CHAPTER 569: 329 CONDITIONS FOR MARRYING INTO THE JIANG FAMILY!_2

The matchmaker introduced her to Jiang Shan, the second son of the Jiang Family, and Dai Aiyuan was very satisfied with this arrangement.

Jiang Shan not only had a business mind but also listened to her and trusted her; she thought the future of the Jiangs was already in her husband’s hands, only to discover now—

The least promising Jiang Xuan had become the helmsman of the Jiangs, the third son Jiang Feng had set out to carve his own path in the world, and the eldest Jiang He, although uninterested in competition, had managed the family affairs in perfect order during the old man’s sick years. Even now that the old patriarch had returned, he still was a respected figure among the three brothers.

Jiang Shan also didn’t hesitate to remind Dai Aiyuan more than once to respect his elder sister-in-law and to heed her advice.

Now she was the only one left, stuck awkwardly in the middle.

Just now, Shen Zhixi’s words had directly pierced her, especially when he mentioned the girlfriend of the youngest son.

Even though they were not yet engaged, everyone in the Jiang Family doted on her; when she had meals with the old Jiang patriarch, he would occasionally inquire about Xia Ye’s situation.

Clearly, it was out of concern!

Dai Aiyuan felt extremely agitated inside. Shen Zhixi very opportunistically opened his mouth, "I do not want to take over Jiangs. I just hope... the one who controls the Jiangs in the future is someone I trust. Jiang Xuan won’t do; his edge is too sharp."

Shen Zhixi lifted his eyelids to give her a glance, his tone languid, "I find your husband competent. If the Jiang and Shen families maintain a good relationship, there would be no domestic rivals... "

Dai Aiyuan pressed her chest, then cast a guilty glance at the firmly shut door of the study.

She admitted to herself that she was tempted. After eight years studying business economics, she knew all too well that higher risk also meant greater reward...

Rather than being stuck in between the other branches of the Jiang Family, she preferred to take a gamble on danger.

Especially since Mr. Shen was one to handle matters prudently, with substantial family wealth and a deep sense of strategy.

Dai Aiyuan slowly raised her head, her eyes ablaze with two wisps of fire, "Then Mr. Shen, what do you suggest... I should do?"

Mr. Shen may have been cunning, but Jiang Jiujue, the youngest of the Jiangs, was even more difficult to deal with.

Shen Zhixi had already found a breakthrough, however. He loosened his grip and drew a jade artifact from the middle drawer to play with in his hand.

The jade artifact was a three-dimensional carving of the Bagua, half of it as smooth as spring water, while the other half had a mysterious, matte texture.

It was his personal belonging. When he first moved to Capital City, at Godear’s relocation welcome banquet, he had also been holding this jade artifact.

They say jade is cold, but Shen Zhixi’s body temperature was even colder than the jade.

He held the jade in his hand, fingers gently exploring its surface, "I heard the Jiangs are planning to venture into the O Alliance. Are you aware of this?"

Dai Aiyuan’s eyes shifted, "I haven’t heard about that, but Jiang has indeed visited O continent several times recently. He’s very ambitious; it seems likely from these actions."

Shen Zhixi nodded, as though agreeing with her speculation.

In the world, no one had more ambition than that man...

And those who had been investigating him recently were forces from the O Alliance.

Thus, Shen Zhixi also deduced that Jiang Xuan must have made some sort of deal with the O Alliance...

Shen Zhixi beckoned Dai Aiyuan over; she hesitated for a few seconds, then got up and walked around to the side of his wheelchair, bending down as Shen Zhixi whispered in her ear...

**

Liu Manyi was over five months pregnant, but to put it bluntly, her belly was as big as a full-term pregnant woman’s.

Right now, she lay reclined on a maternity chair in the living room, watching a replay of the FB team’s friendly match in the O continent on TV.

Liu Manyi could not understand e-sports; she had always followed Xia Ye.

In the footage, the girl’s small face was still palm-sized. Wearing a headset, with her hair hanging down her cheeks, she sat amidst a crowd of male teammates, shining so brightly she was impossible to ignore.

Liu Manyi adored it and turned to look at Jiang Jiujue on the armchair, "Dad, I heard that Yeye’s romance with your fourth son was exposed. It was all over the internet recently, talking about them. They say the couple is a match of male talent and female beauty. They even joked about moving the civil affairs bureau over for them."

"Absurd!" Jiang Jiujue said with a stern face, tapping his cane, "The civil affairs bureau is there to serve the people. Move it over for her? Isn’t that absurd?"

Liu Manyi choked and was unsure whether the old man meant "he" or "she." She assumed the old master might not understand the internet jargon and let out a dry laugh, "Ah, Dad, the netizens are just joking about that. Besides, Xuanxuan is not getting any younger. It’s high time he married, and it’s not easy to find a match of equal social status. We should hope that he hurries up and marries Yeye, don’t you think?"

Of equal status?

Jiang Jiujue was rolling his eyes inwardly.

The great Heavenly Dao and a fox spirit being of equal status?