Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 321: 215 Fourth Master vs. Little Aunt, thinking it was a thief [New Year’s Message]

A few days after the New Year, aside from gatherings, visiting relatives and friends was the main activity. Many people took the opportunity of the New Year to visit the Jiang Family.

The Tang Family, being outsiders with no local relatives or friends, other than the old master occasionally visiting the Peach Garden to watch operas, stayed mainly at the Jiang’s house and also discussed some matters about returning to Pingjiang.noveldrama

On the third day of the New Year, during the meal, Mr. Tang brought up the topic of returning home after the New Year.

“Are you going back?” Ever since his wife had passed away, the old lady had been alone, and she cherished the company of her old friend. She had grown accustomed to chatting and taking walks with him, and she had truly come to regard the Tang Family as her own kin. Hearing suddenly about their departure, she was both surprised and reluctant.

“My health has pretty much improved, and I can’t just keep recuperating at your house forever. It’s time to return. And to be honest, I really miss my old friends.”

Beijing was different from Pingjiang; he could only walk around the nearby neighborhood, unable to join his old friends for tea and traditional storytelling, which made life indeed comfortable yet always seemed to lack something.

The Jiang Family members exchanged glances, ultimately fixing their gaze on Jiang Jinsang. He seemed to have anticipated this, remaining calm and collected, simply putting down his chopsticks and gently asking, “When do you plan to return?”

“Probably on the fifth day of the New Year, to avoid the peak of the return travel rush.” Many companies resumed work on the seventh day of the New Year, and Tang Yunxian wanted to return a day earlier to sort things out at his company.

“Shall I take you there?”

“No need,” Tang Yunxian laughed, “this trip is quite strenuous.”

In reality, he thought to himself:

If Jiang Jinsang really did send them back, and if he fell ill again unable to adapt to the environment, there’s no telling how long he might end up staying in his home.

The Jiangs understood that it was reasonable for the Tang Family to want to return since their ancestral business and work were not here. Furthermore, the arrangements between Tang Wan and Jiang Jinsang needed careful consideration. If they were to engage or marry, it would only be proper to formally request her hand in Pingjiang.

Otherwise, the neighbors might not even know and think that coming to Beijing for a medical consultation resulted in a prolonged stay, which could lead to gossip.

“Let’s do this: I’ll have Zhongqing come over tomorrow and check on you. After all, traveling home is a long journey. If he feels your health is fine, then we’ll proceed as you say,” the old lady suggested.

“That would be very kind of you,” Tang Yunxian replied courteously.

“With your departure, the arrangement concerning Wanwan and Xiaowu…” Fan Mingyu coughed lightly, “Actually, our families have had a marriage agreement. If both kids see no issue with it, perhaps we should settle the engagement sooner.”

“At that time, Zhenhuan and I, along with Xiaowu, will go to Pingjiang in person.”

“However, this matter still depends on your and Wanwan’s thoughts.”

…

In fact, the Tang Family had already discussed it, and the old man just smiled, “Why look at us? As long as the two youngsters are fond of each other, it’s good to settle the engagement sooner.”

Everyone tacitly acknowledged and agreed to the proposal of formal engagement.

The old lady initially felt quite uncomfortable at heart, but then she thought that parting now was for the sake of a better reunion in the future, which comforted her a lot.

**

On the fourth day of the New Year, Dr. Zhou Zhongqing had originally planned to come in the morning to check on Mr. Tang’s health, but due to the recent severity of the flu, doctors from every department had been called in to work overtime.

It wasn’t until dusk that Zhou Zhongqing managed to make time for a visit.

Today was the day Fan Mingyu returned to her maternal home, and they had invited the elderly lady to dine there as well. The Fan Family also invited the Tang Family, but considering it was not quite appropriate given their imminent return to Pingjiang and the need to pack, they politely declined.

In a family gathering, even if Jiang Jinsang wouldn’t have preferred to go, there was no helping it. Thus, when Zhou Zhongqing arrived at the Jiang’s, only the three members of the Tang Family and several Jiang family servants were present.

Despite his age, the old master’s constitution was still robust, helped further by the good care before and after his surgery, contributing to his satisfactory recovery.

“Your health is fine, but traveling long distances by car still requires extra care. I’ll prescribe a few new medications. You just need to follow the instructions and take them when you get home.”

Among these were some prescription drugs that required a doctor’s prescription to purchase and use. Concerned about the convenience of getting the medication in Pingjiang, Tang Wan decided to go the extra mile and have him accompany her to procure all the necessary medications.

“Uncle Zhou, sorry to trouble you so late, and with this sort of bother?” Tang Wan saw his tired expression, “Is the flu really that severe recently?”

“This year is a warm winter, which tends to foster bacteria, and during the festival season with friends and relatives moving around, viruses are easily transmitted. It’s best to wear a mask when going out.” The hospital was overwhelmed with constant shifts, and even Zhou Zhongqing had to step in continuously, yet the patients still seemed endless.