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Chapter 23: Part 1 - In a sense, Jiang Jingchuan’s trust was his way of expressing his feelings.

Chapter 23: Part 1 - In a sense, Jiang Jingchuan’s trust was his way of expressing his feelings.

Before Jiang Jingchuan arrived at the mansion, Father Jiang, Mother Jiang, and the long absent Jiang Jingjing came home.

Su Yan had heard that Jiang Jingjing was still a student and was at that free age. She didnt want to live in the institutes dormitory; therefore, Jiang Jingchuan had gifted her condominium as a coming of age present. Jiang Jingjing would stay in that apartment till she left to study abroad.

Her perception of Jiang Jingjing wasnt bad. The Jiang Family was like this; their upbringing was very good. She was the sole girl in the family, although she was extremely pampered, she wasnt a spoiled child. As Jiang Jingjings sister-in-law, at least on the surface, Su Yan respected her.

On looking at Venerable Madame Jiang sitting beside Su Yan and enquiring after her well being, a gleam flashed in Mother Jiangs eyes. She asked with a smile: Were you tired yesterday?

Before Su Yan could reply, Venerable Madame Jiang buoyantly answered: This child is very filial. I only called once she didnt ask anything and came over to eat with me.

Jiang Jingjing was already used to these types of scenes. She sat on the other side of Venerable Madame Jiang and, like a spoiled child, pulled her arm to say, My friend told me that yesterday sister-in-law looked so, so beautiful.

Frankly speaking, Jiang Jingjing didnt have any views on Su Yan. She didnt have a brother complex. Her relationship with her elder brother was very normal so, when her elder brother got married, she didnt even feel a bit like her brother was snatched. Su Yan was loved by grandma and grandpa and was also beautiful. Jiang Jingjing had no conflict of interest with Su Yan.

The most important thing was that she had no thoughts or patience to go and meddle in her elder brothers life.

Su Yan liked and appreciated people who had knowledge of current events. In light of Jiang Jingjings compliment, Su Yan displayed a modest face, I dont dare. The other ladies were much more beautiful.

Father Jiang wanted to ask a few more questions, but father-in-law and daughter-in-law must keep some distance in order to avoid raising suspicions. In addition, he wasnt willing to ask questions from east to west like a woman, hence he could only endure it. He would ask his son when he came back.

Thanks to the shoes Mother gave me, I felt extremely comfortable yesterday. Even Jingchuan said that I looked pretty. Su Yan displayed just the right amount of a couple deeply in love with each other and flattery. The shoes and the dress were uncomfortable but that was secondary. And as is true for women of all age groups, they loved to be praised for their good taste.

Sure enough, Rao-shi[1](Jiang Jingchuans mother) upon hearing those words let out a smile. Although it was just a pair of shoes, Su Yan pointed it out and said it, which made Mother Jiang feel very good in her heart.

1. Shi is a honorific ending to a married womans name. I have intentionally not written it as Mrs. as not sure whether the shi is in her given name or not. Will change it later after confirmation.

Venerable Madame Jiangs eyes also softened a lot when she looked at Mother Jiang, That was very kind of you.

When Venerable Madame Jiang said that, Mother Jiang felt a bit overwhelmed. When she had just arrived in the Jiang Family after marriage, though father and mother[2] werent opposed to her, their attitude towards her in these years wasnt particularly warm.

2. Father and mothere here refers to Mother Jiangs in-laws.3. Venerable Madame Jiang is hinting Su Yan to come over and eat or shop with them when she feels bored.

When it was almost nightfall, Jiang Jingchuan hurried back. Before anyone could ask, Jiang Jingchuan explained: Today was rather busy. I am sorry to keep you all waiting.

He shouldnt have been that busy but, keeping in mind his honeymoon trip with Su Yan, Jiang Jingchuan made his assistant prepone his work to be completed early.

Jiang Family would naturally not hassle him over it. Being tactful, Su Yan followed suit and only laughed lightly. Afterall, mother-in-law and father-in-law didnt scold him.

While taking his seat, Jiang Jingchuan chanced a look at Su Yan. Finding that there was no change in her expression, he felt a bit relieved.

Her complexion truly looked rather bad when he went out this morning; her face looked blue-green.

Venerable Sir Jiang, as the head of the family, smiled in satisfaction seeing the whole family sitting together to eat, Truly, when the whole family eats together, I can eat an extra bowl of rice.

If Grandpa says so then we can also have dinner here in the future. Jiang Jingchuan said with a smile.

But then Xiao Yan will get even more tired. What should be done? Although Venerable Madame Jiang also wanted to see Su Yan everyday, the Villa was a considerable distance away from the Ancestral Mansion. She was afraid that travelling to and fro daily would be very hard, Xiao Yan has become so thin.

Father Jiang intentionally sighed aggrievedly: People say that when we have a daughter-in-law we forget our mother; we only have a granddaughter-in-law and forget that we have a son and grandson too.

These words made Su Yans heart rise to her throat. It seemed that she wasnt the only one who noticed this oddity. She carefully glanced at the expression of her mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law and found no change. Did they not think it was strange?

Su Yan kept in mind to indirectly ask Jiang Jingchuan next time.

Jiang Jingchuan didnt feel strange. He lowered his head to eat and looked up to see Su Yan looking at him. He asked: Do you want soup?

Regardless of Su Yans answer, in front of many peoples astonished gaze, he naturally placed the filled bowl of hot soup with the soup spoon in front of Su Yan, I havent tried it. You can drink it.

Venerable Madame Jiang and Venerable Sir Jiang felt very pleased seeing this scene.