Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot-Chapter 63 - 0 Mr. Tang acts too absolutely someones sky has
Chapter 63: 063 Mr. Tang acts too absolutely, someone’s sky has collapsed (2 updates)
Chapter 63: 063 Mr. Tang acts too absolutely, someone’s sky has collapsed (2 updates)
In the hospital room, the rain outside had lessened, trickling down faintly.
The Jiang Family stood in a corner of the room, glancing at each other. To be honest, they rarely saw their Fifth Master at a loss like this, and the feeling…
was a bit satisfying.
Tang Yunxian casually ate a couple of bites of instant noodles:
The marriage was called off, his health was decent, his family didn’t have anyone extra to take care of him, and besides, the relationship between their two families was really delicate. Why wouldn’t he leave, what was he planning to do by staying at their house?
He had no issue with the Jiangs, he had met the two brothers, and there was nothing to criticize about their character or appearance. But his daughter was not lacking in any way, so why should she go and become somebody’s stepmother or live as a widow?
With a sidelong glance, he observed Jiang Jinsang:
This man was so pale, without a hint of color in his cheeks; just one look and you could tell he wasn’t in good health, all skin and bones. If Wanwan were to marry him, he didn’t seem capable of protecting her.
The looks and demeanor of these two Jiang brothers were worlds apart.
Jiang Jinsang knew Tang Yunxian was watching him, and if it were anyone else, he could have remained calm. But this person happened to be Tang Wan’s father, whom he cared deeply about; how could he not feel a bit nervous?
Meeting the parents for the first time, it was like being a bride on her wedding day—he could only try to appear bold and composed.
“You let me know when you want to leave, I can’t see you off personally due to my current condition, but I can find time to show you the way.”
Tang Yunxian was really just an inch away from telling him to get lost already.
At that awkward moment, Tang Wan came back, “Dad, once you’re done eating, you should soak your feet, it’ll feel more comfortable.”
Tang Yunxian nodded.
“What are you two talking about?” Tang Wan asked casually.
Tang Yunxian went straight to the point, “We were talking about when he’s going home.”
“Fifth Master, you’re going home?”
Jiang Jinsang: “…”
What could I say in this situation?
“He’s been away from home for a while now; he must also miss his family.” Tang Yunxian looked at Jiang Jinsang with a smile, “Right?”
“Hmm, indeed, I do miss my little nephew quite a bit.”
“How old is your nephew this year?” The child’s identity was somewhat unique, and Tang Wan had always been curious but felt it wasn’t polite to ask.
“He’s a little over four years old.”
“Do you have a picture? Can I see?”
“Sure.” Jiang Jinsang really did have quite a few photos in his phone. As he took out his phone, Tang Wan naturally moved closer to him.
Tang Yunxian raised an eyebrow:
Why are they getting close again?
“I’ll stay here tonight, the two of you go back and sleep.”
“I want to stay here, and at this time, I’m really not sleepy.” Tang Wan had passed the point of sleepiness, now wide awake.
Tang Yunxian looked at his watch and then raised an eyebrow towards Jiang Jinsang, “I’ll stay with Wanwan, so you…”
You should leave now, right?
“I’m also worried about Grandfather Tang. I won’t be able to sleep if I go back, don’t mind me, I just want to stay with him a little longer.”
And so, the last few people made do and spent the night in the hospital room.
**
Tang Family Villa
Zhang Liyun hadn’t closed her eyes all night. Before dawn, she got up, prepared a bit of breakfast, and was ready to go to the hospital. Before she could leave, her phone rang; it was a call from her parental home, “Hello—”
“What’s the matter with Tang Yunxian?”
“You didn’t bother him for a favor or to borrow money again, did you?”
Zhang Liyun’s only sibling was a brother who had no skills. Over forty and still loafing around, yesterday, he wanted to visit the hospital, but she refused him since Tang Wan didn’t like him either. He couldn’t speak properly and was clumsy in handling matters. His presence would have only caused disturbance.
“It has nothing to do with me, haven’t you seen the news this morning?”
“What news?” Zhang Liyun was anxious to go to the hospital to find out the situation. Who had time for the news?
“Tang Yunxian damn found a lawyer,” someone snapped, “and sued several of the reporters who interviewed you yesterday, as well as a few media outlets, for defamation, demanding compensation of one yuan. The lawyer’s letters have been sent out. They say they were spreading rumors.”
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“Is this about the money? It’s about getting justice for Tang Wan!”
“Moreover, with the unexpected turn of events this morning, everyone is saying that the person arrested is Momo, and that during the interviews, you were vague to protect your biological daughter, claiming your actions were despicable.”
“Sister, did Tang Yunxian tell you about this…”
Before the other person could finish, Zhang Liyun hastily hung up the phone, unlocked her cellphone, and started searching for news.
At six o’clock sharp, the mainstream media of Pingjiang had all shared a headline: [Mr. Tang Sues Several Media Outlets, Defending Tang Wan’s Reputation.]
The lawyer’s letter, the official seal, even the draft of the lawsuit were all made public—an elaborate undertaking that clearly wasn’t done in mere minutes. The timing meant no one had a chance at damage control.
As she refreshed the news, another explosive headline appeared.
[He An Detained by Police Late at Night, Suspected of Rape.]
Her mind went completely blank.
She was also part of a few small social groups, including some wealthy ladies. At this hour, many would usually still be asleep, but the groups were now buzzing with activity.
“That beast He An finally got what he deserved. Wonder who he crossed? It was only a matter of time before he ended up behind bars.”
“Anyway, I heard that the He Family only got the news this morning. Apparently, the police conducted an overnight interrogation, and he confessed to the crime without hesitation. There’s no turning this around.”
“Obviously, someone had suppressed the news beforehand, not giving the He Family any chance of pulling strings to save him. That son is good for nothing now.”
“Ah, about Mr. Tang this morning…”
Someone had brought it up, probably remembering Zhang Liyun was still in the group, and the conversation dropped off right there.
With two unexpected blows hitting her, Zhang Liyun was utterly dumbfounded.
During yesterday’s interview, she had played smart, but she had never imagined that Tang Yunxian would play an even harder card.
“Mom—” Tang Mo dashed downstairs in her pajamas, “What is Uncle Tang trying to do? With his actions, isn’t he just telling everyone that it was me who got arrested? How can I show my face now?”
“Now that the news has spread, all my friends and classmates know. Mom, can’t you pull some strings to get the news retracted?”
“What should I do…”
Tang Mo, frantic, rushed over and grabbed her clothes. Zhang Liyun’s head was already exploding, seeing her daughter so flustered and incapable, the anger that she had been holding back finally surged forth.
She lifted her hand and delivered a resounding slap!
“Slap—” Echoed sharply.
Tang Mo was stunned, “Mom—”
“If you hadn’t done those things, hadn’t been arrested, none of this would have happened. Now you expect me to clean up your mess, totally useless! What did I raise you for!”
Zhang Liyun’s concern wasn’t so much about this issue, but what He An might have told the police. She could be considered an accomplice and was afraid she wouldn’t be able to disassociate herself.
In Pingjiang, after days of incessant rain, it had finally cleared up and the sun had appeared. Only, for Zhang Liyun…
Her world had completely collapsed.
**
At the Hospital
In the latter half of the night, Tang Wan couldn’t keep her eyes open and fell asleep for a while. When Tang Yunxian returned, she felt reassured and slept soundly. When she woke up, Tang Yunxian and Jiang Jinsang had just returned to the room, bringing breakfast with them.
“I just bought some porridge,” Tang Yunxian said as he handed over the breakfast. “I also packed a steamer of dumplings for you. Eat them while they’re hot.”
“I’ll go freshen up,” Tang Wan said, heading into the bathroom.
It wasn’t until Jiang Jinsang returned to the room that he received the news. He had been out for breakfast and engaging in conversation with Tang Yunxian, which left no time for checking his phone. Glancing at the man unpacking the meal box for Tang Wan, he felt a growing tension inside.
To be honest…
He had acted more ruthlessly than Jiang had anticipated.
Zhang Liyun had come clandestinely, while Tang Yunxian leveraged the media to fight fire with fire, and executed it more thoroughly, not giving anyone a chance for public relations mediation.
And the situation with He An was equally drastic.
After all, the He Family had money and connections; they could find lawyers, and there was always some room to maneuver. But the police had conducted an overnight interrogation and set the case in stone, effectively cutting off all escape routes for the He family.
Jiang Jinsang rubbed his fingers, thinking that this man was indeed as his elder brother had described:
Troublesome!
