Chapter 1283: Chapter 743: Focusing on Career, Prelude to Meeting the Parents (Part 2)

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Jiang Chengsi emerged from his "depression" and suddenly began to focus on his career, attracting quite a bit of controversy in the Beijing circle.

Inexplicably, Qi Zeyan got dragged into the rumors, as he was the only romantic figure associated with Jiang Chengsi.

"Did Qi Zeyan’s engagement hit Fourth Master so hard?"

"Fourth Master has changed a lot recently, likely moving on from his previous relationship. It’s tough enough for him, and going to the club means facing Qi Zeyan’s fiancée, which is quite painful."

"Sure enough, Fourth Master loves Qi Zeyan deeply."

Even in the racing circle, when rumors suggested that Jiang Chengsi might have a girlfriend, no one believed it; the official romantic pairing seemed to still be between him and Qi Zeyan.

Jiang Chengsi has never cared about these things, fully immersing himself in his career, and ignoring events happening in the outside world.

Until someone went to the mansion for dinner and met Xie Duo.

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Ever since Jiang Yanting married Shen Zhixian, the Xie Family and Jiang Family have cooperated closely. Today, Xie Duo also went to Jiang’s for business talks, and as it got late, he followed them back to the Jiang Mansion for dinner.

Both Jiang Zhenhuan and Jiang Yanting are not talkative people, so when Jiang Chengsi arrived at the mansion, Xie Duo was conversing with Jiang Jinsang.

They seemed to be discussing business, which originally did not interest Jiang Chengsi, but since they were talking about the Si Family, he quietly sat down nearby, pretending to eat an orange while listening attentively.

"... After a while, Mrs. Si’s birthday is coming up, and I noticed the Si Family is planning a birthday banquet for her. It’s said they’ve already booked a venue in Lingnan," Xie Duo said.

"They might invite a lot of people."

"Although the Si Family has always been low-key, since they’re planning to settle in Beijing, they need to make some noise, probably using Mrs. Si’s birthday to build connections with people from Beijing."

Jiang Jinsang glanced at the person sitting on the single sofa not far away, who was eating an orange with his head down, then suddenly smiled and looked at Xie Duo:

"You have cooperation with the Si Family. I’ve heard that the two families have been getting closer lately, and Mr. Si has even praised you privately. The circle says you’re the designated son-in-law of the Si Family."

"Well..." Xie Duo didn’t expect Jiang Jinsang to believe these external rumors.

He was about to explain when he heard a fierce coughing sound.

Jiang Chengsi choked on the orange.

"Fourth Brother, are you okay?" Jiang Jinsang asked with a smile.

"I’m... I’m fine!" Jiang Chengsi pulled out a tissue and wiped his mouth.

Xie Duo?

Being able to compete with Second Brother for so many years, in terms of ability, appearance, or family background, he’s undeniably outstanding.

Among the currently single people in Beijing, Xie Duo is certainly a top choice, so it’s normal for Mr. Si to take a liking to him. Jiang Chengsi just recalled how he used to encourage him to become a son-in-law at the Si Family...

He’s not stupid; he must be an idiot!

"Uncle!" At this moment, Jiangjiang and Taotao ran in from outside, carrying a cat.

This was the cat that Huo Qinqi and Shen Shuci had when they got engaged. Jiangjiang often brought it out to play, and it had even stayed at their home for a while.

"Did you bring the cat again?" Jiang Chengsi didn’t quite like the Huo Family’s cat.

It has a rather arrogant personality, probably mirroring the family that raised it.

"My sister and I took it for a bath; we’re going to see our little brother." Jiangjiang and Taotao, like a gust of wind, ran upstairs to find Jiang Xiaowai.

Speaking of the Huo Family, it’s probably time to mention Shen Shuci’s upcoming childbirth.

Jiang Chengsi wasn’t very interested in this, but he went to the garden and made a phone call to Si Qingxiao.

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Si Qingxiao was currently with her father in Pingjiang. When her phone vibrated, she glanced at the caller ID, and to avoid her father, she went directly to her workroom.

Si Yushan noticed her sneaky behavior when answering a call and frowned slightly.

"Sir, is Miss in love?" Assistant Yuan could see it.

"Yes." Si Yushan didn’t deny it.

"Have you met her boyfriend?"

"No, she hasn’t brought him home yet. I can’t interfere too much with children’s affairs." Though Si Yushan spoke as if unconcerned, Assistant Yuan, who had been with him for decades, could see his thoughts.

"In a few days, it will be Madam’s birthday; perhaps Xiaoxiao could invite him over for a meal."

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The conversation between Si Qingxiao and Jiang Chengsi also revolved around her mother’s birthday.

Xie Duo’s mention was only speculation, but everything was confirmed by Si Qingxiao.

"My dad is indeed planning to throw a birthday party for my mom and will invite some people, though I’m not very sure about the specific guest list," Si Qingxiao admitted, "Fourth Brother..."

"Hm?"

"Do you want to come?"

Ever since Jiang Chengsi climbed over the wall and ran away, Si Qingxiao had been thinking this can’t go on forever; her relationship with Jiang Chengsi was not just a game.