Chapter 241: Chapter 241 The Smart Way Chapter 241: Chapter 241 The Smart Way Jiang Zhe felt that she had a good nature, straightforward, living a happy life.

Jiang Yaowang looked toward Jiang Zhe, who said indifferently, “It doesn’t really matter to me. Grandfather’s possessions are for him to decide on.”

Jiang Yaowang laughed, these two children, one naturally does not conceal matters, the other naturally does not care about anything, which is quite good indeed.

…

The Qin Family.

Although the Qin Family had many members, they were mostly concentrated in collateral and side branches; the old lady had always been indifferent toward them.

This time, she excused herself citing ill health and a dislike for crowds, and did not invite so many people to disturb her.

Qin Feng, too, was unable to come because she needed to rest and protect her pregnancy, unsuitable for long-distance travel.

At the New Year’s Eve dinner table, only the old lady and Qin Jingchen were present.

The old lady of the Qin Family, upon hearing that Jiang Yaowang had given up the subsidy, asked with a smile, “Is he really not taking a single cent?”

“Yes, the construction in West Suburb is short on funds, and it’s hard for the higher-ups to operate. He called me over last time and directly asked for my consent,” replied Qin Jingchen with elegance, picking at his food.

The old lady nodded, “He’s a wise man. By doing this, isn’t he also telling you that his child marrying into your family has no ulterior motives? He’s counting on you to treat Xiaozhe well in the future.”

“How well I treat Xiaozhe does not need such things in exchange,” Qin Jingchen replied with a slight lift of his brow, not denying the point but also not liking it.

“It’s not just that meaning either. Having such a large sum of money, he will inevitably have people flocking around him. With more possessions come more disputes. Otherwise, how could there be an incident like Chen Li’s unworthy son being introduced to Xiaozhe? It’s not entirely undesirable to lose some peace of mind. Even without Xiaozhe, by giving the country such a favor, he naturally won’t have too many people making life difficult for those children around him in the future. What seems like a loss actually secures more safety and a better future for his children. He is a thoughtful man,” she elaborated.

The old lady had previously only known Jiang Yaowang for the simple kindness of saving the old Mr. Qin and couldn’t understand why the old man had such a high opinion of Jiang Yaowang.

Now, she was slowly beginning to understand.

The more someone knows how to let go, the more extraordinary they are.

Qin Jingchen listened quietly, picking up a piece of food with his chopsticks for the old lady, “Please eat while you talk.”

…

Once New Year’s was over, it was the beginning of the spring festival.

Early in the morning, Jiang Fanyue followed her parents to visit Jian Xiliang and Wen Xia for the New Year.

Today, Jiang Yunxuan also accompanied them.

After sitting down and exchanging New Year greetings, Jiang Fanyue noticed that Jian Xiliang and Wen Xia did not seem particularly jubilant.

She was unsure what had happened exactly.

After some idle chatter, Jian Xiliang came clean about Jiang Yaowang’s decision from yesterday.

Since Jiang Zhang was already an illegitimate child, Jiang Yaowang did not consider him during the conference call yesterday.

Hearing this news, both Jiang Zhang and Liang Jinlan were astonished.

They had assumed that there might be a little something for them as well.

Jiang Fanyue bit her lip, her thoughts complicated, feeling a sense of powerless regret rising within her.

Jiang Zhe was staying by Grandfather’s side, which was certainly better than her current situation, but she also felt joy that no matter how long Jiang Zhe stayed, that was it. Now that even the subsidy for the land was gone, there probably wouldn’t be anything good left for Jiang Zhe in the future.

Jiang Fanyue couldn’t tell whether she felt sad or happy, and she didn’t hear what Jian Xiliang and Wen Xia had said next—her mood was low.

On Jiang Zhe’s side, a car from the Qin Family had come to pick her up early in the morning.

She had already agreed with Qin Jingchen to visit the old lady of the Qin Family today.

Upon learning of this news in the morning, the old lady had people send a car to pick up Jiang Zhe at once.

“Where have you gotten to?”

Through the WeChat voice message, the old lady’s laughter could be heard.

“Halfway there, Grandma. I’ll be there soon,” replied Jiang Zhe.

“Alright, good,” the old lady put down the phone and commanded Tiao Chun to arrange the flowers in the room.

“Madam Qin, it’s been sorted out several times already,”

Madam Qin laughed, “Even if you sort it out a few times, it’s not too much. During the New Year’s and other festivals, it has to look good. Don’t all the girls like these flowery things?”

“Yes, I’ll sort it out again right now.”

Tiao Chun said with a smile.

Madam Qin didn’t have many children around her and always felt lonely.

Although those children from collateral branches loved to join in the bustle, Madam Qin could see through the intentions of some of them at a glance, naturally disliking those children who approached her with utilitarian motives.

Jiang Zhe was nothing like them.

Meanwhile, the car arrived outside.

The butler led Jiang Zhe inside.

Despite it being the festive season, Jiang Zhe was still wearing her school uniform, with the collar pulled up to her chin and carrying her schoolbag as she entered.

“Oh my, aren’t you cold dressed like that?” Madam Qin quickly asked.

“There’s underfloor heating everywhere, so it’s not cold,” Jiang Zhe replied.

Madam Qin moved forward and touched her hand, which was icy cold: “And this isn’t cold?”

“Her hands have always been like this,” Qin Jingchen’s voice came from the stairwell.

He was dressed in simple home clothes. Since he didn’t plan to go out, he hadn’t bothered with his hair, which was slightly curly, making him look less sharp and warm but with an unusual… childishness.

Jiang Zhe took an extra glance at him.

Madam Qin chided him, “How would you know that?”

Of course, Qin Jingchen knew, his fingertips unconsciously rubbed the spot, still retaining the memory of the jade-like touch from holding her hand half a month ago.

Thinking about it, it had indeed been a long time since he had been alone with Jiang Zhe.

Sitting lazily on the sofa, Jiang Zhe felt a different kind of attention in his gaze.

A hot, scorching kind.

Wasn’t she afraid of getting a beating in front of the elders for behaving like that?

“Tiao Chun, serve Xiaozhe a bowl of hot chicken soup,” Madam Qin said.

Qin Jingchen sat down beside Jiang Zhe.

Madam Qin smiled with relief; it was truly wonderful to have someone who could capture his attention, someone who could handle him.

Tiao Chun couldn’t help but laugh; it seemed the young master was finally free from his fate with the Buddhist temples.

Jiang Zhe brought gifts, snow fungus and colorful rattle drum.

Now that Jiang Yaowang’s identity was clear, she didn’t bother to pretend anymore and said, “It was handcrafted by Grandpa.”

“This… is a rare gift. Tiao Chun, quickly put it away,” Madam Qin knew that such items were hard to come by on the black market, but she hadn’t expected Jiang Yaowang to be capable of making them himself.

No wonder he was unimpressed by those external things.

It was also the first time for Qin Jingchen to learn of this, “Grandpa did this?”

“Yes, he has been making them all along,” Jiang Zhe nodded.

“When did you find out about this?” Qin Jingchen asked with interest.

“The day he came to the Jiang Family to take me home. Before he left, he took out two bags as gifts for the Jiang Family. They didn’t accept them, but I did,” Jiang Zhe explained briefly.

Qin Jingchen immediately remembered the snow fungus that had fallen out of her schoolbag that time.

He couldn’t help but smile, realizing there were twists and turns involved.

Jiang Zhe turned her head to look at Qin Jingchen, “Don’t tell Grandpa, he doesn’t know that I know.”