Chapter 292: Talking sh*t Causes Trouble
“Little Yu, you’re going to wear this outfit when we go out. Once we get there, don’t run around and don’t talk to strangers. Just stay by my side, okay?” “Okay, I promise not to run around,” replied Xia Yu.
Lastly, Jiang Kekai put a lined knitted hat on Xia Yu’s head and then grabbed her fully dressed little cutie. They both headed out to attend a gathering. It was true, thanks to an invitation from Jiang Bin and Zhang Yunzhi, Xia Yu and Xia Ling also had the chance to join them for an upscale party.
As for Xia Yu, in this harsh winter, she was kept warm by Jiang Kekai. Not only did she wear an additional knitted hat that practically covered her entire head, but she also wrapped herself in a fur-lined coat that she didn’t know the price of. She finished off with thick tights and Martin boots.
Overall, Xia Yu wasn’t feeling cold at all. She felt… somewhat warmer, actually.
Knowing what Xia Yu was thinking, Jiang Kekai explained calmly: “When we go outside, it will be really cold, but once we arrive, there’ll be heating. Then you won’t need to wear that big coat.”
“Mmm.” Xia Yu nodded obediently.
Meanwhile, Jiang Hanhang and Xia Ling were waiting outside as well, looking like cute pom-poms dressed up to the nines.
They usually wouldn’t need to dress so warmly, but for some reason, the temperature dropped drastically last night and it even snowed a bit. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be having such a hassle. The indoor heating was fine, but once they went outside… it was different.
Soon enough, Xia Yu understood why her Little Ning sister was being so considerate. It was indeed very cold outside, and the wind was picking up after the recent snowfall. Thankfully, there was the gear provided by Little Ning’s sister.
“What are you standing for? Get in the car!”
Jiang Kekai smacked Xia Yu’s shivering head lightly and then grabbed her hand, leading her into the car. What if her darling got sick from the chill?
Although there was light snow, it definitely wasn’t the vast white landscape she’d seen on TV. As they went out, Xia Yu felt a bit disappointed. As a southerner, this was her first time seeing snow!
Jiang Kekai noticed the look in Xia Yu’s eyes and patted her head. “Don’t worry, there’ll be plenty more time. If Little Yu really wants to play in the snow, we can go north sometime and have fun. There’s just less snow here.”
“Play in the snow? Sister, when are you taking Little Yu? And take me too!”
Seeing Jiang Hanhang was getting overenthusiastic, Jiang Kekai playfully hit her with a “smack”: “Aren’t you satisfied yet? You almost disappeared last time.”
“Grrr~”
Jiang Hanhang stubbornly refused to admit it, and added a sarcastic comment: “At least I’m better than you, always sneaking out to play and getting kidnapped. Now we see each other less.”
Jiang Kekai couldn’t help but stare: “….”
Seeing her sister ready to let loose, Jiang Hanhang quickly hid behind Xia Ling. She couldn’t help but talk nonsense: “Sis, isn’t that the truth? Besides, we’re still in the car—please don’t hit me!”
Zhao Wei, the driver, watched the scene unfold in the rearview mirror and couldn’t help but smile helplessly. Young adulthood was indeed great.
Before long, the convoy arrived at their destination: a super fancy restaurant. Xia Yu, who never been anywhere so luxurious in her life, couldn’t help but feel awestruck.
Xia Yu stood dumbfounded. Instead of finding it embarrassing, Jiang Kekai held her hand and walked alongside her, whispering introductions about various spots and objects.
Xia Ling, on the other hand, was much braver. She walked hand in hand with Xia Ling, trying her best to ignore everyone’s gazes.
Yes, after all, such a huge establishment would naturally have many staff members. This gathering certainly wasn’t just any gathering. Along the way, service personnel formed lines to efficiently address the needs of guests.
Both Xia Yu and Xia Ling, who had never been to such places before, aimed to maintain decorum. They observed quietly without making expressions, fearing their surprise might betray them in the process.
Soon enough, Jiang Bin arranged for them to sit at a table. There were seven people altogether: the five members of the Jiang family plus Xia Yu and Xia Ling.
It was the perfect moment for Xia Yu to realize what Little Ning had meant when advising her to watch more and ask less. To stay close to her side.
Because… This place was indeed enormous. And somewhat chaotic.
Just look at what Xia Yu saw right now: A man shamelessly embracing two women while everyone else was still settling in.
She thought such things only happened on TV. Reality mirrored fiction, and unexpectedly, Xia Yu felt a bit scared.
“Don’t worry, you’ll see more of these in the future; it’s normal. And don’t think they’re pitiful. Their monthly earnings could rival a regular person’s yearly ones. These are choices they’ve made.”
“Right, right, it’s like you and Sister. You’re together.” Jiang Kekai couldn’t help but snap: “Jiang Hanhang, do you want to shut up?”
Oh no, Jiang Kekai was so enraged she went beyond cursing. Panicking, Jiang Hanhang jumped back behind Xia Ling: “I’ll be more careful next time. Really next time.”
Jiang Kekai was happy to teach Jiang Hanhang a lesson, but Xia Yu felt a pang of loss: “Am I being treated like one of those women then? Am I like them now?”
“Of course not.”
Jiang Kekai hurriedly hugged Xia Yu, afraid this little cutie would start imagining nonsense and upset her newly healed mental health.
“Well… then what is it?” Xia Yu’s spirits were still low.
She wasn’t dense. Thinking about what Jiang Hanhang said made it clear: she was spending Little Ning’s money and being “taken care of,” just like those women.
“Don’t listen to that nonsense. Your sister is pursuing you, remember? She has confessed before. Those rich men are different, so quit your wild thoughts.”
Jiang Kekai wanted to smack Jiang Hanhang again. When was the right moment to talk?
Similarly, Jiang Hanhang, hiding behind Xia Ling, regretted every nonsensical thing she said. Now she might get a beating, but she hoped Xia Yu would be alright.
