Chapter 907: Extra 358-3: A Meeting, Grandpa’s Demeanor – 2 Chapter 907: Extra 358-3: A Meeting, Grandpa’s Demeanor – 2 In the private room.

Jiang Fulai opened the window a crack and spoke to Bai Lian, “The butler will be here soon to show you the design.”

Bai Lian brewed another pot of tea, “What design?”

Jiang Fulai did not reply.

Bai Lian raised an eyebrow.

Soon, the butler arrived with a brocade box, opened it, and showed Bai Lian the embroidery inside, “Miss Bai, take a look. Do you like this embroidery?”

Bai Lian stood up and leaned over to examine the embroidery closely.

Butterflies threading through flowers, the stitches tight and precise.

Having seen Ji Heng’s embroidery often, Bai Lian could discern some skills. This piece was acceptable, but not as good as Ji Heng’s craftsmanship, who was still considered an amateur.

“It’s alright,” she nodded.

However, the butler could tell that her approval was not very high.

Especially…

The butler looked at the vibrant poppies on Bai Lian’s collar. He did not understand much about embroidery, but even with a simple glance, he could see that, while not lavish, those simple poppies had more artistic depth than the butterfly pattern.

**
At the Ji Family home.

Ji Lang received a message.

He ended the call, stood up, and spoke to his parents, “The person in charge didn’t like the work. I’ll have to go to Grand Aunt.”

Originally, Ji Lang wanted the people from his branch of the family to make this embroidery, reluctant to let Grand Aunt’s people get involved.

Since no one saw the embroidery from his branch, Ji Lang had no choice but to consult Grand Aunt.

“Embroidery? Alang, you mean…”

Ji Lang nodded, “Grand Aunt, opportunity knocks but once.”

Naturally, Grand Aunt knew how to prioritize, and ordered someone to fetch a piece that she had won a prize for two years ago, “Since it’s a Cloud Brocade Phoenix Robe, this lady must intend it as a wedding dress. She can’t be very old.”

When Ji Heng returned, Grand Aunt and Ji Lang were examining her award-winning embroidery.

It depicted red plum blossoms on snow, red and white creating a picturesque scene.

Ji Heng glanced at it and nodded silently to himself.

Upon seeing Ji Heng, Grand Aunt let go and greeted him.

Uncle Meng set down some gift boxes, “Grand Aunt, these are New Year’s gifts Master and Second Master and Third Master brought for you.”

The decoration on the gift boxes was quite exquisite.

Ji Lang glanced casually at the gift boxes, didn’t pay much attention, and hurriedly left with Grand Aunt’s work.

Grand Aunt sat down again, having heard that Ji Heng was going to see his granddaughter, “Why didn’t you bring her back with you?”

“She’s been a bit busy lately,” Ji Heng simply made an excuse.

He might also bring a bodyguard when he returned.

Of course, he was also concerned that the circumstances at the Ji Family might affect Bai Lian’s development. She rarely visited the Mu Family, maintaining only a slightly better relationship with the Xu Family.

Given her unique status, Ji Heng did not want to put her in a difficult position.

Grand Aunt looked quizzically at Ji Heng. So busy during winter break?

However, Ji Heng was always reticent, sank into thought for a moment before asking about his last few decades, “You haven’t been back, and we couldn’t get any news about you, you this…”

“I’m sorry.” Ji Heng was very apologetic but did not elaborate further.

Ji Heng was well aware of his unusual status.

Ji Mulan had left the Ji Family but still frequently encountered trouble. During that time, he stayed in Xiangcheng incognito.

He did not want to impact the Ji Family either.

Now, due to that issue involving Bai Lian, a significant number of people had been purged domestically, leading Ji Heng to decide to return this year.

After Ji Heng left.

Grand Aunt had Ji Heng’s gifts distributed to the second and third branches of the family, then asked Uncle Meng about Ji Heng’s circumstances.

“This… that Miss Bai seems quite extraordinary, but…” Uncle Meng hesitated for a while before mentioning Xiaoqi’s situation.

“Didn’t finish Junior High?” Grand Aunt was somewhat shocked, stunned into sitting down.

She remembered when Ji Wanxin was admitted to Jiangjing University.

She traveled alone to Jiangjing to study.

Her talents made her the most famous talented woman in Xicheng, coveted by many.

She couldn’t bear to see her descendants like this.

Grand Aunt sat for a moment longer, then lifted her hand and sighed, “Find an international junior high school, and have Alang pay more attention too. Find a time to speak with his father-in-law, we can’t delay the child.”

Ji Lang’s fiancee’s family was in the education sector; it was indeed right to contact them.

**
At the residence of Ji Family’s second master.

After he and Ji Yun returned, the second madam showed him the gifts that had been sent over.

“Isn’t this perfect, don’t you like to smoke?” she showed the second master a box of rolled tobacco placed beside, stored in an exquisite wooden box, along with two cans of tea and an embroidery piece.

The second master originally did not want to see the gifts from Ji Heng.

When he saw the embroidery, he paused for a moment and then, with slightly trembling fingers, caressed the embroidered orchids on it.

It was clear that the embroidery was new.