Chapter 54

After agreeing to buy, Jiang Zhe got her several sets of more revealing clothes. He had originally planned to buy more, but Jiang Yu was so shy that she urged him not to buy too many, fearing she wouldn’t wear them later. Jiang Zhe was actually quite happy to pick them out; seeing Jiang Yu blush so easily was a bit of a pity. “I think you’ll look great in them; there’s no way you wouldn’t fit.”

Jiang Yu reached out to pinch his waist and lowered her voice, her face reddening, “Can you not say such things in public?”

Jiang Zhe blinked innocently, “There’s no one here, and besides, we’re still in the store.”

The clothes around them were all quite revealing.

Jiang Yu was taken aback. “…”

Looking around at their surroundings, she realized they really were still in the store.

Jiang Yu felt even more embarrassed and wondered what they were doing. Weren’t they supposed to be buying gifts for Jiang Zhe’s colleagues? How did they end up here?

Jiang Yu felt the scene was a bit absurd, and what made it even more ridiculous was that when she stepped outside, she unexpectedly saw the male lead, Lin Sicheng, with the second female lead.

In the novel, the relationship between the male lead and the second female lead was poor. Since the male lead had helped her when they were young, she had always been attached to him. Later, when the male and female leads got together, she couldn’t forget him and persistently pursued him, which only strengthened the bond between the main couple as the female lead despised the second female lead.

In the novel, the male lead often ignored the second female lead, but what Jiang Yu saw was Lin Sicheng carrying bags behind her.

To Jiang Yu, this scene was somewhat comical.

Now that something had happened to the Lin family, the male lead was surprisingly flexible. Jiang Yu thought he was really impressive.

Such a character was someone who could achieve great things.

She just didn’t know if he could truly turn things around later.

Jiang Yu had little interest in exchanging pleasantries with them. She glanced at Jiang Zhe beside her and reminded him, “Your nephew.”

Jiang Zhe coldly glanced over, holding Jiang Yu’s hand and preparing to leave.

Lin Sicheng naturally noticed them too. He glanced at Chi Le and said, “Let’s go.”

It was clear he didn’t want to engage with them.

However, Chi Le was unwilling and exclaimed in delight, “Isn’t this your uncle and aunt? Let’s go say hello!”

Lin Sicheng showed no expression. “No need.”

But Chi Le had already acted on her own, walking over boldly to greet them, “Uncle, Aunt!”

Lin Sicheng’s expression darkened, standing silently beside Chi Le.

If Jiang Yu didn’t consider her as the brainless second female lead in the novel, she thought Chi Le was actually a very optimistic and lively girl. She looked quite pretty, with beautiful makeup, a lipstick shade that suited her well, and a pair of striking eyes. She wore a light yellow long dress that accentuated her slender waist, giving her a charming and graceful aura that outshone many fake socialites.

Yet such a beauty was a love-struck fool. Jiang Yu thought it was quite a pity.

As she took the initiative to greet them, Jiang Zhe remained impatient and didn’t want to engage. Jiang Yu couldn’t bear to see such a pretty girl feeling awkward. After a prolonged silence, under Chi Le’s slight embarrassment and Lin Sicheng’s indifferent demeanor, she finally spoke up, “Um, hello.”

She felt it was a shame that such a beautiful person had a bit of a dull mind and had fallen for a scoundrel like the male lead.

It was no wonder that in early romance novels, there would always be someone in love with the male lead, regardless of his character.

Initially, no one acknowledged her, and Chi Le felt a bit awkward. However, upon realizing that Jiang Yu was willing to talk to her, her face lit up with excitement as she eagerly grabbed Jiang Yu’s hand, “Aunt, you’re so beautiful! You have a lovely heart.”

The second female lead knew how to flatter.

Jiang Yu complimented her back, “You’re also very pretty.”

Though her mind wasn’t quite right.

Flattered, the second female lead smiled brightly, “I think so too.”

Lin Sicheng scanned the items Jiang Zhe and Jiang Yu had bought, his expression darkening further as he said, “Are you done shopping? Let’s go home if you are.”

Chi Le looked puzzled, “Aren’t you going to chat with your uncle and aunt?”

“You can talk to them yourself,” Lin Sicheng coldly replied, turning to leave.

“Lin Sicheng!”

Seeing Lin Sicheng’s behavior, Chi Le felt a bit angry. After stomping her foot, she turned back and said, “Uncle, Aunt, let’s chat again sometime. Aunt, let’s go shopping together when we have the chance.”

Then she quickly ran after him.

After they left, Jiang Yu expressed her confusion, “Does Chi Le not realize that Lin Sicheng has an issue with us?”

Jiang Zhe said, “Of course she does.”

“Then why is she so enthusiastic towards us?”

Chi Le was the eldest daughter of the Chi family, not inferior to the Lin family. Since she knew Lin Sicheng had issues with them, why was she still so warm?

Jiang Yu felt a bit incredulous.

Jiang Zhe smirked slightly, “Wei Cheng has been making new moves recently.”

“This kid is quite lucky.”

Jiang Yu also felt that in real life, such a man might just have this kind of luck—wanting to be a kept man but still having such a big temper. Jiang Yu finally felt like this world was a novel world because, as the male lead, he needed a wealthy and beautiful second female lead to prove his charm. Even if he responded coldly, it didn’t matter.

“I just don’t know if he can seize this opportunity.”

Jiang Yu tilted her head and asked, “So, do you want to help your nephew?”

Jiang Zhe shook his head. Seeing Jiang Yu’s bright eyes, he said, “If he wants my help, he has to have the ability to be worthy of it.”

Unfortunately, he didn’t.

Jiang Yu stood on her toes to look at Jiang Zhe and said, “Brother, don’t you think you’re getting more handsome? You sounded so arrogant just now; do you know that?”

What did he just call her?

Jiang Zhe froze, his face suddenly turning a bit red. “What did you just call me?”

The cool demeanor was gone, replaced by the cute Jiang Zhe. She had only called him brother once, yet he was blushing.

Jiang Yu teased him, “Jiang Zhe, why are you so easy to tease? I just called you brother. It’s a bit of couple’s fun, you know?”

Jiang Zhe blinked his dark eyes and said, “Then call me that a few more times.”

Jiang Yu didn’t find it hard to say and called out several times in a row.

“Brother, brother, brother.”

A smile blossomed at the corner of Jiang Zhe’s lips.

At this moment, Jiang Yu still didn’t know what she would face that evening.

That night, Jiang Zhe was particularly difficult to deal with. He made her call him “brother” and insisted that she wear the clothes they had bought that day.

Jiang Yu originally planned to refuse, using the excuse that the clothes hadn’t been washed properly. However, to her surprise, this guy had not only washed them but also dried them.

Jiang Yu was thoroughly impressed and nearly exhausted by the end of the day.

Soon, it was Friday night, and Jiang Yu and the others brought the kids along.

The little one was wearing a blue dress. Because her hair was still very short, she couldn’t tie it up, but she looked adorable nonetheless.

Inside the private room, quite a few people had already arrived. Wei Cheng was among them, and upon seeing the cute little girl, he rushed over and laughed, “Luo Luo, do you remember Uncle? I held you at the hospital when you were born!”

Wei Cheng wasn’t lying, he really had held the baby when she was born.

At that time, the baby was so small and her face a bit dark, but now, in the blink of an eye, she had turned into a very cute little girl.

The little girl tilted her head, her big eyes resembling a pool of spring water, exceptionally beautiful.

It seemed she was wondering if she really had met this uncle before.

Someone nearby immediately teased, “President Jiang’s daughter is only a year old. Do you really think she remembers you from when she was born?”

Wei Cheng complained, “Isn’t it because I’ve been too busy? President Jiang doesn’t come to the company every day, and I’ve been spinning around like a top.”

Jiang Yu didn’t understand the company matters, so she was easily misled. A colleague immediately chimed in, ” President Wei, if you say that, President Jiang will be unhappy. Whenever there’s a technical issue, President Jiang comes to resolve it. Many of our company’s projects rely on his technical support. You handle the business side, and President Jiang takes care of the technical aspects. You both excel in different fields.”

Jiang Yu understood and quietly complained to Jiang Zhe, “Looks like Wei Cheng wants to use you like a workhorse.”

Jiang Zhe rubbed her head and said, “He’s just taking advantage of me with his words. He can’t really do anything to me.”

As he spoke, Jiang Zhe smiled.

The colleagues were shocked to see Jiang Zhe smile. After all, they had rarely seen him smile; in their impression, he had always been a very taciturn person. But now, in front of his wife, he was not only more talkative but also looked much more cheerful.

Wei Cheng had already seen this side of Jiang Zhe once. He appeared completely at ease while holding the child, pretending to scare the others.

“What are you two secretly saying about me? Do you believe I won’t return the child to you and take her home instead?”

Jiang Zhe remained unfazed, his tone calm and unfeeling: “Just right. If someone is here to take care of the child, we can enjoy our time as a couple.”

Wei Cheng was startled, feeling like he was holding a hot potato. He quickly returned the little one, looking displeased. “I’ll return the child to you two, but I’m not babysitting for you.”

The little girl seemed to understand the adults’ conversation. Pouting her small lips, she called out pitifully, “Mama.”

Jiang Yu stroked the little girl’s head and reassured her, “Don’t worry, Mama won’t leave you behind.”

Fearing that Jiang Yu might get tired holding the child, Jiang Zhe reached over and gently said, “Let me hold her.”

However, the little one bore a grudge. She shot a glance at her father and stubbornly snuggled into her mother’s arms.

Wei Cheng laughed, “Look at you, you heartless dad. Your daughter is mad at you.”

Jiang Zhe felt quite helpless.