mynovelweb Chapter 131 Stay?
Chapter 131 Stay?
A secluded courtyard house south of Yunxia Xiang.
The old house was fully equipped with bodyguards, butlers, and servants.
Jiang Hui had arranged all of this before Xiao Jiangci set off. When the bodyguard took Xiao Jiangci to find Shen Xi, he and Hua Lan wanted to go along, but their son refused their request and went alone with the bodyguard.
He paced back and forth in the outer courtyard with his hands behind his back, glancing outside every now and then. A sunshade had been erected in the outer courtyard, which could provide both shade and shelter from the rain. This caused Jiang Hui to stand there longingly, and even the torrential rain couldn't stop him.
Hua Lan's health has been deteriorating ever since Xiao Jiang Ci went missing. This time, she had a long car ride, and Jiang Hui settled her in to rest as soon as they arrived at their destination.
Fortunately, the rain didn't last long.
After the rain stopped, a group of bodyguards appeared at the gate of the mansion with two children.
When they got off the bus, Xiao Jiangci was still holding Shen Xi's hand tightly, unwilling to let go.
The bodyguards were used to it.
But Jiang Hui was different!
He stared wide-eyed at the two children holding hands.
This was the first time Shen Xi had met her future "father-in-law." If Jiang Ci looked like anyone, he would undoubtedly resemble the man in front of her.
This also speaks to the Jiang family's strong genes.
Because Jiang Du is like him.
Jiang Hui was only in his thirties at the time, the prime of his life. He was handsome and dashing, and his peach blossom eyes looked particularly serious when he wasn't smiling, which made him appear cold and aloof.
At this moment, when he slightly widened his eyes and frowned as he looked at the two children, Shen Xi subconsciously thought that this man did not like anyone being close to his son, but she did not let go of his hand. Instead, she gripped Jiang Ci's hand even tighter.
This would let Jiang Hui know Shen Xi's thoughts, causing him to secretly bleed and cry out, "I'm innocent!"
Jiang Hui had simply been immersed in an environment of money and power for too long, and even his casual actions carried the arrogance and oppression of a person in a superior position.
But only for a moment, and then he smiled gently at Shen Xi, as kind and gentle as a neighbor's father. He casually walked over to Shen Xi and squatted down, exuding an air of refined gentleness. He said,
"Welcome, Shen Xi."
Shen Xi responded politely, "Hello, Uncle Jiang."
Xiao Jiangci glanced at his sister and then said, "Good afternoon, Father."
Shen Xi looked down at Xiao Jiang Ci in surprise. Why did the father and son seem a little distant? Or was it because there were many rules in the big family that one had to greet the father politely?
Shen Xi's greeting was fine, but Jiang Ci's attitude in greeting was intriguing.
Actually, Xiao Jiangci didn't think that much about it; he just wanted to talk to his sister.
But when Jiang Hui heard his son greet him politely, his eyes dimmed, realizing that he had failed as a father.
Fortunately, President Jiang has seen all kinds of storms. Even though his heart is broken into pieces, he still smiled and led the two children inside.
When Shen Xi walked into the courtyard and entered the main hall, she was overwhelmed by the sight before her.
This...this is clearly the layout of Yujing Villa!!!
Jiang Ci's villa has an almost identical layout to this place!
Shen Xi glanced at the gray and white openwork wine cabinet inside; it even had the same carvings. Even the antique vase next to the large television was placed in the exact same spot.
Although the villa is missing some things compared to the original one, it's clear that the interior design of Yujing Villa was definitely based on the layout of that residence.
This is by no means a coincidence.
Shen Xi looked down at Xiao Jiang Ci, her surprise and questions alike that Xiao Jiang Ci couldn't express.
She thought for a moment, then lowered her head slightly and asked softly, "Jiang Ci, do you think this place is beautiful? Unique?"
Xiao Jiangci then shifted his gaze from his sister, glancing briefly at the general layout before his eyes lingered on Shen Xi. He hesitated for a second, then leaned closer and whispered in Shen Xi's ear.
"This place is beautiful."
Because my older sister lives here.
Shen Xi thought to herself: Is that so? Does Jiang Ci think this place is beautiful?
A voice inside her said, "No, that's not how it is."
Jiang Hui watched as the two little ones took turns saying a word to each other, clinging to each other and refusing to separate.
His eldest son doesn't respect his old father at all!
When one of the servants saw that the family members had arrived, she immediately told the kitchen to serve tea and food.
This interrupted Shen Xi's thoughts.
The two little children sat obediently side by side on the sofa, each holding a cup of flower tea. They were both delicate and pretty, and after being washed, they looked like little glutinous rice balls, which made them even more endearing.
Shen Xi smiled and winked at Uncle Jiang across from her.
Uncle Jiang seemed to have something to say to her.
Jiang Hui noticed the boy looking over, so she sat down opposite him and asked, "Would you like to live with us from now on, little friend?"
He got straight to the point and asked this question directly.
Shen Xi unconsciously shook the water glass in her hand, looking down at the rose petals floating on the glass, spinning around and around.
In this world, she seems to have a family, but her family hasn't found her yet, and the Shen family also has a daughter named Shen Lu.
Does the Shen family need her?
It seems like we don't need it.
If she wants to live a stable and independent life in this world, she needs a legitimate identity.
Now, the opportunity has arrived.
Shen Xi hesitated on the surface, as if she was reluctant to accept the request.
Although she was an unregistered person who grew up scavenging for garbage, it doesn't mean she would readily agree to be adopted. Children who have been wandering outside for a long time are very wary.
If we disregard Shen Xi's past memories, Jiang Ci currently likes and depends on her, so she's useful and can stay without guilt. But what if, in the future, Jiang Ci stops liking her?
Her position in this family would become awkward, and she would have a difficult time surviving.
The assumption that Jiang Ci dislikes her will never come true in the future.
Shen Xi knew perfectly well what was going on.
Sure enough, when Shen Xi hesitated, Jiang Hui changed his sitting posture, and Xiao Jiang Ci also raised his eyes and stared at him without blinking, as if waiting for her to speak.
Jiang Hui's voice remained gentle, and his face was as warm as a spring breeze. "Little friend, you can always enjoy the same treatment as Jiang Ci here. This is a guarantee that my Jiang family will always give you."
After he finished speaking, he changed the subject and began to coax, "You've experienced life outside quite a bit, and the hardships of society will make it even harder for you to survive. But if you stay here, you'll have a better environment to study and a better working environment."
And... a network of connections that ordinary people can hardly access in their entire lives.
Shen Xi slowly added those words in her heart.