Xu Yanshu belatedly realized that his tone had been too harsh, and a look of regret flashed across his eyes.
Sheng Yi was filled with lingering fear and self-reproach for almost getting engaged to such a scoundrel of dubious origin.
If I can keep Shengyi by my side openly and honestly, then no one else will have the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
After a long silence, Xu Yanshu finally spoke to explain.
"I did not mean that!"
Jiang Zhengyu gave a noncommittal snort, but the anger on his face slowly subsided, all because he was worried about Shengyi.
“I’ve already subtly reminded my aunt, and Shengyi is also on guard. Even if Mu Yichen wants to do something crooked, it won’t be so easy for him to succeed.”
These words eased Xu Yanshu's worries slightly, but his furrowed brows showed no sign of relaxing.
Even without Mu Yichen, there would be others. The most urgent task is to gain the Ouyang family's approval so that this problem can be eliminated at its root.
"Zhengyu, what should I do to get your uncle and aunt to accept me?"
"Perhaps you should consider returning to the Zhou family first, to narrow the gap between you and Shengyi in terms of background and social standing," Jiang Zhengyu said after a moment's thought, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "And don't blame them."
"High society has always been very particular about matching social status in marriage, and since they only have one daughter, Shengyi, they naturally hope that he can obtain the most secure happiness."
After all, Auntie had previously admitted that one of the reasons she opposed Xu Yanshu and Shengyi being together was because Xu Yanshu had no power or influence.
Although the Zhou family cannot compare to the Ouyang family, they still hold considerable influence in Chengdu.
How can he blame others? He was the one who was out of his league.
Xu Yanshu couldn't help but smile bitterly, his eyes filled with helplessness.
He had already witnessed the unspoken rules of high society before this, so he didn't blame anyone at the moment.
Xu Yanshu drove Jiang Zhengyu to the meeting place he had arranged with his client. The latter smoothly opened the car door and got out, turning back to look at Xu Yanshu before leaving.
"I will be staying in Chengdu for the next few days. Please feel free to contact me if anything comes up."
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