Chapter 483 Meeting with the Jiang Family
Song Xu understood the deep meaning in Meng Anran's eyes and explained helplessly, "We are discussing official business, don't let your imagination run wild."
Meng Anran shrugged innocently.
I remember that when Situ Huajian explained the relationship between him and Lillian, he also said that it was just "arranged by the elders", but he was slapped in the face not long after.
Who knows if Song Xu is using "work" as an excuse to rekindle his relationship?
However, in her opinion, there was no possibility of reconciliation between Song Xu and Ji Lan. Even if they had feelings for each other, the Song family would not approve of this relationship.
After all, who in the entire Beijing circle doesn’t know about Ji Lan’s love history?
Even if she has reformed now, what happened is still an indelible stain in the eyes of people in Beijing.
"I won't disturb you from discussing business. Let's go sit somewhere else." Meng Anran gave Song Xu a look that told him to fend for himself and pulled Lu Heng away.
Song Xu understood what Meng Anran meant. He knew better than anyone that if he couldn't maintain a safe distance from Ji Lan, both of them would end up suffering.
So during this time of getting along with Ji Lan, he kept reminding himself not to dream of reconciliation.
Even if he doesn't mind Ji Lan's past, his parents won't allow it, and Lihai Group won't be able to accept it either.
Ji Lan felt uneasy at Song Xu's increasingly deep gaze, "What's wrong?"
"It's okay." Song Xu shook his head and put away all his thoughts.
It would be good to maintain the current cooperative relationship, which is good for both parties.
Ji Lan seemed to have realized what was happening. He lowered his head and chuckled, "You don't have to think too much. I just want to build my own career and prove my ability. I don't ask for anything else."
*
On a weekend evening, in a top private restaurant in Beijing.
When Meng Anran arrived, Jiang Zhiman and his parents, Jiang Wende and his wife, were already waiting at the door of the private room. There was a subtle hint of helplessness and irritation in his casual look.
"Mr. An, I finally see you." Jiang Zhiman hurriedly stepped forward, his expression much more excited than before.
"Mr. An, please come in." Jiang Wende also greeted him hurriedly, and his wife smiled and nodded in greeting, her attitude respectful but not overly flattering.
Meng Anran nodded slightly and walked into the private room.
Inside, Mr. Jiang, Mrs. Jiang, and Jiang Shichang and his wife, the eldest son of the Jiang family, were all present. They were all dressed formally and looked nervous.
This scene was even more "grand" than Meng Anran had expected.
Meng Anran suddenly understood Jiang Zhiman's expression. He had said on the phone that if she didn't want to see the rest of the Jiang family, then he wouldn't bring them. In reality, he himself didn't want to bring the Jiang family over.
It is probably because Mr. and Mrs. Jiang have always favored the eldest son Jiang Shichang, so Jiang Zhiman does not have a close relationship with his grandparents.
She must be feeling annoyed when she thinks about having to cooperate with her grandparents and put on a show in front of her.
Seeing her come in, several people immediately stood up, with complicated expressions, trying hard to force smiles.
Especially Jiang Shichang, that smile was uglier than crying.
As for the fact that the two sisters Jiang Zhiyi and Jiang Zhili did not show up, perhaps the Jiang family also knew that the last child marriage incident had completely upset her, so they did not let the two sisters appear in front of her.
"An Ran is here. Come and sit down." Old Master Jiang leaned on his cane, his voice sounding even older and weaker than at the last banquet. He pointed to the main seat, his tone clearly flattering.
Meng Anran nodded slightly, walked to the main seat with an indifferent expression and sat down.
His eyes swept over the expensive dishes that had been ordered long ago, which had obviously taken a lot of thought, and finally fell on the Jiang family. The corners of his lips curled up in a smile, "Young Master Jiang, this doesn't look like a simple project celebration party."
An annoyed expression crept onto Jiang Zhiman's face again. He was about to speak when his father, Jiang Wende, took up his glass and spoke sincerely, "Director An, first of all, thank you very much for giving Zhiman and Rock Entertainment this opportunity. The huge success of the promotion of 'Dream Peak' is inseparable from your support and trust. We in the Second Branch will always remember this."
As he said this, he solemnly toasted Meng Anran.
Meng Anran picked up the teacup and gestured slightly, giving face to the second house.
Seeing this, Jiang Shichang quickly winked at his wife.
The eldest lady had no choice but to stand up, her smile stiff. "Director An, it was our Zhiyi and Zhili who were ignorant and offended you before. We, as parents, have not disciplined them strictly. We are sorry! I apologize to you on their behalf!"
As she spoke, she actually drank the whole glass of white wine in one gulp. The spiciness made her cough a few times and her face turned red instantly.
Old Master Jiang quickly chimed in, coughing twice. "An Ran, I'm getting old and confused. I was too gullible before, and I've caused you some injustice. I heard that you have a close relationship with Old Man Qin. Considering that we have some friendship with the Qin family in the past, please don't bother with those two useless girls."
As he spoke, his breathing seemed a little unstable.
Old Mrs. Jiang nodded hurriedly, but didn't dare to say anything more. She looked at Meng Anran nervously.
Meng Anran just watched their performance quietly, tapping the table lightly with her fingertips. She neither said forgiveness nor picked up her chopsticks.
She has seen many such insincere apologies that are purely driven by profit.
Jiang Zhiman looked at this scene and felt embarrassed and helpless about his family's snobbery.
If his grandparents hadn't pestered him to act as a peacemaker, he wouldn't have been willing to organize this dinner!
Meng Anran understood a lot from Jiang Zhiman's expression. She put down her teacup and said in a cold voice, "Mr. Jiang's ability is obvious to all. The cooperation is based on the strength of Rock Entertainment. As for the rest..."
She glanced at Jiang Shichang and his wife and Old Man Jiang calmly, "What's done is done. I'm not interested in bringing up the past."
This sounds like a revelation, but it also clearly draws a line in the sand.
She was sitting here because of Jiang Zhiman, and it had nothing to do with the eldest wife and the two old people.
The faces of several people in the Jiang family turned pale and blue, especially Jiang Shichang, who clenched his fists under the table, but did not dare to attack.
The old man brought their eldest wife to apologize, which shows that he still favors the eldest wife.
But now Meng Anran is unmoved and only gives face to Jiang Zhiman. I'm afraid that the status of the second house will surpass that of the first house in the future.
It is estimated that the power of the Jiang family will fall into the hands of the second branch.
Old Master Jiang seemed to want to say something. He opened his mouth, but suddenly he gasped and the cane in his hand fell to the ground with a clang.
His face turned pale at a speed visible to the naked eye, his right hand trembled uncontrollably, the corner of his mouth was crooked, saliva flowed uncontrollably, and his body tilted and was about to slide off the chair!
"dad!"
"grandfather!"
The private room suddenly exploded.
Old Mrs. Jiang screamed in fear, and Jiang Shichang and his wife were panicked and at a loss.
Jiang Wende and Jiang Zhiman remained calm and immediately stepped forward to support the old man. Jiang Zhiman said anxiously, "Quick! Call an ambulance!"
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