When a Blade of Grass Wants to Become Immortal

Chapter 189: Chapter 185: Wimp x Innocent Little Tyrant 24

Mrs. Jiang gave an awkward laugh. ”Dad, whether or not they have more children is up to them as a couple. We can’t just interfere.”

”That’s right, Dad. Young people these days have their own ideas. I’m already more than satisfied with Xiaosong as a daughter-in-law. It was no small feat for her to give the Jiang Family four children.”

Father Jiang recalled Jiang Yao’s terrified expression when Ji Xiaosong gave birth over a month ago, and he couldn’t help but shudder.

She could have had a painless delivery, but for some reason, Ji Xiaosong seemed to be resistant to the anesthesia. It had almost no effect.

Because of this, Jiang Yao later launched a strict investigation into every step of the process.

It was a good thing Ji Xiaosong never found out. Otherwise, being the kind-hearted person she is, she would have surely let go of anyone who might have been sabotaging things from behind the scenes.

Ji Xiaosong: ’How did I not know I was such a saint?’

Seeing the attitudes of his son and daughter-in-law, Grandpa Jiang knew he couldn’t force the issue.

”I was just mentioning it casually. The decision is, of course, in the young couple’s hands. It’s just... I still have quite a few companies, and more money in my foundations than I can spend. If Xiaosong is willing to have more children, I’ll allocate assets based on the number she has. Boy or girl, it doesn’t matter, as long as she has them.”

’If a firm hand wouldn’t work, what about a little temptation?’

Ji Xiaosong could certainly earn a lot of money with her outstanding creative talents, but that was nothing compared to the resources the Jiang Family had accumulated over generations.

Having dropped that bombshell, Grandpa Jiang said no more. After Ji Xiaosong accepted her award and returned home, the Jiang family threw a celebratory banquet for her.

This time, the guests the Jiang Family invited to the banquet were of a much higher caliber than ever before.

On the night of the banquet, Ji Xiaosong stepped into the brilliantly lit hall wearing a magnificent evening gown, instantly capturing everyone’s attention.

The dazzling light from the crystal chandeliers shimmered, playing off the jewels she wore.

Jiang Yao was by her side. He had now fully taken over Starry Entertainment, and his status was naturally different from before.

The moment Ji Xiaosong appeared, guests who had come to congratulate her flocked over. Among them were industry veterans who had been navigating the music scene for decades, renowned music producers, and top executives from major entertainment companies.

Ji Xiaosong’s standing was different now. Jiang Yao also intended for her to collaborate with more people, helping her career reach even greater heights.

An industry veteran was the first to congratulate her. ”Ah, Xiaosong, your voice is so distinctive. I’ve listened to every one of your songs, and each has its own unique flavor. Truly, the younger generation is formidable! Formidable indeed!”

Ji Xiaosong returned the smile. ”Thank you for the praise, sir. I still have much to learn. I was just lucky to achieve what I have; it’s nothing worth mentioning.”

She had never been an arrogant or conceited person. When others praised her, she would listen politely, but that was all.

It would be utterly foolish to let such praise go to her head.

Never mind what others might do out of jealousy; if you become too arrogant or difficult to work with, opportunities will simply dry up.

No one is irreplaceable.

Time would tell all.

Keep a low profile, but let your work speak for itself—this was Ji Xiaosong’s guiding principle.

The people around her noted her attitude and praised her inwardly.

They had harbored some worries before coming to the banquet.

Ji Xiaosong may have won a major award and be incredibly famous now, but looking back over the decades, plenty of huge stars had faded into obscurity.

Only those who knew how to handle people could have lasting careers.

A renowned music producer seized the opportunity to step forward, his face beaming with enthusiasm. ”Miss Ji, your creative genius is astonishing! Those original songs and lyrics are so captivating. I have several music production projects in the works, and I was wondering if you might be interested in a collaboration?”

With that, he immediately took out a proposal he had prepared in advance and handed it to her.

Ji Xiaosong’s eyes flew across the page. She finished reading it in moments, offered her own ideas, and they reached an agreement right then and there.

Seeing the music producer successfully secure a collaboration, the others immediately rushed forward with their own offers.

The Jiang Family had set the stage for her at the banquet, and Ji Xiaosong had seized the opportunity perfectly.

*

By the time the quadruplets turned one, Ji Xiaosong had released another new album.

At their first-birthday grabbing ceremony, Grandpa Jiang quietly asked Ji Xiaosong if she had any thoughts about having a second pregnancy.

”Xiaosong, my dear, how has your recovery been? Would you like to have a doctor take another look at you?”

”Thank you, Grandpa. I’ve recovered very well, there’s nothing wrong. I just need to get my regular annual check-up now. The family doctor is excellent and has been keeping a close eye on my health.”

Hearing Ji Xiaosong’s positive response, Grandpa Jiang’s face lit up with a huge, beaming smile.

”Xiaosong, my dear, I have quite a few businesses overseas. But as you know, the Jiang family is small, so there aren’t many people to manage them. With so many assets, I’d only feel at ease if they were in the hands of our own family, don’t you agree?”

Ji Xiaosong didn’t understand what Grandpa Jiang was getting at, but when an elder was speaking, it was best to just play along. Besides, the Jiang family had no reason to harm her.

”You’re right, Grandpa. When family members manage their own businesses, they’re bound to be more invested.”

”Oh, wonderful! I’m glad you see it that way. It’s just, our Jiang family has so few descendants. It’s only because of you that we were blessed with four children at once. It goes to show you’re in good health. If the family had more people to share this responsibility in the future, the Jiang Family would surely prosper even more.”

Ji Xiaosong finally understood. Grandpa Jiang was trying to get her to have more children.

Her quadruplets had just turned one, and he was already impatient for her to add more children to the family.

These reincarnated quadruplets each had their own mission. One was to revitalize the nation’s science and technology, another to rejuvenate its culture, a third to make their mark on the literary world, and the fourth to make contributions to medicine.

Each of the four children had their own path to walk; this was the purpose of their reincarnation.

For her, childbirth had actually been a relatively easy affair, with no lasting damage. The Jiang family also treated her exceptionally well, so there was no real reason to refuse such a request.

”You’re right, Grandpa. I was actually thinking the same thing. After my new album is released and promoted, I’ll consider having another baby.”

”Another baby?”

Jiang Yao, who had only caught the tail end of the conversation, heard Ji Xiaosong mention another baby and nearly jumped out of his skin.

”Honey, you want to have another one? Let’s not, okay? The anesthesia didn’t work on you last time. Until they can develop an anesthetic that’s safe for you, I can’t even stand the thought of you getting hurt, let alone going through childbirth again.”

Ji Xiaosong froze. She’d completely forgotten about the anesthesia issue. ’Thinking about it now,’ she mused, ’I guess I overdid my act.’

”I love children, so having a few more is no big deal. It’s not like the Jiang Family can’t afford to raise them well. Just look at the Jiangs—every single one of them is exceptional. Our children will be wonderful too.”