That night, many people in Pingjiang had trouble sleeping. Tang Wan thought that she had "Hurt" Jiang Jinshang and didn't know how to make amends. She also tossed and turned in bed and only fell asleep late at night. On the other hand, the instigator had a good night's sleep.
The next morning, when Tang Wan woke up, Jiang Jinshang was standing in the courtyard casually fiddling with flowers and plants. When he saw her go out, he only nodded lightly.
Compared to a few days ago, he seemed a little cold today.
Tang Wan took a deep breath. Damn it, he couldn't really be angry, right?
"Good Morning, Fifth Master." She smiled as she walked to his side. He merely acknowledged, causing her a headache. "Where are the... leaves of these flowers?"
"It's cold in autumn. They've all fallen."
The bodyguards were speechless. It was Jiang Jinshang who plucked it off last night.
Seeing that he was not in the mood and that he did not seem to be willing to pay attention to her, Tang Wan left to prepare breakfast.
The old man took the bird cage out for a stroll early in the morning. When he came back, he saw the dining table and smiled. "What's the occasion today? Did you make such a sumptuous meal?"
"It was just a spur of the moment and I wanted to make a few more dishes." Tang Wan smiled bitterly. It could not be said that she wanted to please Jiang Jin, right.
After eating, they returned to the courtyard together. Tang wan still said unintentionally, "Fifth Master, do you want to go to the study later to read? The sunlight there is better."
"Won't I disturb you?" His voice was low and gentle, but the corners of his mouth remained cold and indifferent.
"It's okay, you can come over."
..
When Jiang Jinshang went to the study, Tang Wan had already prepared tea and pastries. It was very obvious that she wanted to please him.
However, he sat down on the chair and began to read. He had no intention of speaking, so Tang Wan could only sulkily go back to her own business.
Apart from the occasional sound of the thrush in the front hall, the study was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
"What are you doing?" A voice suddenly came from beside her. Tang Wan was shocked and her hand trembled. When she turned her head, Jiang Jinshang had already stood beside her.
She bent down, her chin almost touching her shoulder.
He was so close that she could feel his gentle breath.
"Mixing paint."
"What for?"
"To dye the goose feathers," Tang Wan explained.
"The art of tian-tsui first uses gold and silver flakes as a base, and then uses gold and silver threads to outline the pattern. Then, we stick the kingfisher feathers on. However, this kind of thing requires the feathers to be taken from around the neck of a living kingfisher, which is very cruel. When I do this kind of work, I usually use dyed goose feathers, blue satin, or human-raised blue peacock feathers as substitutes."
"The effect is the same?"
"There's definitely a difference. Kingfisher feathers can appear in different colors from different angles. Nothing else is possible," Tang Wan said with a smile.
"The point is in the art, not the actual feathers used."
"What really needs to be passed down is the craftsmanship."
***
Speaking of her work, Tang Wan's entire body seemed to be glowing. Even the distance between the two of them was getting closer and closer, as if she didn't notice it.
Only when she felt his warm breath splatter on her face did she resentfully stop the topic.
"I seem to talk too much." Tang Wan coughed.
"It's okay. I don't understand these things. It just so happens that I've gained some knowledge."
"Do you want to try it?" Only then did Tang Wan remember that she needed to "curry favor" with Jiang Jin. Seeing that he was interested in tian-tsui, she naturally had to cater to his interests.
"I've never done it before."
"I don't have anything to do either. I'm just doing it for fun. Why don't you give it a try?" Tang Wan said as she gave up her seat.
Tian-tsui was a very delicate job and couldn't be easily done. Tang Wan guided him from the side. No matter how meticulous Jiang Jinshang was, he still couldn't complete this task.
It was inevitable that he would make mistakes. Tang Wan watched from the side for a while.
"Don't shake your hands. Keep them steady. You can still adjust it later." She could not help it in the end.
She guided him personally.
Tang Wan's hand was very small. She could not wrap it around him at all. She only helped him keep it steady.
When her fingers touched it, her fingertips were a little cold..
However, it was like a drop of ice water falling into a boiling pot of oil. In an instant, oil splattered everywhere
The splatter landed on his heart and made him shiver.
"Actually, this is your first time doing this. You've done quite well. Just take it slow." Tang Wan didn't seem to notice his strange behavior and was still guiding him seriously.
It wasn't until her cell phone rang and she picked it up that Jiang Jinshang heaved a sigh of relief.
He was especially good at handling matters. He could tell that Tang Wan had been trying to curry favor with him since morning. He had been tensed up all this time, but he couldn't keep it going.
Some things needed moderation. If he kept taking advantage of her and Tang Wan gave up, all his previous efforts would be in vain.
Therefore, he had to relax his boundaries.
Even if he was playing cold, he had to give her some benefits and tell her that..
He could totally be taken advantage of.
That was why he took the initiative to approach her. He just didn't expect her to secretly tease him once.
Tang Wan answered the phone with her back facing him. Jiang Jinshang put down the tools in his hand and wiped the back of his hand.
The coolness subsided where she touched it.
There was only a hint of residual heat that burned.
She picked up a work call, asking if she wanted to accept the historical drama project. As soon as the call was hung up, there was a knock on the door of the study.
"Miss?" Madam Chen's voice was heard.
"Come in."
When Madam Chen pushed the door open and came in, she saw that Jiang Jinshang was also there. She was a little surprised.
This was not only the study, but also Tang Wan's studio. There were all kinds of designs that could not be shown to others. No one was allowed to casually enter this place.
"What's the matter?" Tang Wan asked.
"Well..."Madam Chen coughed. "Madam and second miss are here. They're in the front hall."
She came out? So soon?
Tang Wan was surprised, but she still nodded. "I'll be there right away."
***
Tang Wan had some paint on her hands. While she was washing her hands, Jiang Jinshang also left the study. The moment he stepped out, he saw Jiang Tso leaning against the wall, his calves shaking as he basked in the sun. It was very relaxing.
He frowned slightly.
This kid is here on vacation?
Jiang Tso also saw Jiang Jinshang and immediately went up to greet him. "Master, Ms. Tang Mo was released an hour ago."
"Is that so?"
"She came over at the last minute. Moreover, she has a proof of hospitalization and was bailed out on medical grounds. I thought she would be locked up for a few days. The sentence's too light." Jiang Tso was speechless.
"She was the only one bailed out?"
"Yeah."
Jiang Jinshang suddenly smiled. "Then she might as well be locked up."
"What do you mean?"
"When she goes home, Old Master Tang won't let her off."
Jiang Jinshang wasn't surprised that she was released.
"Those people who were arrested, they still don't know who reported it to the police, but they already suffered a loss after being beaten up. Their thoughts are dirty, so they definitely won't dare to look for Wan Wan to settle the score. Who do you think will be blamed for this?"
Wan Wan? Jiang Cao frowned. Were the two of them that close?
"And now that she's the only one who was released, do you think these people and their families don't have any thoughts? Once they're released, Tang Mo won't have a good life."
Jiang Tso thought, "So that night, you didn't touch Tang Mo because you were waiting for this?"
"Last night, Wan Wan was also there. If I wanted to deal with her, I would have countless ways. Do I have to do everything myself?"
You didn't do anything last night, so you want to maintain your image in front of Ms. Tang?
Jiang Cao was speechless. This heart..
It was really dirty and dark.
Tang Mo had been locked up in the police station all night and was scared out of her wits. She had no idea that the real nightmare had just begun..