Qianyun whispered in Tang Shu’s ear, receiving a stern glare from his elder sister, Lin Yunlan lightly tapped his arm to signal restraint.
You noticed the awkwardness, how could your dad not know? Kid, you’re still too young~
All in all, the al was fairly harmonious.
After Aunt Zhang cleared the leftovers, she brought out several fruit platters, and Tang Shu felt that if she ate any more, she would definitely have indigestion.
"I’ve already looked over the project proposal that Qianyun brought back. It’s quite good, and the ga plan is indeed worth investing in."
Xu Chengfeng was quite pleased with his son’s innovative idea at such a young age, almost to the point of taking out his wallet.
Those in the living room had different reactions upon hearing this. Lin Yunlan was more curious, Du An was the first to look at his fiancée, who didn’t look too good, and as for the Jing-Tang Couple...
No reaction at all.
They were already aware of it and were involved throughout, it’d be strange if they had any other reaction.
Qianyun was rather unexpected. Upon hearing his father’s praise, he was not happy but instead... flustered, awkward, his expression turned peculiar.
"Dad, I’m just ssing around with the New Year money you gave , accumulating so experience."
"Since you’ve started, do your best; don’t be afraid of failure. Our family has the ans to let you experint."
"No need, no need, if there’s an issue with funding, I’ll bring others in to partner up."
Xu Chengfeng glanced at his son, smiled, and nodded, and Qianyun inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.
After Jing Yu and Tang Shu left the Xu Family and headed back, Tang Shu remained silent throughout the journey.
"What’s wrong?"
"You’re right, the atmosphere in the Xu Family is indeed not quite right."
A single al was enough for her to notice, whether it was the change in interaction between Du An and Xu Qianyu or Qianyun’s defensiveness against her, or even Xu Chengfeng’s attitude, all conveyed so oddity.
"I’d bet my mom had the best al."
"She’s broad-minded."
Jing Yu laughed, "Don’t worry, Uncle Xu is well aware of the conflicts among the younger generation; he’ll handle it well."
"Just afraid soone might be stubborn, and Qianyun’s temperant resembles my mom."
On the surface, he seems easy-going, but once he’s set his mind on sothing, it’s hard for him to change it, which is why he’s planning to start his own business without the Xu Family’s influence.
Jing Yu nodded in agreent, "You don’t need to worry about Qianyun, he’s grown up and has his own ideas, as for the Du Family... if they can maintain their current production, they’ll still have a foothold in the imperial capital."
***
The newlyweds spent their second New Year at Tang Village with Father Tang, saying goodbye to the city’s hustle and bustle, the tranquility was refreshing.
"No need to co back next year, what’s there here for you two to miss?"
As they were leaving during the Spring Festival, Father Tang unceremoniously shooed the lovey-dovey couple away.
Tang Shu sulked, "Were we that over the top?"
"Perhaps it’s Dad’s unique way of showing care."
Jing Yu held her hand as they boarded the plane back to the capital, "Actually, Dad just wants us to spend more ti with the two elderly here next year."
"Then his way of expressing concern is really special."
"I rember you accepted a drama role, when are you joining the crew?"
"The tenth, most of the scenes are fild in the capital, a few need to be shot in Suzhou... How about we visit the Su Family?"
"Sure."
Jing Yu was already planning on how to hand over work to Jing Xiaobei, but before the two could head to Suzhou, bad news ca from the Xu Family.
"Xu Qianyu and Du An broke up?"
This was learned from Qianyun, who often ca to report.
Jing Yu and Tang Shu exchanged a surprised glance, "Who initiated it?"
"Seems like my sister. Recently, she’s been having spats with Du An, I don’t know the specifics, but the family atmosphere isn’t great right now."
Qianyun lay on the sofa, looking listless, even though his new investnt project didn’t quite capture his interest.
Tang Shu: "..."
Honestly, the Xu Family atmosphere wasn’t great before.
Since it’s a matter concerning Du and Xu Families, the two didn’t comnt much, aside from giving their brother, who didn’t want to leave ho, extra pieces of sweet and sour ribs at dinner.
Qianyun looked at his loving sister and brother-in-law and imdiately felt healed.
This is the right way for a family to operate!
Suddenly enlightened (?), the freshman boy threw himself back into his grand investnt venture, while Tang Shu started filming her next drama as the Female Lead No.2.
anwhile, news of the Du and Xu Families’ broken engagent spread throughout the imperial capital circle, and there were more reporters gathered below the Xu Corporation building.
Tang Shu always thought this had nothing to do with her, but reality is always surprising.
When she took off her makeup and walked out of the Program Team, she saw Xu Qianyu standing next to Yang Tiantian, her assistant looking particularly "diminutive" in front of this strong woman.
In a lack-of-confidence kind of way.
Xu Qianyu lifted her chin as she habitually did when looking up, and her tone wasn’t great, "Let’s talk."
"Miss Xu, this doesn’t feel like a chat, more like coercion."
"..."
Her expression beca visibly stiff, and she tightened her grip on her bag.
Tang Shu got into the car first, leaving a space for her, "Any good private dining room recomndations?"
"You can go to Wenan Residence."
Yang Tiantian drove in silence between the two big shots, heading from the film city toward a private restaurant. However, when she saw the sign for Wenan Residence, she was sowhat indignant.
"What’s this.... Why not go to my old Yang’s private restaurant? The craftsmanship is definitely better than here!"
anwhile, the two won with deep grievances had already settled into a more private dining room on the third floor, sitting across from each other.
Tang Shu was so hungry at this point that her stomach was growling. Had soone not co to find her, she would have started on a nutritious boxed al her assistant had prepared. She picked up her phone to scan the QR code and ordered several dishes.
"What do you want to eat?"
Xu Qianyu didn’t appear interested in eating, "Whatever you decide."
Silence ensued once more...
When the three dishes and soup were served, Xu Qianyu’s eyes scanned the table for a mont and stiffened further—not because the dishes were all ant to reduce internal heat. Even if she disliked Tang Shu, she knew that Aunt Lin always prepared several favorite dishes for her, yet none were here.
Clearly, they were prepared for her.
"You can’t stand ?"
"Actually, I prefer poisoning to dical treatnt. Trust , if I couldn’t stand you, it definitely wouldn’t be this situation now."
"..."
This conversation is over.
Xu Qianyu took a deep breath, trying very hard to suppress her emotions, but from Tang Shu’s perspective, this Eldest Miss Xu still hadn’t let go of her sense of superiority.
Honestly, where did she get this confidence from? Even as the Young Sect Master of the Tang Sect, she has to yield.
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