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Chapter 366 - 239 Fifth Master vs Jiang Chengsi, teaming up to trick their own father (2 updates)_2

Chapter 366: 239 Fifth Master vs Jiang Chengsi, teaming up to trick their own father (2 updates)_2

Jiang Chengsi knew him too well; he was aware of his concern for face, and it was certain that he didn’t want the family’s dirty laundry aired in public.

He was practically hitting him as he held him down.

It was something Tang Wan could never have imagined—that their relationship would deteriorate to such an extent.

...

"Zhaolin." Jiang Zhenhuan pulled him aside.

"Everyone, calm down. Why are you all so hostile the moment you see each other?" Fan Mingyu frowned and gestured for Jiang Jinsang to come over and break it up.

To his surprise, Jiang Jinsang merely leaned in close to Tang Wan’s ear and whispered softly, "You weren’t frightened, were you? It’s okay, I’m here, don’t be afraid!"

Fan Mingyu: "..."

I told you to come and break up the fight, not to comfort your wife!

Besides, this situation isn’t even affecting Tang Wan at the moment, this damned kid...

"Father—" Jiang Shuyan also came to mediate, not daring to lay a hand on Jiang Chengsi, she could only plead with her own father.

With so many people coming over to mediate, Jiang Zhaolin had no choice but to let go.

"Heh—" Jiang Chengsi sneered and raised his hand to adjust his collar, "Do you regret having me as a son now? In your heart, any son who can’t bring you benefits is useless, this phrase..."

"You’ve also said it to my older brother."

"Bastard—" Jiang Zhaolin was provoked once again.

Ignoring everyone’s attempts to stop him, he charged forward, ready to slap him!

Jiang Zhaolin, after all, was in his forties or fifties, and in terms of strength and other aspects, he definitely couldn’t compare to the younger man. Just as he rushed forward and his hand still hadn’t fallen on his face, Jiang Chengsi raised his hand to block it!

"You..."

"I’m not like my brother, who has such a good temper that he lets you do whatever you want! Nor will I fight back. I am your son, but I have no reason to let you hit or scold me at will."

"Well, look at you..." Jiang Zhaolin was truly livid this time. Looking around, as if trying to find something handy to give him a good beating.

"Chengsi! Can you say less?" Jiang Zhenhuan was trying to pull Jiang Zhaolin away; he could only make eye contact with the only member of the Jiang family still enjoying the drama, "Xiaowu..."

"Fourth Brother!" Jiang Jinsang went over and made a show of trying to mediate.

His health was poor; he held Jiang Chengsi, who couldn’t possibly shake him off immediately. He had to retract his hand, and only then did the father and son separate.

"Fourth Brother, Wanwan just arrived today. Behaving this way could easily scare her." Jiang Jinsang led him to sit elsewhere.

"Sister-in-law, I apologize." As he spoke, Jiang Chengsi offered his apology to Tang Wan.

"It’s fine." What else could Tang Wan say? She just shook her head vigorously, assuring that she was okay.

"Xiaowu, you can’t blame me for this. You know that I’m a straightforward person by nature. Our father and son have never gotten along, and meeting was bound to cause friction. I also know that you and your fiancée are recently engaged and happy, which is why I didn’t plan to come to this family banquet. But some people’s actions were just too much..."

"What’s going on?" Jiang Jinsang feigned ignorance.

"I was just returning home to get something and found my mother alone at home. I could guess that certain people wanted to try their old tricks again."

"Jiang Chengsi, you watch your mouth when you speak!" Jiang Zhaolin was livid, his face turning green. This son was simply born a debt collector.

"You make mistakes and then use your older brother as a shield, relying on grandma’s love and pity for your older brother, while incidentally taking pity on you. Even if you make a huge mistake, chances are you won’t be punished too harshly. Do you think I don’t know what game you’re playing?"

Jiang Zhaolin was completely flustered, pointing at him, his mouth trembling...

Honestly, there weren’t many people in this world who could infuriate him, but the man in front of him was his own son. Being stabbed by him, how could it not hurt!

Jiang Zhaolin clenched his teeth, ready to rush over but was pulled away, but Jiang Jinsang was already smiling and said, "Fourth Brother, what could uncle possibly do? Aren’t you perhaps overthinking?"

"This is not overthinking. If things had turned out as planned, I wouldn’t have been able to see my sister-in-law today at the Jiang residence!"

"Fourth Brother!" Jiang Jinsang pretended to be indignant, "What do you mean by that?"

"The incident at Pingjiang, Xiaowu, you truly didn’t know anything?" Jiang Chengsi raised an eyebrow, "Didn’t you just bring back a witness? Wasn’t it to confront my dad?"

"How could that be? I trust my uncle; he would never do such a thing!"

"Brother, you haven’t stepped into society and don’t know how sinister people’s hearts can be..."

It sounded like a kind-hearted elder brother, caring for his naïve younger brother, afraid that he’d be deceived.

Tang Wan was stunned.

What had he just said? That Xiaowu didn’t know how sinister people could be? In this world, probably no one was more sinister than him.

Talking nonsense with eyes wide open!

But at this moment, she had also managed to see through some of their schemes. Jiang Chengsi had staged this whole drama precisely to bring up the matter of Pingjiang...

The brothers played off each other, natural-born actors, truly invincible.

If Jiang Zhaolin still couldn’t see any signs at this point, then he must be genuinely foolish!

His original plan had been to stir up past events, so that even if Jiang Jinsang or Tang Wan sought accountability, the old lady’s compassion on this side would ensure that a major issue would diminish into a minor one.

Now that Jiang Chengsi had pointed out his intentions, that tactic was wasted, and now the matter of Pingjiang was being dragged into this...

It was a complete trap set for him to fall into!

Jiang Zhaolin knew there was long-standing friction between him and Jiang Chengsi but couldn’t have imagined that he’d team up with Jiang Jinsang to plot against his own father.

Jiang Shuyan bit her lip, "Brother, what are you saying? Even if you and father don’t get along, there’s no need to say such things."

"Is it your turn to speak?" Jiang Chengsi raised his eyebrow.

"I..." Jiang Shuyan was also afraid of him. When he raised his eyebrow and curled his lip, she didn’t dare to make a sound.

"You what?" Jiang Chengsi sneered, his gaze fixed on her.

"Jiang Chengsi, she’s your sister!" Jiang Zhaolin frowned, it was truly becoming unruly.

"If she weren’t my sister, do you think I’d be this polite?"

Tang Wan pursed her lips. His words were true—last time, he had even beaten up her aunt, and her down jacket ended up torn because of him. There was not a single apology, claiming it was because Shen Shuci acted sneakily. In other words...

She had it coming!

Given Jiang Shuyan’s temperament, if she were not his real sister, Jiang Chengsi really wouldn’t tolerate her.

...

Just then, Jiang Jinsang spoke up, "Uncle, I know you’re quite angry right now, but may I be so bold to ask if you’re aware of the Pingjiang matter?"

"What do I know?" Jiang Zhaolin raised an eyebrow.

"That is to say, it’s unrelated to you, right?"

"What does it have to do with me?"

"I just caught someone who claimed he was acting on your orders. I didn’t believe him, of course, concerned that he might spread false information and tarnish your reputation, so I detained him for the time being," Jiang Jinsang said with a smile.

"The person has been brought back too." As he said this, he signaled to Jiang Cuo, who was standing not far away, to bring Xie Jing forward. "It’s not that I want him to confront you; I just think you should know about his slander against you."

"This shameless thing, having done such a despicable act, dares to smear your name, and now, bringing him here is to expose his true colors, so he won’t go around slandering and damaging your reputation!"

Every word and sentence were seemingly for the consideration of Jiang Zhaolin. Even if he didn’t want to deal with Xie Jing, now he had no choice.

Talking about "shameless things" and "despicable acts", it wasn’t just cursing at Xie Jing, but subtly denouncing Jiang Zhaolin, a rather venomous tongue.

"What do you mean, slandering your uncle?" the old lady finally spoke up, "There’s such a matter?"

"Indeed..." Jiang Jinsang smiled.

Xie Jing was almost carried out by Jiang Cuo and Jiang Jiu. He had just reached the living room when he heard the sound of a car outside...

Jiang Yanting had returned.

Now, the entire Jiang Family had gathered. When he saw Xie Jing, his pupils, already shockingly dark, now bore an even sharper edge.