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In the middle of summer, Chen Qiangan was born in the early morning in the south.
The nurse said the baby weighed 7.8 jin, which kept Chen Qing busy all night.
She had a hard time in the early stages of pregnancy, and after that she became an accomplice for a while, eating everything. As a result, her stomach was so heavy in the late stages of pregnancy that she couldn't get out of bed. The doctor said that her cervix was short and the fetus was likely to develop into a giant baby, so it was not suitable for her to stand and walk, and she was prone to premature birth. So she just lay down until she was admitted to the hospital.
Jiang Jingyan initially traveled back and forth between the two places, but later he simply took a long vacation to concentrate on taking care of her.
The pregnant woman had a strange temper, and he watched helplessly as Chen Qing, who had been well-behaved, turned into something erratic. The two of them often quarreled and made jokes, and the news spread throughout the Tang family.
Jiang Jingyan coaxed her to sleep in the inner room and walked out.
Tang Xiaominglai shouted happily in the outer hall, "Big fat boy! Chairman Jiang, these long arms and legs, maybe he will be more imposing than you in the future."
"Go home and make some noise."
"Don't worry, I'm just happy for you—"
His tone was drawn out, which made him seem to have ulterior motives.
Jiang Jingyan straightened his sleeves and raised his eyelids, "What's wrong?"
Tang Xiaoming smiled slyly and smacked his lips, "I was looking for You Meng's whereabouts and was discovered by some elders."
"Then."
"Miss Guan didn't say anything, but my aunt is unhappy and is blocking me at home, preparing to use family discipline. Do you think I can go back?"
Jiang Jingyan sat down on the sofa.
Chen Qing had been in the operating room all night, his heart hanging in the balance. Only now did he relax a little, a deep sense of weariness between his brows. "As a man, since you dared to do this, you deserve to be punished by the family law."
"It would be fine if it was just family discipline." Tang Xiaoming tilted his head. "I didn't intend to do anything to You Meng. I was just worried that she wasn't having a good life, so I gave her some extra money. But the old lady wouldn't give in and insisted on dragging her out for a talk."
Jiang Jingyan tapped the armrest intermittently, "Then what do you want me to do?"
"Didn't the old man give you special permission before he left?"
He gave her a sidelong glance.
That's what happened. When the old man was dying, he called him to his bedside and left a message in front of several elders of the Tang family: Jiang Jingyan has the right to speak if anything happens to the Tang family. Similarly, the Tang family must meet any needs of the Jiang family.
But this is not how the franchise is used.
However, the fact that my aunt was so angry probably meant that the Guan family was alarmed.
Jiang Jingyan leaned his head back on the sofa, and after a moment he laughed out of anger, "I just became a father, why do I feel like I've been one for decades?"
Tang Xiaoming was not shy at all and shouted openly, "Dad, go ahead. I will definitely take good care of my brother!"
…
At night, at Jiang's house.
Mrs. Jiang leaned back on the sofa and flipped through a magazine, just flipping through the pages without thinking about the words.
Sister Mei passed by the entrance carrying the bird's nest and bowed sideways, "You're back."
Mrs. Jiang put down the magazine and looked behind the man.
"What are you looking at?" Jiang Jingyan took the handkerchief to wipe his hands and asked knowingly.
"Qing'er isn't back?"
"without."
Mrs. Jiang's face fell. "Are you still angry with me? At least go home to give birth. It's more convenient at home, and I can take care of you."
Jiang Jingyan sat down opposite her, unbuttoned his shirt and smoothed his shoulders. "It's born, mother and child are safe."
"Look at this!" Mrs. Jiang was so angry that she beat her chest. "I told you the due date was coming soon, but your father wouldn't let me go pick you up. How could you give birth outside?"
If we don't count the Li Dong branch that would never be included in the Jiang family tree, Chen Qiangan is the first grandson of the Jiang family and was truly born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
This year, Jiang Zhongyi was busy with the aftermath work and had no time to pay attention to Mrs. Jiang's mischief. Jiang Jingyan took the initiative and decided to let Chen Qing stay in the south to give birth. Firstly, it would be quiet, and secondly, the old man was in poor health, so he would stay there for Tang Xiaoming and not worry about someone hearing rumors and causing trouble.
The fact that Chen Qing was pregnant was kept secret from the Jiang family. It was only later that the aunt of the Tang family intervened and 'accidentally' revealed the good news to Mrs. Jiang.
The aunt used both kindness and force, which made Mrs. Jiang angry. Chen Qing secretly gave her a prenatal check-up form.
Only Jiang Jingyan was ruthless and refused to let Mrs. Jiang get close to Chen Qing.
He was determined to teach Mrs. Jiang a lesson, fearing that she didn't really love Chen Qing.
"Have you chosen a name yet?"
Jiang Jingyan nodded, his expression tinged with kindness, "Chen Yuchuan."
Mrs. Jiang was stunned and did not express her opinion.
She was now inexplicably afraid of Jiang Jingyan, no matter what he said or did. Even when he forbade her from seeing Chen Qing, she only dared to complain to Sister Mei behind his back.
After the incident last year, no one in the Yan family prepared a funeral for Yan Baiqing. How could such a miserable fate befall such a wealthy and noble family? Jiang Jingyan asked her to come forward, and the Zhong family put pressure on the Yan Group board of directors to handle it.
She did not resist this.
But the eldest grandson of the Chiang family wants to take a foreign surname...
"Has your father seen it?"
Jiang Jingyan saw through her thoughts, but did not expose her. "I've seen it. The nickname was given by the old man. Go ahead."
"Oh..." Mrs. Jiang felt lost and made an excuse to go upstairs. "This is the only precious child of our Yu generation. I have to go and prepare something for my eldest grandson."
…
The next day, Jiang Jingyan went out early and Sister Mei was directing people to load things into his car.
"This is a gift from the old lady to Madam and the young master." Sister Mei was afraid that he would frown, so she hurriedly explained, "Madam, you've worked hard. The old lady took out the most valuable items from the dowry. After all, it's a gift from a grandmother, so please accept it."
Jiang Jingyan laughed and picked up two things at random.
One large and one small, a jade bracelet and a gold-inlaid jade peace locket, are of rare quality on the market.
It was indeed Mrs. Chiang's favorite.
After the things were packed, Sister Mei leaned in and muttered, "Look at the old lady, she's been waiting so long. There hasn't been anyone at home for a year. I'm afraid she's going to be upset."
Jiang Jingyan raised his head and looked at the looming figure at the entrance. "Mother won't be so desperate. I saw her fighting three people alone at the card table. You're worrying too much."
Sister Mei choked and stopped pretending. She angrily told Lian Zhuo to drive.
"Today, a young lady from the fourth branch of the Guan family is getting married. According to seniority, she is the niece of Miss Guan. Should we go there and try our luck?"
Jiang Jingyan thought for two or three seconds and then said "hmm".
As soon as he entered the banquet hall, the assistant beside Guan Zhijin leaned over to remind him. She was dignified and nodded at him.
Lian Zhuo felt uneasy. "Mr. Xiao didn't mention this at all. It wouldn't be nice for him not to show up at this kind of event..."
"It's not that it's not good." The man's face was gloomy, "It's just too outrageous."
The etiquette officer invited him to the VIP seat and he sat there for half an hour while the newlyweds came to toast.
He seized the opportunity to move to Guan Zhijin's seat and said, "Is it time to address him as Chairman Guan?"
Guan Zhijin stood up modestly and said, "It's not time yet. It won't be too late to shout after the meeting."
Jiang Jingyan brought the wine glass and raised his hand, "I was busy during this period and didn't have time to thank you."
"It's just a small favor, and we'll all be family from now on."
"Let's put it this way. I will remember everyone who has done me a favor."
He spoke quite obscurely, but Guan Zhijin was a smart man and could understand his implicit meaning.
Her eyes were filled with the light of glass lamps, brilliant and grand. "Don't worry, I didn't mean to embarrass her. It's the result of worldly prejudice. I know what's going on. Why would I bother with a powerless woman?"
"Miss Guan, you've misunderstood. I'm not saying you can't tell right from wrong, but I'm stating my stance. If you're ever in trouble, I'll do my best to help you. Similarly, I'll lend a hand to You Meng. I hope the Guan family won't blame Young Master Xiao."
"Mr. Jiang, you don't have to tell me this."
Jiang Jingyan opened his mouth.
The banquet hall was filled with joy. Guan Zhijin walked to an empty corner and asked his assistant to bring a document. "Please give this to Mr. Jiang."
He glanced at it and frowned, "Divorce agreement?"
"I've signed it." Guan Zhijin remained polite and generous. "But for the sake of our two families' fate, please ask him to wait for half a year before making an announcement."
Jiang Jingyan didn't know what to say for a moment.
The two have never had a quarrel since they got married. The Guan family is full of twists and turns. Tang Xiaoming has worked with Guan Zhijin many times to deal with those uncles with ulterior motives, making the position of chairman 100% hers. Although it is not certain whether feelings outweigh interests, they are at least a pair of respectful couple.
Jiang Jingyan took the document without asking any further questions.
As they were leaving, Guan Zhijin slowly spoke, "I have considered sharing the glory and the loss, but if it is a torment for one of us, then there is no need."
…
Jiang Jingyan rushed to the hospital before Chen Qing woke up from his nap.
Tang Xiaoming was lying on the sofa catching up on his sleep, and he kicked the person to the floor in annoyance.
"Oh my god—Dad, you're back."
Jiang Jingyan threw out the divorce agreement and said, "Sign it. She has already signed it."
Tang Xiaoming's body stiffened, his throat nearly splitting, "Who's signed?"
Jiang Jingyan looked at him without saying a word.
The two stared at each other for a long moment. Tang Xiaoming rubbed his face and pointed at the coffee table. "No...what right did she have to sign? When did I say I wanted a divorce?"
Jiang Jingyan couldn't help but slapped him on the back, "You Meng told you not to contact her after marriage, but you've let down two women in a row. Don't call me dad from now on."
Just as he finished speaking, a cry came from the inner room.
Jiang Jingyan took off his coat, disinfected his whole body, and left Tang Xiaoming in the outer hall.
The door was ajar. Chen Qing looked at the distraught man and asked, "What happened to Mr. Xiao?"
"Thinking about pursuing my wife."
Jiang Jingyan picked up Chen Qiangan and coaxed him to sleep, and he fell asleep quietly after a while.
Chen Qing lay on his side, looking at the father and son in the soft light, and chuckled, "Young Master Xiao said he envied you very much. Is he planning to have a child?"
"Don't worry about him." Jiang Jingyan glanced outside the door and happened to see the back of the figure rushing out.
Half a month before Chen Qiangan’s 100th-day banquet, Ji Mingyin was arrested.
All the evidence chains were closed and Meng Hongwen was sentenced to death.
At the same time, Jiang Zhongyi officially retired.
He retired in disgrace. The retrial of the Chen family's old case was concluded, including the fact that Meng Hongwen secretly brought down two competitors for him more than 30 years ago. The review of the two cases was concluded. In view of his contribution to the elimination of Meng's party, he was given internal punishment and retired with a half-level demotion.
Mrs. Jiang cried for two days, but when she saw her grandson, she forgot about the matter.
"You didn't even let me hug you when you were one month old." She complained, "How cruel! If your son is so cruel in the future, I wonder if you can bear it."
Jiang Jingyan didn't care much, and took Chen Qing in his arms and sat down. "I'm not a bastard, and my son is not cruel."
"You mean I'm a jerk?"
"That's impossible." He held up the teacup. "You're worse than a jerk."
Mrs. Jiang was happily coaxing her grandson and was too lazy to pay attention to him.
Chen Qing hasn't been back for more than a year and his mood is not as good as before.
In the afternoon, she went to the greenhouse in the backyard alone and looked towards the south.
The sky is cloudless.
The early autumn is cool and the sky is gloomy and stuffy.
Chen Qing's eyes suddenly felt hot and his heart felt sour.
"Mother is going to Tianshou Cemetery this afternoon." Jiang Jingyan stood behind her, rubbing his thumb against her shoulder soothingly. "Old Director Yan is with my senior brother. Do you want to go and see them?"
Chen Qing shook his head and said, "I'm not going."
"I'm going too."
She raised her eyes and burst into laughter, "Your reputation is more important than anything else. If you go, I'll go too."
Jiang Jingyan said seriously, "Chen Qiangan has more face than me, if he goes, why don't you go?"
"Why take him there?" Chen Qing was unhappy and pushed him, "How can a child go to that kind of place!"
The man's smile deepened as he tightened his grip around her shoulders. "Don't be afraid. I don't have the heart to scare him."
Chen Qing paused, snuggled in his arms and looked into the distance.
Almost at the same time, raindrops fell outside the glass cover without warning.
Jiang Jingyan laughed out loud, "Look, he's here."
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