Shen Zongbai, Shen Changcheng, and He Yan all turned around and looked over, as did the Shen family's nannies, who all looked at Duan Ze with curiosity.
Duan Ze didn't come empty-handed; both hands were full of nutritional supplements and fruits, and of course, a whole case of Want Want milk, which Shen Niannian loves to drink.
He walked straight over and placed the items on the ground.
Shen Niannian walked straight over, then brazenly took his arm, smiling broadly as she said, "You're here~"
Duan Ze chuckled and said, "If I don't come, won't my wife be sent away?"
Shen Niannian's face flushed slightly, and she said coquettishly, "Who said you're my wife? You're just talking nonsense."
Looking at Shen Niannian's youngest daughter's appearance, Duan Ze's heart softened a little.
He had originally agreed to visit the Jiang family after the banquet.
But he's been so busy this month, he's been constantly on the go. He has to help Yang Fan investigate the case, do his own work, and also find time to investigate the messy things in the Jiang family. That's why he's been delayed.
Duan Ze wanted to apologize to Shen Niannian in person, but an untimely voice interrupted their sweet talk.
Shen Zongbo: "Who let him in? Are all the security guards useless?!"
Startled, Shen Niannian pulled Duan Ze even tighter. Duan Ze patted her hand calmly, then stepped forward and said, "Uncle Shen, your people can't stop me."
Shen Zongbai's face turned ashen with anger: "What Uncle Shen? Who's your uncle? You're Duan Ze, aren't you? I absolutely won't allow you to be with my Niannian. You're just a good-for-nothing with nothing to your name, and you still have the nerve to think about my Niannian?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Niannian became even angrier. It was one thing for Shen Zongbai to scold her, but how could he humiliate Duan Ze like this?
Just as she was about to speak, Duan Ze pulled her behind him, stopping her from saying what she was about to say.
Duan Ze: "My feelings for Niannian are genuine, and I want to marry her."
After saying that, Duan Ze suddenly smiled, and then tightened his grip on Shen Niannian's slightly cool fingers: "I want to marry Shen Niannian, and no one can stop me. Even if you are Niannian's father, I will not back down."
Shen Zongbai was so angry with Duan Ze that his chest ached. Seeing this, He Yan quickly went over to support him, saying, "Why are you getting so angry? You're not in good health to begin with..."
He Yan helped Shen Zongbai to the sofa and sat down.
Shen Changcheng glanced at them, then waved for the nannies to leave, and followed them away.
Shen Changcheng used to think that Duan Ze was indeed unworthy of his sister, but now... he doesn't think so anymore.
The Shen family is no match for the Luo family.
So, only the four of them remained in the large living room.
Shen Niannian also pulled Duan Ze to sit down.
He Yan spoke first: "Duan Ze, Niannian is already engaged, she's Jiang Jingchuan's fiancée..."
Shen Niannian quickly grabbed Duan Ze and hurriedly explained, "I didn't, I didn't, I didn't know anything about this."
Duan Ze nodded, showing no sign of panic, and instead comforted Shen Niannian, "I know."
At the same time, Duan Ze looked at He Yan and said, "Auntie, the Jiang family doesn't dare to accept this marriage."
He Yan wanted to argue, saying that the contract had already been signed…
But Duan Ze said, "I've seen that contract. It's illegal and has no legal significance whatsoever."
"In addition, the Jiang family and the Luo family are currently locked in a fierce battle. Many of the Jiang family's factories have already closed down one after another, and a large number of workers have flocked to the Luo family's factories. The Jiang family's losses should be in the hundreds of millions, right?"
"At a time like this, the Jiang family is extending such a generous olive branch, proposing a marriage alliance with the Shen family. Do you really think they have no ulterior motives?"
Shen Zongbai sneered, "How arrogant! What do you, a junior, know?!"
Even if the Jiang family is no match for the Luo family, it is still a century-old family with influence all over the country. No matter how much it loses, it will always be able to make a comeback one day.
Moreover, the real olive branch Jiang Jingwen extended was not what was stated in the contract.
Duan Ze wasn't angry. He simply said calmly, "Given Jiang Jingwen's business dealings and methods abroad, do you think Uncle Shen will actually give you what he promised? Aren't you afraid that one day his secret will come to light and he'll expose you to the police?"
Duan Ze smiled and said, "At that time, no one could save the Shen family."
"Uncle Shen, one should not be too greedy."
Shen Zongbai was horrified... his face turned deathly pale.
He Yan didn't understand, and neither did Shen Niannian, but they both clearly saw Shen Zongbai's expression.
He Yan: "What's wrong? Zong Bai, why do you look so pale?"
Shen Zongbo: "You all go back to your rooms first."
He Yan: "But..."
Shen Zongbo's face turned cold: "You all go back to your rooms first!"
So He Yan glanced at Shen Niannian and got up to leave first.
Shen Niannian was somewhat worried, but her fingers still gently hooked around Duan Ze's palm.
Duan Ze pulled his hand away: "Listen to me, go back first, I'll talk to Uncle Shen."
Shen Niannian pouted; she hadn't seen Duan Ze in a long time and didn't want to leave.
Duan Ze sighed helplessly, but eventually patted her head and patiently coaxed her, "Be good, go back to your room first, I'll come see you later."
Shen Niannian's heart ached again: "Really?"
They had clearly agreed that Duan Ze would come to their house after the banquet, but he never did.
Shen Niannian was very unhappy; it had been over a month…
Duan Ze nodded: "I guarantee it's true."
So, Shen Niannian had no choice but to leave.
Only Shen Zongbai and Duan Ze remained in the living room.
Shen Zongbo asked bluntly, "What do you know?"
Shen Zongbai looked at Duan Ze with a very complicated expression. With such tight secrecy, how could Duan Ze possibly know?
Duan Ze: "Uncle Shen, listen to my advice. The Jiang family is already at its last gasp and won't last much longer. At this time, it is the right choice for the Shen family to withdraw in time."
Shen Zongbo stared at Duan Ze for a long time with a dark expression before saying, "How much do you know about the Jiang family?"
"all."
Shen Zongbai's face darkened completely.
He felt that the Jiang family had betrayed him. He hadn't even started working yet; he was just preparing to cooperate, and he had already been outmaneuvered like this.
Duan Ze: "Uncle Shen, within China, it is forbidden for individuals or private organizations to sell firearms and ammunition. This is a serious crime."
Duan Ze made it clear directly.
Shen Zongbai suddenly stood up: "What nonsense are you spouting? That's the Jiang family's business, what does it have to do with my Shen family?"
Duan Ze smiled and said, "If that's the case, then I was overthinking it."
“Uncle Shen, the cooperation hasn’t started yet, so there’s still time. I’m also aware of the Shen family’s situation. They’re on the edge, not on the verge of collapse, so there’s still time.”
"I assure you, from today onwards, all of the Shen family's businesses, as long as they operate within the legal and compliant framework, will remain standing."
However… those old issues will require some funds to resolve.
However, in this world, things that can be solved with money are considered minor.
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