Chapter 25 You're Too Spendthrift
In the corridor, the wall lamps emitted a dim glow, casting hazy shadows all around.
Jiang Tingwan was just about to reach out and push open the door when she caught a glimpse of a slender figure standing at the stairs.
Looking closely, it turned out to be Jiang Shixu.
He didn't know how long he had been waiting there quietly.
Seeing her approaching, Jiang Shixu handed her a sandalwood box.
The box has a warm texture and fine grain, and it exudes an antique luster under the dim light.
"This is......"
Why do you send her something tonight?
As the lid of the box slowly opened, Jiang Tingwan felt her breathing stagnate.
A emerald green jade twist bracelet lies quietly on the velvet lining. The emerald green of the bracelet is rich and bright, exuding a charming luster.
Jiang Tingwan instantly recognized that this was the finale item at the Geneva auction last month.
She remembered it very clearly. She heard that the buyer had bought it at a sky-high price of 200 million yuan, but she never expected that the mysterious buyer was Jiang Shixu...
"Brother, you too..."
She couldn't control herself for a moment and blurted out her inner thoughts, "It's such a waste."
Jiang Shixu frowned slightly when he heard this. He didn't expect her to give such a response.
Then, his eyes inadvertently fell on the jade bracelet that suddenly appeared on her wrist, and he instantly understood the reason.
He pursed his lips slightly, without saying anything more, just stuffed the box into her hand, then turned around and walked away with big strides.
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Jiang Tingwan placed the two pieces of jade jewelry side by side on the dressing table and looked at them with a little amusement.
The moonlight is like water, gently falling on the jade, flowing with water light, as if giving these two treasures lively life.
Her thoughts drifted away, as she recalled how she had just been in the garden lamenting the similarities between the grandfather and grandson of the Huo family in the way they expressed their emotions, and in the blink of an eye, she received two generous gifts from them.
Her fingertips gently slid across the delicate patterns of the twisted bracelet, her movements were gentle, as if she was afraid of disturbing this precious treasure.
She suddenly realized that Jiang Shixu probably saw that her grandfather only gave Ruan Yue the bracelet and was worried that she would feel lonely, so he gave her this gift.
"This person..."
She couldn't help but murmur softly, her tone full of helplessness.
Although Jiang Shixu is usually taciturn and not good at speaking, his mind is much more delicate than that of ordinary people.
Over the years, she has always adhered to her own way of life: no extravagance, no showing off, no fighting or competing.
Lu Yiqiao always teased her, saying that she was not as keen on spending money as other rich girls, and she rarely participated in occasions such as auctions where she could show off.
Other young ladies always compete to buy expensive exhibits at auctions, as if it is the perfect stage to show off their status and wealth.
However, Jiang Tingwan seldom bid. Even if she did, it was mostly to select gifts for Jiang's father and mother, Jiang Shixu, or to use for personal exchanges.
She knew in her heart that the Jiang family had already provided her with the best resources and connections.
This favor is already so great, why should she squander this wealth that does not belong to her?
In the dressing mirror, her smile, which was somewhat helpless, was reflected.
This bracelet, which is worth 200 million yuan, is so valuable that it can only be kept in a safe.
In comparison, the bracelet given by my grandfather feels more natural and comfortable to wear.
She gently put the jade bracelet back on her wrist, the emerald color contrasting with her snow-white skin.
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Early in the morning, Jiang Tingwan was having breakfast with Ruan Yue in the restaurant.
At this moment, someone sent by Jiang's mother hurried over to inform that a welcoming banquet for Jiang Shixu and a family recognition banquet for Ruan Yue would be held at the same time tonight.
“So soon?”
Jiang Tingwan frowned slightly.
But she knew very well that once Jiang's mother made a decision, it would be set in stone and there would be no possibility of change, so they could only follow the arrangement.
She turned her head and looked at Ruan Yue who was standing beside her. She saw that the little girl's face was slightly pale, and her originally pink lips had lost some of their color. Her fingers were clenched subconsciously, and the joints were slightly white due to the force.
"don’t worry,"
Jiang Tingwan gently held her hand, giving her strength and comfort, "The etiquette instructor will teach you step by step. I will finish the things at hand as soon as possible and come back to accompany you."
Ruan Yue nodded slightly, but the uneasiness in her eyes did not disappear.
Jiang Tingwan subconsciously wanted to stay with her, but Jiang's mother had already entrusted her with the important task of organizing the banquet, so Ruan Yue had to face it alone for the time being.
Besides, there are some things that Ruan Yue has to experience and face alone.
It is almost impossible to make Ruan Yue fully master the etiquette and conversation of a daughter of a noble family in one day.
But Jiang Tingwan knew in her heart that Jiang's mother's move had its own hidden meaning, and it was undoubtedly a consideration of Ruan Yue's ability.
She had hosted many Jiang family banquets before, but none of them was as significant as this one.
Jiang's mother gave her such an important banquet organizing task, which was not only a test of her ability, but also a test of whether she was sincere to Ruan Yue.
There was a tablet spread out in front of Jiang Tingwan, and the screen was filled with a list of guests and detailed banquet procedures.
She swiped the screen and carefully adjusted the seating arrangement while holding the phone to communicate and coordinate with all parties: "Aunt Lu, please be sure to come to the banquet tonight... Yes, Shi Xu just returned home... Yes, it's a very important family banquet."
Calls came one after another, from Kyoto's top families to celebrities from the political and business circles. She made every call personally and spoke sincerely, just to show the importance of this banquet.
When they learned that it was Jiang Tingwan who personally invited them, all the families knew that they could not miss this banquet. Even the families far away overseas said that they would immediately arrange a special plane to return to show their importance.
"Mr. Shen,"
Jiang Tingwan dialed Shen Guan's number, and her voice unconsciously revealed a bit of fatigue, "Tonight..."
"I know."
Shen Guan's voice came through the receiver with a faint smile, as if he could sense her busyness and fatigue at the moment, "Lu Zhaoye has just called to 'remind' me."
Jiang Tingwan smiled gently and said, "See you tonight then."
After hanging up the phone, she raised her hand and rubbed her temples.
At present, several of the top ones have confirmed their attendance, and only a few relatively minor guests need to reconfirm.
She looked at the time. It was already two o'clock in the afternoon.
However, neither the stylist nor the dress have been finalized yet.
The clothes I bought with Ruan Yue last time were far from enough to wear to an important banquet like tonight, and I haven't had the time to choose a haute couture dress.
"Lisa, send all those top-notch couture dresses to Jiang's house,"
She dialed the number of a top personal stylist with an unquestionable decisiveness in her tone.
"Also, prepare two sets of makeup and hair styles," she paused for a moment and emphasized, "One of them must be the most eye-catching at the banquet."
There was a surprised gasp from the other end of the phone, but with her high professionalism, Lisa immediately regained her composure and responded, "Understood, I'll be there within an hour."
Putting down the phone, Jiang Tingwan breathed a sigh of relief.
This banquet was of great significance and every detail was crucial. She had to do it herself and could not afford to be careless in the slightest.
Tonight's banquet is destined not to be peaceful.
Ruan Yue's return is like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, which will surely cause waves in the circle of Kyoto's aristocratic families. As for how these waves will develop, no one can predict.
But at this moment, Jiang Tingwan had only one thought in her mind, which was to hope that Ruan Yue could successfully pass the test tonight.
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