Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 27 Uncle Yan, Long Time No See
That day, Song Yuting was not wheeled out of the operating room until late at night.

However, he is still not out of danger and remains unconscious.

Even as the Lunar New Year approached, Song Yuting still showed no signs of waking up.

In previous years, the Jiang family's Spring Festival was quiet, while the Song family's was quite lively.

This year, the Song family is just as deserted as the Jiang family.

Qin Yun stayed at the hospital the whole time, never leaving her side. Song Yuqiao and Song Luobai went to Qin's family home and were taken care of by Qin Yun's family.

On New Year's Eve, Tang Xu went to the Jiang family mansion at noon and had an early New Year's Eve dinner with Jiang Beiheng.

Jiang Muchen never goes home on days like these.

There's really no need to emphasize this; out of 365 days a year, Jiang Muchen only goes home for two days.

Jiang Beiheng was already used to it, but when he saw Tang Xu, he couldn't help but frown. "Why have you lost weight again? Is it very hard work at the company?"

"It's not that hard, it's just the same old stuff over and over again," Tang Xu replied while making tea. "Since there's no progress, there's nothing to be busy with. It's just that some employees caused a scene before the Lunar New Year, which is understandable... Fortunately, it's all been resolved."

Jiang Beiheng sighed, "How is your father?"

"He's still not awake," Tang Xu said. "Maybe he's been tired all these years and wants to take this opportunity to rest."

Jiang Beiheng then asked, "What about you? Aren't you planning to go on vacation and rest for a few days?"

"No, thank you," Tang Xu said. "I've prepared a whole bunch of gifts, and I'm going to visit every household to offer New Year's greetings starting tomorrow."

Jiang Beiheng paused for a moment and then said, "You're going in person?"

Tang Xu nodded, "Of course."

For such holiday gifts, unless the relationship is extremely close, it is usually enough for the driver to deliver them to the door. It is rare to see someone like Tang Xu who is preparing to personally deliver gifts.

Jiang Beiheng certainly knew what she was after.

“Don’t bother going door to door,” Jiang Beiheng said. “The Yan family is having a private banquet tomorrow afternoon. I plan to go and have a seat. You can come with me, and I’ll introduce you to a few uncles and elders. It’s much more efficient than you running around like crazy.”

Upon hearing the words "Yan family," Tang Xu paused slightly, then asked, "Dad, is there no other family hosting such a small banquet besides the Yan family?"

"You've become picky?" Jiang Beiheng laughed. "The Yan family are relatives after all. Even Old Master Yan personally visited me. Shouldn't I go and make some connections? What, is there something about the Yan family that you don't like?"

Tang Xu blinked. "Grandpa Yan looks too serious and scary. I'm afraid when I see him."

“He’s an old-fashioned man, and he is indeed strict with the younger generation… but you’re not from the Yan family after all, so you can’t really be intimidated by him,” Jiang Beiheng said. “The Yan family hasn’t held a private banquet like this for many years. This time it’s probably to pave the way for Yan Shiyu. The attendees will all be important figures in the business world. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You really don’t want to go?”

Tang Xu knew that Jiang Beiheng meant well, and she did need such an opportunity, so she simply smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad."

The next day, Tang Xu accompanied Jiang Beiheng to the Yan family as promised.

The Yan family mansion is located in the old district of Xicheng. The nearly century-old building is simple and dignified, which matches the temperament of the old master Yan very well.

When Tang Xu helped Jiang Beiheng into the house, it was already quite lively. Most of the people there were business tycoons who were in the same social class as Jiang Beiheng in the past. When they saw Jiang Beiheng, they all stood up to express their concern.

Old Master Yan sat in the middle and beckoned Jiang Beiheng to come forward and sit in the seat near him.

I didn't see Yan Shiyu.

Tang Xu sat obediently next to Jiang Beiheng.

Jiang Beiheng exchanged a few pleasantries with everyone and then formally introduced Tang Xu to them.

Tang Xu was already a familiar face to everyone present, having attracted considerable attention at the Yan family's charity gala. However, the fact that Jiang Beiheng was personally introducing her now made things different.

Tang Xu stood up and greeted everyone, hearing a chorus of praise.

Mrs. Zhou held her hand and kept praising her for being beautiful and having fair skin, while Mrs. Yang pulled her to sit next to her and they started exchanging skincare tips.

Jiang Beiheng spoke a few more words to the people next to him before remembering something and turning to ask Old Master Yan, "Why haven't I seen Shi Yu?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ruan Qinghui in the crowd laughed, "I'm really sorry, my daughter is so naughty and willful. She immediately became attached to her third brother Yan, making it impossible for everyone to have a chance to talk to the young talents... Please excuse me."

"She kept saying sorry while grinning from ear to ear," Mrs. Li joked. "You're not the only family with a daughter here. My second son is also of marriageable age, but he's not here today..."

Ruan Qinghui said smugly, "Then don't blame us for having the advantage of being close to the source!"

His words made everyone laugh.

Just then, a melodious laugh from a young girl came from behind, accompanied by footsteps approaching from the back courtyard—

Tang Xu subconsciously turned her head with everyone and saw Yan Shiyu and Ruan Qing walking side by side from the back courtyard.

Tang Xu recalled the last time she saw Yan Shiyu at Qiushui Terrace, and felt as if it were a lifetime ago.

He hadn't changed at all; his refined, gentle, and dignified appearance remained unchanged, easily attracting everyone's attention.

Ruan Qing smiled sweetly, her eyes filled with him.

A young master from a prestigious family and a lady from a respectable family—they seemed like a perfect match.

For a fleeting moment, his gaze fell on Tang Xu's face, but only lingered for a second before passing over it indifferently.

Tang Xu quickly looked away as well.

Ruan Qing spotted Jiang Beiheng and Tang Xu at a glance, ran up to greet Jiang Beiheng first, and then greeted Tang Xu: "Mrs. Jiang, we meet again."

"Hello, Miss Ruan."

Tang Xu greeted her with a smile before turning to Yan Shiyu.

Yan Shiyu finally looked at her obviously thin and pale face once again.

Without hesitation, Tang Xu nodded slightly and obediently called out to him, "Uncle Yan, it's been a long time."

Many people wanted to hear her call him "Third Uncle," but Tang Xu had never done so.

Now that it's finally been said, there's been no stir.

The person shouting remained calm, and the person being shouted at also remained composed.

Yan Shiyu's gaze was calm, and he nodded slightly before stepping forward to greet Jiang Beiheng.

Ruan Qing covered her mouth and walked to Tang Xu's side, saying, "Your way of calling me 'Third Uncle Yan' really makes me sound old—"

"There's no other way," Tang Xu said with a smile. "The seniority is there, so I should call him that, I always have to."

After saying that, she turned to look at Yan Shiyu and asked, "Would Third Uncle mind if I called you old?"

Yan Shiyu had already sat down next to Jiang Beiheng. Upon hearing this, she raised her eyes, glanced at her, and simply said, "How could that be?"

(End of this chapter)