Chapter 1440: Chapter 826: Jiang Xiaowu’s Deadly Strike Against Third Brother? His Brother’s Drama Is Juicy and Sweet (2 Updates)_2
Jiang Chengsi couldn’t believe it: "Bro, did you really sneak off to the little lady’s house and get caught by her family?"
Jiang Shiyi was usually too serious, and suddenly doing something like this not only shocked the Lin Family but also the Jiang Family.
When someone remained silent, everyone had a hunch.
Jiang Zhenhuan leaned back on the sofa as if all his energy was drained, wondering what on earth was happening.
One moment, there was a public declaration of love catching him off guard, and suddenly he was pushed into a surprise meeting with the girl’s family. And then this...
Even more unbelievable!
Caught at the young lady’s house? Who knows what the circumstances were when he got caught, whether it was in disarray in the bedroom or what...
How am I supposed to propose such a marriage without being thrown out?
Jiang Shiyi’s head was throbbing; having someone too clever in the family might not be a good thing, Jiang Xiaowu was really not cute, unlike his naïve younger brother...
At this moment, a foolish laughter came from the other end of the phone:
"Haha, Bro, you’re something else, how did you get caught? Did her family burst in or did you get caught climbing out over the wall?"
"I would never have guessed that you’d do something like this, you always seem so proper and refined."
"Bro, come on, give us the details, what exactly happened at that moment?"
Someone laughed indulgently, and Jiang Shiyi desperately wished he could cover the person’s mouth to make him silent, because having a too-clever brother is scary, and a too-dumb one...
Infuriating.
The old matriarch, feeling irritated, heard the loud laughter and indicated to Jiang Jinsang to cut the video. Jiang Chengsi saw the screen go black, furrowing his brows because his brother’s gossip wasn’t something easily stumbled upon.
Indeed, his brother’s news was different, juicy and sweet.
...
By this point, the Jiang Family pretty much understood; spending the night at someone’s house led to being caught and her demanding an explanation, was quite normal.
"Shiyi, do we know this girl?" The old matriarch remained calm, "From the laboratory?" Since he returned home, the only woman he had connections with was Lin Luyou, so the old matriarch didn’t think otherwise.
"Yes." Jiang Shiyi didn’t deny it.
"How many people are in her family, and what do her parents do roughly?" The old matriarch didn’t bother to ask why he went to someone’s house in the middle of the night and got caught.
Jiang Shiyi briefly explained, and the old matriarch grasped the situation.
"Here’s the plan: I’ll have your uncle book a restaurant near their house for lunch, see if their family is free, and let’s meet over a meal." The old matriarch, after having weathered many storms, quickly calmed down.
"Time is tight, and preparing gifts is too rushed; your situation isn’t finalized yet, and showing up directly might overwhelm her parents."
"Let’s have a meal first, present our attitude, and avoid making them think you’re being frivolous and that our family is unwilling to take responsibility."
Having finished speaking, the old matriarch looked around at everyone, "Any objections? Don’t just stand there dumbfounded, speak up if you have ideas, we need to brainstorm, as it’s a big family matter."
The old matriarch handled things very considerately, and no one had any objections. The main focus was on whether the Lin Family would be willing to meet.
**
Lin Family
Lin Luyou’s parents had been holding their daughter, having already understood the situation. Lin Luyou, not wanting her parents to think Jiang Shiyi had character issues, explained everything that happened last night.
The Lin parents understood that Jiang Shiyi came over because he couldn’t contact their daughter. They were well aware of how poorly their house was soundproofed. Even if there were some intimate matters, nothing too outrageous had happened.
Both parents were mild-mannered people; since their daughter admitted he was her boyfriend and since Jiang Shiyi had a reason for coming, they wouldn’t be too harsh.
Discussing marriage and obtaining certificates were future matters. Besides, after the recent incident, they understood this young man didn’t play by the rules, creating a situation for which they were unprepared.
After some consideration, they planned to send him away first and deal with other matters later.
But upon meeting again, Jiang Shiyi spoke up directly:
"Uncle, Aunt, my grandmother just called and wanted to invite you to lunch nearby; it’s not far, just to meet each other. Do you find it convenient?"
"We are all family; if it’s inconvenient for you, we can make arrangements for another time."
"Actually, my family has met Youyou before, even though not as my girlfriend. When they learned of this, they scolded me and also wanted to provide you an explanation."
Jiang Shiyi suddenly lowered his stance, putting Lin’s parents in an awkward position.
Last night, monitoring their daughter’s dating, they never imagined they’d jump to the parental meeting stage after one night’s sleep.
Having talked with their daughter, they knew the relationship was serious and probably progressing more deeply than they thought. Their daughter clearly had genuine feelings, so as parents, they naturally hoped she could find her own happiness.
The Jiang Family took the initiative courteously; not attending would potentially make the Jiang Family think they disapproved of the relationship. However, going...
They were unprepared and facing Jiang Family members. They felt uneasy.
Lin Luyou, who had explained everything and clarified it wasn’t Jiang Shiyi’s fault but rather her guilty conscience and nervousness causing the confusion, now looked at her parents, unsure of their thoughts.
Lin’s father took a deep breath, gesturing for Lin Luyou to join him in the room, casting a glance at Jiang Shiyi before leaving, "Wait here for a moment."
Lin Luyou was quite worried her father would be angry, yet upon entering the room, he merely asked, "Youyou, are you serious with him?"
She replied in a muffled voice.
"Do you think he’s reliable? How does he usually treat you? From the way he speaks, you’ve also interacted with his family; how are they?" Lin’s father asked patiently.
"We just wish for your happiness...if you think it’s okay, let’s meet them. It’s not like we’re getting married right away, but getting acquainted."
The morning’s affair was a misunderstanding. Upon learning Jiang Shiyi arrived late at night out of concern for his daughter, Lin’s father was somewhat appeased; coupled with the Jiang Family’s sincerity, if his daughter was fond of Jiang Shiyi, Lin’s parents didn’t want to complicate matters.
Lin Luyou nodded along.
...
The Jiang Family quickly received the news that the Lin Family agreed. Jiang Zhenhuan arranged a spot at a restaurant near the Lin Family’s neighborhood, and though it wasn’t wedding talk, the matter couldn’t be handled carelessly.
The Jiang Family sprang into action; the old matriarch dragged Tang Wan into the room to help decide what to wear.
Everyone from the Jiang Family was busy, except Jiang Chengsi, who was on a business trip in Nanjiang and was utterly baffled by the situation.
They were having a parental meeting already? He and Si Qingxiao hadn’t even reached this stage. Sure, their families met each other at the birthday banquet, but that was due to circumstances. Jiang Shiyi’s case was genuinely about meeting both sets of parents.
Clearly, he was the one who first exposed the relationship, yet despite not confiding about his romantic endeavors to the family, his brother had somehow overtaken him!
Since meeting parents likely meant marriage wasn’t far off, with Qi Zeyan’s wedding approaching, how did he suddenly become the one lagging behind?
He pondered that he must find a way to regain his footing.
But what happened later continually reminded him:
Your brother will always be your brother. No matter your driving skills, nor how fast you go, he can still tip the scales and overtake you.
