The Eldest Young Master's Gentle Wife (17)

Newsboy: “Big news! Big news! Jiang family's clothing shop fell apart overnight. Brothers fought, with the Eldest Young Master Jiang at a disadvantage and chased out, and the quiet Second Young Master Jiang became the biggest winner!” 

Newsboy: “Big news! Big news! A n.o.ble house's dispute, right and wrong, everyone don't miss it as you pa.s.s by."  

In a moment's time, Yunlan city's entertainment newspapers worked overtime, and everyone knew about the change in owners.h.i.+p of the Jiang clothing shop. 

In a high-end café somewhere. 

Sitting near the window was a man in his forties, wearing a tailored suit, paired with a pair of leather shoes, his hair combed into a fas.h.i.+onable slickback. 

His appearance was very ordinary, but a hidden light flashed in his pair of eyes, like an alpha wolf waiting for the opportunity to strike, made people not dare to look at him. 

At this moment, his rough fingertips rubbed against the exquisite coffee cup, he took a small sip, frowning: “This foreigner's plaything is difficult to drink.” 

“Since Third Master doesn't like it, then change it.” 

Third Master Zheng: “Oh, I still thought that my good nephew would urge me to try it a second time." 

Jiang Zhe: “Third Master Zheng jokes. As the old saying goes, a gentleman doesn't force people against their wishes, and also doesn't steal other people's lovers." 

Third Master Zheng smiled unexpectedly: “What a good gentlemen, to not force people against their wishes. Nephew can see clearer than those other mediocre people.” 

Jiang Zhe nodded lightly: “Third Master exaggerates.” 

Third Master Zheng waved his hand: “Let's not bother with that kind of humility. Talking business, now the entire Yunlan city is talking about how you, the Eldest Young Master Jiang, got chased out like a dog by a concubine and her illegitimate children. Everyone is mocking your uselessness; do you have nothing to say?” 

Jiang Zhe blinked his eyes and calmly said: “What is there to say. Let them say what they want to say, the words of unrelated people have nothing to do with me."

Third Master Zheng: “Such words aren't right either. As the common saying goes, a good word can keep one warm for three winters, bad words can hurt people like a winter June. Nephew, you are inexperienced and don't know the fearsome power of people's words.” 

Jiang Zhe paused for a moment, saying: “Nephew is stupid, asking Uncle to explain.”

“Uncle” this word pleased Third Master Zheng. He laughed, carefree: “Since Nephew called me uncle, I can't let you call it in vain. Rest a.s.sured, even if the sky is falling, Uncle will help you hold it up.” 

Jiang Zhe eyes flashed, "Then, I thank Uncle." 

Third Master Zheng: “You're welcome.” 

Third Master Zheng: “Just nice, mid next month, the mayor's family will be hosting a ball, when the time comes, you will follow me. I can introduce you to other people as well, what do you think?” 

Jiang Zhe : “It is my honour. Nephew will definitely be on time for this event.” 

Third Master Zheng: “Nephew truly is refres.h.i.+ng.” 

Jiang Zhe gave a polite smile. 

The two men continued to chat, until the sky was getting dark, only then did Jiang Zhe bid farewell. 

Before separating, Third Master Zheng suddenly said: “Nephew's wife may be shocked today. Nephew should properly comfort her when you get back.” 

Jiang Zhe lowered his eyes, bowing slightly: “Many thanks for Uncle's advice.” 

Third Master Zheng: “No problem. Who are we with, alright, quickly go home." 

Jiang Zhe: "Nephew bids Uncle farewell." 

When Jiang Zhe's shadow couldn't be seen, the deputy by Third Master Zheng's side said: "Third Master, what do you think about this Eldest Young Master Jiang?" 

Third Master Zheng: "Not bad." 

The deputy said out loud: "Third Master's evaluation of the Eldest Young Master Jiang is very high.

Third Master Zheng: "Jiang Zhe this person, his thoughts are transparent, neither humble nor proud, his body has proud bones, but not a proud air, it's really rare."

Moreover, after several interactions, the other party had a scholarly and elegant air and could clearly distinguish between a gem and rotten goods. 

Jiang Zheng Hua raised a good son. 

……………… 

Jiang Zhe returned home. Everything was the same as before he went out. 

The only change was probably the colour of the family's faces.

Jiang Zhe found a chair to sit down, and Li Cai Wei served him tea at the right time. He took a sip and moistened his throat before saying: “Concubine Shu's people probably came over.” 

Father and Mother Jiang's faces were ugly. 

Jiang Zhe: “But the family's items are still in its place, I guess they didn't have it easy either.” 

Father Jiang's face warmed slightly. “Someone stopped them. I don't know if those people are enemies or friends?” 

Jiang Zhe: “Those standing on our side are naturally our friends. Rest a.s.sured, Concubine Shu won't dare to find trouble with us anymore.”

Father Jiang: “Zhe'er, did you do something?” 

Jiang Zhe: “En, I met a friend, he helped solve it.” 

Jiang Zhe said again: “I am a little tired, let's eat.” 

Father Jiang swallowed the words that was about to come out. 

Back in his room at night, Li Cai Wei laid in Jiang Zhe's embrace, asking him: “Why didn't you tell Dad that you know Third Master Zheng.” 

Jiang Zhe paused from playing with her hair, then pretended that nothing was wrong, saying: “Busy.” 

Li Cai Wei: “Liar.” 

Jiang Zhe: “I didn't lie.” 

Li Cai Wei snorted, not saying anything. 

Jiang Zhe: “Then you find a time to tell them.” 

Li Cai Wei: “Really?” 

Jiang Zhe: “En.” 

Li Cai Wei: “But if dad asks how did you meet Third Master Zheng, what do I say?” 

Jiang Zhe: “Just say that Third Master Zheng was interested in the english language. Just nice, I learned it, we met accidentally and knew each other from that.” 

Li Cai Wei nodded. “Then, alright.” 

The two were silent for a moment, but there was no awkwardness, only calm warmth. 

After waiting for a while, and Li Cai Wei almost fell asleep, she heard Jiang Zhe say: “Cai Wei?” 

Li Cai Wei: “Hm?” 

Jiang Zhe: “Do you want to learn english?” 

Li Cai Wei: “En.” 

In the dark night, Jiang Zhe's eyes shone. He opened his mouth a few times, and finally projected his voice clearly* and whispered a sentence “l love you“. 

Li Cai Wei: “I love you.“

The woman's voice was gentle and warm, like a gently flowing stream of water, harbouring a soothing power. For a moment, Jiang Zhe only felt that his heart had missed a beat. 

Li Cai Wei chanted for a while and asked: “What does this mean?” 

Jiang Zhe face didn't change, seriously spouting nonsense: “Good night.” 

Li Cai Wei: “Ah?” 

Jiang Zhe: “The meaning of the english words just now.” 

Li Cai Wei seemingly understood and nodded: “Oh, oh.” 

Li Cai Wei: “It's late, go to sleep. l love you.” 

Jiang Zhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but his heart was filled with a strange emotion. 

He hugged the woman and kissed her cheek, whispering: “Me too, Cai Wei.”

A good night's dream. 

The next day, when the sky was very bright, Li Cai Wei held onto Jiang Zhe's chest and sat up sleepily. 

Jiang Zhe smoothly held her hand and put it to his lips, kissing her, “Good morning.” His voice was hoa.r.s.e and flirtatious. 

Li Cai Wei's face turned red helplessly, but she couldn't protest. 

She, she won't admit it, that she secretly liked it in her heart. 

Jiang Zhe held his wife's hand and softly said: “There's nothing going on today, I will be revising at home.” 

Li Cai Wei wasn't clear on his meaning. 

Jiang Zhe turned over, dressed up and said: “Who was the one who wanted to learn English last night.” Leaving these words behind, he opened the door and went straight out. 

Li Cai Wei recalled last night, her face gradually reddened.

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*I have no idea what this means, "用氣音" if anyone has a better idea of it, please let me know. As far as google seems to tell me, it basically means breathing out as you speak, or essentially projecting your voice instead of "swallowing" your words. In terms of singing, it means that the sound is concentrated around the entrance of your mouth, rather than at the back of your throat. Sorry, I'm not good at describing it.  ┐(￣ヘ￣;)┌

TN: So cute, haha! Hubby taught her to say I love you but didn't want to admit it! Probably because if she knew the real meaning, she wouldn't say it out of shyness and embarra.s.sment.

Last 3 chapters of the arc will be out tomorrow.