Chapter 229: Chapter 229: He’s Just My Grandfather Chapter 229: Chapter 229: He’s Just My Grandfather She listened indifferently. “Did Grandfather talk about the West Suburb land?”

“He also talked about you,” said Qin Jingchen meaningfully.

Jiang Zhe naturally knew that her grandfather was worried about her, which is why he surely had specifically asked Qin Jingchen to take care of her.

She had never taken anyone’s care to heart.

Not wanting to continue discussing this matter with Qin Jingchen, she changed the subject, “Who will be in charge of the West Suburb in the future?”

“Grandfather Jiang and I share the same view, the capable one should take over.”

Jiang Zhe knew this was also his usual approach to handling such matters.

Qin Jingchen asked her, “And you, don’t you feel that Grandfather Jiang’s status has any influence on you?”

“He is just my grandfather,” she replied simply.

The implication was that any other identity was not important.

Compared to other people’s various reactions of surprise or delight, Jiang Zhe had not shown any emotional fluctuations since she found out about the situation.

Qin Jingchen certainly knew this, and it made him appreciate her even more. To be able to remain unaffected by praise or criticism, Jiang Zhe might be the only one capable of that.

“It’s about time, you should go,” Jiang Zhe glanced at Qin Jingchen’s car.

Qin Jingchen chuckled to himself, shaking his head. She didn’t seem to have any desire to linger, not even wanting to spend a little more time together.

He certainly had many ways to stay or to keep her there… but on second thought, he decided against it.

The future is long; there’s no need to rush at this moment.

Watching Qin Jingchen’s car drive away, Jiang Zhe finally let out a slight sigh of relief.

It turns out that feeling one’s emotions are out of one’s own control can indeed be very irritating.

Back in the living room, Jiang Xiruo was attending to Xia Enci’s face wound, “Did you get it wet when showering just now? Didn’t I tell you to be careful?”

“I really forgot just now,” Xia Enci stuck out her tongue.

“Let me see if Lin Huaiyuan has any medicine we can use,” Jiang Xiruo immediately said.

Although Jiang Zhe had said that it would be fine after applying her medicine, upon seeing that Xia Enci’s wound had gotten wet, Jiang Xiruo was still quite worried.

Hearing Jiang Xiruo mention getting medicine from Lin Huaiyuan, Jiang Zhe didn’t say much. After all, Xia Enci’s wound had already been treated with her own medicine today, and the remainder of the problem wasn’t serious. Lin Huaiyuan’s medicine was pretty good too; they could use it as they pleased.

In the following days, Jiang Yaowang continued to stay in the ancestral home.

Jian Xiliang and Jiang Cheng visited quite often.

Jiang Zhe went back to school because she had to attend classes.

It was Jiang Fanyue’s first return to school since the incident.

The swelling on her face had mostly subsided, but there was still a slight puffiness.

She had deliberately applied makeup to cover it.

Over the past two days, Liang Jinlan had not caused her any trouble but had been exceptionally kind to her instead.

However, this did not make Jiang Fanyue feel any better.

Now that Jiang Zhe’s identity had changed, Fanyue didn’t know what kind of show-off she would become at school. Just the thought made Jiang Fanyue feel truly uncomfortable deep down.

Fanyue also wondered if Jiang Zhe would openly boast about her identity.

However, the entire morning passed in complete calm.

Even Zhang Xi hadn’t heard any rumors.

“Jiang Zhe? What’s up with Jiang Zhe?” Zhang Xi asked curiously.

Jiang Fanyue relaxed slightly, and all of a sudden she felt like a clown who had performed all her acts on stage, while Jiang Zhe remained indifferent.

This feeling was so overwhelming that Jiang Fanyue felt even more uncomfortable. What was all this about?

In the afternoon, Xia Enci received a phone call and rushed out to the school’s exterior.

Seeing that it was Ding Yuehua waiting outside, she was delighted, “Auntie!”

“Enci,” Ding Yuehua smiled.

“Auntie, what brings you here?”

“Your uncle, Xuexue, and I are about to return to Beijing soon. Knowing that you and Xiaozhe are still in school, I especially came to see you.”

From the beginning, Ding Yuehua had been very friendly, and Xia Enci’s impression of her was quite good.

“Then come and visit again later, Grandfather has me and Xiaozhe here,” Xia Enci said with a beaming smile.

From that day on, Ding Yuehua realized that Jiang Fanyue was very worldly-wise, while Xia Enci was simple without much scheming. Compared to Jiang Zhe, these two children were very approachable.

Therefore, she still decided to establish good relations with them.

Looking ahead, it would make things easier to discuss no matter what the matter might be.

“This gift, it was Xuexue who helped pick it out for you and Xiaozhe. Please pass it on to Xiaozhe for me,” Ding Yuehua said.

“Thank you, and Xuexue too,” Xia Enci accepted the gift gratefully.

Ding Yuehua was all kindness, “Since Grandfather lives in Jincheng and we don’t come back very often, indeed we need your help to look after him. It’s also thanks to you that Father has you around, which makes his mood all the different.”

“Well, Auntie, let me treat you and Xuexue to a meal.” Xia Enci didn’t want to accept the gift without offering something in return. “Where’s Xuexue?”

Ding Xuexue looked down on her and Jiang Zhe, naturally not coming over.

However, Ding Yuehua couldn’t just say that and had to say, “Xuexue has a few friends here, she’s gone to visit a friend. As for meals, let’s talk about it another time. Besides, if anyone should be inviting anyone to a meal, it should be us inviting you.”

“Alright, we can talk about it in the future,” Xia Enci didn’t press the matter.

Xia Enci, holding the gift, departed. As soon as Jiang Fanyue stepped out, she saw Ding Yuehua.

Compared to Liang Jinlan and Wen Xia, Ding Yuehua carried the distinctive, leisurely nobility of a Beijing native—an authentic lady-of-the-house aura that many in Jincheng couldn’t cultivate.

Just this alone was enough to make Jiang Fanyue envious.

“Aunt,” Jiang Fanyue greeted.

Ding Yuehua had a favorable impression of her and greeted her warmly, “So, you and Xiaozhe attend the same school.”

“Yes.” Jiang Fanyue nodded lightly, “Auntie, did you come to look for Xiaozhe and the others today? Xiaozhe is naturally cold and doesn’t like talking to people. If she offended you, let me apologize on her behalf, and I hope you won’t take it to heart.”

A few sentences smoothed Ding Yuehua’s feelings and made her look at Jiang Fanyue with new respect.

It seemed that Jiang Fanyue really was favored by Jiang Zhang and Liang Jinlan to have been kept with them.

However, now she couldn’t be considered a granddaughter of Jiang Yaowang, so there was nothing Ding Yuehua could do about it.

She exchanged a few words, then said goodbye to Jiang Fanyue.

Jiang Fanyue watched her leave, her heart filled with vexation.

After getting into the car, Ding Yuehua noticed that Ding Xuexue had also returned.

“Didn’t you just see Qin He? What is he doing here?” Ding Yuehua asked.

“Yes, I just spoke to him. He said Qin Jingchen has work here.”

Mentioning Qin Jingchen, Ding Xuexue didn’t dare to harbor many thoughts.

Although all marriageable women in the whole of Beijing harbored various hopes towards Qin Jingchen, his surface amiability and actual distance still deterred many people.

But this did not prevent Ding Xuexue from mentioning Qin Jingchen while chatting with Qin He.

Ding Yuehua realized instantly, “Jincheng is to be developed, and the development management of the West Suburb is a big deal. Qin Jingchen will certainly not neglect it. That being the case…”