afternoon, I need to take her to the old house in the evening and buy some things."

"Alright." Jiang Jinsang could see him gloat, thinking if he stayed in his office all afternoon, he’d have no peace.

Jiang Jinsang originally thought, having granted leave, these two should have left his sight. But Jiang Chengsi was not so well-behaved, he went straight over, "Xiaowu, what do you think we should buy? You spend the longest time with Grandma, could you give us some advice?"

"..."

First you show off eating, then discuss meeting the parents, and now you come to ask me?

Someone was the focal point of the family’s attention lately, the key "poverty alleviation and development" target, so Jiang Jinsang gave a few suggestions.

**

Guandong Si Family

Si Yushan was both upset and somewhat jealous, his daughter prepared a loving lunch for some rogue kid. After taking a nap, Si Qingxiao came back, bringing that rogue kid with her.

"Are you going to the Jiang Family for dinner tonight?" Si Yushan let her go on the date, hoping she’d be happy.

But not to go directly to the Jiang Family.

On that birthday dinner day, he already saw the prowess of those Jiang Family people. His daughter fell into a den of wolves, how could she come out?

"Yes, I’ve never been there, Grandma Jiang really wants to see me."

Their matter was causing quite a stir in Beijing, Jiang Chengsi had eaten at their house countless times, yet Si Qingxiao hadn’t been to the Jiang Family even once. It’s normal for the old lady to want to see her.

Seeing his daughter happy, Si Yushan couldn’t say much, advising her to prepare gifts, to not offend the hosts.

But seeing the rogue kid, his gaze was slightly unfriendly.

This kid’s actions are really quick.

...

Upon hearing Si Qingxiao was coming over, the elderly lady hurriedly notified everyone at home, asking them to come over after work, even reminding Jiang Zhenhuan not to work overtime, to return home early.

Ordered someone to tidy up the house, clean the yard again, the whole Jiang Family was bustling.

Shen Zhixian picked up Jiangjiang and Taotao from kindergarten and came over, it was still early when they arrived at the old house, the elderly lady held the two children, especially instructing them to be good, sweet-tongued, not to cause trouble.

"I know, my mouth is very sweet." Jiangjiang laughed, after all...

Fourth Uncle is the easiest to trick.

The two children ran off to see Jiang Xiaowai, while the elderly lady had already started preparing dinner.

Jiang Jinsang also got off work rather early today, without Jiang Chengsi around, his efficiency improved significantly, he left the office early, prepared to return home with his father and elder brother, hearing Jiang Yanting was in a meeting, he went straight to Jiang Zhenhuan’s office.

"Fifth Master, there’s a guest in there." The assistant hurriedly stopped him.

"A guest?" Jiang Jinsang saw it was close to quitting time, "What kind of person needs Father to personally receive?"

Jiang Zhenhuan now comes to the company to handle fewer matters, he’s gradually letting go, delegating important issues to his elder brother, relatively relaxed.

"Just..." The assistant seemed to have some difficulty speaking.

Jiang Jinsang wasn’t prying, just casually teased, didn’t expect his father’s assistant to show such difficulty, sparking his suspicion.

Apparently, this guest, Father can see, but can tell him.

"I’ll wait in the lounge next door." Jiang Jinsang wouldn’t make it hard for him, the assistant was finally relieved.

"Fifth Master..." Jiang Cuo has been following Jiang Jinsang to the company, he’s somewhat more astute, Jiang Jiu’s rigid nature isn’t suited for business interactions.

"Hmm?"

"Actually, the person in the office is..." Jiang Cuo evidently knew too.

Jiang Jinsang casually picked up the financial magazine at hand, flipping through, "Who?"

"Jiang Zhaolin."

"What’s he here for?" Jiang Jinsang’s expression remained unchanged, no wonder his father’s assistant was so secretive.

But when he tore into Jiang Zhaolin, it was right at the company, everyone knew they were enemies.

"Not sure, but with Fourth Master and Miss Si’s matter causing such a stir, recently on the anniversary of the eldest master’s death, I’ve heard he’s been quite active..."

"Really?" Jiang Jinsang just smiled.

Back then, this uncle looked down most on Fourth Brother, thought he was embarrassing, a disgrace to the family. Now he must have deep regrets.

"He’s been quite well-behaved for the past two years, what do you think he’s planning?"

"As long as he doesn’t have any crooked intentions."

Jiang Cuo just nodded in agreement, the temptation of the Si Family is too great. Otherwise, Lou Family wouldn’t risk everything, having finally calmed down a bit, hopefully, Jiang Zhaolin doesn’t stir up trouble.

Recently, Beijing has been cracking down on entertainment venues, and there’s already a tense atmosphere, plus few people are willing to see Jiang Family and Si Family join, mouth congratulating, but secretly quite a few turn sour, the entire Beijing circle is already turbulent beneath the surface.

...

Guandong Si Family side

You Yunzhi heard Si Qingxiao was going to the Jiang Family, specifically selecting a somewhat solemn and appropriate outfit for her, also reminding her to be polite and aware of her manners at the Jiang Family.

Jiang Chengsi and Si Qingxiao also had to go pick out some gifts, changed clothes and left in a hurry.

When bidding farewell to the Si Family couple, Jiang Chengsi assured them, "Uncle, Aunt, I’ll take good care of Xiaoxiao, after dinner I’ll bring her back, don’t worry."

Someone cleared away the gloominess of recent days, smiling especially brightly.

Si Yushan however, snorted coldly: "If you don’t bring her back, where did you want to take her?"

Jiang Chengsi just smiled awkwardly.

It’s just going for a meal, why does it feel like he’s taking Si Qingxiao to some dragon’s lair or the tiger’s den, or eloping with her.

Si Yushan stood by the door, until the car disappeared from view, he didn’t go inside.

"You can’t see it anymore, hurry inside." You Yunzhi said with a smile, "She’s not getting married and not coming back, just going for a meal, Jiang Family’s people have good nature, won’t bully her."

"Grandma Jiang is also known for her good temper, won’t make things difficult for our Xiaoxiao."

"Moreover, with Chengsi taking care of her, there’s nothing to worry about, this kid is dedicated to Xiaoxiao, started getting involved in finance which he’s not good at, don’t be too demanding of him."

...

Si Yushan nodded, rubbing his waist as he walked inside.

It all seemed to happen so quickly to him, before all he wanted was for his daughter to find someone who could take care of her, now that she has, he starts feeling reluctant.

This he couldn’t voice out, speaking would seem pretentious.

Si Yushan frowned: "Yunzhi, do you think, if I tell that kid, I hope they live at our place after marriage, do you think he and the Jiang Family would agree?"

"You didn’t like Chengsi, now you’re thinking about them getting married?"

"..." Si Yushan was speechless after being reprimanded by his wife.

He had an inexplicable feeling, as if once his daughter left, she wouldn’t come back.

And in truth...

Once she entered the Jiang Family, she really didn’t come back.