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50. If I were to marry Lu Fei, it seems like I could accept it!

After attending the birthday banquet, everyone was preparing to leave.

Just before they departed, not only the Su family but also other local gentry and powerful figures extended olive branches to Lu Fei.

However, Lu Fei had no real interest in them, but he maintained a polite demeanor.

With a faint smile, he accepted their contact information one by one and expressed that if he had time, he would definitely visit them.

But as for when Lu Fei would actually have time…

Perhaps he never would have any time at all!

On the other side.

Jiang Wenying had already returned to the Jiang family’s convoy^[1]“convoy” refers to a group of vehicles traveling together for protection or coordination. with her elder brother.

They were getting ready to depart for the Jiang family.

While in the car, Jiang Heng received a phone call.

It was a call specifically made for him by someone from the Jiang family.

After hanging up, Jiang Heng quickly ordered the convoy to stop and went into Jiang Wenying’s RV. ^[2]RV: type of vehicle that provides living accommodations while also being suitable for travel.

“Is there something important, big brother, for you to specifically call the convoy to stop to come to me?”

Upon seeing Jiang Wenying sitting in the RV, he looked at her with a slight smile, and said,

“The family head just called me!”

A hint of confusion flashed in Jiang Wenying’s eyes. Why would the family head call her elder brother and after the call why did he come to find her?

In the Jiang family, the current generation’s heir was always the elder brother right in front of her. Even though she had talent, she couldn’t gain the Jiang family’s recognition.

Just like the company she was in, in order to climb to her current position and create billions in profits for the Jiang family, she was only given the position of vice president.

Even as a vice president, she was assigned to do the most tedious work and couldn’t even enter the board of directors.

If the Jiang family wanted to replace her, it would be a simple matter.

It wouldn’t cause much impact on the company.

Unlike her elder brother, Jiang Heng, who hadn’t done anything and was directly appointed as the company’s CEO.

At the thought, Jiang Wenying’s gaze dimmed slightly. Can a change in status change everything?

Seeing Jiang Wenying’s lack of response, Jiang Heng didn’t continue to tease her and spoke directly,

“The family head has arranged a marriage for you. After returning to Shanghai, find some time to get to know the person.”

“And also, as a woman, once you have family matters, it’s best not to appear in public. After getting married, find time to resign from the vice president’s position. I will compensate you more in terms of assets when the time comes.”

“As someone who comes from our Jiang family, you won’t lack money, so you can rest assured…”

Before Jiang Heng finished speaking, Jiang Wenying’s cold gaze turned unpleasant.

Jiang Wenying’s brows furrowed tightly, and she reacted strongly, saying,

“I disagree. Why am I being forced into a marriage without my knowledge?”

At this moment, Jiang Wenying felt a chill in her heart. Was this the beloved Jiang family she had always yearned for? 

Was her future really to become a sacrificial pawn for the family?

“Wenying, this is the family head’s decision. The Jiang family has raised and nurtured you for so many years. Is this how you repay the Jiang family?”

Seeing Jiang Wenying’s strong reaction, the smile on Jiang Heng’s face suddenly disappeared, and his expression turned grave.

Upon hearing Jiang Heng’s words, Jiang Wenying’s heart sank, and a hint of resentment towards the Jiang family grew within her.

Did they forget about the billions in profits I had created for the Jiang family?

Were all my years of dedication to the company a joke? 

Just because of marriage, would I be stripped of all my achievements?

Jiang Wenying lowered her eyes, and involuntarily, thoughts of Lu Fei, who had shown his talent at the Su family banquet, came to her mind.

Seeing Jiang Wenying fall silent, Jiang Heng took a deep breath and said calmly,

“You know about the cooperation between the Jiang family and the Mu family, right? This project cannot tolerate any mistakes; it’s a further opportunity for the Jiang family.”

“Your fiancé is from the Mu family, his name is Lu Fei, the young man from the Su family banquet.”

“I’ve observed that person. Although he is just a follower of the Mu family, his exceptional medical skills alone make it worthwhile for you to marry him.”

“Lu Fei?”

Jiang Wenying’s dazed eyes suddenly regained their brilliance, and doubts filled her mind.

The marriage arranged by the Jiang family was with Lu Fei?

For some reason, upon hearing this news, Jiang Wenying who was in gloom, felt it wasn’t as difficult to accept as before.

“Yes, it’s that person. After returning to Shanghai, find time to get to know him better. Perhaps the Jiang family will need his help in the future!”

Nodding, Jiang Heng said.

After learning this news, Jiang Wenying’s reaction wasn’t as intense, and she became silent.

She didn’t know her own heart—whether she wished to continue refusing or silently accept it.

“The family head entrusted me to explain this matter, and I’ve fulfilled it. Now, think it over yourself.”

“Although you are the second daughter of the Jiang family, it doesn’t mean they would casually marry you off to someone worthless.”

Jiang Wenying didn’t want to listen to anything else Jiang Heng had to say.

What did he mean by not casually marrying her off to someone worthless?

It was simply a matter of the benefits not being sufficient, unable to fetch a good price.

Jiang Wenying had already understood the cooperation between the Jiang family and the Mu family. The Jiang family’s strong desire to achieve cooperation with the Mu family was self-evident.

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