Shen Zongbai's mind was buzzing. Yes, although the bride price offered by the Jiang family was high, it was far from what he wanted.
What he really wanted were the things Jiang Jingwen possessed…
"Duan Ze, who exactly are you?"
"Uncle Shen, I'm just a junior consultant at the police station."
"No, a consultant couldn't possibly find out these things."
Duan Ze's eyes shone brightly as he said, "Uncle Shen, this is China. In China, anything is possible."
The law will never yield to illegality.
Therefore, the downfall of the Jiang family is only a matter of time.
Shen Zongbo wasn't so easily fooled. He said, "Tell me the truth, who is your grandfather? And what about your two cousins, your sister-in-law..."
"And your dad, your dad is an engineer, but what exactly does he do?"
Duan Ze raised an eyebrow; it was somewhat unexpected, but…
"They are just ordinary people, simply serving the people."
Duan Ze knew that Shen Zongbo was ambitious.
So Duan Ze said, "Uncle Shen, I like your daughter, so I'm willing to give you advice. But if you remain stubborn and insist on your own way, then I will marry your daughter, and your life will probably come to an end."
Shen Zongbai narrowed his eyes: "Are you threatening me?"
Duan Ze shook his head: "It's not a threat, it's just that I consider you my father-in-law."
Duan Ze laughed again: "Because if the person sitting in front of me right now were Jiang Jingwen or Jiang Jingchuan, they wouldn't have this opportunity to sit face-to-face with me on the sofa and talk."
Shen Zongbai's heart was once again filled with turmoil.
Duan Ze had said everything he needed to say, so he stood up, bent down to pick up the Want Want Milk he had brought to appease his wife, and prepared to go upstairs.
Shen Zongbai's voice rang out from behind, which startled Duan Ze slightly.
"Is your older brother a second lieutenant?"
Duan Ze turned around: "Uncle Chen, please forgive me for not being able to tell you."
Shen Zongbo: "If I agree to your engagement to Shen Niannian, will your older brother come?"
Duan Ze smiled and said, "Not necessarily, but if you agree, Uncle Shen, I will ask my grandfather to personally come to propose marriage, as a sign of the Duan family's respect for Niannian."
"Of course, breaking off the engagement with the Jiang family now might lead to threats from them. But Uncle Shen, don't worry. The Shen family is like an iron barrel right now; the Jiang family can't infiltrate, and they wouldn't dare to."
After saying that, Duan Ze did not linger and turned to leave.
Shen Zongbai had no idea who Duan Ze's grandfather was or what he did; he only knew that the information was highly confidential, and he couldn't even find his name...
But when he thought of what Duan Ze had said, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine, and even his fingers trembled slightly.
The fear of the unknown…
He finally understood.
With Shen Zongbai's keen sense honed from years of experience in the business world, he had a vague feeling...
Everyone thinks the Duan family has the Luo family backing them, but he just doesn't...
Is the Duan family behind the Luo family?
If that's the case...
Shen Zongbai hurriedly stood up and rushed towards the study.
He tore up the prenuptial agreement, and not content with that, he took out a lighter and burned it to ashes.
A light drizzle had started outside again sometime earlier. Shen Zongbo stood by the window, looking out...
Even though he couldn't see anything, he always felt that the night was turbulent, as if countless people were lurking in the darkness, waiting for their chance.
Shen Zongbo began to feel fortunate. He was fortunate that the agreement only mentioned the bride price, and that he had not yet gotten involved with the Jiang family's business deal. A verbal promise should... not mean anything, right?
The study door creaked open.
He Yan walked in, frowning. "What are you burning? You've made the house a complete mess..."
Shen Zongbo sighed: "I think we should finalize Duan Ze and Niannian's marriage soon."
He Yan: "I think so too, while..."
He Yan's voice abruptly stopped: "What?! Duan Ze?"
Shen Zongbai nodded, his face full of worry: "Yes, Duan Ze."
He Yan stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
She was convinced after talking for less than an hour? In her memory, Shen Zongbo was not an easy person to talk to.
But Shen Zongbo seemed tired; he hadn't felt this unease for a long time, so he didn't explain, nor could he explain anything.
He only said one sentence: "The Duan family... is no ordinary family. It seems we really can't afford to offend them."
He Yan looked utterly bewildered: "What do you mean? Does that mean he's even more powerful than those high-ranking officials in Beijing...?"
Shen Zongbai interrupted her: "Those scumbags are probably not in the same league as the Duan family."
"Don't ask or say these things again in the future."
He Yan was even more shocked. Could they have come into contact with the most mysterious level in the world?
She didn't dare ask, and after a moment's hesitation, she quickly said, "Okay, then I'll go find Niannian now..."
Shen Zongbo: "No need to go, let's talk about it tomorrow. Duan Ze is in his room."
Shen Zongbai then remembered that after returning from the last banquet, Shen Changcheng had said that the Duan brothers were quite skilled, no less so than their bodyguards…
At that time, he thought that the sinking of the Great Wall was an exaggeration.
But now... would someone who can find out such secrets about the Jiang family be an ordinary person?
He Yan and Shen Zongbai exchanged a glance, both still feeling lingering fear.
The couple were both wondering if, in the future…
The Shen family will also have to rely on the Duan family?
Is this their only option?
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