“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
The expansive ballroom was sumptuous in design. Beautiful white chandeliers hung from the pristine, white ceiling. Links of crystal swayed lightly as they hung from the chandelier, casting overlapping shadows on the floor. It was mesmerizing to behold.Classical music resonated unceasingly across the ballroom. Every guest in attendance was someone wealthy and respectable. Matrons bedecked in pearls and jewels, refined gentlemen, and floaty debutantes were all mingling and making conversation. The atmosphere was very lively. Old Man Fang wore a dark blue Tang suit and had a dragon-headed staff in his hand. He stood by the door to the ballroom to greet the guests with Fang Yuchen by his side. All of the guests in attendance came to offer their congratulations to Old Man Fang. “Elder Fang, happy birthday.” “Old Master, may you live a happy and long life.” Old Man Fang was jovial. He smiled and nodded at every single person who came to wish him well. “Thank you for attendi
This hostility, which was uncalled for, confused Jiang Sese, but she paid it no mind. Fang Yuchen noticed as well. He led the family to a refreshment area before he poured two cups of juice for Tiantian and Xiaobao. He then said to Jiang Sese, “That person to the left is our Eldest Uncle.” He lifted his chin in the direction of the person he spoke of, signaling Jiang Sese to look. Jiang Sese and Jin Fengchen turned to follow his gaze. A middle-aged man and woman were standing shoulder to shoulder. The man was tall and lanky, and he did not have a pleased look on his face. He had a shrewd air about him. Meanwhile, the woman by his side seemed to be twice his size. Her face was thick with flab. Even her ostentatious makeup and dress could not cover up the air of ruthlessness around her. A well-mannered young man in a suit stood next to them. He looked similar to the couple. Jiang Sese gave him a longer look. When Fang Yuchen noticed this, he explained, “That’s Eldest Un
Eldest Aunty’s words sounded like she had prejudged Jiang Sese as pretending to be Fang Xueman’s daughter for the Fang family’s fortunes. Fang Yuchen frowned deeply, and his temper flared as he witnessed his Eldest Aunty’s sharp, unkind words and demeanor. He could not accept that behavior and he retorted, “Eldest Aunty, what are you talking about? Sese was personally accepted by Grandpa, can there still be a fraud? Or do you think that Grandpa is so senile that he can’t recognize his own descendants?” Those words immediately made Eldest Aunty’s face darken as she had no response to them. “Ah Chen, is this how you speak to your Eldest Aunty?” “Ah, Eldest Sister, don’t bicker with Ah Chen.” Second Aunty butted in to mediate with a wide smile, playing the role of a good guy. However, no matter how one looked at it, she looked like a scheming vixen. It did not give one a pleasant feeling. As expected, in the next moment she said maliciously, “Dad has already gone to see h
These words obviously implied that these three were here because he had invited them. Fang Yiming’s parents instantly became agitated when they heard this. “You brat, what are you doing standing around? Go and greet them!” Fang Yiming nodded and strode towards the trio with his parents in tow. Second Uncle’s family was unwilling to be left behind when they saw this. “Let’s go! We’ll go and watch.” They began to jostle their way towards Old Man Fang. These were members of the Three Great Families! If they could get closer, they would. They could not pass up such a good chance. Therefore, the two families rushed over to stand in front of the trio. Fang Teng and Shang Ying had yet to come to their senses. They looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and wonder. “Yiming is familiar with members of the Three Great Families?” The influence these families wielded in the capital far exceeded that of the Fang family. If they were not mistaken, Fang Yiming did no
Jing Liuyue and the others paid no heed to Eldest Uncle’s words. They simply strode over to Jin Fengchen. “Brother Chen, long time no see!” “I’ve been thinking of you all this while, and now finally we meet.” “Brother Chen!” The greeting of ‘Brother Chen’ by the three of them made Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle, as well as their families stop in shock. Brother Chen, this greeting was not for Fang Yuchen. “Who is Brother Chen?” “I don’t know. Let’s watch and see.” The guests gossiped among themselves, curious at the greeting from the trio’s mouth. How honored was this person that it could make these three illustrious young men call him brother? The problem was they were not even aware that this person had attended the party. Eldest Uncle plucked up his courage to ask, but the trio ignored him. Yun Moheng took the lead and walked towards Jin Fengchen. Ji Dongtang and Jing Liuyue followed behind him. “Brother Chen, I heard from Fengyao recently that you we
“His name is Jin Fengchen.” Fang Yuchen’s voice was neither soft nor loud, but it was enough to be heard by Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, and their families as well as the nearby guests. Jin Fengchen. Back then, his name was like a thunderclap. However, after he left the country and Jin Fengyao took over affairs at the Jin family’s domestic interests, his reputation slowly waned. However, there were still those who remembered Jin Fengchen well. Therefore, after Fang Yuchen said this name, everyone was shocked. Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, and their families were all gaping in surprise. “Jin, Jin Fengchen? You don’t mean that Jin family?” Eldest Uncle slapped his head. He gulped before asking the question. Fang Yuchen smiled widely when he saw Eldest Uncle’s bewildered look. He nodded his head smugly, while at the same time not forgetting to add, “Yes, that Jin family. Would he even be phased by your family’s paltry fortunes?” The insult was unexpected. Eldest