Chapter 396 Marriage Alliance
Zhou Wansheng didn't reply, but looked at Ai'er and asked, "Miss Ai, which school do you plan to attend?"
When asked about her, Ai'er sat up straight and smiled sweetly, "Originally, we were thinking of continuing in the national school, going straight from elementary to middle school, since we're more familiar with everything at our own school and wouldn't have to spend time adapting. But, I thought that Gu Le's grades are so good, the school he chose must also be very good, so we plan to go to the same school as him if he doesn't go abroad."
She didn't say "herself" but specifically said "them," indicating that it included both her and her classmates from Xuzhou. This would increase Gu Le's chances of staying in China, since so many of his friends wanted to go to school with him.
"No way! We've already agreed to send Ah Le to the Royal Academy, and he won't be going alone. The family will definitely arrange bodyguards, nannies, butlers, assistants, and so on. Besides, we own property there, so if they miss Ah Le, the family can just go over. What's the big deal? Besides, his brother is already waiting for him there, so we can't go back on our word!"
Everyone in the room looked at Wu Ye, who had spoken.
Zhou Wansheng: "..." Wasn't he supposed to pretend he didn't understand Chinese?!
Mr. Ai frowned in confusion: "You can speak Mandarin?"
Wu Ye blinked: "I just learned it."
Everyone: "..."
Although Old Master Ai did not recognize who the other person was, the person had an imposing aura, and the fact that he was staying at the Zhou family's house tonight suggested that he was no ordinary person!
Grandpa Ai took a deep breath and then said, "What's the deal with Gu Le's brother you just mentioned? If I remember correctly, Gu Le only has one brother, Gu Shu. But wasn't he supposed to have been admitted to Qingdao University this year? How come he's going abroad?"
After he finished speaking, he looked at Zhou Wansheng with a puzzled expression.
Wu Ye laughed and said, "I am Ah Le's godfather. I have a grandson who is a few years older than Ah Le. That child has already been studying at the Royal Academy for a year. So if Ah Le goes there this year, he doesn't need to worry about being unfamiliar with the place. There are quite a lot of acquaintances there! There are several people from your Hong Kong city there, and several people from our side are there as well. Moreover, the shipping magnate has so many clients, and many of their descendants are there. There is absolutely no such thing as what you described!"
Old Master Ai was taken aback. He looked at Zhou Wansheng and saw that he was still smiling gently, but did not refute the Burmese man's words. So he knew that what the other party said was probably true.
At this point, even Mr. Ai could no longer remain calm. He was preparing to retire, and his son had taken over his position. However, he did not want the Ai family to remain second in command forever. If the Zhou family helped, his son would definitely have a chance to be nominated in the Chief Executive election five years later. If he waited another five years, he would have gained the qualifications and achievements, and the position would be within his grasp.
Only if the Zhou family becomes one with them, and the Zhou family's money becomes the Ai family's money bag, will all the money needed for public welfare, donations, and the redevelopment and planning of the port city be provided by the Zhou family. In that case, the possibility of Yongcheng becoming the Chief Executive and being re-elected will be very high!
Thinking of this, Old Master Ai felt a surge of excitement. He looked at Zhou Wansheng and revealed his purpose.
"I felt an instant connection with Ah Le the first time I met him. He's outstanding, and he and Ai'er are childhood sweethearts, inseparable since they were little! I liked him even more then! Although the Ai family isn't as wealthy as the Zhou family, they're not that different in Hong Kong. Ai'er is also quite pretty, although we've spoiled her a bit, but I've noticed she listens to Ah Le a lot! Hahaha, seeing them reminds me of Yongcheng and his wife, who were also childhood sweethearts! I thought since the two kids are so close, why not make them even closer through marriage? We know each other well, and we trust your family!"
Zhou Wansheng and Wu Ye both guessed what the old man was thinking, but they really didn't expect him to be so shameless! Gu Le and Ai'er are still children! He wants to use his granddaughter for a marriage alliance at such a young age! Is this something a normal person would do?
Zhou Wansheng looked at Ai'er and saw that she was not angry at all, but was looking at him expectantly. Zhou Wansheng was speechless. Although he knew that children nowadays matured very early and he knew that A-Le was very outstanding, wouldn't he be angry to be used for a marriage at such a young age?
Seeing that Zhou Wansheng remained silent, Old Master Ai said anxiously, "I have seriously considered this matter. A marriage alliance between our two families would be good for both of us and would also help the Zhou family rise to a higher level. I don't understand why you have any reason to refuse?"
This old man has held a high position for a long time, and his tone and manner of speaking are just so annoying!
Zhou Wansheng: "...Oh? What benefits would our Zhou family gain from a marriage alliance? After all, as you've seen, our Zhou family's aerospace operations have reached the top, and it's extremely difficult to advance further. Does your Ai family have some secret?"
Seeing that he was interested, Mr. Ai relaxed his upright posture and leaned back on the sofa.
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