Chapter 2697 - 1676: Higher Level

Chapter 2697: Chapter 1676: Higher Level

"Goodbye, Miss Lan."

The whole family, perfectly aligned, offered their farewells not just outdoors but all the way to the entrance of the estate.

Of course.

This definitely included Mr. Jiang.

Shi Zhenhua made it clear; in the past, it didn’t matter much, but now without him, how could they be considered a complete family?

However, he knew his place, or you could say he understood etiquette, walking at the back, not overstepping, with Shi Zhenhua and Meng Meiling easily blocking his presence.

Yeah.

With the night’s darkness lending a hand, he was even more unseen.

"Goodbye, Miss Shi."

After exchanging pleasantries with Mr. and Mrs. Shi, before leaving, Lan Peizhi even said farewell to Shi Qianxi.

Shi Qianxi was caught off guard, pleasantly surprised, froze for a moment before quickly saying, "Goodbye, Miss Lan."

Lan Peizhi understood the ways of the world, but she didn’t seem to understand them completely.

She simply left like that.

Wait a minute.

There’s clearly someone else.

Oh.

It must be the positioning; she didn’t see.

"Jiang."

After Lan Peizhi left, Shi Zhenhua turned back.

Jiang Chen then moved half a step, appearing in the gaps of the night, "Uncle Shi."

Shi Zhenhua said nothing, signaling forward with his eyes.

Jiang Chen looked over and found the Daoist Sister still standing there; she hadn’t left with the others.

It seemed the task of helping the Flood Dragon transcend its tribulation had been completed.

Jiang Chen lightly coughed, withdrew his gaze, "Uncle Shi, Aunt Meng, I’ll head back now."

"Not staying a while longer?"

No doubt, it was mere politeness.

Though he had accepted it begrudgingly, due to Lan Peizhi’s presence, this father undoubtedly felt somewhat agitated.

Haste makes waste.

The rest was left to time.

"No, thank you."

Jiang Chen also indicated to the Daoist Sister; this tool was still quite useful.

"I’ll come visit Uncle Shi another day."

Since Tanki Liuli was there, Shi Zhenhua couldn’t insist on him staying, nodding, "Drive safely."

"You’ve been drinking; let someone drive you home."

Old sayings aren’t wrong.

Mothers-in-law seeing their son-in-laws, indeed, the more they see, the more they like.

Faced with Meng Meiling’s concern, Jiang Chen humbly smiled, "It’s okay, I can drive."

Is it really a matter of being able to drive?

Rice wine is still alcohol.

At least two kilograms were consumed, and drunk driving is illegal.

He was indeed a bit tipsy.

In the past, someone was quite observant of traffic laws.

"It’s just rice wine."

Shi Zhenhua was indifferent, "Drive slowly."

Jiang Chen nodded.

"Message me when you get home."

Shi Qianxi said, seeming unconcerned about her parents’ presence.

Why hide it?

It’s all settled.

Jiang Chen responded with a "Hmm," bade farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Shi, walked towards the Daoist Sister ahead, and then left under the gaze of the Shi Family.

"Drive slowly."

Shi Qianxi called out, worriedly.

Shi Zhenhua couldn’t help but snort, "He’s not a three-year-old child."

"Dad, you can’t say things like that now. Your mindset has to change. If anything happens to him, your daughter will be in trouble. Surely, you don’t want me to become a widow at such a young age."

"Nonsense!"

Shi Qianxi’s indiscretion once again ignited Shi Zhenhua’s frustration, glaring at his daughter.

"Being a widow requires having a legitimate title first!"

"Enough already."

Shi Qianxi was carefree, unconcerned, but Meng Meiling slightly frowned.

Shi Zhenhua pursed his lips, restrained his tone, and muttered, "If something truly happens to him, that would be a good thing; then you can find a better match."

After speaking, he flicked his sleeve and returned to the estate.

"Mom, look at him, acting like a child, always saying some mindless words."

Shi Qianxi mumbled.

She understood her father well, knowing he was stubborn but soft-hearted, saying one thing but meaning another.

Meng Meiling’s position was peculiar, constantly shifting, and now she began lecturing her daughter sternly without expression.

"You’ve now entered a new phase in life, don’t be disrespectful, show more respect to your father."

Shi Qianxi, wide-eyed, was quite surprised, not expecting her mom to speak on behalf of her dad.

Indeed, after one night as a couple, there’s eternal love.

"Understood."

She held her mother’s hand, "Mom, why don’t you stay over tonight? If you leave, Dad will definitely start rambling to me."

Meng Meiling looked at her, "What title do I have to stay here?"

"Is title that important..."

Meng Meiling’s expression turned cold, "Your dad really should educate you properly."

"Phew."

Seeing that no one was waiting outside the estate for him, Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief, he was really worried Lan Peizhi would play hard to get, staying here waiting.

The truth proved that he was wrongly suspicious, viewing others with a petty mind.

"Bang."

He sat inside the car and then shut the car door.

Tanki Liuli silently sat in the passenger seat, from start to finish without saying a word.

While eating he didn’t feel it, but after being blown by the cold wind outside, he felt somewhat dizzy, though not completely drunk. While fastening the seatbelt, Jiang Chen still considered the traffic regulations thoughtfully, turned his head.

"Why don’t you drive?"

The Daoist Sister often picked up the Martial Saint from school; now she was a veteran driver.

"I’ve also been drinking."

She wasn’t one for chitchat, as she never wasted words.

Jiang Chen instantly quieted, continued fastening his seatbelt, obediently started the car.

"How’s that Flood Dragon doing? Did it successfully transcend the tribulation?"

The car started, Jiang Chen gripping the steering wheel, looking straight ahead, while inquiring.

The Daoist Sister didn’t respond.

"Why aren’t you speaking?"

Jiang Chen turned his head.

"Master Sister forbids me from talking."

"..."

Jiang Chen was silenced again, refocused on the road, couldn’t help but say, "Are you tricking me?"

"It’s okay, I know you didn’t do it on purpose, I can forgive you."

Said as if she needed his forgiveness.