The Substitute Bride: Indulged by the Obsessive CEO

Chapter 288 - 288: There Really Are Silver-tongued Devils In This World!

Chapter 288: There Really Are Silver-tongued Devils In This World!

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

After lunch, Ruan Qi had to go to class. This time, Jiang Jingchen was the driver.

Jiang Jingchen didn’t purposely give Ruan Qi a lift. Tang Beibei had discussed with him that they needed to shop and prepare for Lunar New Year.

After sending Ruan Qi to the dance studio, the two of them went to a mall.

Red lanterns were already hung up in the shopping mall. There were many other festive decorations to welcome the new year.

The two of them held hands and went to buy new year goodies.

It was their first Lunar New Year together and the first time they had to take care of preparations. They were both at a loss but tried their best to remember the things they had to buy: food, drinks, necessities, new year decorations, and things for the puppies.

After walking around the entire afternoon, they managed to fill the trunk with shopping when they drove home.

They were preparing for the festival like any other normal couple.

As soon as their car entered the courtyard, the two puppies rushed out and wagged their tails fawningly.

Right after Jiang Jingchen parked the car and got out, the puppies snuggled against his feet and pranced around him excitedly.

Jiang Jingchen picked up Xiaoan and passed him to Tang Beibei. He was too noisy and hyperactive. Although he was bigger now, he was still easy to step on.

Tang Beibei got out of the car and put Xiaoan on a leash. She wanted to help him unload the shopping but Jiang Jingchen gave her a sharp, warning look.

The little woman was instantly terrified. She obediently put the things back and let him unload them.

The door of the villa opened, and a man came out. The man walked up to Jiang Jingchen to help unload the shopping.

When Jiang Jingchen saw him, he frowned slightly as his mood dipped.

Jiang Jingchen carried the shopping into the villa. When he saw Jiang Xing walk to the sofa, a hint of displeasure flashed across his black eyes, but he quickly hid it.

He and his wife were looking forward to this new year and did not want anyone to ruin it.

He asked Tang Beibei to take the puppies out to play before he looked at Jiang Xing.

“Dad, why are you here today?”

Jiang Xing looked at the new year goodies he had bought. His son seemed to be getting in the mood for new year.

“Come home for reunion dinner this time.”

Jiang Jingchen chuckled. “Sure, but I’m still afraid.”

“What are you afraid of?”

“I’m afraid that I’m not welcomed there. I haven’t spent new year at home for so many years.”

“How is that possible? You haven’t celebrated new year at home for some many years. Besides, you got married and have added a member to our family. It’s time to go back for reunion dinner with us.” It was rare for Jiang Xing to say something nice to comfort him.

Jiang Xing also hoped for his family to be reunited over Lunar New Year.

“As you wish, Dad. We’ll be back at the Jiang residence on New Year’s Eve.”

Jiang Xing grunted in satisfaction and glanced at Tang Beibei. “I heard that she was injured. How are her injuries?”

“Her arm was badly injured. She’s a dancer and she almost lost her arm. I’m still looking for those people. Unfortunately, my ability is limited, and I haven’t found any clues yet. I know that Dad has been busy with work, so 1 didn’t tell you about this.”

Jiang Xing frowned and said, “We’re father and son. You were attacked. You don’t have to feel bad about telling me these things. Tell me, I will help you.”

“Then, thanks, Dad. I hope you can help me find out who attacked us. My butler was injured because he tried to save me and he’s still in a wheelchair.”

“Sigh. It’s so sad when I think about it. He used to take care of me when I was sick. Now that I’ve recovered, he’s injured because of me.”

“I feel really bad but I don’t have much money to treat him. I wonder if Dad can…”

He made a troubled expression, but everyone present understood what he was trying to say.

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Those who knew the truth were all enthralled by Jiang Jingchen’s acting skills.

There really were silver-tongued devils in this world!

“I heard that you sold the car I gave you?” Jiang Xing didn’t answer his son’s question and asked about something else.

Jiang Jingchen nodded honestly and sighed, as if he was extremely miserable.

“The car that Dad gave me was good, but it’s too expensive to maintain. I was afraid that I couldn’t afford it, so I traded it for a more affordable car.”

Jiang Xing glanced at the car outside the window. It was only a car that cost 300,000 to 400,000 yuan. He looked at it with disdain.

He was the first young master of the Jiang family. Driving such a car made him a joke.

Jiang Jingchen revealed a righteous expression and continued solemnly, “I’m a man, so it doesn’t matter what car I drive, but 1 can’t let her wear cheap clothes out during Lunar New Year. That would be too embarrassing.”

“I also need to give my butler some allowance, decorate the villa, prepare red packets, and attend social events over the new year. So, I have to spend wisely.”

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His tone was so pitiful that Song Zhou almost believed him.

Who was the person who was so bored yesterday and thought that the jewelry a game avatar wore was nice and immediately ordered someone to custom make one using diamonds?

Jiang Xing was a little annoyed listening to his son complain about “poverty”.

But what he said was also true. It would be unreasonable if he didn’t give him anything.

“I’ll transfer a million yuan to you. Don’t complain that you’re poor. Work hard after the new year. Your life won’t be too bad.”

“Okay, thank you, Dad.”

Was Jiang Jingchen someone who cared about that one million yuan?

Of course not!

Jiang Xing wasn’t a sentimental person. He must be up to something when he suddenly asked them to go home for reunion dinner.

Jiang Jingchen pretended to be weak and incompetent, so his father wouldn’t have his guard up and he could protect himself and his wife.

He had the list of assets from his mother’s will, and he could claim his Jiang Corporation shares at any time. He was being friendly to his father on the surface, but deep down, he knew what he was doing.

The mischievous Xiaoan ran to Jiang Xing’s feet and even wagged its tail and snuggled against his ankle. Jiang Xing moved his feet away in disgust.

He didn’t like small animals. In fact, he hated them.

Tang Beibei’s heart skipped a beat when she saw his expression.

Jiang Jingchen went over and picked Xiaoan up.

“You little bastard, if you don’t’ behave, I’ll eat dog meat during the new year and stew you!”

Although Xiaoan was young, he could understand some words. When he heard that they were going to eat dog meat, he immediately pretended to be dead, closed his eyes, and curled his tail.

“You should be more careful when you have pets. Put a leash on them or keep them away when you have guests.” Jiang Xing reminded.

Jiang Jingchen pursed his lips. He knew that Jiang Xing had been bitten by dogs before, so he hated dogs.

“Okay, I’ll put him on a leash now. Dad, don’t be angry. Maybe this dog likes you.” Jiang Jingchen said as he tried to put Xiaoan in front of Jiang Xing. Jiang Xing was annoyed and avoided the dog. He stood up suddenly.

“Nonsense!”

Jiang Jingchen didn’t expect his father to have such a big reaction. Xiaoan was just a little puppy, but he was so scared that his face turned pale.

It seemed that he wasn’t just a little afraid of dogs.

“I’ll take the dog away.” Jiang Jingchen was secretly happy to see his father so upset.

Jiang Xing was annoyed by this little episode and left with a long face with his butler.

After his car drove away and Jiang Jingchen retracted his gaze, Tang Beibei asked, “Your father came all the way here and asked us to celebrate the new year with them. What’s going on?”

After they were attacked, Jiang Jingchen told her some things about the Jiang family. He said that it was very likely that Song Yan and Jiang Mingiang were behind the attack. Tang Beibei had since been more guarded towards them.

“It’s just a formality that he asked us over for reunion dinner.”

Jiang Jingchen rubbed her head. “Don’t be scared. They won’t dare to do anything, but if you go over, he will give you a red packet. We’ll leave after you get your red packet.”

“I’m fine. I’m just afraid that they have ill intentions and will plot against you.”

“I’m no longer a cripple. They can’t bully me.”

He had always been the one who bullied others!

He didn’t want her to dwell on this problem and told her that the new year goodies needed to be sorted. Tang Beibei’s attention was diverted, and she went to sort out the new year goodies.

On the eve of Chinese New Year Eve, Jiang Jingchen hung spring festival couplets outside the villa and Tang Beibei put up colorful lights.

Ruan Qi had to go home today as well. Since she still lived in capital city, it would be unreasonable if she didn’t go home for new year.

Her plan was to have lunch there and then come back but she came back to the villa when they were having lunch. She looked a little disheveled and her expression was dejected..