### Chapter 142: The Sly Jiang Bin
In short, Jiang Kekai, Xia Yu, and Zhao Wei were about to venture out together.
Of course, before leaving, Jiang Kekai informed Xia Ling: “Xia Yu and I are going to a party. When your uncle and aunt return, please let them know.”
“What? Where? Can I come too?”
Indeed, when Xia Ling heard that Xia Yu was going out with Jiang Kekai again, she felt uneasy. She suspected that Jiang Kekai might sneak away and take Xia Yu home, which would be troublesome. So Xia Ling thought it safer if she stayed by Xia Yu’s side.
Jiang Kekai straightforwardly and helplessly denied her request, “No way. After all the trouble I went through to get permission for Xia Yu to join me, you just stay at home.”
“Then my sister can come with you, right? I assume this party is only for the Jiang family anyway?” “Nope. I’m still taking Xia Yu. That’s final. Let’s go.”
Jiang Kekai stuck out her tongue at Xia Ling playfully, then led Xia Yu outside while holding her hand. Xia Ling tried to grab Xia Yu back but was stopped by Zhao Wei, “Miss, we’ll bring your sister back safe and sound. Don’t worry.”
Xia Ling: “…”
Not long after, the figures of Jiang Kekai and Xia Yu disappeared around the corner.
Seeing Xia Ling so frustrated, Zhao Wei awkwardly smiled at her, and then hurried to catch up with the two ahead. At this moment, Jiang Kekai and Xia Yu were already sitting in the car waiting.
The Young Lady indeed lived up to her title. To prevent any mishaps from last time, Jiang Bin had arranged a bunch of bodyguards for her today. Now there were tons of bodyguard cars parked around her, which only emphasized how grand the whole setup would be once they left.
Jiang Kekai, somewhat accustomed to this, played around on her phone leaning on Xia Yu as a makeshift cushion. As for Xia Yu, she felt rather restrained. She couldn’t understand why she felt scared seeing all these bodyguards.
Before long, Zhao Wei caught up and the convoy set off.
On the way, Jiang Kekai seemed to remember something and reminded Xia Yu, “When we get there, there will be lots of people. So don’t wander off, okay?”
“Okay.”
Even though Xia Yu had no idea what Jiang Kekai meant, she knew following orders would keep things smooth.
Naturally, Jiang Kekai, being as doting as ever, stroked Xia Yu’s head affectionately, “Don’t give anyone your contact info, and make sure you don’t leave my side, understand?”
“Got it.”
“She’s really a good girl.…”
Zhao Wei, listening to the banter in the backseat, felt oddly perturbed for some reason.
But quickly she shook it off, focusing on driving instead.
The Tian Xiang Grand Hotel was already decorated in colorful banners and luxurious red carpets outside, bustling with excitement. This whole event was actually a gathering of highly successful entrepreneurs, not the expected wedding ceremony.
As Jiang Kekai’s long procession arrived at the hotel, the bodyguards stationed around them got ready to protect Jiang Kekai. One bystander commented, “Wow, that’s some impressive lineup! Who’s the young master or mistress?”
Another responded, “Not sure, wait for who’s coming down soon.”
A third added, “This must be someone from Demon City. Look at the license plate, it’s clearly a Demon City plate. And that must be Jiang Bin standing at the entrance.”
True enough, the next moment, Jiang Kekai came down, hand in hand with Xia Yu, heading straight to her family.
“Late again?” Jiang Bin sighed, having waited a long while for his eldest daughter.
“It’s still early. When do we eat?”
“Sure, let’s go in.”
After glancing at Xia Yu, Jiang Bin turned to enter.
Waited on by Xia Dong (the eldest son) and Jiang Hanhang (the eldest daughter), both curious about Xia Yu, they sized her up unabashedly, searching for any extraordinary traits. Alas, she was just an ordinary girl.
Feeling Xia Yu’s nervous grip, Jiang Kekai guessed correctly that Xia Yu was feeling uncomfortable under their scrutiny, “Stop that, Xia Yu is mine. Treat her well.”
Those words carried weight; Jiang Dong and Jiang Hanhang instantly caved, not looking anymore.
Jiang Bin led them past two siblings to join Jiang Kekai and Xia Yu, who were seated at a center table in the front row. With the stage just a few steps away, performances or speeches could be watched clearly from here.
Soon, Jiang Dong and Jiang Hanhang took their seats elsewhere and again stared curiously at Xia Yu, making Xia Yu feel self-conscious.
Before dinner, Jiang Bin started small talk, “How’s your health, Xia Yu?”
“Huh? Almost fully recovered, thank you, Uncle.”
Caught off-guard by Jiang Bin’s sudden question, Xia Yu stumbled slightly but managed to respond.
“That’s good then.”
He then asked another question, “Would you like to visit my place? Maybe even stay overnight?”
“Thanks, Uncle, but I prefer staying at home. My parents would worry.”
“So you mean just tell your parents where you’re going?”
Jiang Bin flashed a sly smile, like a cunning fox, and immediately dialed Xia Hong’s number.
“Hello?”
“I have a favor to ask. Xia Yu wishes to stay at our place.”
“Oh, how long?”
“No idea, we’ll see how it goes.”
“Do what you need then. Thank you.”
This brief exchange left both Xia Yu and Jiang Kekai surprised.
Jiang Bin would do anything for his eldest daughter, even misinterpreting her intentions, to bring her back home.
