Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 1507: Chapter 867: Hidden Motives, Heading to the Hongmen Banquet (Part 2)

Tang Wan had no idea she was being watched until Ruan Mengxi hosted a luncheon.

The main purpose was to treat Yun Hezhi as a thank you for his help at Peach Garden last time.

"Why didn’t you bring your husband along?" Yun Hezhi chuckled.

"He’s been quite busy lately." Qi Zeyan intended to come, but there was a sudden issue at the company.

Ruan Mengxi, being a married woman, was cautious about inviting Yun Hezhi alone. Despite nothing untoward, gossip was inevitable, so Tang Wan was brought along as company.

"You didn’t need to treat me to a meal. What I did last time was just a small favor; I hardly helped at all." Yun Hezhi always downplayed his contributions. "But that Miss Si has been coming often to Peach Garden to listen to opera and even gifts me flowers."

"Did I find you a loyal fan then?" Ruan Mengxi said jokingly.

"She’s not really a fan; she listens to the opera not for me but for my personal items." Yun Hezhi glanced at the quiet Tang Wan, "Miss Tang, I found you several business opportunities."

"What kind of business?" Tang Wan’s studio never lacked orders, and business opportunities to earn money are never turned down, "Do you have a friend who wants opera costumes made?"

"It’s that Miss Si."

"..."

Ruan Mengxi burst into laughter; Tang Wan suddenly felt her meal lose its appeal.

Yun Hezhi was clueless, almost inquiring about what happened to Tang Wan when she immediately stopped him, "Mr. Yun, please don’t speak; let me be for a moment."

"That Miss Si seems quite lavish." Yun Hezhi added.

Tang Wan gave a wry smile, unwilling to speak further.

"By the way, last I saw you, you mentioned you’re house hunting; planning to move?" Ruan Mengxi looked at Yun Hezhi, "Why don’t you move into my apartment? I’m not living there now, it’s vacant anyway."

Ruan Mengxi and Qi Zeyan had their wedding in Pingjiang and are now officially a couple. They’ve recently moved to the Qi Family residence, leaving the previous apartment unoccupied.

"I’m looking for a place where I can sing and practice my voice, preferably a suburban house with a yard; apartments are inconvenient as they disturb the neighbors."

Yun Hezhi doesn’t perform daily, but like practicing an instrument, missing even a day of singing makes the voice feel rusty.

It’s inconvenient at home, so he has to drive to Peach Garden daily, which takes two hours altogether, quite cumbersome.

"Suburbs..." Ruan Mengxi frowned, "Did you find a place yet?"

"Still looking."

"Need help?"

"You’ve been busy with your wedding, already quite exhausting, finding a house I can manage myself."

...

Tang Wan was so overwhelmed, she didn’t hear clearly what the two were discussing, not realizing Yun Hezhi was house hunting, leading to some confusion later, but that’s a story for another time.

**

Tang Wan returned home, feeling out of sorts, her whole demeanor glum, even when her grandmother spoke to her, she only stared blankly.

Grandmother was picking out clothes at home; tomorrow was a formal gathering, although orchestrated by You Hongxian, it was the first official meeting of the two families, so dressing sloppily or too formally wasn’t suitable, but she found nothing fitting.

"Wanwan?" Grandmother wanted her opinion, but was surprised to find her daydreaming.

"Hm?" Tang Wan snapped out of it, "Grandma."

"What are you thinking? After a meal out, you came back looking absent-minded. Did something happen?" Grandma chuckled.

"Just some work issues."

"If you need help, you can always tell me or ask Xiaowu, don’t bottle it up."

Tang Wan nodded with a smile; she couldn’t possibly say she was being targeted by her future sister-in-law.

"I just hope tomorrow’s meeting goes smoothly, nothing strange happens. Beijing these days is truly restless, your fourth cousin has never been a worry-free child, and surprisingly his romance is equally complicated."

Grandmother had far too many concerns of late; Jiang Shiyi and Lin Luyou’s wedding couldn’t be delayed any longer, Jiang Chengsi’s situation was a mess, burdening her heart with unease, causing her restless nights.

Although Jiang Jinsang repeatedly assured her that they’d handle matters and asked her not to worry, how could she truly feel at ease?

"Great-grandma, I’m here—" Jiangjiang’s voice reached before he arrived, followed by hurried knocking at the door, "Great-grandma, may I come in?"

"Come in then." Grandma’s face brightened hearing her young great-grandson’s voice.

Jiangjiang entered, seeing Tang Wan also present, sweetly greeted ’Aunt’ then hugged his trophy to grandma, "Great-grandma, look, this was from my soccer match, our team won first place."