"The Qu family?" Jiang Minghui murmured softly, looking at the elegant and charming woman in front of him, his mind already considering countless possibilities.
Standing next to him, President Wang chuckled: "Yes! Who doesn't know that the Qu family is incredibly wealthy? It's just a pity that the Qu family elders only have this one daughter, who is now over forty and still hasn't married to leave a bloodline for the Qu family. I really don't know who will inherit all of the Qu family's wealth after they pass away?"
Jiang Minghui narrowed his eyes, but they sparkled: "Miss Qu, what is the reason you haven't married all these years?"
"I heard that Miss Qu has a strange temper. Her parents have been urging her to get married every year, but she insists on finding someone she likes, so she hasn't gotten married yet after all these years."
"Given the Qu family's background, there must be countless men who want to become their son-in-law."
"Of course! That's the Qu family, one of the four major conglomerates! The Qu family only has one daughter, so after the two elders pass away, all this wealth will belong to Miss Qu! So, the men who want to become the Qu family's son-in-law could probably line up from here all the way to France!"
Jiang Minghui nodded, but there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
So this Qu family is so illustrious. It's just a pity I didn't meet Miss Qu sooner.
I can only blame myself for being too young and naive back then.
At the time, seeing the Shen family made them seem incredibly wealthy, but little did they know that the Shen family was nothing compared to the Qu family.
That woman, Shen Qingwan, really got off easy!
If he hadn't been so young at the time, he might not have even been interested in her.
Since it's all the same, becoming a live-in son-in-law is a much more prestigious position than becoming a live-in son-in-law of the Qu family.
Alas... what a pity...
It's no use saying anything now.
If he were still single like he was back then, he would still have the courage to pursue her. It's just a pity that he has been married for many years now.
A large family like the Qu family would certainly not accept a man who has been married before.
Just then, a drunken man with a beer belly walked over.
He saw Miss Qu's lewd smile and rushed forward with his wine glass in hand: "Miss Qu...Miss Qu, you are truly beautiful and charming tonight...I...I toast you..."
Miss Qu frowned, raised her hand and fanned her nose, clearly bothered by the strong smell of alcohol emanating from him.
The man looked displeased: "Miss Qu, are you looking down on me? I haven't even looked down on you, you old maid! You're so old and still unmarried, who knows if you have some kind of hidden illness? You always have that arrogant face, looking down on everyone... Aren't you just relying on the power of the Qu family? You're just lucky to have been born into such a family, but you... tsk tsk tsk, you're full of bad habits!"
Seeing this, Jiang Minghui strode forward and punched the man hard in the face.
The man staggered from the blow, his eyes widening in anger: "Damn it! You dare hit me!"
Upon seeing that it was Jiang Minghui who had hit him, the man revealed a mocking smile: "Who did I think it was? It turns out to be Jiang Minghui, who's been like a rat crossing the street lately. Everyone's kicking you now, and the Jiang family is about to be finished. And you still have the mood to attend a party?"
Jiang Minghui ignored his words and said with a righteous expression, "Apologize to this young lady."
"Are you kidding me? Do you know who I am? You dare ask me to apologize?"
"I don't care how noble your status is, but the nonsense you just said offended this young lady, and you should apologize to her!"
"Pah! Jiang Minghui, you thousand-year-old bastard, do you think you're some kind of righteous messenger? What are you pretending for here? I bet you just want to become a live-in son-in-law again, don't you? Everyone knows you became a live-in son-in-law of the Shen family, used them, and then wanted to kick them to the curb, right? Now you've seen someone better and are tempted, aren't you?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Minghui's face immediately flushed red: "How do you, an outsider, know the truth of the matter? What right do you have to comment on my affairs?"
"Hmph! Don't I know you? You made your fortune by being a live-in son-in-law, didn't you? You're over fifty now and you still haven't given up being a live-in son-in-law? You really are a born live-in son-in-law. Should I give you the title of the strongest live-in son-in-law? Oh no, it should be the most shameless live-in son-in-law!"
Just as Jiang Minghui was feeling somewhat embarrassed, Miss Qu suddenly spoke up: "The saying goes that heroes don't ask about their origins, and I think Mr. Jiang's decisive methods are commendable."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Minghui's eyes lit up.
Unexpectedly, he met someone who understood him even though he was over fifty.
Miss Qu smiled elegantly and charmingly, her red lips curving slightly: "Throughout history, which great achiever hasn't been decisive and ruthless? If one is always timid and hesitant, held back by something as ephemeral as emotions, what can one possibly accomplish?"
Jiang Minghui's eyes lit up with joy. After all these years, he had finally met such a kindred spirit!
Everyone looked down on him, thinking it was shameful for him to be a live-in son-in-law and that his methods were dishonorable! But Miss Qu admired him greatly.
Sure enough, those common people didn't understand him at all; only someone of noble birth like Miss Qu could understand him.
She's right. Which powerful family in the world today isn't cold-blooded, ruthless, and cruel?
If one's methods are not ruthless, how can one manage such a large family?
I suppose that's what Miss Qu admires about him.
"What do you know, you stinking woman?" the drunken man shouted angrily.
Miss Qu waved her hand, and immediately several bodyguards appeared, lifted the drunk man up, and carried him out.
"Young Miss, the troublemaker has been dealt with."
"Hmm." Miss Qu hummed in agreement and gestured for them to leave.
Then she looked at Jiang Minghui with a smile: "Mr. Jiang, I think your personality is quite to my liking. Why don't you sit with me and have a drink?"
Jiang Minghui looked flattered, but still forced a composed demeanor: "Miss Qu, please."
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After the party, Jiang Minghui saw Miss Qu off to her car with a big smile. Even as he watched her car drive away until it disappeared from sight, his smile remained unchanged.
When Mr. Wang arrived, he saw Jiang's beaming face and couldn't help but smile, saying, "Mr. Jiang, I must congratulate you!"
"What congratulations?" Jiang Minghui asked, feigning modesty.
"Hey, we're all brothers, let's not hide it from each other. Judging from Miss Qu's attitude towards you tonight, it seems like you have a good impression of her!"
"Oh... Mr. Wang, you're making fun of me... We were just chatting casually, it wasn't like what you said." Jiang Minghui said this, but his heart was pounding because of these words, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.
Looking at him, a hint of mockery flashed in Mr. Wang's eyes: "I didn't expect Mr. Jiang to still be so charming at his age. Even Miss Qu looks at you differently. Why don't you hurry up and get ready to rise to the top? Don't forget to help me out when the time comes."
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