Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 185 - 185 185 Who is so important

Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Who is so important? Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Who is so important? Jiang Fanyue was outstanding in every way, which was truly admirable.

Zhang Xi sat beside her, also basking in the glory.

She glanced at Jiang Zhe’s table and said to Jiang Fanyue, “Jiang Zhe and the others didn’t make you pick up the tab.”

Jiang Fanyue’s hand holding the chopsticks paused momentarily. She still remembered what had happened at the restaurant in Beijing, where Jiang Zhe had opposed her in every way. She needed to find an opportunity to even the score.

But Jiang Zhe didn’t look up and kept his head down, eating.

After school in the afternoon, Jiang Zhe didn’t attend the evening self-study session and instead returned to Wangjia Alley.

He came back to collect some unprocessed white fungus and colorful yarn.

When she heard his request, Jiang Xiruo didn’t ask what he needed them for and brought out two baskets for him, “Is this enough?”

“This is too much.” Jiang Zhe only took a few handfuls and placed them in his backpack.

“You need to eat more of these snacks I’ve prepared for you,” Jiang Xiruo mentioned the snacks with rare concern. “The food quality in the school cafeteria is average; these can provide a lot of vitamins.”

“I eat plenty,” Jiang Zhe said.

“That’s good,” Jiang Xiruo replied, reassured. “Come back for more when you run out, or give me a call, and I’ll bring them to you. I’ve transferred your allowance to your WeChat.”

Jiang Zhe had already received it, nodded, and after dinner, picked up his backpack, “I’ll head back for evening self-study now.”

Jiang Xiruo didn’t ask him to stay.

When Jiang Zhe came out, he walked out of the alley to the intersection and saw a car passing by. The face of Jiang Xiliang appeared from the open car window.

He was on the phone, looking serious. The car turned into the alley.

Jiang Zhe’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as he watched the car go deeper into the alley.

The residents here were all ordinary people running small businesses, none of whom had any dealings with Jiang Xiliang.

The only likely connection had to be with Jiang Yaowang.

He took out his cell phone and tapped a few times, entering Jiang Xiliang’s profile page.

…

When Jiang Xiliang left the alley, he had come up empty-handed.

He had received a message that the person was living somewhere nearby, but as soon as he entered these alleys, the trail went cold.

He had thought this time would be smooth, but just like the previous attempts, he had to return empty-handed.

His expression grew impatient, and he rarely took out a cigarette and started smoking.

When he entered the Jiang family’s main gate, Madam Jiang Wen Xia immediately stood up, helped him take off his jacket, and asked, “Did you find the person?”

“Not yet,” Jiang Xiliang shook his head.

“We have been looking for so long, is there still no news?” Wen Xia began to worry as well. “The development of the western suburban area this time, the city government has designated it as a satellite city. Whether we can get our hands on that piece of land depends on finding your great-uncle. It’s surprising that the land belongs to the Jiang Family, and even more so that it belongs to your great-uncle. He disappeared without a word all those years ago, but his signature is required on the land deed to make it effective. I’ve heard that he was a prominent figure in Jincheng back in the day, and even now, many people respect him.”

Hearing his wife speak of these matters gave Jiang Xiliang a headache.

For so many years, he thought he had surpassed his uncle and no longer lived under his shadow. Yet, even in a high position, he found himself still oppressed by his uncle’s esteemed reputation.

“Your competitors are also trying to get that area squared away as soon as possible. Honey, you must act fast,” Wen Xia reminded.

Jiang Xiliang was well aware that securing the satellite city development would mark the starting point of his career taking off.

However, the uncle had not been seen for many years, and whether he was alive or dead was uncertain, making it not so easy to track him down.

And even after finding him, one would still have to act according to his wishes.

Jiang Xiliang made a trip to Jiang Zhang’s house to inquire for some information and news.

This matter was truly urgent for him.

After Jiang Zhang respectfully saw Jiang Xiliang off, Liang Jinlan asked him, “What was your brother inquiring about?”

He was inquiring about our uncle, which is Fanyue and Yunxuan’s granduncle,” Jiang Zhang replied.

Liang Jinlan was puzzled, “Who is so significant?”

“Our uncle and father are brothers. Back in the day, our uncle could call the wind and summon the rain in Jincheng; his abilities were outstanding. Compared to him, father fell short by a lot. But after the uncle disappeared, nobody knows where he went, and the pressure on father lessened. Plus, with the success of the eldest brother, it’s been many years since anyone in the family mentioned the uncle.”

Upon hearing this, Liang Jinlan also remembered. She had seen the uncle from a distance back in the day, a truly remarkable figure indeed.

But as time passed, his name was seldom heard, and she had almost forgotten about him.

Jiang Fanyue, who was standing by, couldn’t help but ask, “So, my Great Uncle is looking for Granduncle now; what is the important matter at hand?”

The Great Uncle she referred to was Jiang Xiliang, and the Granduncle was the person Jiang Xiliang was trying to find.

“I heard it over drinks; the authorities are now planning to develop the Xicheng new district. Not only does that long-departed uncle hold the deeds to that area, but he also has extensive connections. If he returns, the Jiang Family… it might not match the Tang Family, but it will definitely be a notable household in Jincheng,” Jiang Zhang expressed with envy.

Liang Jinlan also showed longing, dreaming of such a life the moment she thought of it.

She knew that her husband, Jiang Zhang, was an illegitimate child and might not even have a good relationship with Jiang Xiliang, let alone with the uncle.

But with Jiang Fanyue in the picture, even Jiang Xiliang regarded their family with newfound respect. It was only natural for her to benefit if the uncle returned.

With this discussion, Jiang Fanyue also grew excited, realizing the Jiang Family had such a powerful figure hidden away.

She was fortunate she hadn’t left the Jiang Family, or she would have really missed out.

She whispered, “Mom, Great Uncle will surely find the man soon.”

“Definitely,” Liang Jinlan firmly believed.

“But we should keep this matter a secret and not let Jiang Zhe know,” Jiang Fanyue said quietly, “She has a lot of issues with me now, and I’m afraid if she finds out, she’ll think of ways to sabotage it. Once it’s settled, it won’t matter if she knows.”

“You’re making perfect sense. I’m thinking the same thing. She’s getting more and more excessive, unwilling to leave the Jiang Family and surely she’ll try some clever tricks to ruin things. It’s best if we keep this to ourselves.”

With this matter in mind, Jiang Fanyue felt very confident about the future.

That night, as she was about to return to her room, she saw Jiang Yunxuan on the phone with someone.

Listening in, she could tell the person on the other end was Jiang Zhe, as Jiang Yunxuan was arranging where to meet her.

It was only when he was talking to Jiang Zhe that such a smile would appear on Jiang Yunxuan’s face.