Chapter 425: Chapter 425

Wang Junchen and Qin Feng were discussing how to carry out their plan when Leng Lingxiao had already received news of their meeting with the Jiang siblings.

"Master, Wang Junchen might not be aware that Yelanxiang is your property, just like Li Zishen."

Leng Lingxiao’s thin lips curved slightly as he shook his head.

"I wouldn’t say that. Perhaps Wang Junchen is doing it on purpose. He wants to tell me how much control he has in Huang City. He easily becomes the villain behind the scenes, yet appears to be the Jiang Family’s savior in public, keeping the Jiang Family in the palm of his hand. The incident of Jiang Kede beating up the journalist... it was probably his doing too."

"Wang Junchen has never made a move against us and instead helped teach Jiang Ke Xin a lesson. If it wasn’t for Old Mrs. Tang, he’s probably wanting you to join forces with him to go against the Leng Family and, by the way..."

Zhao Renjie spoke softly, casting a glance toward the master bedroom where Madam Leng and Tang Xiaowan were chatting—it was possible they would come out at any moment.

"Well, since he wants to clean up the mess that is the Jiang Family, it saves us the trouble."

"You mean to pause..."

Leng Lingxiao’s eyes darkly gleamed as he nodded.

"Yes, I’ll make the arrangements right away."

Moments later, a sweet laughter broke the silence in the corridor.

"Huahua, look, what’s this?"

Tang Xiaowan bounced over to Leng Lingxiao, holding an exquisitely wrapped gift box in her hand.

Leng Lingxiao raised an eyebrow and replied, "Jewelry."

"Wow, you’re so smart! You guessed right on the first try. It’s jewelry, a whole set, with sapphires. Auntie said the set just so happened to match my dress, so she gifted it to me. Doesn’t it look beautiful?"

Leng Lingxiao glanced at his approaching mother, thinking that this wasn’t happenstance at all—but rather a convenient excuse to give his daughter-in-law a gift.

"Um, it does indeed look like a good match, very beautiful. Why don’t you try it on?"

"I’ve already tried it on, super pretty!"

At that moment, the butler came over with a smile and asked respectfully, "Madam, Young Master, Little Wife, lunch is ready. Shall we start now?"

Madam Leng nodded, indicating they could begin.

Then she gently took Tang Xiaowan’s hand, "Let’s go see if there’s anything you like. You need to eat more. Look at how slender your waist is, it isn’t even as thick as his legs. We have to surpass him."

On hearing this, Tang Xiaowan’s cheeks flushed with color.

"Actually... I eat quite a lot."

"So thin still? Could it be..."

Watching the two of them walk away, Leng Lingxiao felt a surge of happiness, yet there was also a trace of loss.

That was so fast! Have I fallen out of favor?

You heartless little rascal, wait until we get back to Chicheng tonight, see how I’ll deal with you!

Leng Lingxiao smirked mischievously and followed along.

Downstairs in the dining room, simple yet rustic decorations, along with green trees and flowers outside the window, made the space not only cozy but also warm.

The dining table was covered with dark red napkins, and the glassware and cutlery sparkled.

There was also a wooden carved flower stand in the corner, with several finely pruned bonsai trees on it, which Tang Xiaowan took a particular liking to, inspecting them over and over.

"These are all Dad’s treasures, he prunes them himself. Not bad, right?" Leng Lingxiao said softly, leading Tang Xiaowan to sit down at the dining table.

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"You can talk about it with him later."

"Yeah, the pruning is amazing. Look at the shape, how beautiful, so nice!"

"There are some in the study too, even larger than these!"

At that comment, Tang Xiaowan’s eyes widened with excitement.

Even though the young couple whispered quietly to each other, Leng Jiangping still caught some of it, his thin lips curling up in pride and satisfaction.

Being praised by his daughter-in-law made him so happy!

Then, the servants brought various dishes to the table. The menu carefully arranged by Madam Leng not only surprised Tang Xiaowan but also gave her a beautiful anticipation of being part of this big family.

"Tangtang, come, try this fish, it’s very tender and delicious," Madam Leng said while picking up a piece with the serving chopsticks and placing it in Tang Xiaowan’s bowl.

"It looks delicious, thank you, Auntie!"

"Don’t mention it, my child. We’re all family here. Go ahead and taste it, no bones, you can eat it directly. Ling Xiao likes this too."

"Right, Tangtang, there are also these shrimp..."

Leng Jiangping naturally passed one to her, his eyes filled with undeniable joy and approval.

"Alright, then let me start!"

"Go ahead, let me get you some soup as well," Leng Lingxiao hurried to pick up a small bowl, his eyes doting.

Seeing Tang Xiaowan’s sweet smile, Madam Leng felt an immense sense of satisfaction. She had always wished for a daughter, and at last, her wish was fulfilled.

The entire villa was filled with warmth and sweetness.

Knowing that Tang Xiaowan wasn’t good at drinking in advance, Madam Leng had not prepared any alcohol, but there was an assortment of freshly squeezed juices ready, both sour and sweet.

However, it seemed that the little one enjoyed the nourishing soup she had got up early in the morning to stew even more.

All the care was not in vain!

After lunch, Tang Xiaowan and Leng Lingxiao went for a walk in the garden, while Madam Leng and her husband watched them from the study with full hearts of joy.

One’s own child always looks good!

"Did you give her the jewelry?" Leng Jiangping’s gaze returned from the view, curiously looking at his wife.

"I did, and she seemed to like it quite a bit."

With that, Madam Leng slowly walked to the sofa, picked up a cup, and began to drink tea.

But Leng Jiangping was somewhat puzzled.

He walked straight over and asked with a frown, "Then why didn’t I see her wearing it?"

"Tangtang said, it isn’t the New Year nor a festival; wearing it to meals like that would be too ostentatious, so she wants to keep it for an appropriate day to wear it and has put it away for now."

These words couldn’t help but remind Leng Jiangping of Jiang Kexin, who had just had the accident yesterday.

"Husband, what’s wrong?"

Leng Jiangping nodded in great approval, "Hmm, it’s right for a girl to be low-key. Tangtang is handling this quite well, very measured in her actions."

"Yes, such a good child! We must pick a time soon to visit Old Mrs. Tang."

"Did you settle the date?"

"Don’t worry, I’ve already confirmed it with Tangtang before dinner, just after graduation we will hold the wedding."

"Good, that’s settled then, haha."

At this moment, in the rear garden, Leng Lingxiao had already taken Tang Xiaowan’s hand and was walking towards the Lingxiao Flower, intoxicated with each other as if time had stood still.

The nearly thirty-year-old Lingxiao Flower had formed a spectacular sight.

It was like a romantic sea of flowers that extended all the way to the wooden corridor, embellishing the corridor beautifully and creating a dreamy attraction.

The intricately intertwined branches were so large that they almost covered the entire corridor, and sunlight filtered through the gaps casting colorful and dazzling light and shadows, as if transforming into a fantasy world.

Under the flower corridor, Tang Xiaowan and Leng Lingxiao walked slowly, lost in the beauty of the scenery, surrounded by the strong fragrance of flowers.

Then, they sat at the wooden table and chairs, quietly admiring everything.

On the side of the corridor, there stood several uniquely shaped flower stands, also covered with Lingxiao Flowers, creating a romantic and colorful ambiance.

Gazing at the vast expanse of the flower sea, Tang Xiaowan couldn’t help but marvel at the tenacity of the Lingxiao Flower’s life.

Indeed, it was more lush than Mei Garden!

It must be the result of the aunt’s meticulous care; otherwise, it would be too rare this season in Huang City.

If only Mother were still alive, maybe...

"It’s so beautiful, we must take a few pictures, and what’s more, there’s a beautiful lady to accompany," Leng Lingxiao slowly got up, interrupting Tang Xiaowan’s myriad thoughts.

He knew what his Little Wife was thinking, and he understood her loss and sorrow.

"Yeah, come on, let’s take a picture together."

"Take several, hahaha."

Leng Lingxiao, smiling, embraced Tang Xiaowan into his arms, capturing this picturesque moment.

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Jiang Kede, who had been locked up for a day and a night, finally walked out of the detention center ashen-faced, accompanied by his aunt Jiang Yongli and his uncle Jiang Yongheng.

He already knew about the death of his sister, Jiang Kexin, from failed rescue attempts and the passing of their mother.

His gaze was cold, seemingly matured a lot.

He could never have imagined that the quarrel with his sister after he got drunk a few days ago would turn into an eternal goodbye. Despite the overt and covert struggles for the family business on normal days, she was after all his only sister.

It was the same with his mother — she loved him so dearly, always biased towards him, but now he could no longer hear her voice.

Jiang Yongli, with moist eyes, took Jiang Kede’s hand, "Kede, let’s go home first, take a bath, have something to eat, then change our clothes..."

"Go straight to the hospital," Jiang Kede replied.

"Okay, then we’ll go to the hospital first."

Jiang Yongxing followed behind with a stern face, his mind occupied with how to revive the Jiang Family.

Who knew, before they could even reach the car, several reporters suddenly appeared, mic recorders and other equipment all aimed directly at Jiang Kede.