Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 980 - 584: What’s So Good About Men? Isn’t Chasing a Career Better? (2)

Chapter 980: Chapter 584: What’s So Good About Men? Isn’t Chasing a Career Better? (2)

But actually, it’s:

A blind date!

She once protested to her father: "Dad, I really don’t need blind dates, stop arranging these for me."

Someone insisted: "Who said I’m arranging a blind date? I just want you to make more friends."

"Do I look that easy to fool to you?"

"Is it because you can’t forget that lousy guy?"

"No, I..."

"Since you’ve forgotten him, come out with me more often."

Her father’s robber logic was:

If she refused, it meant she couldn’t let go of that relationship.

In the end, she had no choice. One day, she got up early, saying she was going to visit Old Master Tang for Tang Wan and headed straight to the Tang Family’s old house.

When the Ruan Family parents heard it was at Tang Wan’s request, they didn’t say much, even prepared some things for her to bring over.

Tang Yunxian had already returned to Pingjiang some time ago but had gone to the company early.

When Ruan Mengxi arrived, Old Master Tang was naturally very happy, but he said he was going to play Tai Chi with some old friends, so she, having nothing else to do, went along to the small park.

The elderly there were quite leisurely, usually chatting about their children. Suddenly a young girl arrived, and they were very enthusiastic about her.

The result of their over-enthusiasm was...

They started asking if she was single and offering to introduce her to someone.

She felt like she had just escaped a tiger’s den only to enter a wolf’s lair.

Old Master Tang seemed to notice she wasn’t in a good mood, so he took her to Yiyu Tea House, listened to storytelling, and ordered quite a bit of food for her.

When it was time to settle the bill, she found that the old man had already paid, which made her feel quite guilty.

"Grandpa, I earn money now. How can I let you treat me?"

"Just because you earn money, I can’t treat you?" Old Master Tang snorted softly.

"That’s not what I meant."

"In my heart, you’re about the same as Wanwan; you’re my granddaughter. Grandpa’s treating you. Why be so polite?" Old Master Tang leaned on a cane with one hand and held her forearm with the other.

"It’s not easy being alone in Beijing, is it?"

"Grandpa is old, and my legs aren’t as nimble as they used to be. But if you want, anytime you want some peace, you’re always welcome at my house. Grandpa always welcomes you."

...

Ruan Mengxi just felt like her heart had been fiercely struck, causing a sharp pain, almost breaking down emotionally again.

It’s impossible to forget someone you’ve liked for so long and cut off the relationship so neatly and swiftly; it always requires a process.

After returning home, with so many family members caring for her, she secretly gritted her teeth and started to seriously ponder a question:

With so many people around who care for her, why should she waste her feelings on one man?

Isn’t focusing on her career more rewarding?

After dropping Old Master Tang home, she reluctantly stayed for dinner at the Tang Family’s house before heading back.

"Yunxian, drive her home."

"No need, I’ll just get a cab at the corner. Uncle has had a busy day too, no need to trouble him." Ruan Mengxi smiled and declined.

"Then I’ll at least take you to the corner." Tang Yunxian, treating her like a daughter, gave her no chance to refuse and was already heading outside.

During the drive, he was just like an ordinary elder, asking about her work situation, and Ruan Mengxi answered one by one, until Tang Yunxian said: "... A while ago, I met your dad."

"My dad?" Though she and Tang Wan were close, the parents didn’t have much interaction, so it was rare.

"A common friend invited us for a meal, and we bumped into each other."

"That’s quite a coincidence."

"After a couple of drinks, we chatted for a bit. Your dad mentioned you’re not that young anymore, asking if I knew anyone suitable to introduce to you."

"..."

Ruan Mengxi was speechless, and upon returning home, she asked her father why he was discussing this everywhere.

He replied: "There aren’t many outstanding young men left, we need to cast a wide net to catch the big fish."

Ruan Mengxi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, feeling both exasperated and speechless. Having just returned from the Tang Family, she gave Tang Wan a call.

**

Beijing, Guantang Villa

Tang Wan had just finished dinner too, but tonight, it wasn’t just her and Jiang Jinsang at home; Jiang Chengsi and Qi Zeyan were also there.

The three of them were still at the table, drinking and discussing club matters.

The Racing Club was fully renovated, but it would still take time before its official opening.

Among the necessities were various procedures, tentatively set to open before the end of the year, but preliminary preparations were time-consuming and energy-draining.

The most crucial part was that running a club required bringing in some renowned racers; otherwise, it wouldn’t be attractive.

"I don’t know much about racing, so I’ll have to trouble you, Fourth Brother." Jiang Jinsang said bluntly.

"As for early promotions, I’m even less knowledgeable. I don’t know anyone in the media or news circles; it’ll definitely take more effort from Zeyan."

Jiang Chengsi and Qi Zeyan exchanged glances:

What does this mean? Didn’t we come here today to discuss this? Why are you shifting everything to us?

What do we need you for? Do we just need your investment money?

After saying this, Jiang Jinsang seemed to have made a tremendously difficult decision, letting out a long breath in relief:

"I really didn’t expect doing business to be so challenging, it’s exhausting."

The other two took a deep breath:

That comment is so damn infuriating.

What exactly is exhausting you so much?

Qi Zeyan’s recently strained ligament was almost healed, but the old man still didn’t want him back at the company and wanted him to rest more. He couldn’t manage company affairs, so he focused more on the club.

Hearing Jiang Jinsang’s shameless statement, he was about to speak when he heard Tang Wan’s phone vibrate, indicating an incoming call.

Answering a call loudly while others were chatting was impolite, so he swallowed back what he was about to say.

But once Tang Wan spoke, his earlier burning anger felt like being doused with a bucket of cold water, calming instantly.

"Hello, Xixi—"

Tang Wan held the phone and, not wanting to disturb their dinner conversation, was headed back to her room to continue the call.

"I just finished dinner, Fifth Brother is talking to Fourth Brother... it’s okay, no interruption, I’ll take the call in my room."

Only talking to Jiang Chengsi?

Tang Wan completely avoided mentioning that Qi Zeyan was also at her place.

Qi Zeyan clenched his wine glass, feeling uneasy. He worried that Ruan Mengxi might have been acting too strangely that day. But because of his identity, he couldn’t ask too much.

Judging by Tang Wan’s tone on the phone, it seemed she was having a good time at home.

Logically, she should have been doing well lately, and he should have been relieved, but...

Something still didn’t settle right in his heart.

"...Zeyan!" Jiang Chengsi’s voice snapped him back to reality.

"Huh?"

"What do you mean, ’huh’? I’ve been calling your name for ages, what are you daydreaming about?" Jiang Chengsi was speechless, "I noticed you’ve been acting strange lately. Playing games with you, you zone out; now we’re talking business, money matters, and you’re still out of it."

"You don’t seem interested in anything."

"Are you heartbroken? Did some girl dump you?"

"Go to hell, stop talking nonsense." Qi Zeyan frowned.

"By the way, is the younger sister on the phone with Xiaoruan’s assistant? Did she go back to Pingjiang? On leave?" Jiang Chengsi wasn’t friends with Ruan Mengxi on WeChat and wasn’t familiar, so naturally, he didn’t know she had returned to Pingjiang, "I was wondering, usually when you go out, you’d bring her along, but lately, I haven’t seen her."

"Why are you so concerned about her?" Qi Zeyan’s tone was very calm, revealing no clue to his emotions.

"Well, she’s Wanwan’s best friend, and she’s quite pretty and cute."

"How is she cute?"

"She has a lovely smile, remember, at Xiaowu’s wedding, she was a bridesmaid. Someone even asked me about her later, but I forgot about it."

Qi Zeyan took a sip of his wine, staying silent...

Jiang Jinsang merely observed silently, finding the situation increasingly interesting.