Chapter 1301: Chapter 751: Scum Collude to Stir Up Trouble, Partners in Crime

Jiang Jinsang never expected Jiang Chengsi to directly ask Si Yushan about his preferences. Mr. Si was probably deceived by Chengsi’s naive and innocent appearance and was completely open with him.

Jiang Chengsi thought that since he had such an opportunity, it made more sense to ask the person involved directly instead of probing around for information.

As he was considering matters related to meeting the family, he heard Jiang Jinsang say:

"Fourth Bro, before you meet the family, don’t forget to buy a few more insurance policies; I’m afraid you might die on the spot."

"Jiang Xiaowu, don’t be a jinx," Jiang Chengsi was displeased upon hearing this. "You have no idea how much Uncle and Auntie like me. Today, Auntie even stood up for me against Xiaoxiao’s uncle."

"I really didn’t expect that man could be so shameless. When I went to the Si Family, I didn’t say anything bad about him, yet he dared to throw dirt on me."

"Luckily, Auntie is smart and wasn’t fooled by him."

...

"Are you saying that Madam Si and You Hongxian had a quarrel?" Jiang Jinsang, who was reviewing documents, narrowed his eyes and looked at him upon hearing this.

"You could say it was a quarrel. Auntie was quite angry, and she smashed a cup after saying a few words. But I only know the beginning; I’m not sure what happened next. It’s probably a family matter, so Xiaoxiao dragged me away."

Jiang Jinsang gently rubbed his fingers over the documents in front of him, lost in thought.

"I kicked him out of my sister-in-law’s house before, and I was quite worried. Seeing that their relationship isn’t great eases my mind."

Jiang Jinsang just smiled.

If it was You Hongxian who previously had someone follow Si Qingxiao but didn’t act upon it, perhaps he hadn’t fully made up his mind. Now that everything is out in the open, he might make a big move next.

"Xiaowu, are you going to the company this afternoon?" Jiang Chengsi, unaware of the tracking, naturally hadn’t thought that far.

"What’s up?" Jiang Jinsang signed the last document.

"Let’s go to the hospital to see our newly born little brother."

"..."

Little, little brother?

Jiang Jinsang took a deep breath, "I’m not going this afternoon. I’ve bought a ticket to go to Pingjiang. I was planning to bring Grandpa and Dad over before Auntie’s due date, but she delivered early, which none of us expected. I’m heading to Pingjiang tonight and will return tomorrow."

"Then I’ll take a stroll to the hospital by myself."

Jiang Chengsi arrived at the hospital just in time to see Huo Qinqi accompanying Shen Shuci for a walk.

Shen Shuci had a natural birth and could walk by the second day post-delivery. She would be discharged and home in two more days, while Liang Yun had already returned home to prepare for her postpartum confinement.

Jiang Chengsi greeted them and went straight into the ward.

Inside the room, only Old Madam Shen and Huo Ran were there. The little Huo Family surprise spent most of the day sleeping, and was wrapped in a soft blanket, sleeping soundly.

"Fourth Bro." Huo Ran was quite happy to see Jiang Chengsi.

After all, he was his former idol.

Jiang Chengsi looked him over, noticing that his red hair had turned into little curly locks, still with a bit of childlike innocence.

"Still sleeping?" Jiang Chengsi leaned over the crib for a look, "Quite well-behaved."

Huo Ran smiled sheepishly, not really.

This kid probably slept too much during the day and often caused a fuss at night. Usually, it was him accompanying Huo Qinqi here at night, since the elders at home were too old, leaving him going crazy.

"Did someone just visit?" Jiang Chengsi placed the fruit basket he brought on the side, noticing a fresh bouquet of flowers by the bed.

"Third Young Master was here," Huo Ran replied outright.

"My brother?"

"Yeah, back then the little nephew wasn’t asleep yet. Big Brother asked if he wanted to be held, but was directly rejected. He just circled around the crib and left quickly, like he was avoiding some plague."

Huo Ran frowned, could he be allergic to children?

Jiang Chengsi laughed out loud, surely it was due to being tormented by Little Crooked Neck Tree last time.

It was on the day this little Huo Family surprise was born, the specifics of which he wasn’t sure, but he heard the two had a standoff lasting more than an hour, with his brother ultimately surrendering.

Before leaving, his clothes were crumpled, and reportedly he was covered in spit or tears.

He couldn’t imagine how his brother, of all people, would handle having children in the future.

After living together for several months, Jiang Chengsi felt mentally and physically exhausted. If someone had to grow up under his domineering influence, how harsh must their living conditions be?

**

As Jiang Jinsang left the old house, he reminded Tang Wan once more before heading to the airport, asking her to take care of herself.

With his son in his arms, he comforted him to sleep before setting off.

"Sir, the older ladies at home will certainly take good care of Madam and Young Master Xiaowu," Jiang Cuo said with a smile, "Besides, we’ll be back tomorrow."

"Find someone to keep an eye on You Hongxian for me."

"You... You Hongxian?" Jiang Cuo was stunned for a moment, the question was so abrupt, he nodded in response.

On the other side, at the Si Family in Guandong.

Si Qingxiao was in her small workshop, putting a newly made shirt on a mannequin and scrutinizing for any uneven areas when someone knocked and entered.

"Miss."

Si Qingxiao nodded in response, but her attention was entirely on the clothes.

"He... After he left here, he met two people and had lunch together. Because it was in a private room, we couldn’t hear the details of their conversation."

"Who did he meet?"

"It was the young heir of the Mingyu Group—Lou Hao, who he brought home last time, and his father."

A hint of unusual color flashed in Si Qingxiao’s eyes, but her fingers continued to straighten the clothes. "I see."

"That Lou Hao, wasn’t he the one last time..."

"What do you think of this outfit?" Si Qingxiao said with a smile.

The person was stunned for a moment. They were discussing business, why switch to clothing? "Miss, he just had a falling out with the madam and has been having people follow you around. The Lou family father and son always... I have a feeling they’re up to something. We should inform sir and madam."

"There’s no need to tell them. I actually want them to stir up some trouble."

"You mean to..."

"You go out first. I have things to do."

The Si Family member gave her a deep look and then left.

**

Meanwhile, at the Lou Family, after just meeting with You Hongxian, the father and son carefully discussed whether to collaborate with him when they got home.

"Dad, if this matter goes smoothly, that would be great. But if it doesn’t, the Si Family won’t let us off easily."

Lou Hao still felt a sense of terror whenever he thought about last time’s high-speed robbery.

Since then, he had lived in fear for a long time, afraid that the two people caught by the police would rat him out. He also learned from You Hongxian that Si Qingxiao was skilled, making him even more hesitant to approach.

"Don’t you like Miss Si anymore?"

"I... I do like her, but..."

"How can a man accomplish great things if he is always so hesitant like you!"

"Dad, I’m just afraid something might go wrong."

"The Si Family is also a respectable family. Even if something goes wrong, they wouldn’t dare to make it public. Besides, the You Family is also involved. If something happens, we can blame it on him."

"Dad?" Lou Hao was stunned.

"Anyway, with his help in providing Si Qingxiao’s whereabouts, take this time to get closer to her."

...

Their relationship with You Hongxian was nothing more than mutual exploitation. There was no real sincerity involved.

**

Si Qingxiao originally thought they would bide their time, holding back a big move. Unexpectedly, the next day, she saw the young heir of the Mingyu Group downstairs at Tang Wan’s studio.

For her mother’s birthday, she specially made a formal dress, searched for jewelry matching, diamonds, pearls, or gold and silver jewelry, none of which satisfied her, and finally found Tang Wan.

"Jewelry? It’s probably too late to customize something now, but I do have some finished products you can look at first." Tang Wan led her to view some finished Cyan Feather jewelry in the display case.

"Over there..." Si Qingxiao’s attention was drawn to another display case.

"Those are not for sale."

"But Fourth Brother gave me one last time."

Tang Wan was momentarily stunned. She remembered Jiang Chengsi taking a Cyan Feather piece when he got a screen from her.

"If it’s Fourth Brother who wants it, of course... After all, we’re family." Tang Wan forced a smile.

Si Qingxiao fixed her gaze on the row of not-for-sale items, her eyes seemingly sparkling, and her next words sent a chill down Tang Wan’s spine:

"Teacher Tang, you mean, if we’re family, these not-for-sale items aren’t impossible to sell, right?"

"..."

Tang Wan forced a couple of laughs, feeling a chilly wind sweep by, causing a chill down her back.

Si Qingxiao finally took a set of Cyan Feather earrings with her when she left the studio, texting Jiang Chengsi about having lunch together at noon.

Jiang Chengsi was delayed a bit in traffic on his way over, so when she went downstairs, his car wasn’t at the building’s entrance yet.

Just as she waited at the building’s entrance for a moment, she had a "chance encounter" with the young heir of the Mingyu Group.