Could it be that Jiang Zhe still yearns for everything of the Jiang Family and even wants to use Jiang Yunxuan to get close to Gu Jiaheng?
"Let me tell you, Jiang Zhe, now that you have returned, just stay put and don't let me see you again. And don't you dare get close to my son, or else..." Liang Jinlan raised her hand and swatted toward Jiang Zhe.
"Stop!"
A calm and forceful voice came, causing Liang Jinlan's arm to stop involuntarily.
Liang Jinlan turned her head, surprised at the man who had spoken. He wore a moon-white shirt and held Buddha Beads in his hand, exuding a gentle and calm temperament but like a wolf who had temporarily retracted his aura, she dared not look him directly in the eye, her heart filled with dread.
She didn't even dare to speak.
Fen Ye came over, grabbed her arm, and flung it aside.
Only then did Liang Jinlan react: "What are you doing?"
Fen Ye appeared to smile but not really: "Madam, this is Jinyuan, not a vegetable market, and certainly not your home."
Liang Jinlan took a deep look at Jiang Zhe, that up-to-no-good youngster, wondering where he had gotten to know such a man.
Despite harboring various resentments against Qin Jingchen and Fen Ye in the depths of her heart, she didn't dare to speak up under the pressure of Qin Jingchen's gaze, which felt almost palpable.
Jiang Zhe reached out and patted Jiang Yunxuan's head as if nothing had happened, "Go on home."
Only then did Jiang Yunxuan obediently let go of Jiang Zhe's hand, withdrawing it emptily.
Liang Jinlan, not daring to provoke the two men, one scholarly and the other martial, grabbed Jiang Yunxuan's arm and forcibly took him away.
Before leaving, she didn't forget to give Jiang Zhe a stern warning with her gaze.
"Mom, what happened?" Jiang Fanyue came up from afar, accompanied by Gu Jiaheng.
"It's nothing, let's go inside. Master Yue is about to arrive," Liang Jinlan didn't want Gu Jiaheng to know Jiang Zhe had been there.
Today, Jiang Zhe specifically came to Jinyuan to see Gu Jiaheng, right? She had no intention of letting her wish come true.
Hearing that Master Yue was coming, Jiang Fanyue immediately straightened up. She had already seen Jiang Zhe and felt a twinge of unease, but then she thought that Jiang Zhe had left the Jiang Family and, without the status of the Jiang family's daughter, coming to Jinyuan was futile.
This was a high-level VIP box with very good security measures; there was no way Jiang Zhe could get in.
…
"Little beauty, are you alright?" Fen Ye asked.
Jiang Zhe was not fond of this address, merely glancing up at him briefly.
But the fragrance of sandalwood from Qin Jingchen's presence reached her nose, subtle and elegant, a reassuring and stabilizing scent.
However, this man was not as benevolent as he appeared on the surface, and Jiang Zhe's sense of danger was never wrong.
"I'm fine, I'm leaving." Jiang Zhe picked up her bag and left straight away, her figure quickly disappearing.
She did not spare another glance for Qin Jingchen, who had stepped forward to help her first.
Fen Ye pursed his lips: "Quite haughty, huh."
Qin Jingchen's thumb continued to move the Buddha Beads, one sound after another, tranquil as water yet with hidden undercurrents.
Fen Ye followed his steps, walking toward the corner booth.
This was Jinyuan's finest booth.
When Fen Ye opened the door, he saw the person inside and couldn't help but burst out with his familiar exclamation: "Seriously!"
At the sound of Fen Ye's voice, Jiang Zhe casually lifted her head, her fingers, which were in the midst of typing, pausing slightly.
Her stunning eyes met Qin Jingchen's calm, water-like gaze.
Jiang Yaowang and Jiang Xiruo had already stood up: "Jingchen is here?"
They had met Qin Jingchen several years before and, despite the years, they couldn't forget the young man with a tear mole at the corner of his eye, who liked to fiddle with Buddha Beads.
The sound of the Buddha Beads paused for a moment.
"Grandfather Jiang, Auntie Jiang," Qin Jingchen took his seat, but his gaze settled on Jiang Zhe.
"I'll go, go pour some water for everyone," Fen Ye immediately picked up the teapot.
"Xiaozhe, this is Jingchen, your grandfather Qin's grandson. Jingchen, Xiaozhe is my granddaughter whom I have just found."
"Jiang Zhe," Qin Jingchen said her name, looking in her direction.
So she was the one that had just been found, no wonder he had not seen her before.
Jiang Zhe put down her phone and nodded indifferently.
What a small world.
"My name is Qin Jingchen."
He stretched out his hand toward Jiang Zhe.
His fingers were distinct and slender, flawless, highlighting the man's nobility.
The scent of sandalwood drew closer, whether there were undercurrents in the calm, it was inscrutable.
"I know, grandfather just mentioned it," Jiang Zhe shook his hand briefly and then quickly let go.
A faint smile appeared on Qin Jingchen's lips for a moment and then disappeared.
Jiang Yaowang got to the point, "Jingchen, I specifically asked you to come over because I wanted to discuss the matter of your marriage arrangement with Xiaozhe."
Fen Ye, having just finished pouring tea for everyone, heard the mention of the marriage arrangement and quickly said, "Grandfather Jiang, the gifts in this room are from Brother Chen for the little fox... for Xiaozhe."
Before their arrival, the gifts had already been delivered, taking up almost half of the private room.
As he finished speaking, he felt as if someone's gaze had poked him.
It seemed he hadn't said anything wrong, had he?
Qin Jingchen's voice was full of gentleness, "Grandfather Jiang, since the marriage arrangement was made by my grandfather and you, of course, I cannot disobey my grandfather's last wishes. Rest assured, I will treat this marriage seriously."
"Pfft," Fen Ye spat out his tea. What happened to calling off the marriage? What about the saying that a forced melon isn't sweet?
People really can't escape the words 'seeing is desiring.'
He quickly pulled out a tissue to wipe his mouth, "Sorry, it's a bit hot."
Jiang Zhe paused as she was drinking water, the corners of her eyes curling up with a trace of interest.
Rubbing his hands, Jiang Yaowang said, "Jingchen, it's not that... these days, society doesn't really suit arranged marriages by parents or matchmakers. You and Xiaozhe are not even familiar with each other, I think this marriage arrangement..."
Fen Ye almost spat out his water again, realizing this family was actually here to call off the marriage!
This Jiang family, each one more indomitable than the last.
"Not having interacted before naturally means we're not familiar," Qin Jingchen said with a mild smile and was very polite. "Doesn't Grandfather Jiang want to give me and Jiang Zhe any chance to get to know each other?"
One does not hit a smiling face, and Jiang Yaowang was confused by Qin Jingchen's attitude.
In Beijing, who didn't know that this young master of the Qin family had been devoted to Buddhism from a young age and had stayed away from women? If not for the Qin family needing him, he might have long since withdrawn from worldly affairs.
Seeing both Jiang Yaowang and Jiang Xiruo hesitating, Qin Jingchen's lips curved slightly upwards in a gentle demeanor, "Does Grandfather Jiang have any concerns about me?"
Of course, Jiang Yaowang had no complaints; the Qin family was the number one noble household in the Dragon Emperor Country of Beijing, and Qin Jingchen was a man of striking appearance, unmatched throughout the Dragon Emperor Country.
Yet this paragon of a man was amiably requesting to keep the marriage agreement, as if saying, tell me what I need to improve, and I will change.
How could Jiang Yaowang be dissatisfied with Qin Jingchen?
Only... Jiang Yaowang looked toward Jiang Zhe.