This was a reasonable request. She did not hesitate and nodded in agreement. Fang Yuchen stood impatiently, his brows seemingly containing some kind of worry that was impossible to get rid of. “Can we go now?” Jiang Sese pursed her lips and took a look at the time. “Sure.” In any case, the sooner this was settled, the better. This concerned Fang Xueman’s family, so Jin Fengchen did not accompany Jiang Sese to the hospital. He simply instructed the driver to ferry them there. Soon, Jiang Sese was leading Fang Yuchen to Fang Xueman’s ward. Before Jiang Sese had gone home, Jiang Xueman was already asleep. At the moment, she was still fast asleep. Through the glass of the door, Fang Yuchen took a look at Fang Xueman. Her face was pale, and her expression haggard. Jiang Sese’s heart felt like it was being twisted by unseen hands when she saw Fang Xueman like this. “How long has Aunty been hospitalized?” Fang Yuchen was frowning, the concern palpable on his face. Jian
Jin Fengyao finally concluded, “Strictly speaking, the influence they wield is comparable to our own.” The surprise in Jin Fengchen’s heart intensified. He was silent for a few seconds before he asked, “What’s the situation like in the Fang family right now?” Jin Fengyao was unsure why his brother would ask but he still answered. “Recently the Fang family is in strife. Old Man Fang’s health is failing and the other members are starting to fight over the succession. It’s very messy.” This was completely unlike their parents who only had two children who had no ambitions over gaining control. They just wanted to be with their wives. Jin Fengchen frowned when he heard this and thought about how Jiang Sese was to go over there in a few days.Jin Fengyao looked at him curiously. “Bro, why did you ask this out of the blue?” “Your sister in law’s mother is from the Fang Family from the capital.” Jin Fengyao was stunned. “What a coincidence.” It was inconceivable that someone
Over the next two days, Fang Xueman was held in the ICU, and Jiang Sese’s worry only intensified. No matter how Jin Fengchen, as well as Master and Madam Jin comforted her, Jiang Sese’s heart was constantly caught in her throat. Time passed slowly, and Fang Xueman’s condition did not improve. One day, Jiang Sese went to see the doctor to better understand Fang Xueman’s condition. When she was leaving the office she bumped into Fang Yuchen who was dressed in a high-quality suit and had a remarkable bearing. “Cousin?” Jiang Sese greeted him and smiled politely. “Why are you here?” Fang Yuchen had spotted her and he stopped before he smiled warmly. “Grandpa wants to see you earlier, are you free today?” When she heard this, Jiang Sese paused before she said, “I am free, but I did not prepare anything.” She had originally planned to go and pick something a day before the party. She did not expect that Old Man Fang would suddenly want to meet her. Plans truly could not keep
Fang Yuchen then continued, “At the time, he kept telling Aunty, your dad is not a good man. However, for the sake of your dad, Aunty cut off ties with the family. The moment she left, she has been gone for so long.” Fang Yuchen did his best to lighten the atmosphere. He brought up the things he talked about two days ago. “Therefore even now the old man is still rather annoyed about it. Sese, don’t mind him.” Fang Yuchen smiled as he said to Jiang Sese. Old Man Fang glared at Fang Yuchen when he heard him bring up old wounds. He cleared his throat loudly and said, “Nobody will think you’re mute if you don’t speak.” This slightly gruff response made Jiang Sese feel that Old Man Fang did not seem to be as stern as he made himself to be. Honestly, if one were to put themselves in his shoes, his beloved daughter had eloped with a fellow who had nothing, and this had happened in those days. It was good enough that Old Man Fang did not disown Fang Xueman. Furthermore, he was
Such a soft statement, yet it carried so much weight in it. Jiang Sese sighed soundlessly. “Perhaps… she doesn’t dare to see you.” Following Jiang Sese’s words, the lounge returned to silence again. Nobody knew a daughter better than her father. Fang Xueman was always stubborn. When she was young she would not tell Old Man Fang whenever she faced any trouble. Instead, she would choose to handle it herself, and strive to do better next time. However when it came to major events in life, if one makes the wrong decision, there was no denying it. He did not know how Fang Xueman had gone through all these years alone. This was his beloved daughter…It went without saying just how much this broke Old Man Fang’s heart.After a long while, Old Man Fang finally sighed lightly. “Forget it, it’s been so long already. I won’t bring it up again.” He let go of the prejudice he had because of Jiang Zhen and turned to look at Jiang Sese. Jiang Sese’s features took after Fang Xuema
After dinner, the three of them chatted for a long while more, but Fang Yuchen was worried about Old Man Fang’s health, and he nagged him to go home earlier. Only then did Old Man Fang get up very unwillingly, and he walked out with Jiang Sese and Fang Yuchen supporting him on either side.Jiang Sese walked Old Man Fang to his car. Before he left, Old Man Fang wound down the car window and reminded Jiang Sese, “Sese, on the day of my birthday party, remember to bring that fellow Jin Fengchen with you.” In the end, no matter if Old Man Fang knew Jiang Sese was living well, he still wanted to meet Jin Fengchen himself. He wanted to see for himself if Jin Fengchen really was sincerely treating Jiang Sese well. Perhaps this was excessive. However, old people were like that. “Don’t worry Grandpa, I’ll bring Fengchen along.” Jiang Sese promised with a nod. Just before Fang Yuchen drove off, he popped his head out of the door to ask, “Sese, do you really not need a ride?” “
“Fine!”The old man covered his mouth and cleared his throat a few times as he kept his other hand behind his back. He played the role of the grumpy elder well. He glanced at Jin Fengchen, before he huffed, “For Sese’s sake, I’ll let you pick anything!” Jin Fengchen stifled a laugh at the old man’s feigned sternness. He knew nobody could resist his wife when she acted so coquettishly. Even a grumpy old man like his grandfather would not be able to do anything but give in when she did that. The old man gave Jin Fengchen a bad-tempered glare when he saw that Jin Fengchen was laughing at him. He was like a child throwing a tantrum. He turned and switched to a pleasant smile when he spoke gently to Jiang Sese, afraid that if he raised his voice, he would frighten her. “Girl, pick whatever you like! Grandpa still has enough things lying around to give to you.” “Grandpa, I think that piece of red jade in your store…”Jin Fengchen spoke casually, intentionally dragging out t
In the blink of an eye, the day before Old Man Fang’s birthday party had arrived. Madam Jin and Master Jin had finished their holiday, and had brought the two children home. The Jin household returned to its usual boisterousness. Jiang Sese had carefully picked out what the family would wear to Old Man Fang’s birthday party. The next day… Jiang Sese got up early, knowing the two kids could at times be late risers. She did not even have time to wash up first before she rushed to their room, and by each hand, dragged both Tiantian and Xiaobao, who were still fast asleep, out of bed.Xiaobao was more obedient; he went to wash up by himself. Tiantian was younger, and she was still half-asleep while Jiang Sese brushed her teeth and washed her face for her. A child’s vigor was often boundless, and Tiantian had shaken off her sleepiness after washing up. At that moment, there was the pounding sound of running on the upper floor, followed by the sound of laughter. “Big broth