Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Jealousy
Sheng Tang left her phone behind and pulled her younger brother away from the front building.
Sure enough, the main building’s dining room was already serving dishes.
Everyone was seated, waiting for Sheng Tang and her brother.
The First Master and Second Master’s couples looked displeased; while Sheng Zhang and his siblings had somewhat strange expressions, glancing at each other as if their scheme had succeeded.
"You two are really something." Fang Mengying made them sit down. "It’s almost time to eat, and you’re still running around."
Sheng Zong glanced at Sheng Qiao.
Sheng Qiao rolled her eyes and ignored it.
Sheng Rong couldn’t hold back and looked at Sheng Tang and her brother with a proud smile.
Sheng Tang’s heart rang with alarm.
The dishes were all served, and the first lunch of the New Year officially began.
The old man said a few formal words, nothing more than some cliché New Year blessings.
Everyone clinked their glasses.
Sheng Tang and her brother buried their heads in their food, not taking part in the table talk.
"I’m planning to go to Hainan on the seventh day of the first lunar month to meet an old friend and stay for a few days," the old man said. "I’ll take Zong and Tangtang with me, so these siblings can see the world."
He also wanted to see Sheng Zong’s capabilities.
Sheng Tang was no longer an option, no matter how capable she was, as she was not part of the Sheng Family anymore.
Of course, she and Sheng Zong were close, the siblings could support each other.
If Sheng Tang married the young master of the Gu Family, then Sheng Zong would have a strong brother-in-law, potentially making him the best successor.
This trip could also serve to observe these two children.
Sheng Zong was initially overjoyed but then looked at Sheng Tang.
Sheng Tang definitely couldn’t go, as she had to spend this winter vacation with Gu Shiting.
She spoke the truth, "Grandpa, you take Zong, I have some matters after the New Year that are already scheduled."
Sheng Qiao and her two siblings were so envious their eyes almost turned red.
Yet Sheng Tang simply didn’t appreciate it.
Taking advantage of her being younger, Sheng Rong pouted at the old man, "Grandpa, if Tangtang isn’t going, take me. I want to accompany you too."
The old man slightly frowned, "What did you call her?"
Sheng Rong shrank her shoulders.
For her to call Sheng Tang "sister," that was something she could never say. Who was Sheng Tang, someone so lowly, to be her sister?
She didn’t dare speak again.
Sheng Qiao also mustered up her courage, "Grandpa, take us too, you can’t be biased."
The old man waved his hand, "Eat."
He spent every day with these grandchildren and knew that they were all useless, and he had no desire to assess them further.
As for grooming, he had nurtured Sheng Zhang for twenty years, yet he still turned out to be nothing more than a playboy.
With the other three children silenced, the old man continued, "Then it will be just me and Zong."
Zong’s excitement had already waned considerably, "Grandpa, maybe next time..."
Under the table, Sheng Tang gave him a hard kick.
Such a good opportunity for training shouldn’t be wasted. Grandpa was a big shot in the business world, he could teach Sheng Zong many things that their scholarly father couldn’t.
Whether or not he would inherit was another matter, but a person needed to broaden their horizons to become successful.
She spoke on Zong’s behalf, "Zong would definitely be willing to go, he’s been feeling bored at home lately."
Zong indeed half-wanted to go, but didn’t want to abandon his sister.
Upon hearing his sister’s words, and realizing she’d be back at the Gu Family after the New Year, leaving him bored at home, he cheered up, "Thank you, Grandpa, I won’t cause you any trouble, and I’ll take care of you."
The old man laughed.
The atmosphere at the dining table became harmonious.
Sheng Qiao and the others looked at Sheng Tang and her brother, their hatred growing more intense.
"Enjoy your boasting, you’ll have your moment to cry!" Sheng Qiao thought darkly.
Thinking that her plan had already succeeded halfway, she felt a bit relieved.