Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 1482: Chapter 853: Jiang Xiaosi’s Slick Move Slaps the Green Tea’s Face

With exquisite makeup and a twist of her slender waist, Yang Yiyi’s entrance almost instantly captured everyone’s attention.

"Who is she?" Among those present, besides Ruan Mengxi’s classmates, there were also relatives from the Ruan Family, so naturally, some didn’t recognize her.

"I don’t know. She must be an acquaintance. She’s dressed really nicely."

The younger ones only felt that her attire was outstandingly striking, while some who knew a bit about Yang Yiyi and had entered society were rather disdainful.

"It’s not even a formal occasion, does she really need to dress like that? Isn’t it a bit like she’s stealing the limelight?"

"Didn’t you see everyone staring at her? Especially some men, their eyes glued to her like they were stuck with superglue; they couldn’t look away."

"Actually, her relationship with Ruan Mengxi at school wasn’t that good. I heard she also went to Tang Wan’s baby’s one-month celebration last time, obviously to get closer."

...

While everyone whispered, Yang Yiyi had already walked up to Ruan Mengxi, "Sorry, I’m late."

"Not at all, find a place to sit first." Ruan Mengxi looked around, seemingly trying to find her a suitable place, though the empty seat next to Jiang Chengsi was quite noticeable. Subconsciously, she didn’t want to seat them together.

However, before Ruan Mengxi could say anything, a server next to them suggested, "There’s an empty seat over there."

Directly pointing to the spot next to Jiang Chengsi.

The server had no idea of their thoughts, just happened to have an empty seat to assign.

Yang Yiyi smiled and thanked, "Xixi, I’ll go sit over there then."

Ruan Mengxi: "..."

Jiang Chengsi was currently fiddling with the white porcelain teacup in front of him, the hot tea making his fingertips mildly red.

Jiang Jinsang chuckled softly, speaking under his breath, "Unexpectedly persistent."

Jiang Chengsi pressed his tongue against his cheek, remaining silent.

"Wanwan." The person hadn’t even arrived yet but had already greeted Tang Wan first, and greeted a bunch of old classmates around her too, appearing very close-knit.

Several guys even greeted her proactively, showing interest from their expressions.

"Yiyi, long time no see, we must have a good drink later."

"Definitely," Yang Yiyi replied with a smile.

The guys were straightforward, while some girls, even if truly not familiar during school, still played along for show, always remembering to greet, "Your outfit looks great."

"Really? I had it specially made, at first, I was worried I couldn’t pull off the vibe."

"No way, you look amazing in it."

"Your brooch is quite pretty too, where did you get it?"

"Wanwan made it."

...

Her words implied she was very familiar with Tang Wan, which shifted all attention onto Tang Wan.

"Fifth Master, Fourth Master," Yang Yiyi turned her head to greet Jiang Jinsang and Jiang Chengsi.

Everyone was even more surprised, thinking that Yang Yiyi managed to mingle so well in Beijing, appearing very familiar indeed.

"Hello." Jiang Jinsang gave a smile, as he always did.

Jiang Chengsi also turned his head to return a smile.

"Fourth Master, we took a flight together last time, didn’t expect to meet again so soon."

Taking a flight together...

What she said wasn’t problematic, but when taken out of context, it made others think otherwise.

Their relationship was already being questioned.

"Isn’t she quite close with the Jiang Family? Didn’t the Fourth Master have a girlfriend, that young lady from the Si Family in Guandong?"

"Yang Yiyi had a flirtatious air about her during school; that Ms. Si must be an affluent lady, nowhere as shameless as her. When it comes to ways of seducing men, Ms. Si surely can’t compare to her."

"True, during school, loads of guys scrambled to do things for her, and she even acknowledged a bunch of godbrothers, calling them ’brother’, it was like those guys lost their souls."

...

Just as Yang Yiyi sashayed, showcasing her grace while moving towards Jiang Chengsi, someone suddenly stood up.

The distance between her and Jiang Chengsi wasn’t far, the former casual and unrestrained, the latter delicate and charming, they seemingly made quite a striking pair.

When Yang Yiyi sized up Jiang Chengsi, she had to slightly tilt her head back, appearing charmingly emotional, very captivating.

While Jiang Chengsi moved to the back of the empty chair beside him and pulled it backward half an inch...

Everyone was wide-eyed and speechless.

"Wow, the Fourth Master is quite the gentleman, helping her pull out a chair like that. See? They must have known each other for ages, a rather deep connection."

"Just shows, having a pretty face indeed has its perks, there’s preference wherever one goes."

"You see Yang Yiyi’s coy demeanor, likely just an act. What’s with men these days? Prefer this kind of ’green tea’ type?"

...

While everyone whispered, many women present cast envious glances, greatly satisfying Yang Yiyi’s vanity.

She looked at Jiang Chengsi, her chest stirred, as if the blood in her body was rushing backwards; even when she was once with Geng Dong, she was merely a plaything. Geng Dong never cared so thoughtfully, and could abandon her halfway in the wilderness.

Comparing with Jiang Chengsi, no need to mention looks, children from the Jiang family were of a caliber not on the same level as Geng Dong.

She increasingly felt that the gap between a genuine prestigious family and a nouveau riche was definitely significant.

Her face uncontrollably exhibited a bit of a shy look.

"Fourth Master, no need to trouble yourself, I can handle it myself." Yang Yiyi said modestly, yet internally felt very proud, recognizing others’ envious glances.

She just knew, Jiang Chengsi was also an ordinary man. What man doesn’t fancy a beauty?

But Jiang Chengsi’s next move left her dumbfounded.

Instead of simply pulling the chair out, he lifted the chair by the backrest with one hand, walked directly to another table, and paused in the middle of the guys who’ve greeted her earlier.

The guy was momentarily stunned, seemingly understanding Jiang Chengsi’s intent, immediately moved chairs to the sides, leaving a gap wide enough for a chair. Jiang Chengsi placed the chair down in that space and turned to look at Yang Yiyi.

"I noticed Miss Yang is quite familiar with them and mentioned wanting a drink; your seat was too far from them, being at different tables; it would be inconvenient to chat and drink, so I helped rearrange your seat."

Jiang Chengsi smiled, "Your outfit today seems like it might be difficult for frequent walking."

"I am, you see, always gentlemanly and considerate."

Jiang Chengsi, known for his high-profile, unconventional approach, had his way of doing things that didn’t usually surprise anyone. Moreover, he had good reasoning here.

Yang Yiyi, barely moments ago, immersed in bliss thinking Jiang Chengsi saw her differently, helping her by pulling out a chair.

Unexpectedly, she ended up having her seat moved, even arranged at another table.

The main point was, his action was done in front of everyone. With the chair already moved, she couldn’t retract it back without seeming too deliberate.

It felt like a bucket of ice water dumped over her during the scorching summer heat, washing away all sweet romantic thoughts.

Even if deep down vexed, she had to smile and say to Jiang Chengsi:

"Thank you, Fourth Master."

"You’re welcome, sitting with me wouldn’t be appropriate as we’re not that familiar. During that accidental encounter while flying, we hardly exchanged two words in the two-plus-hour journey, rather awkward really."

Jiang Chengsi smiled harmlessly, shifting the awkwardness onto Yang Yiyi.

Present schoolmates, having entered society, weren’t as naïve or innocent as during school days. A little prompt revealed much understanding.

Jiang Chengsi’s words were clearly slapping her face.

What nonsense with taking a flight together; it was clearly an encounter by chance, Jiang Chengsi personally clarifying ensured it couldn’t be fabricated.

"Actually, flights from Beijing to Pingjiang are limited, sometimes just one per day, so bumping into someone isn’t unusual." Pingjiang isn’t a first-tier city; the airports were only built over recent years as it developed.

"Moreover, being a chance encounter, why does it seem from Yang Yiyi’s words as though they planned to go together?"

"Is the Fourth Master personally clarifying?"

...

Yang Yiyi’s heartbeat momentarily froze; her ambiguous responses aimed for misunderstandings, yet she didn’t expect Jiang Chengsi to personally clarify.

Jiang Chengsi gave her a slight smile, "I’m the kind who hardly speaks, less about cherishing beauty, sitting with me might only lead to neglect."

"You’ve got along well with these classmates, so better to sit with them, classmates long absent, surely there are many things to discuss."

Someone behaved gentlemanly and thoughtfully.

Tang Wan, sitting aside, propped her chin, watching the scene. She now understood that Fourth Brother was indeed of the Jiang Family:

After all, sometimes, the Jiang family’s actions were quite cheeky!