Fleeting Fortune: A Pampered Life

Chapter 470: 300 Brothers Compete in Wits, Huo Family Men Are Too Outstanding (2 more updates) After Jiang Yanting left, Jiang Jinsang naturally wouldn't do any so-called "serious business" with Tang Wan. Tang Wan was bending over, fussing with the flowers by the bedside.

These were sent by a lady from Beijing a few days ago after the Peach Garden opera performance; the old lady often attended operas and was very close to her. This lady had even pruned the flowers herself, and she spent a long tinstructing Tang Wan on how to change the water and maintain them so that even without roots, the flowers would stay fresh in the vase for a while.

But now... it had only been two days! Why had they wilted? Could it be that she had a toxic touch, killing whatever she tried to nurture? "Stop fussing, you can't bring these flowers back to life," Jiang Jinsang glanced over at her.

A few days ago, someone had sent over two potted plants. Nowadays, people sent plants as gifts, and they cin very delicate packaging. These plants were quite finicky. Tang Wan said they needed to be placed in sunlight to allow them to photosynthesize.

But then they were left outside overnight and not brought back in. Several days later, they discovered the plants had frozen to death.

She handled embroidery and stitching without any problem, but when it cto caring for flowers and plants, she seemed to kill every one she touched.

Tang Wan let out a small cough to change the subject, "Why did you send big brother away?" "He was deliberately teasing us." Jiang Jinsang was never one to suffer a loss.

"By the way, my aunt is flying over tomorrow. I hadn't told grandfather and the others about your surgery, but grandpa ended up mentioning it on a phone call. Grandfather and grandmother are not well, so they asked my aunt to come." "Call big brother back in." Tang Wan laughed, relieved that his conscience had finally kicked in.

As she stepped out, Jiang Yanting was sitting on a public chair outside the room, working, "Big brother, cback in. Xiaowu was just joking with you, don't take it to heart..." Upon entering the ward, Jiang Yanting's first statement made Tang Wan wish she could sink into the ground from embarrassment.

"It's only been 4 minutes; that was rather quick." His expression was as usual-cold and solemn-but his voice carried a hint of surprise and mockery. Clearly he was alluding to something. They were all adults here, and such comments were easily understood. Jiang Jinsang smiled, "I might be unwell, but brother...has sister-in-law let you cto bed yet?" Jiang Yanting's face remained expressionless, "That's none of your concern." "I'm not concerned at all, just pure gossip." "A few days ago, Uncle Zhou mentioned that if the post-surgery recovery isn't good, another operation might be necessary." "Then I'd be bothering big brother to take care offor an extended period, which would be quite embarrassing." Tang Wan's headache intensified. Could these two ever stop bickering? A nurse cin for a routine checkup midway, and the two stopped their "attacks" on each other for the tbeing. Once the nurse left, Jiang Jinsang turned to Jiang Yanting, "Brother, thank you for everything lately." One minute they were sniping at each other, the next he was showing gratitude, which immediately put Jiang Yanting on guard. Based on his understanding of his brother, there must be a hidden dagger in this sudden kindness.

"What are you up to now?" "I know you've been staying at the hospital lately, which must be dull..." "Get to the point." "Wanwan's aunt is flying over tomorrow; you should go pick her up. I don't trust anyone else with that task." || Jiang Yanting knew this kid's sudden request couldn't be good.

"Tomorrow I can drive there myself; big brother, you've been inconvenienced enough lately, and..." Besides Tang Wan, Jiang Yanting had spent the most tin the hospital. After Jiang Zhaolin was relieved of all his duties, the Jiang Group was facing a new round of internal shuffling, and Jiang Yanting was actually very busy.

Moreover, they were picking up their own relative; he felt awkward troubling Jiang Yanting.

But Jiang Jinsang said with a smile, "We've been a burden for so long; what's one more time, right big brother?" Jiang Yanting remained silent, opened his laptop, and resumed working. The atmosphere becsomewhat awkward for a moment. Tang Wan also didn't understand what his silence meant.

After about five or six minutes, he finally looked up at Tang Wan: "When is the flight tomorrow?" Shen Shuci was coming to see Jiang Jinsang. If he knew, even if Jiang Jinsang hadn't made the request, he would have gone to the airport himself.

After all, they weren't married yet, and her traveling so far showed that she cared about his brother. It was only right for the Jiang family to greet her.

Tang Wan later took the opportunity to tell him that she would go to the airport herself, and there was no need to trouble him. Jiang Yanting didn't mind, "He's been frail since childhood, and everyone at hindulges him. You've also been through a lot with the surgery. I should be thanking you. If you seeas your big brother, there's no need to be so formal." "Family helps each other; it's only right. Besides, your care for..." Jiang Yanting paused, "I've yet to thank you." Although Tang Wan hadn't been able to do much for Shen Zhixian, whatever she could think of, she did her utmost to protect her. Jiang Yanting kept that in mind.

"Since we're family, helping Teacher Shen is my duty; you don't have to be polite." After a bout of formalities, their relationship seemed a bit closer than before. When they returned to the ward, Jiang Jinsang looked at them, sensing a weird atmosphere, and frowned slightly.

What were these two scheming behind his back? ** The next day, Zhou Zhongqing cto do his rounds. In the past, getting him to take medication was like asking him to reach the sky. The man was uncooperative. Otherwise, Jiang Yanting wouldn't have had to say something like "force-feed him the medicine." Now, with Tang Wan here, he had to show sface. Whether it was for examinations or taking medication, he was quite cooperative, and his recovery was going well.

"Once I finish my rounds, I'll cover and remove the stitches in your abdomen." His wound had been healing for over ten days now, which was long enough.

However, Tang Wan had already scheduled a tto go to the airport, so she wasn't there when Jiang Jinsang was getting his stitches removed.

His abdominal incision ran across, contrasting starkly against his pale skin. Since he was thin, the sewn-up wound seemed even more ferocious and horrifying.

His skin was delicate, and it hurt with just a tug. No matter how well the wound had healed, removing the stitches was bound to cause ssharp pain.

"Bear with the pain a little," Zhou Zhongqing advised as the assistant at his side had already prepared tools like tweezers and scissors.

Though dissolvable stitches existed that could be absorbed by the body, smaterials could cause acute inflammation, or weren't strong enough. Zhou Zhongqing wanted to eliminate any potential risks. He didn't want to leave such a severe scar on him, but life was more important than aesthetics.

"I'm fine, you can proceed," said Jiang Jinsang, as it wasn't his first thaving surgery.

Zhou Zhongqing bent down to remove the stitches. As he was focused on his work, someone pushed the door open. He didn't look up but heard a low voice say, "It seems I've cat the wrong time." It was actually that youngster from the Huo Family...

Zhou Zhongqing had no interest in interacting with him. His hands tensed, applying a bit too much force, which made Jiang Jinsang sharply inhale the cold air.

"Carry on," the person said, standing by the bed without leaving. It was also the first the saw the extent of Jiang Jinsang's surgical wound-so long and so deep...

His own cold demeanor, paired with his tall stature, created an imposing presence.

Zhou Zhongqing took a deep breath, "You're blocking my light." "The light is coming from the front of you, and I'm standing behind you. How could I possibly be in your way?" || Zhou Zhongqing wished he would just go away; couldn't this kid take a hint at all?

He continued to work on Jiang Jinsang, removing the stitches. When he was done, he cautioned him hot to e.

get wet to pay attention to cleanliness, and that he would have a nurse cregularly for disinfection and to apply ointment. After he left and Jiang Jinsang's wound was treated and the ointment absorbed, Jiang Jinsang tilted his head to look at the person beside him, "Why are you just standing there? Sit down." He gestured slightly, and someone placed a stack of books on his bedside table.

Indeed, they weren't the usual himprovement books anymore but had been replaced by a different kind.

"These books should cin handy for you very soon." Jiang Jinsang buttoned up his clothing and turned to look at the stack of books...

"Being a Man Who Can Manage Marriage Well" "Happiness in Marriage: The Long-term Way for Men and Women to Get Along" "Marriage is More Than Just Sharing a Bed" What was most frightening was that the stack also contained: "A Complete Book of Legal Regulations for Marriage and Family" "An Analysis of Typical Divorce Cases" "How to Marry Smartly and Divorce Wisely" "You givethese books, thinking I'll need them?" Jiang Jinsang's mouth twitched violently.

At that moment, with no one else tending to him, he turned to pour himself a glass of water with a disposable cup, "Given your temperament, I'm really worried Miss Tang won't last too long." People in Beijing say that a long illness makes you peevish; this isn't just an idle saying.

His temperament isn't exactly good, and as a friend, one might not suffer too greatly from it, but one is always aware of it deep down.

His sudden dive into romance had already surprised everyone, and looking at Tang Wan's soft and gentle nature, he was truly worried that one day she wouldn't be able to tolerate him.

The books he had brought to Jiang Jinsang previously were collected by his subordinates from far and wide, and he probably had grown tired of them by now. These books were very practical for him. "I think you should learn more about how to get along with your spouse; you'll probably need it after you get married." Marriage is a big deal, and managing it is no easy task.

Jiang Jinsang chuckled, "How to get along with one's spouse, I have no experience. I probably do need to learn. But what about these legal books, and the ones about divorce? What do you mean by that?" "Better safe than sorry." Jiang Jinsang looked at him: I plan to marry for life, what you're saying... are you serious? But his eyes clearly said: Look how thoughtful I am.

Jiang Chengsi had stopped by in the morning and, upon seeing these books and inquiring about their purpose, nearly died laughing.

"Xiaowu, you really should accept this heartfelt gesture from ol' Huo; I'd even feel embarrassed if you didn't, ha ha-" Could this man be any more ruthless?