A Stern Mistress from the Ancient Past Becomes the Cannon-Fodder in a Wealthy Family

Chapter 306: Goodbye

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Song Chuan’s words made Jiang Chen vigilant. If Song Chuan wanted to use Yuan Shu, Jiang Chen wouldn’t agree.

Song Chuan continued, “At most, Shi Xiao won’t make a move on Li Ci for the time being. The two families will be at odds. However, with the help of the Song family, the situation is already in your favor. To think about it, the old man might have done a good deed. Now, it depends on how far Shi Xiao can go for Yuan Shu’s sake.”

After hearing this, Jiang Chen pressed the steak with the knife in his hand and took away the fork as he said in an impassive tone, “Song Shi is becoming more and more disrespectful towards you. Does she already know that you’re not her biological father?”

Song Chuan said, “No, the old man said that he would tell her the truth after this banquet, so Song Shi doesn’t know at the moment.”

After saying that, Song Chuan began to worry. Song Shi didn’t know the truth yet, but she still dared to treat him like this. Once Song Shi found out that he wasn’t her biological father, wouldn’t she want to trample on him completely just because the old master doted on her?

Jiang Chen sneered as he watched Song Chuan’s expression change and he said calmly, “You just need to think of a way to appease Song Shi and gain a firm foothold in the Song family. As for Yuan Shu…” Jiang Chen paused before saying in a threatening tone, “You can’t do anything to her.”

Song Chuan was shocked when he saw that Jiang Chen looked as if he was going to kill him. Song Chuan didn’t dare to say anything for a moment. When did Jiang Chen change? Jiang Chen was no longer the immature kid he used to be.

After Jiang Chen finished speaking, he revealed a sinister smile and said, “1 still have one more trick up my sleeve. It’s time to make a move.”

After Song Chuan heard this, he carefully recalled what this move was. After thinking about it, he said with hesitation, “She has already failed. Can it still work?”

Jiang Chen put down his knife and fork and wiped his mouth elegantly before saying, “How will you know if you don’t try? After all, one can’t repay a life-saving favor with just a few words.”

When Li Ci and Li Ran returned home from the banquet, Li Ran kicked off her high heels and threw herself onto the sofa. She was so tired that she complained weakly, “The venue was good and they used the best-grade ingredients to make the most expensive dishes, but in fact, no one appreciated it at all. This sort of social occasion is just a waste of energy. I really hope that other families won’t hold banquets in the future.”

Li Ci said absent-mindedly, “If there’s such a banquet again, don’t go. Rest at home for a few days.”

Li Ran sat up and said, “That won’t do. 1 still have to go. Wouldn’t it be more tiring for you to go alone without me?”

Li Ci forced a smile in response, but he was still thinking about something else.

Li Ran didn’t notice it at all and was still talking. “Uncle, don’t you think Jiang Chen didn’t look very happy when Old Master Song announced the engagement?”

“Is that so?” Li Ci frowned. It didn’t matter whether Jiang Chen was happy or not. What was important was that Old Master Song approved of him. That was the biggest problem.

Li Ran finally noticed that Li Ci had something on his mind, but it seemed that he still couldn’t tell her about it, so she stopped talking and returned to her room to sleep.

Li Ci glanced at Li Ran’s closed door upstairs. After confirming that she had gone back, Li Ci walked to the study and called Shi Xiao.

After a few rings, Shi Xiao picked up.

Shi Xiao didn’t sound surprised at all, so he probably expected this call. “I’ve been waiting for this call for quite a while.”

Li Ci’s expression was solemn. It seemed that Shi Xiao had the same thoughts as him. Hence, Li Ci went straight to the point and said, “Since we have the same goal, why don’t we have a chat?”

There were some things that couldn’t be communicated over the phone, so Shi Xiao said, “The Peak of the Sky has changed owners after it closed and just reopened not long ago. Why don’t we go take a look at the wine there? See you there in 30 minutes.”

Although the boss had changed, the name of the bar hadn’t changed and it was still very lively inside. Young people were dancing on the dance floor, and the waiters were constantly moving through the crowd.

However, the interior of the Peak of the Sky had changed. The second floor, which was originally reserved for only the boss, was now completely open and had become a booth..