Mu Yan looked at Zhuang Chujiao with sympathy, causing Zhuang Chujiao to feel a sharp pain in her heart and lungs from anger.

Doesn’t she know how her leg got broken?

This annoying girl is as sharp and cunning as always, but unfortunately, she makes valid points that can’t be refuted.

Mrs. Zhuang looked at Mu Yan’s calm expression and then at Zhuang Chujiao, who was struggling to hold back her anger, and she couldn’t help but feel a bit displeased.

But Nuannuan, as always, was sensible. She knew that this was for their sake that she was being polite to Jiaojiao, and she felt even more guilty.

She said to Zhuang Chujiao, "Jiaojiao, the tea on the table is gone, go and get some more."

Zhuang Chujiao swallowed her frustration and said, "Alright."

As Zhuang Chujiao headed to the kitchen, everyone’s attention turned to Jiang Yutai, who had come with her.

Mu Yan looked at Jiang Jingheng, wanting to ask if Jiang Yutai didn’t go home for the New Year.

Seeing Jiang Jingheng’s calm demeanor, she got her answer.

This brother really puts effort into pursuing girls, even at the risk of angering the elders at home.

Jiang Yutai stood there awkwardly, smiling, "Grandfather, Grandmother, Happy New Year, I wish you both happiness as vast as the sea and longevity as permanent as the mountains."

The old lady responded, but her attitude was somewhat cold, "Happy New Year to you too, yet you came over with Jing Heng on such a big holiday."

Jiang Yutai was a bit confused, "I didn’t come with Jing Heng, I’ve been in Beijing all this time, didn’t I visit you before New Year’s? Don’t you remember?"

"Are you saying I’m getting senile?" The old lady was a bit displeased.

Jiang Yutai hurriedly said, "Grandmother, I didn’t mean it that way."

The old lady didn’t want to say more, handed him a red envelope, though it wasn’t as thick as the ones given to Mu Yan and Jiang Jingheng.

Jiang Yutai, though confused about the situation, accepted the envelope respectfully, "Thank you, Grandmother."

He didn’t care about the amount; what mattered to him was the meaning behind the envelope.

Of course, since he arrived later than Jiang Jingheng and the others, he didn’t know about the difference inside.

He had just sat down when the old man asked, "How is your grandfather doing?"

He looked up, just about to respond when he saw the old man was facing Jiang Jingheng, asking the question.

Jiang Jingheng replied, "He’s doing well. Before I came, he reminded me to send you his regards."

"Hmm, I’m doing well too. I haven’t been to Upper City for twenty years, I wonder how it’s changed," the old man sighed.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yutai quickly said, "If you’d like to go to Upper City, I’ll make arrangements and ensure everything is handled for you."

Jiang Jingheng’s expression remained calm, showing no irritation at Jiang Yutai for speaking out of turn.

"No need," Zhuang Yi said indifferently, "I’m an old man, I can’t travel far."

Jiang Yutai hurriedly replied, "How can that be considered far? It’s only a two-hour flight from Beijing to Upper City; I’ll even arrange a private plane for you."

The old man didn’t respond, taking a sip of tea instead, and asked Zhuang Yi beside him, "How are your grandparents doing?"

"They’re well. Grandfather even mentioned wanting to invite you for a spring outing when the season changes," Zhuang Yi responded.

"Hmm, help me keep that in mind."

"Sure, when we find a nice sunny day during my break, I’ll set it up," Zhuang Yi smiled, "and maybe learn a few tricks from you and Grandfather."

"You’re hopeless at chess; no matter how much you learn, could you ever win against your grandfather and me?" Ruan Xinyu teased.

Zhuang Yi didn’t mind, "Everyone needs dreams." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

This remark made everyone in the room laugh.

Jiang Yutai smiled, but inside he felt extremely uncomfortable, as Old Sir Zhuang clearly didn’t think highly of him.

What was the meaning of this? Was he worse than Jiang Jingheng, the illegitimate child? How could that be!

Recalling the purpose of his visit, he straightened his back and corrected his posture.