Jiang Tang felt helpless. Although she and Jiang Xinyao had never gotten along, she couldn't just watch Jiang Xinyao fall into danger. Wen Junchi was far too ruthless. In his hands, Jiang Xinyao was nothing more than an ant.
Jiang Tang had warned Jiang Xinyao that Wen Junchi wasn't as simple as he appeared, but Jiang Xinyao wouldn't listen. She even accused Jiang Tang of being jealous that she had won Wen Junchi's favor.
There was nothing Jiang Tang could do but stop trying to persuade her. She had already given her warning; if Jiang Xinyao wouldn't listen, that was beyond her control. She couldn't be expected to keep offering kindness only to be rebuffed. Whatever consequences came later, Jiang Xinyao would have to bear them herself.
After the gifts had been presented, several families on good terms with the Jiang Family chatted with Granny Jiang. Mu Xingfeng and Xie Yunshu were among them, while the three youngsters went off to get something to eat.
Xiao Qi pointed at the strawberry cake on a golden tiered display. "Host, this cake uses dairy cream. You can eat it without worrying."
Yan Wen placed the cake on his plate, found a corner to sit in, and started eating.
Once Mu Xu Ci and Mu Xu Xi had made their selections, they sat down beside Yan Wen. Mu Xu Ci handed him a glass of wine. "Try some while Mom and Dad aren't looking."
Yan Wen took the glass. "I'm thirsty anyway."
Yan Wen took a sip and smacked his lips. "I don't think it tastes as good as fruit wine."
"Grape wine puts the emphasis on the alcohol. The fruit wine you usually drink emphasizes the fruit, Host. They taste different, so of course you don't like this wine."
*"I'll switch to