Chapter 164 Moving Out of the Bridal Chamber

Chapter 164 Moving Out of the Wedding Room

The smile on Jiang's mother's face suddenly froze. She opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to say something to smooth things over for Jiang Wang.

But she still felt that her son was also going too far; she was never a mother-in-law who couldn't distinguish right from wrong.

So she patted Si Yuan's hand and said, "That kid is probably busy, don't take it to heart."

Si Yuan looked up and smiled.

Jiang Wang had been so nice before, so even now, if Jiang Wang's tone was just a little cold, Si Yuan could still clearly feel it.

Si Yuan nodded and replied, "I know, Mom."

Indeed, in this world, there is only one person in the end.

Si Yuan thought she wouldn't be sad.

She thought she had been controlling her dependence on Jiang Wang.

She always believed that no matter what problems arose in their relationship, she was confident she could extricate herself as soon as possible.

...

After seeing Si Yuan off, Jiang's mother returned to her room, becoming increasingly angry and upset on behalf of her daughter-in-law.

He simply took out his phone and dialed Jiang Shu's number.

As soon as the call connected, she said impatiently, "Go and find out what your brother has been up to these past few days! Xiaoyuan looks so unwell, but he's nowhere to be seen, and he hangs up after just a few words on the phone!"

Jiang Shu immediately sensed that something was wrong.

She knew her brother; he was never the type to use passive-aggressive tactics.

I've been busy with wedding preparations these past few days, so the company isn't too busy. I readily agreed: "Don't worry, I promise I'll find out everything for you!"

After hanging up with Jiang's mother, Jiang Shu immediately contacted acquaintances to inquire, and soon received the news.

Jiang Wang has been spending the last few days at that members-only high-end winery in the west of the city.

Jiang Shu was both angry and anxious, thinking that Jiang Wang had returned to his old ways and for a moment forgot about Si Yuan at home.

He immediately grabbed a coat and headed to the bar, intending to drag Jiang Wang back to apologize to Si Yuan.

The car arrived quickly.

The bar door opened, and a warm, pleasant aroma of alcohol mingled with soft jazz music wafted in.

This wasn't Jiang Shu's first time visiting this winery; she particularly enjoyed one of their aged wines.

I know the people here too.

Jiang Shu rushed to the front desk, tapped on the table, and asked, "Have you had a man here recently who is good-looking and comes every day?"

The waiter hesitated for a moment, then remembered: "On the open-air balcony on the third floor, and..."

The waiter hesitated for a moment, but seeing the significant age difference between the two, he figured they weren't lovers, before saying, "You're with a lady. Should I put in a good word for you?"

"No need, I'll go myself."

Jiang Shu picked up her bag and went upstairs.

As soon as she entered, she went straight to the open-air balcony.

Without thinking, I pushed it away.

Then, he spotted Meng Huaizhi in the corner at a glance.

Silence.

So, because they're good-looking, they come every day...

Are you referring to Meng Huaizhi?

Meng Huaizhi was also looking at her, squinting slightly as he scrutinized her, his whole being enveloped in a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.

He sat in a booth, opposite a woman in a beige dress.

Jiang Shu and Meng Huaizhi were not far apart. When his deep, melancholy eyes swept over her, they paused almost imperceptibly when they landed on her.

Jiang Shu clenched her fists, and the anger she had originally wanted to provoke Jiang Wang dissipated in an instant.

All that's left is awkwardness.

She had a crazy idea and ended up in front of her ex-boyfriend.

She never expected to run into him here.

Meng Huaizhi naturally did not expect to run into Jiang Shu.

But he accepted it quickly, as if something that had been troubling him for a long time had finally been settled.

He felt it was both unexpected and reasonable.

As expected, Jiang Shu did not give up on herself.

He gestured for the woman opposite him to wait a moment, then stood up and walked towards Jiang Shu, his voice low, but now carrying a languid quality unique to Jiang Shu: "Looking for me?"

Jiang Shu composed herself and suppressed the inexplicable embarrassment in her heart.

He raised his chin and pointed outside, saying truthfully, "Looking for my brother."

"Really?"

Anyone who knows Jiang Wang even slightly would know that he prefers going to bars to this place.

Jiang Shu was taken aback, not understanding why he asked that, and smiled: "Of course, I'm sorry to bother you."

Her tone carried a deliberate distance, but Meng Huaizhi sensed a hint of awkwardness in it.

He watched as she deliberately kept her distance, and remembering the house that had been resold and then bought back, his Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he explained, "I'm discussing business."

...

Jiang Shu's brows furrowed instantly.

She genuinely didn't understand why Meng Huaizhi needed to explain to her.

He glanced back, his gaze sweeping over the gentle-looking woman who had been sitting opposite Meng Huaizhi.

The woman turned around and smiled at her.

The two are of the same type.

Refined, exquisite, and plain.

And he's old.

They are clearly of the same type, so it seems that Meng Huaizhi is indeed planning to settle down.

fine.

I'm getting on in years.

That way, I won't have to worry about owing him money as a gift.

Fang Yuan shrugged and complimented, "Really? Then your partner is very beautiful."

She was just telling the truth, but to Meng Huaizhi, it sounded like barbs and sarcastic remarks.

His brow furrowed, and he took a half-step forward, causing Jiang Shu to instinctively step back.

He asked in a low voice, "You don't believe me?"

"I believe you." Jiang Shu looked up to meet his gaze, a cold smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Besides, what business it is of my concern what kind of people President Meng is accompanied by when he does business?"

She didn't come here to question him.

Why explain now when we never explained it before?

Meng Huaizhi was taken aback, so he decided to stop beating around the bush and asked directly, "Why sell the house? Jiang Shu, this isn't how you act impulsively."

Now it was Jiang Shu's turn to be stunned.

Why does he still speak in a tone that suggests he wants to discipline me?

They are no longer uncle and nephew.

They're not even as good as strangers.

She's living a good life, so why does he still look down on her?

She looked up at him and answered truthfully, "Because I don't want to live here anymore."

Why don't you want to live here anymore?

Meng Huaizhi took a small step closer, his gaze darkening slightly. "Because of me?"

"You're being too presumptuous."

Jiang Shu chuckled and turned her head away to avoid his gaze. "I just think the feng shui of that place is bad. My new marital home is much better and more comfortable than that old house."

Seeing that she was still being stubborn, Meng Huaizhi felt uneasy, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

It's like something that was always under control suddenly going off track.

But if you really don't care that much, why bother asking where he is or why you chased him here?

Should I barge in and let him see?

"Jiang Shu, you're almost thirty years old, and your methods of throwing tantrums are still so low-level. Be more mature."

Jiang Shuning choked up.

Most people didn't even realize what was happening.

Jiang Shu was genuinely surprised by Meng Huaizhi's unfounded malice.

He wasn't like this before.

Jiang Shu was about to retort when a voice suddenly came from behind her.

"Meng Huaizhi, what nonsense are you spouting now?"