Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 1105 - 652: First Visit to the Si Family, Worlds of Ice and Fire (2nd Update)
As Jiang Chengsi entered the Si Family’s home, he attracted a lot of attention. Regardless of gender or age, everyone couldn’t help but glance at him multiple times. He cleared his throat and raised his hand to straighten his clothes.
Why is everyone looking at him? Did he really change his style today to look this handsome and charming?
"Why has Fourth Master come? It’s really unusual."
"The madam looks especially happy. Could it be that she’s taken a liking to Fourth Master and wants him as our son-in-law?"
"No way, with Fourth Master’s personality, he’s like the wind, hard to capture. Jiang Family couldn’t even contain him; why would he agree to be a live-in son-in-law with us? Besides, his personality and the young lady’s are poles apart, not compatible at all." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
"Whether personalities match or not can only be known after spending time together."
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Jiang Chengsi had no clue what they were discussing. In a flash, he had reached the doorway, and the warm air blowing from inside made his heart and lungs feel all cozy and warm.
"Madam Si," Jiang Chengsi greeted as he stepped into the house and saw the first person, Madam Si—
You Yunzhi.
She wasn’t dressed as formally as when he had seen her at the You Family’s place before. This time, she wore a simple and elegant dress, her long hair tied up, exuding a gentle elegance, appearing very amiable.
"Just call me Auntie. It must be cold outside; come in and have a warm cup of tea. The house is under renovation, so it’s a bit messy," You Yunzhi said with a smile. Perhaps not many guests visited often, so she appeared extremely enthusiastic. "Why did you bring things along?"
The entire Si Family house was not only being redecorated on the outside but also reorganized internally, chaotic yet orderly.
"I’m sorry for intruding unexpectedly," Jiang Chengsi said, usually careless, yet he wouldn’t act frivolously when it came to serious matters, especially since this was the Si Family.
"Please, have a seat."
"Thank you."
Jiang Chengsi had just sat down when he noticed a man coming downstairs. Without even warming the sofa, he quickly got up to greet him, "Mr. Si."
The man’s presence was commanding, something Jiang had already witnessed at the You Family’s place.
"Sit," he said in a deep voice that carried an undeniable authority.
After sitting down, You Yunzhi handed Jiang Chengsi coffee and some freshly made pastries for him to try.
"These are freshly made, still warm, give them a try," she treated him as a friendly and affectionate junior, her demeanor extremely warm.
"Thank you, Auntie," Jiang Chengsi said, looking into the deep eyes of the man opposite as he took a piece of biscuit and placed it in his mouth.
"How is it?"
"It’s delicious." Even if it wasn’t, Jiang wouldn’t dare to say otherwise.
"If you like it, have some more. I can pack some for you to take home later; I’ve made a lot. In our house, only my daughter likes them, and she can’t finish them all."
"How could I impose?" Jiang Chengsi said with a somewhat awkward smile, feeling the person across had a significant hostility towards him.
"What about the things I sent before? Are they useful? They should be somewhat helpful," You Yunzhi referred to things sent to Tang Wan.
"My sister-in-law loves them. I came over this time at her and my brother’s behest, to thank you personally, and also to deliver an invitation to my nephew’s one-month-old banquet," Jiang Chengsi immediately revealed his purpose, taking out the invitation, "If you have time, please join us."
"I’ll definitely attend if I can," You Yunzhi said, accepting the invitation.
Jiang Chengsi initially thought he would leave right after delivering the invitation; however, before he could express this desire, You Yunzhi started urging him to eat more and began chatting with him.
At first, she asked about Xiaowai’s crooked-neck tree, but as they talked, the conversation drifted into his personal matters.
"Your brother is married with a child now; isn’t your family urging you? You are the elder brother, after all."
Jiang Chengsi smiled helplessly, "Of course they’re urging me, but marriage is not something to rush or to compromise on."
"You really shouldn’t compromise," You Yunzhi smiled, "So what type do you like? Or do you have any specific criteria?"
The man across from him, who hadn’t said much, showed a darker gaze when he heard his wife raise this topic.
What does this mean?
Why ask this?
It wasn’t that he was being sensitive, but it just so happened that they had an unmarried daughter of suitable age at home, and his wife’s sudden enthusiasm towards Jiang Chengsi inevitably made him ponder a bit more.
His wife married him and naturally liked someone of his type, so why would she take a liking to Jiang Chengsi?
He clearly looked like someone who couldn’t settle peacefully for a life.
Jiang Chengsi was a bit taken aback by the question, "I don’t have any specific criteria. Even if someone meets all your conditions, if there’s no mutual attraction, it can’t work."
"The way you put it is quite similar to my daughter’s thinking," You Yunzhi laughed, "Kids these days certainly have strong opinions and ideas of their own."
