Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Chapter 1384 - 793: A “Beating” from the Father-in-Law? Directly Exiled to the Frontier (4th Update)

Si Qingxiao was extremely picky about clothing, yet all the clothes Jiang Chengsi chose were her aesthetic blind spots.

Forget it, she couldn’t disappoint his good intentions, might as well wear them.

When Jiang Chengsi came back with food, Si Qingxiao specially asked him, "Did you choose this outfit?"

"Yes." Jiang Chengsi glanced at her, "It looks pretty good."

"..."

Si Qingxiao’s mouth twitched hard, elevating a straight man’s sense of aesthetics wasn’t an easy task.

As she sat down to eat, Jiang Chengsi said, "After dinner, I’ll take you home."

Only then did Si Qingxiao remember that she hadn’t returned home last night and forgot to inform her parents in advance.

"Don’t worry, I called Uncle and said you drank too much last night, slept in a bit, and would be home late."

Si Qingxiao glanced at the time, it was already past three in the afternoon.

How much did she drink last night to be drunk until the afternoon? Her dad wasn’t going to be fooled.

Si Qingxiao could barely eat her meal, nervous inside; unwilling to go home but knowing she had to face it.

**

Si Yushan waited from sunrise to sunset before his daughter finally returned...

He initially held back a storm of anger, ready to scold that wild kid Jiang Chengsi, but as soon as they entered the living room, Si Yushan saw his daughter’s outfit and his eyelid twitched violently.

"What are you wearing?"

Si Yushan was always particular and had good taste; seeing his daughter’s outfit, his brows furrowed.

"My fourth brother chose it for me." Si Qingxiao sounded rather aggrieved.

Jiang Chengsi pursed his lips:

Was there something wrong with the clothes he picked? Weren’t they pretty nice?

"Go upstairs and change your clothes quickly." Si Yushan waved her off dismissively.

Si Qingxiao initially thought her father would be furious, but to her surprise, he just sent her away, feeling relieved like being pardoned, she hurried back to her room.

"Xiao... Xiaoxiao." Jiang Chengsi was a bit bewildered.

You left, what about me!

Your boyfriend is still here, and you just abandoned him?

Si Yushan glanced at him deeply, "Why are you standing there? Come over and play a couple of chess games with me."

Jiang Chengsi shuffled over with small steps, sat opposite him, and helped set up the chess pieces, appearing obedient and humble throughout.

"How much did Xiaoxiao drink yesterday to sleep until the afternoon?" Si Yushan rubbed the chess piece in his hand, his words carrying deeper meaning.

"It was my fault, I didn’t keep my promise to send her back."

Everyone understood what happened last night, but some things were best left unsaid.

Si Yushan didn’t say much, seemingly focused on the chessboard; however, Jiang Chengsi was distracted, his strategy repeatedly flawed, leading to a complete defeat.

"I lost." Jiang Chengsi pressed his lips tightly, "You’re still the better strategist, Uncle."

"It’s not that I’m skilled, it’s that you’re not focused." Si Yushan raised an eyebrow, "By the way, do you remember the Yan Family from Nanjiang I mentioned before?"

"I remember, you said there’s a business with them."

"They’re planning a jewelry exhibition for Qixi. I’ve always invested in their events." Si Yushan raised a hand and reordered the chess pieces to their starting positions, "I want to entrust this year’s event to you."

"Entrust to me?" Jiang Chengsi was surprised; he’d always worked with either Jiang Jinsang or Si Yushan and hadn’t gone solo before.

And the Yan Family of Nanjiang!

It’s said the decision-maker of Yan’s Jewelry is extremely formidable!

"You’ve learned in Jiang’s company for quite a while, and now with me too, actually I think letting you out there to practice would help you grow faster than all I can teach." Si Yushan spoke matter-of-factly.

Everyone understands the truth that theory without practice is shallow.

"Yan’s President Yan Wangchuan, is an old friend of mine, he’s quite nice, easy-going and friendly."

Jiang Chengsi’s mouth twitched hard.

Are you joking with me? Do I look gullible to you? The Yan Family of Nanjiang, although not acquainted, hasn’t interacted, but this Mr. Yan is Fu Third Master’s father-in-law.

What kind of deity is Fu Third Master in Beijing, a fierce character even he must avoid, how can Jiang Chengsi dare to provoke him?

Letting him handle this big shot is practically a death sentence.

Easy-going and friendly, do you think I’m naive and simple?

This is deliberately throwing me into a crocodile pit.

Si Yushan continued, "You might learn a great deal accompanying Mr. Yan, be sure to be humble and polite when you meet him."

"Uncle, I think I might..." Jiang Chengsi wanted to refuse.

This was clearly a trap.

"What’s wrong? Is there an issue?" Si Yushan smiled at him, "Or are you saying you doubt yourself?"

"What do you mean, not okay."

You Yunzhi, who hadn’t been resting well recently due to matters with the You Family, took a long nap. When she heard voices, she got up and went downstairs. "Chengsi is here, stay for dinner tonight."

"Thank you, Auntie."

"What are you guys talking about?" You Yunzhi sat down.

"I’m planning to let Chengsi handle a project."

"What project?"

"It’s the jewelry exhibition we’ve been collaborating on with Yan’s Jewelry for many years now. It’s mainly about sending him there to sign a contract, get a feel for the atmosphere. He can’t always follow me around; he needs opportunities and a stage to showcase himself."

Si Yushan’s way of speaking, absolute brilliance.

It sounds as if it’s just going through the motions, a casual couple of sentences.

But Jiang Chengsi can’t chicken out in front of his father-in-law and mother-in-law; he can only brace himself and agree.

"By the way, this contract has to be signed in Nanjiang. I’ll talk to your Uncle Yuan and have him go with you. You should pack your luggage when you get home, set off tomorrow morning. You’ll be back in a week at the shortest, half a month at the longest, so it’s not too long."

"..."

What the heck?

He has to go on a business trip?

**

The news of Jiang Chengsi’s upcoming business trip quickly spread within the small circle.

Because someone was showing off in the group chat in the morning, acting all free-spirited and boasting, yet by evening they said:

[Brothers, I’m going on a business trip.]

Qiqi: [Yo, what’s up? A business trip? Weren’t you on vacation?]

[Don’t bring it up, Uncle is having me go to Nanjiang to sign a contract, I have to leave tomorrow, I’ve got to pack my luggage now.]

Jiang Shiyi: [The older ginger is indeed spicier, doesn’t like you, doesn’t want to see you, so he’s sending you off to the frontier.]

Jiang Xiaowu: [Nanjiang? That’s really far.]

Jiang Yanting: [Who are you signing the contract with?]

Jiang Chengsi sent a crazy emoji: [Yang Wangchuan! Brothers, has anyone encountered him before, what’s he like? Give me some tips please.]

The group chat instantly fell silent...

Qi Zeyan lit a row of candles for him: [Bro, I can only offer you my blessings. Compared to your father-in-law, I suddenly feel like mine is quite adorable.]

...

Jiang Jinsang, while coaxing his son at home, couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"What’s the matter? Laughing like that all of a sudden?" Tang Wan rarely saw him lose composure, naturally being curious.

"Fourth brother is going on a business trip."

"Where to? When is he leaving."

"Nanjiang, he’s leaving tomorrow."

"So sudden?" Generally, business trips are notified in advance, but such a last-minute notice like Jiang Chengsi’s is really rare.

"When working under his father-in-law, there’s no escape."

Si Yushan is too clever. He surely doesn’t feel comfortable about what happened last night, yet he can’t deliberately target Jiang Chengsi; that would be too obvious, which might damage his and Si Qingxiao’s father-daughter relationship. So, he uses work to send him off to the frontier.

And it’s into the hands of a tough figure.

He’s sure Si Yushan will privately inform the Yan Family to take care of Fourth Brother.

Using work as an excuse, even Si Qingxiao can’t intervene. Jiang Chengsi can’t chicken out in front of his father-in-law, nor can he refuse, he can only accept it.

Encountering such a formidable father-in-law, there’s really no way out.

Si Yushan is the kind to strike precisely at the crucial point.

You punk, every time you take my daughter out, you don’t bring her back. I’ll directly send you out of Beijing and see what you can do.

Little brat, really think I can’t handle you?

Si Yushan is currently at home studying what other suitable projects there might be for him recently.

Preferably abroad...

**

Jiang Chengsi really had no options. What else could he do but accept his fate?

After a brief night of bliss, he immediately got doused with cold water. Can it get any worse?

While packing his things at home, he happened to run into his brother coming out of the lab.

"Bro." His voice sounded listless.

"I invited you to go hiking with me, and you declined?"

Jiang Chengsi was so angry he was about to explode. At a time like this, his brother was still harping on the hiking thing.

This was only declined once, does he have to hold a grudge?