Chapter 452: Chapter 452

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting its glow on Jiang Yongxing’s somber face.

The bedroom door was forcefully flung open.

It was already nine o’clock, and his son hadn’t woken up yet.

The day before yesterday, after handling the affairs of his sister-in-law and niece Jiang Kexin, Jiang Yongxing had stayed at the old Jiang Family estate without returning home. He was genuinely worried that his older brother, Jiang Yongheng, might worsen his illness from excessive grief.

Unexpectedly, his incompetent son had managed to squander 1.2 million in just one night.

The bills had even been delivered to their home.

To add insult to injury, if those malicious tabloid reporters got wind of this, the Jiang Family would be trending again for all the wrong reasons.

Jiang Yongxing grew angrier the more he thought about it, and he furiously pulled back Jiang Kexiu’s blankets and kicked him hard.

The scream immediately reached Mrs. Jiang’s ears.

However, she couldn’t go in; she could only silently leave and let her husband vent his anger.

After all, it was his own flesh and blood; it wouldn’t lead to a fatality.

"You beast, you’ve grown bold, daring to squander money at Yelanxiang. 1.2 million, impressive! You might as well take my life."

Seeing his son look bewildered, Jiang Yongxing grew even angrier and kicked him again.

Another scream echoed.

"Still pretending, still half asleep, huh?"

With that kick, Jiang Kexiu finally came to his senses. Enduring the severe pain, he scrambled out of bed and knelt before his father, Jiang Yongxing.

The events of the previous night came flooding back.

From following his friend to Yelanxiang, to seeing a beautiful woman in a red dress, to his relentless pursuit which nearly cost him his life.

"Dad, listen to me, that money was spent on drinks, I didn’t seek out women, I really didn’t."

He dared not say that it was because he had provoked someone he shouldn’t have, or that he did not even know the girl’s name.

Yelanxiang was far too dangerous; even a simple server there could be extremely cunning.

The phrase ’able to hold one’s liquor’ really did harm people deeply! He guessed he never wanted to touch a drink again in his life, not even beer.

"I thought you had been tricked by scammers, but the bill showed it was all for drinks.

He wished that were the case, but unfortunately, it was not.

"Dad, those drinks... were they all very expensive? Did we manage to recover all of them?"

At this, Jiang Yongxing exploded with anger.

"I told you to go to the old estate, to keep your uncle and Ke De company. You refused to go. Fine, you didn’t go, but instead, you hit up Yelanxiang! If it weren’t for your mother using my card, were you planning to hide this from me?"

"No, dad, I wouldn’t dare! I just woke up, how could I and mom..."

"Go, run, run to your uncle’s. Starting today, wherever your uncle goes... you follow him, and stay out of trouble."

"My aunt is there, is it really okay if I..."

Before Jiang Kexiu finished speaking, he heard a thud—a dull thump as his father kicked him once more.

"I’m going, I’m going right now."

At this moment, he couldn’t even bother about washing up or brushing his teeth; he hobbled to the cloakroom, grabbed a random set of sportswear, and headed downstairs. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novel•fire.net

Topless, his hair as messy as a chicken’s nest.

The servants in the house, seeing him in this state, behaved as if avoiding the plague, not even daring to raise their heads.

Good for you, little girl, don’t let me...

Forget it, perhaps this incident... she didn’t even know about it. It serves me right for provoking her.

When I have money, what kind of woman can’t I have!

Jiang Kexiu comforted himself while jogging weakly.

He hadn’t eaten, and his stomach was empty.

He didn’t dare to look back, but he knew that his father must be watching him fiercely from upstairs. It was best to keep running for now.

He had to at least make it out the door before he could slack off.

But just as he stepped outside, he felt acid rising in his throat and a tumultuous churning in his stomach.

At this moment, he couldn’t care less about the Jiang Family’s reputation or maintaining a good image. He headed straight for the trash can and vomited.

"Damn security guard, not human at all!"

"It’s no use. I better take a car."

Who knew that upon reaching into his pockets, his heart shattered. The new clothes had no money and no cell phone.

"Damn, could it get any more tragic?"

Meanwhile, on Chunlei Street.

Ten classy limousines parked steadily by the roadside as ten servants of the Leng Family, all sharply dressed, were moving gifts into number 66 one by one.

Zhao Renjie was in charge of directing, and Li Fugui was in charge of receiving; both men were in suits today.

One sending, one receiving, their cooperation seamless.

All the items had been meticulously chosen by Madam Leng and were all wrapped in bright red, highlighting the festive theme.

At 10:10, everything was ready.

The Leng Family’s butler, dressed in a dark red Tang suit, handed the gift list with both hands and with utmost respect to Tang Mei, saying, "Old Mrs. Tang, please review this."

Tang Mei symbolically flipped through it; she slightly nodded, then casually handed the gift list to Tang Xiaowan.

She was aware of her granddaughter’s curiosity.

After reviewing the gift list, Tang Xiaowan was shocked, her heart pounding wildly.

My God, all of these are for me?

Leng Lingxiao smiled slightly and nodded: Yes, the jewelry is yours, the cash gift is yours, spend it however you want, it’s enough.

Hmph, why are you nodding foolishly at me?

Last night, you stubbornly wouldn’t reveal anything, just waiting to scare me today?

At the certificate getting, so many shares were already given, not to mention the companies and various jewelries that followed, and now this? She suddenly felt like pies really do fall from the sky, and huge ones at that.

Ah, so much for keeping things simple!

It turned out that only the complicated steps had been reduced, but not only had nothing decreased, it had increased far beyond her expectations.

When the wedding day comes, no need to guess, it would definitely be more extravagant, surely done up big.

"Grandma, isn’t this a bit too much?"

"Mm, it is indeed too extravagant!"

Despite Tang Xiaowan’s quiet voice, Madam Leng still heard it.

She quickly smiled and looked towards Tang Mei.

"Not at all, not at all, it’s just a little something. We’re all family after all, these would eventually go to Tangtang anyway, might as well make it festive today."

Upon hearing this, Leng Jiangping immediately nodded in agreement.

Wang Jinhui, in his crisp suit, was all smiles, eager to give more; after all, the more the merrier, nobody minds an abundance of gifts.

So, he cleared his throat, walked slowly towards Tang Xiaowan, and took a serious look at the gift list.

The numerous routine gifts need not be mentioned, anything needed was there, only the finest, otherwise, they wouldn’t have filled ten whole cars. What shocked Wang Jinhui the most were the cash gifts, an astonishing sum of two hundred million, plus twelve sets of various jewels.

This was like spoiling one’s own darling daughter!

Leng Family’s generosity was such that even he, the richest man of Huang City, felt overshadowed.

Actually, Wang Jinhui knew that Tang Mei, who always kept a low profile, didn’t care for these extraneous things, what mattered to her was just Leng Lingxiao as a person, including his favoritism and tenderness towards Tang Xiaowan.

Fifteen years of companionship were priceless.

No matter what, every character on the gift list represented Leng Family’s sincerity in seeking marriage.

"Really generous, truly a grand household!"

"Not at all, not at all, just a little gesture. What others have, our Tangtang should have too," Leng Jiangping quickly set down his teacup and explained with a smile.

"Tangtang, look how nice this is to you!" Wang Jinhui looked at Tang Xiaowan with a meaningful glance.

She wasn’t foolish and quickly flashed a sweet smile.

"Thank you, Auntie, thank you, Uncle!"

Hearing this, Madam Leng finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled in response, "Good, well-behaved."

With that, Leng Jiangping’s mood lifted even more, his hearty laughter following; as long as they were willing to accept the gift list, the rest would be easy.

A parent’s love is deep and far-reaching.

Though the marriage certificate was already obtained, holding the wedding was only a matter of time; however, as long as the date wasn’t set, he and his wife would always be a bit anxious.

Just then, Leng Lingxiao slowly stood up.

"Tangtang, let’s go take a walk in the back, let the elders handle the rest."

This was a true blessing in disguise!

Tang Xiaowan cheerfully grasped Leng Lingxiao’s strong hand and followed him out of the living room.