Chapter 8

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Tang Wan had just appeared at the door when she attracted the attention of people. There were photos placed in her bedroom. Even if these people had never seen her in person, they knew who she was.

They called out in a low voice, “Hello.” And they left the room one after the other.

“Sis, you’re back!” Tang Mo smiled at her sweetly.

Tang Wan glanced at the messy bedroom. Her pupils constricted, but there was no change in her expression.

“Grandpa said that you’re going back today and left first. Madam Chen will help you pack your things. I came to help.

“I’m just a clumsy person. Look, I think I made a mess instead.”

She smiled apologetically, looking innocent and harmless.

A few simple words were enough to shut Tang Wan up.

After all, she was helping out of kindness. Even though she didn’t do it well, Tang Wan would seem to be rather stingy if she scolded her.

“These are all my classmates. There are a little too many people and it seems like it’s getting a little messy. I’m really sorry,” Tang Mo continued to apologize.

Tang Wan just smiled. “It’s fine. Since it’s so messy here, why don’t you spend time with your classmates in the living room instead?”

“Okay.” Tang Mo smiled and beckoned her classmates to go downstairs.

They went down and whispered among each other as they walked.

“Momo, are you sure your sister’s fine about this?”

“What’s there to be angry about? It’s not like we did it on purpose.” Tang Mo brought a few of her classmates downstairs. There were seven or eight boys and girls. Everybody knew whether it was intentional or not.

As Tang Wan had lived away for a long time and rarely appeared. In addition, they were stepsisters, so their relationship was quite special. They did not usually talk much, let alone make a scene.

Moreover, she had also apologized. There were still so many people around. If Tang Wan did not have a suitable excuse, she would not be able to flare up.

If things went wrong, she would end up with the bad reputation of treating her stepsister harshly.

***

After the group of people left, Madam Chen sighed and looked at Tang Wan apologetically. “Miss, I’m really sorry. I…”

“It’s fine.”

Madam Chen was an old member of the Tang family. She used to serve the old lady. After the latter’s passing, she took care of Tang Wan. As a woman over sixty, how could she do anything against a group of youngsters?

Tang Wan bent down and picked up a silk scarf from the ground. She was staying here temporarily, so she did not bring many things. Packing wouldn’t take long.

“Miss, something seems to be missing.”

“Huh?” Tang Wan frowned.

Madam Chen handed the jewelry box to her. Tang Wan had only stayed here for a few days, but she did bring a few pieces of jewelry to accessorize. She knew exactly what was missing. “Have you looked around?”

“Yes, I have. But I saw one of them, a girl, looking at the jewelry box just now. She said she was just looking around. After that, Miss Mo kept saying that she wanted to help you pack your luggage, so I got distracted. I think that thing is most likely…”

Stolen.

“But I didn’t see it with my own eyes. It might have been lost somewhere.” Without any evidence, Madam Chen also looked troubled. “Miss Mo clearly did it on purpose. Look what she did to the room. Sigh —

“The old master just left, and she called a bunch of people back. I think she’s venting all the humiliation she suffered at Fifth Master Jiang’s.

“You’re so polite with her. Look at her…”

“Alright, don’t be angry. I’ll pack my luggage later. There’s still a group of guests downstairs. I don’t think I should remain upstairs for long. Come down with me and say hello.” Tang Wan smiled amiably.

“Assignments, eh? From what I heard, they’re planning to hang out somewhere else later. Master is currently out of town on business. I wonder if Miss Mo will be as impudent when he’s at home!”

Madam Chen had also been living away all the time. She had no idea about the situation here.

***

When Tang Wan went down to the first floor, the group of people were still hanging out. It was as if they were gossiping about some entertainment news. They were talking about who had broken up after a divorce and who had undergone plastic surgery.

Perhaps it was because Tang Wan put on a friendly demeanor. Although they greeted her politely, they did not take her seriously.

She was the model of the Pingjiang socialite circle. Known for being gentle and kind, she was famous for her good temper.

She found a couch and sat down. She smoothed her skirt. Sitting well-manneredly, it was in stark contrast to their postures.

“You’re all Tang Mo’s classmates?” After Tang Wan came over, the atmosphere turned a little strange.

They responded with uneven voices.

“How many came today?” Tang Wan looked at Tang Mo and smiled innocently.

“Just eight. We’re working on an assignment. It’s much more convenient to do it at home.” Tang Mo had just entered the first year of university and made some new friends. Bringing them home was also a disguised form of showing off.

“They’re all here?” Tang Wan’s gaze swept over everyone.

“Right.” Tang Mo did not know Tang Wan well after all. At this moment, she was still triumphant. After stepping on her, Tang Wan still could not do anything to her.

“Madam Chen, please go out and tell Fifth Master Jiang that I need to borrow two people from him.”

When Tang Mo heard the mention of Fifth Master Jiang, her face turned pale.

A man with the best manners and appearance she’d ever seen, yet he was also ruthless to the core.

“Fifth Master?” Madam Chen was also a little surprised. Obviously, she didn’t know that Jiang Jinshang was still outside. She approached Tang Wan and asked in a low voice, “Miss, what are you doing?”

“Just tell him that I need a few of his people.”

Tang Wan didn’t explain, so Madam Chen had no choice but to carry out her instructions.

He didn’t ask any more questions. He let a few of his men enter the Tang family and followed them in.

“Fifth Master, I’m just borrowing two people. You don’t have to get out of the car.”

Tang Wan was only borrowing two bodyguards. What was he doing here?

“I heard that you have a lot of guests at home. I don’t know why you’re borrowing people. I’m worried that you need more.”

Tang Wan frowned. Even if I don’t have enough manpower, what can a sickly person like you do?

“Sis, what are you doing?” Although Tang Mo was smiling, she had a bad feeling in her heart.

Tang Wan raised the corner of her mouth at her and slowly spat out the words that made their’s hearts tremble.

“I’m catching a thief.”

Tang Mo and her classmates still didn’t understand what Tang Wan was trying to do, but as they saw four or five men in black enter the house. They were all wearing sunglasses and were tall and sturdy.

As they stood there, they felt a sense of urgency as if dark clouds were pressing down on the city. A few students did not understand what was going on and had never seen such a scene before. They were already scared out of their wits.

The word “Catch the thief” was like the thrust of a sharp blade, scaring the group of people so much that their faces turned pale and they felt suffocated.

Jiang Jinshang looked around and found a seat.

He was going to enjoy the show that was about to unfold..