"No, I won't let our relationship go to waste. I'll find a way."
Rong Jiu took Xu Jing's hand and said sincerely, "This time, I won't leave our affairs to those adults to decide. I will take responsibility."
"How can you be responsible?" Xu Jing said with a smile.
"Of course I'm going to convince them with reason. What's with that expression on your face? Are you looking down on me?"
Rong Jiu is no longer a mediocre person. He has experienced a lot in the past two years and has developed the necessary cunning and decisive means.
He thought that if Xu Jing could be so successful in the officialdom, he couldn't fall behind.
It's not good to always be a burden to others, he needs to stand up.
Thus, in the corner that Xu Jing didn't pay attention to, he worked hard to grow and now he can stand on his own.
"Tell me what you want, and let's discuss the wedding and when to get the marriage certificate."
"Wait, don't you have to deal with your parents first?"
Rong Jiu sighed and said, "It's not that I don't want to do it, it's that you don't have the time. When you have some time off, take a plane back to see them. It'll be a good opportunity to finalize the marriage."
Xu Jing checked the calendar on his phone and found that he was not free during this period.
Logically speaking, work is not as important as life.
Rong Jiu was the one who would accompany him throughout his life, so he had to reassure him as soon as possible so that he could do his own thing with peace of mind.
But Xu Jing also knew that it was extremely difficult to get rid of a job within the system.
Besides, he is no longer at the age of being willful and cannot resign easily.
"Jiujiu." Xu Jing touched his face and could only move slowly, retreating in order to advance.
"There are still two months left until the two-year deadline. Take the time to come up with a feasible plan and send it to me. If it works, we'll proceed according to the plan. If not, we'll discuss it further."
"Alright."
Rong Jiu also knew that this was the biggest concession Xu Jing could make.
Being in a high position, you look at things from a different angle and perspective than most people.
The only time he acts willfully is probably in bed.
At other times, he had to be on high alert and do things with great care.
"Then I've discussed it and will come to see you again."
Xu Jing responded. "Do you need me to book you a flight for tomorrow?"
"Don't worry. Eat first."
Just then, the takeaway company called to inform him that he had arrived. Rong Jiu suppressed his inner discomfort, went to the door to get the takeaway, put it on the dining table, and watched him eat.
"If, I mean if, my dad disagrees or makes excessive demands, will you..."
Xu Jing continued eating without looking up and asked, "Specifically?"
"For example, if you marry into the family."
Rong Jiu looked at Xu Jing cautiously, and was annoyed that he didn't see anything on his face.
It seems that he still needs to practice more with Xu Jing on how to be cunning. If he can learn to be able to hide his emotions without showing them on his face, his career will surely reach new heights.
"no."
As expected, Xu Jing rejected his unreasonable request.
Rong Jiu was dejected and said helplessly: "In fact, it is not a disgrace for you to marry into my family. After all, reputation is dispensable. We are together for real.
Furthermore, the Rong family has some connections with the government, which could help you advance faster."
Xu Jing was half full, put down his chopsticks, took a sip of water and said, "Since reputation is dispensable, why did your family ask me to marry into your family?
Do you think I'm weak and can be bullied, or do you think that I'm the only one in the Xu family and I won't amount to anything, so you want to dig up this good seedling and bring it to your family as soon as possible to help your family move to a higher level?"
"No, you're overthinking it."
Xu Jing said: "Am I overthinking it, or are you guys taking things one step at a time and calculating them to the extreme? Your eldest brother hasn't married because he hasn't found a suitable marriage partner, so he'd rather be single than marry someone he doesn't like.
Your second sister married a young man of equal social status, which made the family business more prosperous and mutually beneficial.
As for you…"
Xu Jing glanced at him, and he felt cold all over and broke out in a cold sweat.
He said calmly: "Before your eldest brother is settled, the best way is to find a second-rate family for marriage and consolidate the power of the direct lineage.
I am an unexpected flag, and my current position is recognized by your brother, so your brother agreed to let you come to see me in advance.
If you can marry into the family and turn the instability into an advantage, your father and your family will definitely enjoy it. Am I right, Mr. Rong?"
Rong Jiu's face turned pale. He wanted to refute, but he couldn't find any reason to refute.
"Can't it be because it's love?"
"For love, I will sacrifice everything I have to help you and your family ascend to the top."
Xu Jing smiled slightly and said, "Do you think I will be morally kidnapped by you, or do you think I am happy to be a bootlicker?"
"Ajing, I... I'm sorry, I didn't think so. I just said if..."
"Go back."
Xu Jing felt that even a clay figure would have some temper, not to mention that he was a living person.
"Don't come to me until you figure it out, or until you can maximize your benefits."
Xu Jing couldn't say anything hurtful. After all, they were no longer at the age where they could hurt each other.
He knew that Rong Jiu was in great pain at the moment, and he also knew that if he took a step back, everything would be clear and everything could be solved.
But they didn't respect him and played him around like a fool. Even with such a family, he still had no desire to get married.
"You're fine." Xu Jing looked at Rong Jiu. He knew what Rong Jiu was thinking at a glance, so he could naturally continue his words and change his mind.
"But marriage is a union of two families, not a private matter between two people. Until you have dealt with these issues, keep the relationship stable as a romance."
In this way, his years of hard work will not be in vain.
Love is worth looking forward to, but marriage is not.
Marriage is very cruel. One wrong step can lead to a complete failure.
He didn't want to lose too badly, so he didn't want to step in before he thought it through.
"A Jing."
Rong Jiu remembered that today was a day of reunion after a long separation, not a day for quarreling.
His relationship with Xu Jing couldn't stand the turmoil anymore, and he couldn't be willful anymore.
"I'm sorry, I'll resolve the underlying conflict. Just give me some time."
"Yeah." Xu Jing responded, "I have some work to deal with, so please feel free to do what you want. You can buy your own plane ticket and go back anytime you want. I..."
Rong Jiu grabbed his pajamas and said, "I don't want to go back. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have told you about marrying into the family. Ah Jing, just forget about it. Let's just pretend it never happened, okay?"
"Hurt me and then told me nothing happened."
Xu Jing didn't want to be petty, but this was a matter of principle. If he gave in, he would lose completely.
"Jiujiu, I'm the only one in my family. What will my parents do if I marry into their family?
Just like you, nothing else matters, profit comes first. Just give them some money and get rid of them, is that right?"
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