Chapter 16 Scheming and Spoiled Stepsister VS Cold Childhood Sweetheart Brother 16
Today is Mr. Chiang's 80th birthday, and the birthday banquet is being held at the Chiang family's old residence.
The Jiang family was a prominent clan, and practically every well-known figure in City A attended the birthday banquet. The entrance was bustling with cars, creating a lively atmosphere.
"Second Uncle." Jiang Ke arrived at the Jiang family early in the morning to wish the old man a happy birthday, followed by his two sons, Jiang Su and Jiang Yuan.
"You've arrived." As Grandpa Jiang gets older, he's also starting to value relationships. In recent years, he's become much closer to his nephew and the younger generation.
Jiang Ke had already prepared a congratulatory gift: a painting of pine trees and cranes symbolizing longevity, specially commissioned from the old man's favorite master. The master had long since retired, and Jiang Ke had gone to great lengths to obtain this painting, demonstrating his dedication.
Grandpa Jiang was very pleased to see it: "Jiang Ke, you've put a lot of thought into this."
"I'm glad you like it. I wish you a long and healthy life, and may you live to be a hundred years old."
Not long after, Fu Xunzhou also arrived at the Jiang family.
"Grandpa."
As soon as Fu Xunzhou arrived, Grandpa Jiang immediately looked at him and said, "Xunzhou, come over here quickly and help me entertain the guests. Your uncle and brothers have been here for a while."
In the banquet hall, Old Master Jiang held Fu Xunzhou's hand and introduced the visiting guests to him one by one. Fu Xunzhou also greeted them one by one.
Anyone could tell how much Grandpa Jiang valued this grandson.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ke and his son, who had been following beside him, were naturally left out in the cold. Although they were dissatisfied, they showed no sign of it and continued to follow behind Old Master Jiang.
The Ji family also arrived, and Ji Zhong led Ji Ning to the banquet.
In the lounge, Fu Xunzhou had just sat down on the sofa when Ji Ning pushed the door open and came in.
"Xunzhou," Ji Ning called out, showing no sign of unfamiliarity.
"Miss Ji." The two had not been in contact since the last dinner, and Fu Xunzhou was quite distant and cold towards her.
"Let's have dinner together sometime, and we can talk about the Jihe project."
"I'm afraid I'm not available for the time being. I'll ask my secretary about her recent schedule when I get back, and then I'll invite Ms. Ji to the company to discuss the details of the cooperation."
Hearing Fu Xunzhou's reply, Ji Ning naturally understood what he meant; he did not want to have any contact with her outside of official business.
However, Ji Ning didn't care: "Then I'll do as you say."
After the birthday banquet ended in the evening, all the guests left, leaving only the Jiang family's own relatives.
"Xunzhou, you're not getting any younger, it's time to think about your marriage."
Grandpa Jiang didn't want to rush things, but he was getting old and his health wasn't very good. He wanted to see Fu Xunzhou get married as soon as possible, so he could feel at ease handing over the Jiang family's assets to him.
Seeing that Fu Xunzhou didn't speak, Grandpa Jiang said again, "If there's a suitable person, you can try to get in touch with them first. It doesn't necessarily have to be settled right away."
“I know, Grandpa.”
Grandpa Jiang was also helpless. This child was also stubborn, just like his mother. Once he made up his mind about something, he would go down that path to the end and not turn back until he hit a wall.
He had never approved of Jiang Yin and Fu Chengzhao being together, but Jiang Yin refused and insisted on pursuing some kind of "true love".
In the end, it was all just wishful thinking on her part, and it ended in divorce. She's been hiding abroad ever since, refusing to return for so many years.
“Second Uncle, let the young people decide their own affairs. Our Xunzhou is so outstanding, he must have many girls who like him. Today I saw that girl from the Ji family paying a lot of attention to him,” Jiang Ke said from the side.
"The Ji family?"
“Ji Zhong’s daughter, Ji Ning, is someone Ji Zhong dotes on and takes with him to all sorts of occasions,” Jiang Ke replied.
Grandpa Jiang nodded, "Keep an eye out for good opportunities for him. I heard from Secretary Jing that the project you're currently working on is progressing very well. Thank you for your hard work these past few days."
"Uncle, what are you saying? It's all family business, and it's what I should do. I'm glad I can share your burdens."
"Jiang Su and Jiang Yuan have both performed very well at the company, thanks to the help of you two father and son."
Grandpa Jiang then said to Fu Xunzhou, "You should get married soon. Now you're only able to do so because of your uncle and two younger brothers. My old bones are getting weaker and weaker, and I don't know how much longer I have to live."
"I'll be at ease once you officially take over the Jiang family business, and that will make things easier for them."
"Grandpa, I know. It's getting late, you should go and get some rest."
"You can stay here tonight. I've already had the housekeeper prepare a room. Jiang Ke, you and those two boys should stay too. It's not easy to get everyone together like this."
Grandpa Jiang also hoped to improve their relationship, since they were all family.
“Okay, Grandpa.” They naturally agreed to the old man’s request.
Inside the room.
“Dad, Grandpa is so biased. Ever since Jiang Yin left, we’ve been taking care of him and helping him with everything, but he still only thinks about his grandson Fu Xunzhou.”
“Once he takes over the Jiang family, we won’t have a say anymore. We might be kicked out any day now,” Jiang Su complained.
"Don't talk nonsense to me." Jiang Ke scolded his son, who was losing his temper.
Fu Xunzhou hasn't acquired any shares in the Jiang family yet, so it's all uncertain.
On the other side, since it was still early, Fu Xunzhou was still awake and reading in his room.
How could he not see what Jiang Ke and his son were thinking? It was just that the old man's attitude was what it was; he was getting old and valued relationships, so he didn't pay much attention to these things.
Whether he simply didn't want to pay attention and turned a blind eye, or whether he genuinely didn't notice, only he himself probably knows.
The phone rang; it was a video call from Jiang Zhiyi. The man subconsciously straightened his clothes and clicked to answer.
A smiling face appeared at the top of the screen.
"Brother Xunzhou!"
A girl's sweet voice came through the phone.
The images on the screen changed with the girl's movements. The man paused and asked, "What kind of clothes are you wearing?"
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