Later, Jiang Xingyu was taken away by Jiang Dad, presumably to pull some strings and send him to the army for some tough training.
Jiang Bai didn't care about Jiang Xingyu's affairs; no matter what he wanted to do, it was useless in this family. In the family, Jiang Bai called the shots, while in the conglomerate, Jiang Dad and Jiang Ma were in charge. However, Jiang Dad and Jiang Ma would always inform Jiang Bai whenever they wanted to do something, calling it respecting their son.
Although Jiang Bai didn't need their respect, having spent so many years with them, he knew these two were parents on the surface but actually two old playful rascals. It truly was a case of like attracts like. Both enjoyed playing; when Jiang Bai was little, they wanted to raise him as a girl. As Jiang Ma put it, he was a real-life Barbie, and they had to have fun with him for a few years. Anyway, their son wouldn't remember it, so playing around was fine.
Jiang Dad, on the other hand, offered unconditional support. Jiang Dad also wanted a thoughtful little cotton jacket, but unfortunately, Jiang Bai was a boy. Then, the two unreliable individuals hit it off, embarking on a cruel journey of dressing up and raising the infant Jiang Bai.
Well, that was the fundamental reason why Jiang Bai deprived the couple of the joy of raising a child. Because he couldn't resist as a child, Jiang Bai was raised as a girl. Later, as soon as he gained the strength to resist and could speak, he displayed an extraordinary independence, stripping the old couple of their parenting rights. Instantly, the old couple lost the joy of raising a child.
The old couple came and went quickly, as if they had only come to the manor to explain the Jiang Xingyu matter. Once the matter was handled, they left.
Of course, before leaving, they also gave Su Xinyi a look that said, 'Daughter, I have high hopes for you,' which made Su Xinyi blush.
"Your parents are still so decisive," Su Xinyi thought, feeling her face still a little flushed from what Jiang Aunt had just said. All that talk about 'Thirty-Six Stratagems for Controlling Your Husband' made Su Xinyi doubt her life a bit. Was Jiang Aunt really that fierce? Why hadn't she noticed before? This private chat with Jiang Aunt completely overturned Su Xinyi's impression of her over the past decade.
Previously, Jiang Aunt's impression on Su Xinyi was one of dignified, elegant, intellectual, beautiful, and generous nobility. Now, her image had collapsed.
"They've always been like this, hardly ever home. Their return this time was somewhat unexpected for me," Jiang Bai shrugged, indicating that everything was normal, except for the sudden appearance of an adopted son, which was a bit out of the ordinary.
"Where are you planning to welcome me?" Su Xinyi stopped dwelling on these matters and instead asked about Jiang Bai's arrangements.
"Huh? Welcome you? I was thinking of letting you get some good rest first and then arranging something for the evening. You're covered in dust from your journey, having just rushed back, so you definitely need to rest first," Jiang Bai said with a blank expression, then looked at Su Xinyi and continued, "What? You want to arrange something now?"
"No need, hehe. Since you care about me so much, then you can arrange it as you see fit," Su Xinyi immediately beamed with joy upon hearing Jiang Bai's caring words. She didn't really care about a welcome party; it was just that they had agreed that when she returned, Jiang Bai would host a welcome party for her.
"Speaking of which, you came back early without telling your dad. Will he come looking for trouble later?" Jiang Bai asked Su Xinyi with some concern. He wasn't worried about what would happen to Su Xinyi; he was worried about what Su Xinyi's dad would do to him. After all, that daughter-obsessed father was truly terrifying.
"It's fine, even if he knows, it's fine. He's too controlling, I just wanted to buy some time and have a good time for a few days," Su Xinyi said nonchalantly. She found her dad a headache; he watched her too closely, as if everyone in his eyes was an enemy trying to snatch his daughter. She felt uncomfortable even trying to have fun, always feeling like bodyguards were following her. It was very annoying.
Time flew by, and night fell. After Su Xinyi rested well all afternoon, Jiang Bai took her to the Regent Private Club. This club had been booked and reserved by Jiang Bai in advance. Now, everyone inside the club was from Jiang Bai's social circle. Everyone was familiar with Su Xinyi, so the atmosphere was quite lively.
Just as the banquet was in full swing, a sudden crisp sound of breaking glass cut through the noise. Jiang Bai looked over at the sound and saw a girl standing in place, looking bewildered and at a loss. She was drenched, with wine stains constantly dripping from her clothes. In front of that girl, another girl was full of apologies, looking incredibly delicate, as if sincerely apologizing. However, upon closer inspection, one would notice a hint of imperceptible schadenfreude and triumph hidden in her eyes.
Jiang Bai felt curious and turned to ask the person beside him, "Xiao Xun, who are those two?"
Xiao Xun, full name Li Xun, was the young master of the Li Family, a first-class aristocratic family in Kyoto City, and also one of the people Jiang Bai was most familiar with in his social circle. Li Xun followed Jiang Bai's gaze, then a smile spread across his lips as he explained, "Those two? They're the Xie Family's true and fake daughters. This matter has been widely discussed in Kyoto City recently. Jiang Shao, haven't you been paying attention?"
"Paying attention to what? You know I practice martial arts every day," Jiang Bai responded speechlessly. He couldn't be bothered with other people's family affairs. Although it was a melodramatic story of a true and fake daughter, Jiang Bai had no time to pay attention. Before Jiang Bai gave up practicing martial arts, he was very diligent, but unfortunately, his body didn't allow it. His physical aptitude was too poor.
Now that he had given up martial arts, he was also ready to indulge himself. The reason he had been so diligent before was because he was forced by the cuckold in his previous life, and he didn't want to be forced again. But now, since his body didn't allow it, he might as well enjoy life. At most, he would just hire a few more bodyguards.
"Hey, Jiang Shao, it's not me talking, but you're the eldest young master of the Jiang Family, why bother with the hardship of martial arts? Isn't it better to find a master, pay him to protect you, and then pay him to be utterly devoted to you? If you don't like men following you, find a woman, and a beautiful one at that. Anyway, there are so many masters, the selection range is quite large. Then the bodyguards can protect you closely twenty-four hours a day, and when there's no danger, they can even do something enjoyable. How cost-effective! With Jiang Shao's family background, finding ten or eight isn't a problem at all, right?" Li Xun still couldn't understand Jiang Bai's obsession with martial arts. What was the point of such high martial prowess when they had such status? Could even the highest martial prowess withstand a bomb?
"Yes, that's why I've recently come to my senses. From now on, if there are any good finds, you must remember your brother, ah. I want to let myself go," Jiang Bai nodded with emotion, then looked seriously at Li Xun, and said with a righteous expression.
"Good finds?" Li Xun was stunned. What good finds? He didn't dabble in those flashy things; whoever touched them would die, as there was zero tolerance for them in this country. Li Xun immediately said nervously, "Jiang Shao, I didn't get involved in that stuff. We're playboys, not brainless. Whoever gets involved with that stuff dies."
"Where did your mind go? I'm talking about those with curves, understand?" Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow at Li Xun, as if asking, 'Do you get it?'
"Oh! Understood, hehe. I'll pay attention to that, Jiang Shao, don't worry," Li Xun immediately understood. He smiled knowingly, then patted his chest and guaranteed, "Jiang Shao, let me tell you, I'm good at this. I'll definitely find you originals, and they'll be top-notch. I just happened to come across a few good ones recently. Once we finalize the deal, I'll send them to you."
"Hmm, very good. I'm growing fonder of you," Jiang Bai nodded with satisfaction.