Accidentally provoking the spring tide

Chapter 21.021. She's also your sister (revised version)
Jiang Jinian ignored him, casually withdrawing her foot as if nothing had happened: "Dad, Mom, if there's nothing else, I'll go back to my room first."

Father Jiang nodded.

Jiang Wang stared at the girl's retreating figure and gritted his teeth.

Neuropathy!
Mr. and Mrs. Jiang are discussing the feasibility of their blind date plan.

Jiang Wang was initially quite interested, after all, it was his idea, and it could also annoy Lu Lishen, which made him happy. But for some reason, he couldn't help but think of Jiang Jinian's appearance just now, and he couldn't sit still, as if he had a nail stuck in his butt.

"Mom and Dad, I suddenly remembered that there are still some parts of my thesis that need to be revised..."

Before she could finish speaking, Jiang's mother waved her hand.

They didn't care about him at all.

Jiang Wang was in no mood for anything else and hurriedly got up and went upstairs.

Father Jiang looked up and said, "The relationship between these two kids is still so bad."

They had clearly seen the little thing Jiang Wang and the other person were doing earlier.

After realizing what was happening, Jiang's mother paused for a moment and remained silent.

Jiang Wang was the only one who opposed adopting Jiang Jinian from beginning to end. Before they found Jiang Jixu, Jiang Wang showed his disgust for Jiang Jinian to their faces more than once, not to mention what he was like in private.

Jiang's mother wanted to mediate, but seeing her son's stubbornness, she felt inexplicably gratified.

She actually thought this was for the best, at least Ah Wang still had Jiang Jixu on his mind.

On the other hand, out of guilt, she could only treat Jiang Jinian even better, which in turn caused Jiang Wang to become even more hostile towards her, creating a vicious cycle.

The relationship between the two only improved after Jiang Jixu returned.

At least on the surface, Jiang Wang rarely showed any dislike for Jiang Jinian anymore, but what he did in private was unclear.

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upstairs.

Jiang Wang paced back and forth in front of Jiang Jinian's door, his brows furrowed as he stared at his hand, which was suspended in mid-air.

No, why is he agonizing over this?
I took a deep breath and was just about to knock on the door when it opened by itself.

Jiang Jinian looked at him expressionlessly: "What, are you performing tap dancing in front of my room?"

Jiang Wang's expression twisted for a moment, then he crossed his arms and slightly raised his chin: "What tap dance? I'm here to settle scores with you! Why did you kick me down there?!"

Jiang Jinian looked at the man in front of her and it was as if she saw a stupid but really beautiful orange cat. Not only could he not get things done, but he was also a stubborn and arrogant person.

If he weren't somewhat attractive, she was afraid she would have slapped him to death.

"Are you planning to set her up on a blind date?"

Jiang Jinian spoke calmly, her dark eyes fixed on Jiang Wang. Despite her seemingly harmless appearance, she exuded a sense of pressure that made Jiang Wang feel.

"Did you ask her opinion? Jiang Wang, don't act on a whim. You're not a child anymore."

Jiang Wang pursed his lips, his arms, which had been crossed over his chest, unconsciously lowered, and he said awkwardly, "I..."

He was only thinking about provoking Lu Lishen... and forgot about his own sister's feelings.

A hint of annoyance flashed in the young man's eyes.

Seeing this, Jiang Jinian said no more, lowering her eyes and saying calmly, "Go ask her."

“I’m afraid she’ll be sad,” Jiang Wang said, frowning.

The girl seemed to have thought of something, and the corners of her mouth softened as she shook her head: "Your sister isn't as fragile as you think."

As someone who dotes on his sister, Jiang Wang should have been happy about Jiang Jinian's words, but looking at that fair and delicate face, a strange sense of unease returned to him.

"...She's your sister too."

Jiang Jinian paused slightly, looked up, and saw Jiang Wang awkwardly turn around, one earlobe so red it looked like it could bleed.

The corners of her lips raised slightly.

"Ah."

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During dinner.

"Blind date?"

Jiang Jixu's hand, which was gripping the chopsticks, paused slightly.

"If you don't want to, that's fine. We're just offering a suggestion," Jiang Wang quickly said.

"Yes, Ji Xu, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Your parents don't mean anything by it. We just think it would be good for you to take this opportunity to meet other boys," Jiang's mother said gently.

Jiang Jixu lowered her eyes, and just when everyone thought she wouldn't agree, the girl raised her head and smiled: "Yeah, I think it's pretty good too."

"Starting tomorrow?"

A moment of silence fell over the dining table.

Even Jiang Wang was shocked, but Jiang Jinian remained calm, as if she was not surprised by the result.

Father Jiang coughed lightly: "No rush, let your mother help you screen the candidates first."

Jiang's mother nodded hurriedly: "Yes, Mom promises to pick someone even better than Ji Yanci for you!"

"mom."

Jiang Wang's expression changed, and he gestured to his mother not to mention this person.

Jiang's mother also realized that she had said the wrong thing. It was just that the name Ji Yanci had appeared in their family so frequently in the past that she had habitually blurted it out.

The three of them looked at Jiang Jixu with eyes that held a hint of worry.

The girl was more composed and quiet than they had imagined, sitting there as if Ji Yanci was just an insignificant person to her.

"Okay, then I'll wait for Mom to check it out for me," Jiang Jixu said with a smile. Only then did Jiang's parents finally believe what Jiang Jinian had said before.

Jiang Jixu looked genuinely happy.

The girl was eating with her head down.

One day, when she hears the name "Ji Yanci," her heart will be completely unmoved.

……

Rumors of the eldest daughter of the Jiang family looking for a blind date spread like wildfire within their social circle.

The Ji family, who were once the marriage partners, received the news immediately.

“The old man has come to ask me more than once, Ah Ci. I told you before.” The woman’s cold voice reached Ji Yanci’s ears, “I don’t care how you play around outside, but the future mistress of the Ji family must be a good match. Go and coax her back, otherwise I will no longer cover for you with the old man.”

Ji Yanci gripped his phone tightly, his once bright and captivating eyes now appearing as if shrouded in frost.

It was icy cold.

After a long silence, three words were uttered from those thin, crimson lips.

"understood."

The assistant knocked on the door and came in as soon as I hung up the phone.

"Mr. Ji, there's news from the auction house about the dragon-patterned inkstone you asked me to keep an eye on."

"Get out."

Ji Yanci raised his eyes, and the coldness in his words sent chills down one's spine.

Li Cheng was stunned. He hurriedly tried to close the door and leave, but then he remembered that he hadn't finished explaining what he needed to do, so he reluctantly turned back.

"Mr. Ji, Madam specifically instructed that we should prepare an apology gift for Miss Jiang."

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything, because once he did, the coldness in the man's eyes seemed to freeze him into an ice cube.

He smirked and said, "Li Cheng, are you taking my salary or my mom's salary?"

Li Cheng felt a chill run down his spine, but he simply lowered his head.

What a joke! Offending President Ji might only result in a pay cut, but offending Madam Ji means he can forget about staying at the Ji family business.

Upon seeing this, a hint of sarcasm flashed across Ji Yanci's eyes.

These are his men.

It's less about doing things for him and more about monitoring him.

A feeling of irritability gradually filled my chest.

My phone vibrated at that very moment.

It was a message from He Yongwen.

I have a red carpet event to walk soon, but I haven't chosen my evening gown yet.

【image】

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[Ah Ci, can you help me see which of these three outfits looks best?]

Ji Yanci glanced at her and immediately saw through the girl's little scheme.

All three gowns were haute couture from international luxury brands. Given He Yongwen's current status, she absolutely could not afford to wear such clothes.

But for him, it was just a matter of a word.

Ji Yanci looked at the three pictures, her gaze falling on the red strapless evening gown. For some reason, the image of the flowing skirt she had seen at Binjiang Pavilion suddenly flashed through her mind.

Like flames leaping.

He pursed his lips and selected to forward.

This set will do.

I'll have someone bring it to you later.

Then, without looking up, he said to Li Cheng, who was still standing there, "Order a formal dress and have it delivered to Mirror Water Pavilion for me tonight."

Li Cheng was stunned: "But Madam said..."

He knew that the woman Ji Yanci cherished most lived in the Mirror Pavilion, but at this critical juncture, instead of comforting Miss Jiang, he was so concerned about the woman outside. Was that really a good idea?

"Li Cheng." Ji Yanci looked up and smiled slightly. "How about I transfer you to the old house to stay with my mother?"

Li Cheng swallowed hard: "I'm sorry, President Ji, I'll arrange it right away."

"correct."

Ji Yanci paused slightly, "Take a picture of that inkstone set and put it in my office."

Inkstones with bas-relief dragon patterns are indeed rare.

Giving it to her as a gift should make her calm down, right?
Ji Yan's thoughts.

However, I still need to leave it with him for a couple of days first, so that the girl doesn't become arrogant and keep threatening to break up.

His expression softened considerably: "The orders for Wish are still the same as before."

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