Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 1373: Chapter 788: The Most Devilish Jiang Fifth Master, the Most Ambitious Huo Master

In the garage, the light was so dim it couldn’t even outline a person’s features. Cold air blew through the empty space, adding to the desolate chill.

Jiang Chengsi watched him approach slowly, his face calm, but a slight ripple stirred within him.

"Well... Chengsi." Jiang Zhaolin no longer had his past sharpness, and didn’t even dare to look Jiang Chengsi directly in the eye. His posture was hunched, speaking with caution and care.

In his eyes, there seemed to be warmth, as if he had much to say, but the moment Jiang Chengsi spoke, it disrupted all the emotions he had built up:

"Mr. Jiang, did you call for me?"

With just a form of address, their relationship was clearly defined.

Jiang Zhaolin barely managed a faint smile, "Shall we find somewhere to talk?"

"There’s no need for that; whatever you have to say, just say it here. I have other things to do." Jiang Chengsi felt generous enough to engage him today; otherwise, he would have walked away without turning back on any other day.

Jiang Zhaolin knew his temper well. After hesitating for a couple of seconds, he said, "Because your brother’s memorial day is coming up, I was thinking that we, as a family, could go together..."

"If I remember correctly, we severed our father-son relationship a long time ago. I’m no longer family with you."

"..."

With Jiang Chengsi’s words, a dull look instantly covered his face, and at that moment, his phone vibrated. It was Jiang Jinsang calling, and he answered with a smile: "Vice President Jiang, do you have plans?"

"You’re not at the company yet?"

"I’m already here."

"Then why aren’t you in the office?"

"Ran into an unrelated person, got delayed for a bit, but I’m heading there now." While on the phone, Jiang Chengsi barely glanced at Jiang Zhaolin before heading into the elevator without turning back.

Jiang Zhaolin stood there, eyes deep with thought, unsure of what was on his mind.

Only when a car came by did he hurriedly lower his head, worried about being recognized, and left quickly.

...

Jiang Chengsi always told himself that this was an insignificant person, but seeing him again inevitably stirred something inside. Jiang Jinsang was extremely perceptive; he sensed something was off shortly after Jiang Chengsi arrived at the office.

Connecting the dots, he likely guessed whom he had encountered.

If it were a stranger or acquaintance, he wouldn’t use "unrelated" to describe them, emphasizing their status wasn’t ordinary...

"Fourth Brother..." fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

"Hmm?" Jiang Chengsi was somewhat distracted while reading.

"Did he come looking for you?"

Jiang Chengsi was taken aback. Was this guy really so perceptive? He nodded silently.

"Do you care about him?" Jiang Jinsang asked directly.

Jiang Chengsi let out a mocking laugh, "I just think it’s ridiculous. In the past, he called me ungrateful and couldn’t wait to strangle me. Now he plays the role of a loving father. It’s all fake and insincere."

"What’s the harm in never contacting each other again? Things got so ugly back then. Just because it’s my brother’s memorial day, does that mean I have to pretend we’re a happy family for a day? Isn’t it laughable?"

"Wouldn’t it be better to carry yourself with grace?"

...

Jiang Chengsi rambled on, venting his frustrations. Once he finished, he noticed Jiang Jinsang was looking at him with a not-quite-smile.

"Xiaowu, don’t worry about me; I’m fine. You should know I’ve always been good at self-regulating. What happened back then didn’t break me, so his reappearance now won’t affect me, it’s just irritating."

Jiang Chengsi wasn’t foolish; although it coincided with his brother’s memorial day and his recent public relationship with Si Qingxiao, his sudden appearance was suspicious.

"Don’t mention this to Grandma. She’s been in a good mood lately; let’s not upset her."

"Also, no need to comfort me. I’m not that fragile."

Jiang Jinsang laughed lightly, "I wasn’t planning on comforting you."

"..."

Jiang Chengsi was taken aback.

"Since you say you’re fine, how about we have a little surprise quiz? You studied so hard in the study last night; I should push you to do your best, as everyone has placed their trust in you under my guidance."

"..."

Jiang Chengsi had initially thought Jiang Jinsang was trying to comfort him, believing that their brotherly bond was solid. But now it seemed— freёwebnovel.com

What the hell is this irritating little brother!

I was just about to get emotional, and now you want to test me?

He had spent too long with Si Qingxiao last night, his mind filled with reckless scenes of the young girl helping him. From the Si Family to the office, he was still thinking about how to take things further!

What is studying even? He had long forgotten about it, barely recalling anything from yesterday.

"Uh... I’ll review first."

"I happen to have a small meeting, which will end in about half an hour. I’ll check on your progress when I return." Jiang Jinsang said as he got up to leave.