Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

Even the old lady couldn't escape the disruption while listening to opera at Peach Garden, as some sought the opportunity to get close and form connections, while others simply wanted to offer genuine congratulations.

But no matter what, the old lady couldn't stand the bother and ended up hiding in the old house, shutting her doors and refusing to come out.

The entire Jiang Family, and even Beijing, was abuzz with activity, but ironically, the person involved sought peace and quiet.

Jiang Jinsang was in the midst of rehabilitation when he caught a glimpse of Tang Wan, neatly dressed and holding her bag, apparently planning to leave. He wiped the fine sweat from his neck with a towel, "Are you heading to the airport?"

"Yes." Today Shen Shuci was coming, and she was definitely going to pick her up at the airport.

"Do you really not need me to accompany you?"

"No need, just focus on your exercise."

"I'll have someone send you."

"It's really not necessary, the airport is quite close."

Although Tang Wan and Shen Shuci were not of the same generation, their relationship was almost like sisters. After a long absence, they naturally wished to have some private time to talk, and having Jiang Cuo or Jiang Jiu accompany them would invariably feel restrictive.

"Stay in touch with me at all times..." Jiang Jinsang instructed before letting her go.

When Tang Wan arrived at the airport, Shen Shuci's flight had landed early, and she was already waiting at the exit, donned in a red trench coat, standing under the bright sun and the east wind, looking plain yet outstanding in her demeanor. Her habit of practicing martial arts gave her an aura of distinction wherever she stood.

With her slim waist and remarkable poise, she attracted much attention.

"Aunt?" Tang Wan, recently quite prominent in Beijing, had to wear a face mask when she went out, "Have you been waiting long?"

"Not really."

Seeing her, Shen Shuci cracked a faint smile, her expression as clean and pure as blossoming pear trees by a spring brook.

Tang Wan took her luggage, and they walked toward the parking lot.

"I haven't congratulated you yet, on getting your marriage certificate."

Tang Wan just smiled, "Are you sure you don't want to stay at my place?"

"I've already found a place, and I have several job interviews starting tomorrow."

Previously, Shen Shuci's visits to Beijing were short, as she came to visit family. Staying at the Jiang Family's house for a couple of days by virtue of Tang Wan's connection was acceptable, but now things were different. Since she was planning to stay long-term, it was sensible to have accommodations sorted out in advance.

She was adamant about her decision, and Tang Wan couldn't change her mind. Once in the car, Tang Wan pulled up the navigation, "Where's the apartment you found?"

Shen Shuci handed her the phone, and Tang Wan glanced at the screen.

"Why did you pick Hexi? That place is a bit out of the way."

"It's cheap."

Even though the Shen Family elders had given her a generous amount of money, even suggesting buying her an apartment in Beijing, Shen Shuci, who grew up accustomed to hardship, didn't want them to spend so much—if she could save, she would.

"If your workplace is in the city center, even by car, it's a fairly long drive." The surroundings were nice, but it was just too far from downtown.

"Then I'll just wake up a bit earlier."

"Your place is a bit far from mine, but big brother and sister-in-law, fourth brother, and Brother Huo all live nearby. If you encounter any emergencies, you can also contact them." Tang Wan smiled, "That way, when I visit sister-in-law, I can also conveniently stop by your place."

Shen Shuci was quite independent and didn't want to inconvenience Tang Wan, deliberately choosing a room that was cheaper and further away from her. Little did she know, there were actually many acquaintances living nearby...

What kind of feng shui treasure land was this, that everyone lived around here?

She wasn't too familiar with the people in the Beijing circle, and naturally had not inquired where they lived. This wasn't taken into consideration when she was apartment hunting.

...

The apartment Shen Shuci found was just an ordinary studio, less than forty square meters, compact but complete. It was enough for one person, but having been unoccupied for a long time, it needed a thorough cleaning.

"I'll come back and do it myself later," Shen Shuci suggested, seeing Tang Wan already taking off her jacket, ready to help her clean.

"You must be tired after the flight. Besides, it'll take you forever to clean it alone. I'll help you, so we can finish earlier and you can treat me to a meal—it won't be for nothing."

But as she was halfway through being busy, Tang Wan felt a dull pain in her abdomen, her intuition telling her it might be her period...

"Wanwan?" Shen Shuci frowned, "Are you okay? What's uncomfortable?"

"I think my period started."

"Wait a minute, I'll go downstairs and buy some things for you." Shen Shuci had just come over and wouldn't have stocked up on sanitary napkins or the like, as Tang Wan was originally here to help...

As a result, not only did Shen Shuci need to clean his place, but he also had to take care of her, nearly making himself dizzy from the busyness.

"Your menstrual pain has been severe lately, do you want to find time to get it checked out?" Shen Shuci looked at her wrapped in a blanket, her face deathly pale, "I remember it wasn't this bad before."

"I don't know either."

It seemed that ever since Grandpa fell ill and she had been worried and anxious, then various things happened, during the time Jiang Jinsang was sick and in the hospital, she had even delayed her period by a week.

Soon, Jiang Jinsang rushed over after hearing about it. Seeing her in pain, he truly felt helpless—he always said that long illnesses turn patients into doctors, but with menstrual pain, he didn't know what to do.

Shen Shuci pursed his lips, "Maybe you should go to the hospital or try some Chinese medicine to help regulate it."

"Okay," Jiang Jinsang pursed his lips, "Is there... any way to cure menstrual pain completely?"

"Completely cure?"

"Is there any kind of miracle drug, or..."

Shen Shuci shook his head. If it were so easy to cure, there wouldn't be so many girls suffering to death from menstrual pain in the world.

However, he did hear someone mention a method.

At this point, Tang Wan was in so much pain she felt out of it, barely able to speak, yet not quite fainting. She could still hear their conversation loud and clear.

"What method?" Jiang Jinsang looked at his wife in pain, felt utterly helpless, and naturally was both anxious and heartbroken.

"That's mostly up to you."

"Me?" Jiang Jinsang frowned.

"It's said that it gets better after having a child."

Jiang Jinsang's realization dawned as he looked at the person lying in bed, wrapped in a blanket, wishing he could bury himself in the pillow. Tang Wan hoarsely said, "Auntie, all these are just rumors, they might not be true."

"You've never given birth, how do you know it's false? It might just be true..."

Jiang Jinsang twirled his fingers, "Auntie has a point."

For the first time, someone willingly called her auntie...

But Tang Wan felt her abdomen pain even more.

**

And after this, someone became even more diligent about rehabilitation exercises. The old lady, seeing his efforts, couldn't help but ask again, "Xiaowu, exercising so hard, I see you don't feel tired after your rehab is done, you're still so energetic. Sure enough, after getting the certificate, your whole state has changed."

"I'm not exercising just for myself..." Jiang Jinsang smiled, "It's also for Wanwan."

"You've become sensible, knowing that you're not alone anymore, and can't act so recklessly."

Tang Wan, listening on the side, clearly understood the implication in his words and nearly died of shame and anger.

And this change in Jiang Jinsang, in the eyes of the old lady, provided an even better reason for Jiang Chengsi to push for marriage:

Marriage can indeed change a man!

If Jiang Chengsi countered with a few words, the old lady would bring out Jiang Jinsang as an example, "Look at your younger brother, his life is now so active and positive, he's a living example."

Jiang Chengsi was momentarily at a loss for words.