Chapter 1658 - 965: The Warmth of Ordinary Life Comforts the Mortal Heart (Part 5)

Chapter 1658: Chapter 965: The Warmth of Ordinary Life Comforts the Mortal Heart (Part 5)

Tang Wan sat on the wicker chair by the window, holding a pen and paper. Given her current pregnancy, it wasn’t convenient for her to spend long hours doing Cyan Feather work, but sketching designs was always manageable.

The sheer curtain brushed past her, and the sunlight, like shattered gold, suddenly floated in, enveloping her.

Dazed, Jiang Jinsang was reminded of the first time he met her.

It was a day after the rain, nowhere near as clear and pleasant as today.

But the breeze blew, and inexplicably...

made him feel a bit restless.

"You finished work?" Tang Wan turned her head to look at him. Pregnant, she dressed simply, her face was fair, only the sunlight left a blush on her face.

A rouge hue, delicate and charming.

"Yes." Jiang Jinsang closed the door, "How are you feeling today?"

"Pretty good. Is everyone here?"

"Third brother and sister-in-law might still be working, but everyone else is here."

Jiang Jinsang said as he helped her downstairs, "I’m just pregnant, do I really need to be treated so cautiously?"

Downstairs, Si Qingxiao was holding a few newly made qipao, having the old lady try them on, saying they were prepared for the full moon celebration of the child in Tang Wan’s belly.

Tang Wan felt amused and helpless, thinking it was too early to prepare for something still so far away.

Jiang Chengsi sat beside them, his gaze swept over Tang Wan’s slightly swollen belly, not without envy.

"Still looking?" Jiang Yanting sneered lightly, "Every time we meet, you look at your brother’s wife’s belly. It’s clear you want another child, but to others, you might seem like a pervert."

"I..."

Jiang Chengsi snorted coldly, turning his gaze away, without a word.

It’s just a child, he had one too, what’s there to envy?

"Daddy—" Their Little Tuanzi ran in from outside, "Brother is bullying people; he said we’d play blindfolded hide and seek, but he didn’t even cover his eyes."

"I did cover them, it’s just you didn’t hide well." Jiang Xiaowai came in to defend himself.

"Liar."

"I’m not."

...

The two little ones argued in the living room until the sound of a car came from outside. They thought it was Jiang Shiyi and his wife arriving, signaling it was time to eat, but it turned out to be Huo Qinqi.

"Old Huo? You probably just got off work; are you here to mooch food?" Jiang Chengsi teased.

"I brought this year’s newly brewed Plum Wine; my mother asked me to bring some over for you to try."

"Perfect, we can have it tonight."

Jiang Xiaowai had long wanted to taste this so-called Plum Wine, but the adults never allowed him to drink. With everyone present and Old Master Tang there, the little fellow eyed the cup of Plum Wine in front of him and begged for a taste.

Originally, the old man intended to dip some with chopsticks for him to taste, but the little guy refused, insisting on drinking like the adults, holding the cup.

"Just a little sip." Grandpa Tang indulged him, passing the small wine cup over.

This Plum Wine had a faint sweet fragrance. Jiang Xiaowai always thought that this Plum Wine must be just as tasty as green plum-flavored candy, which is why adults kept it away from them. So when the cup was handed over, the little fellow held it with both hands and drank it down without even tasting it!

"Cough cough—" His throat was choked, his little face turned red, and he kept asking for water.

Tears streamed down his face from the choking.

"I just let you taste a sip, and you little rascal drank my whole cup of wine!"

Jiang Jinsang had already handed him water. The little fellow then went to the bathroom, rinsing his mouth, brushing his teeth, messing around for a while. His throat and stomach still felt as if on fire, and his little face was redder than the clouds in the sky, causing everyone to laugh.

"It’s so hard to drink." Jiang Xiaowai frowned, feeling uncomfortable all over.

"You don’t look it, but you’re quite the drinker." Jiang Chengsi teased, "If you want to drink, when you grow up, I’ll take you..."

Before he could finish, Si Qingxiao nudged him with her elbow to stop.

What kind of uncle promises to take his nephew drinking, especially as a father himself, he should be more proper.

"It’s spicy—" Jiang Xiaowai pointed at his mouth, pleading for help from Tang Wan.

"Look at me, I can’t help it either, who told you to be greedy." Tang Wan felt sorry but also found it funny.

Jiang Xiaowai frowned, wondering why adults liked this awful thing.

As everyone chatted and laughed, it was as if all the warmth in the world melted into this cup of Plum Wine.

Leisurely, slightly tipsy, perhaps a bit harsh, but the lingering sweetness in the mouth left people wanting more.

...

Originally very energetic, Jiang Xiaowai, after a cup of Plum Wine, barely touched his dinner, his face red, eyes half-closed in a tipsy haze. The gathering hadn’t ended yet when Jiang Jinsang took him for a bath, urging him to sleep.