spring bite mark

Chapter 7 Whose Face?
Jiang Manman's almond-shaped eyes lingered on the news headline for more than ten seconds before she casually looked away.

"This has nothing to do with our studio. Everyone, go ahead and get busy."

"It's alright. But..." Ayla was a little embarrassed, "I heard that the signing ceremony will be broadcast live. Can I watch it while I'm at it? I heard that the person in charge, who's only twenty-seven years old, looks like a god. I'm so curious!"

Jiang Manman didn't care: "As long as it doesn't interfere with work."

She didn't want to talk any longer and turned to go into her office.

There was fruit tea that Jiang Rongxin's assistant had brewed in the office. Jiang Manman poured herself a cup and drank several large gulps before the sudden annoyance in her heart completely dissipated.

After focusing on my work for a while, my mother, Chen Suyan, called:

"Are you free tonight? I'd like to come home for a casual dinner."

Jiang Manman nodded: "Okay."

Chen Suyan hesitated for a moment: "Then Chairman Yan..."

Jiang Manman said "Oh," and added, "He should go too."

Chen Suyan immediately became extremely attentive: "Okay, Mom will cook some of the dishes that Yan Dong likes. Come over as soon as possible!"

Jiang Manman nodded obediently in agreement. After Chen Suyan hung up the phone first, she sent a WeChat message to Yan Changye:
Jiang Manman: [Come back to the Jiang family home with me tonight. What would you like to eat? I'll ask my mom to make it.]

Y: [Apart from my wife, nothing tastes good.]

Jiang Manman looked at this scoundrel who had given up after only a couple of sentences:

Jiang Manman: [Stop talking nonsense all day long, I can't stand it.]

Y: [Oh, then please tell my mother-in-law to prepare braised shark fin, braised sea cucumber with scallions, and tofu.]

Jiang Manman's gaze softened slightly.

Yan Changye is allergic to sea cucumbers and doesn't usually like to eat tofu, but these dishes are all Jiang Manman's favorites.

Jiang Manman: [Add a Typhoon Shelter Crab and a Hong Kong-style Curry Fish Ball, please. I want to eat them.]

Y: [Okay.]

Yanjing Group.

A shareholders' meeting is being held.

The brand's high-end jewelry brand was embroiled in a scandal involving its spokesperson. Although the spokesperson was immediately replaced, the brand's image was still affected. At the shareholders' meeting, the brand's representative stood for a full hour, like a grandson, to give a formal apology, but Yan Changye, who sat at the head of the table, still showed no mercy.

The young master didn't fly into a rage; he simply sat casually in the head seat, playing with his phone expressionlessly, seemingly oblivious to whether he was even listening. But when he stopped his self-criticism and cautiously glanced at the other person's expression, he was met with a cold, sarcastic look: "Continue."

The person in charge was on the verge of tears, swallowed hard, and continued with the self-criticism.

After two hours of such dry mouth and throat, the person in charge's legs went numb, and he almost knelt down.

Just then, Yan Changye's private cell phone beeped.

He picked up his phone and chatted with someone for a while. When he looked up again, that arrogant feeling was replaced by pleasure.

Usually, there is only one person who can get this young master to put down his work to reply to messages and who can clearly influence his emotions.

Everyone present was shrewd, and one of the directors immediately and subtly flattered him:
"Is it Madam again, showing concern for the Chairman?"

Yan Changye gave a casual "hmm": "I've never mentioned it to her, but she actually knows that I love Typhoon Shelter Crab and Curry Fish Balls."

The brand manager, who was thoroughly humiliated, forced a smile and said, "My wife truly loves the chairman!"

Yan Changye glanced at him and said, "Alright, go back and make a remedial plan, and this matter will be over."

The person in charge felt as if he had been granted a pardon and finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Chairman, rest assured, I will strictly vet the character of any spokesperson before selecting one in the future!"

The atmosphere of the meeting then became more relaxed.

At exactly six o'clock, Yan Changye's Voice of the Night stopped precisely at the parking lot of the Huanyu Hotel, fifty meters away from Mu Chan Studio.

There were many people in the car during the day, so he didn't get out of the car. Instead, he sent a message to Jiang Manman:
Y: [Honey, I'm here!]

Jiang Manman did not reply.

Yan Changye's long, elegant hands rested casually on the steering wheel, his gaze sweeping around before pausing on the hotel's enormous banner: "Welcome Chairman Xie Yuheng of the Xie Group and Chairman Chen of the Chen Real Estate Group to our hotel to discuss cooperation matters."

Yan Chang squinted his eyes in the middle of the night, his gaze cold.

Then, immediately dial a number.

After ringing twice, the other end answered.

Before the other party could speak, Yan Changye sneered: "Universal Hotel, you did this on purpose?"

There was silence on the other end.

Yan Changye scoffed, "Don't forget you have a fiancée. Have some shame."

Over there, Xie Yuheng's voice was clear and calm:

"You're twenty-nine, stop acting like a hot-tempered teenager."

"..."

Yan Changye hung up the phone with a dark expression.

A few minutes later, Jiang Manman came into view. Yan Changye composed himself, got out of the car, opened the door for her, and then headed towards the Jiang family home.

On the way, Yan Changye was unusually quiet.

Jiang Manman keenly sensed that he was in a bad mood: "What happened?"

"I was disgusted by a complete stranger." Yan Changye didn't want to mention that name in front of Jiang Manman.

Jiang Manman didn't ask any more questions and casually picked up a magazine to read.

Jiang Family Villa.

The Jiang family was not considered a prominent family in the capital, but ever since their daughter married Yan Changye, the Jiang family's status has risen dramatically. In recent years, they have enjoyed smooth sailing, and even first-rate families would only give them a superficial smile.

Jiang Tiancheng, the head of the Jiang family, was well-versed in the ways of the world. Over the years, he had never made any demands on Yan Changye, nor had he deliberately flattered him. The more he did so, the more Yan Changye regarded him. As a result, this prince, who disliked socializing, became a frequent visitor to the Jiang family.

When the Voice of the Night arrived at the villa, Jiang Tiancheng and his wife Chen Suyan came out to greet them.

Jiang Manman and Yan Changye entered the villa hand in hand, where steaming hot food was neatly placed on the table.

Jiang Tiancheng invited Yan Changye and Jiang Manman to sit down, and then he and his wife ate together. The father-in-law and son-in-law then sat on the sofa and chatted.

Jiang Manman then took the initiative to go to the kitchen and wash the dishes with Chen Suyan.

The Jiang family also had servants.

However, whenever Yan Changye came, Chen Suyan personally took charge of cooking and cleaning, making it clear how much she valued him.

In the kitchen, Jiang Manman initiated a conversation: "Where's Jiang Che?"

"That rascal, he's about to take the college entrance exam, so he's gone to boarding school. He said he's going into seclusion." Chen Suyan spoke of her son in a very gentle tone.

Jiang Manman nodded and said, "He's talented and hardworking. I'll take some time to visit him at school next time and bring him some daily necessities."

"That works too, he likes seeing you the most."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Chen Suyan changed the subject: "At dinner today, I saw Changye scooping shark fin for you and feeding you sea cucumber, but he liked those two dishes, and I didn't see you even pick them up for him. Is this how you two usually are at home?"

Jiang Manman gave a soft "Mmm": "He's always liked to stir things up."

“It’s your good fortune that he cares for you, but as someone who has been through it all and has seen all the messy things that happen in big families, there are a few things I need to remind you of.”

As Chen Suyan spoke, she glanced towards the living room.

In the living room, the extremely distinguished young master was already drinking tea with Jiang Tiancheng. The tea from the Jiang family wasn't top-grade, but the pampered man half-closed his eyes, looking quite pleased with himself.

It goes without saying whose face they're saving.

Jiang Manman glanced at the living room, then looked at her mother: "Mom, what do you want to say?"

(End of this chapter)