Chapter 45 Can You Consider Me?
Jiang Tingwan flipped through the project information in his hand and lightly tapped the words "Military-grade anti-terrorism security system" with his fingertips.
This project is of vital importance to the hotel. As a high-end hotel, security must be foolproof.
She originally thought that the contact person would be a technical supervisor, but she didn't expect that when she opened the door of the conference room the next day, she would see -
Thanks for taking it.
The man sat at the end of the long table, with the sleeves of his black shirt rolled up to his forearms, revealing a well-defined wrist.
He was looking down at some documents, and when he heard the noise he raised his eyes, his gaze fixed on her with the precision of a knife.
Jiang Tingwan paused slightly.
If she remembered correctly, this person was not only the head of the military-civilian integration project, but also a technical major general.
It turned out to be him.
No wonder he always has a sharp aura that is different from that of a businessman.
"Mr. Jiang."
Xie Duo stood up, his voice deep.
"Thank you, Major General."
She smiled and nodded, then sat down opposite him.
Xie Duo coughed lightly.
"There is no need to refer to military ranks for civilian projects."
Project communication went unexpectedly smoothly.
He doesn't talk much, but every word hits the point, technical parameters, security levels, emergency plans...
Everything is clear and even several redundant designs are actively optimized.
When the meeting ended, Jiang Tingwan reached out to take the document he handed over, and their fingertips accidentally touched——
Xie Duo's fingers paused suddenly.
It was a very slight pause, almost imperceptible, but Jiang Tingwan still caught it keenly.
She raised her eyes and met his bottomless eyes.
"I will arrange for someone to go to the project site next week."
She took her hand back, still smiling, "Major General Xie, if you have any other suggestions, please feel free to communicate."
Xie Duo looked at her and suddenly said, "I said before that I would take you to a place."
Jiang Tingwan raised her eyebrows.
"Are you free tomorrow?" he asked.
She smiled softly: "Yes."
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The next morning, as Jiang Tingwan walked out of the villa gate, she saw the black G-Class parked on the side of the road.
Xie Duo was leaning against the side of the car, dressed in casual clothes. A black T-shirt outlined his broad shoulders and narrow waist. His trouser legs were tucked into his short boots, and he stood tall and straight like a pine tree.
Although he was not wearing a military uniform, he still stood straight, attracting the attention of passers-by.
Jiang Tingwan wore an apricot silk shirt today, paired with high-waisted jeans.
Although she was wrapped tightly, her waist and hip curves were so superior that they aroused people's imagination more than if she showed her skin.
Xie Duo's gaze stayed on her for a second, his Adam's apple moved slightly, and then he opened the passenger door.
"Get in the car."
Jiang Tingwan curled her lips: "We are dressed quite well today."
Xie Duo didn't respond, but he tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
The car finally stopped in front of a high school.
Jiang Tingwan was a little surprised: "This is...?"
Xie Duo looked towards the school gate, his eyes dim and unclear: "My alma mater."
Jiang Tingwan stood at the school gate, looking at the newly renovated teaching building, feeling a little strange.
"Are you a student here too?"
She turned to look at Xie Duo with surprise in her eyes.
Xie Duo nodded.
so……
The way he looked at her before was because...
"Have we known each other before?"
Jiang Tingwan asked tentatively.
Xie Duo lowered his eyes and said in a low voice: "I know you, but you probably don't know me."
Jiang Tingwan tried hard to recall, but had no impression of it.
When she was in high school, the Jiang family encountered some turmoil and she was temporarily arranged to study in this ordinary high school.
Although no one knew that she was the adopted daughter of the Jiang family, she had excellent grades, outstanding looks, and many suitors.
Could Xie Duo be one of them?
Xie Duo seemed to see through her thoughts, and raised the corners of his lips slightly: "It's not what you think."
But he said no more.
Jiang Tingwan still didn't understand why he brought her here.
The two of them strolled along the tree-lined avenue, the fallen leaves making a rustling sound under their feet.
Jiang Tingwan still didn't understand why he brought her here until Xie Duo suddenly spoke up -
"My father said that the Jiang family is preparing for a marriage."
Jiang Tingwan paused.
She didn't respond, waiting for his next words.
Xie Duo stopped, turned around and looked at her, his eyes calm and focused.
"If you don't have anyone, could you consider me?"
Jiang Tingwan opened her eyes slightly.
The man clearly spoke as if he was making a request, but his tone was like he was reporting on military affairs, serious and formal.
She noticed that his hands were slightly curled at his sides, his knuckles tense—
He gets nervous too?
She couldn't help but chuckle: "Dean Xie has never chased a girl, right? That's too straightforward."
Xie Duo nodded and said seriously: "Just call me Xie Duo."
He is obviously a major general with a fierce aura, but at this moment he inexplicably shows a bit of clumsy sincerity.
Jiang Tingwan couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.
She didn't answer directly, but only said: "Xie Duo, the Jiang family's marriage partner is not entirely chosen by me, it also has to be beneficial to the Jiang family."
Neither agreed nor refused.
Xie Duo suddenly appeared. His father was a senior politician and he himself was a rising star in the military. Considering his background, he was indeed a good candidate for marriage.
Jiang Tingwan thought that there would be another name on Jiang's mother's list.
Xie Duo looked at her quietly, then suddenly took out a metal badge from his pocket and handed it to her.
It was a commemorative medal for a cutting-edge military project, limited edition worldwide, and symbolizing the highest level of technological recognition.
"My sincerity," he said.
In the sunlight, his eyes were like tempered steel, hot and firm.
Jiang Tingwan looked at Xie Duo. There was no businessman's calculation or politician's temptation in those eyes, only a sincerity that was almost straightforward.
She suddenly felt confused.
Why on earth did he propose a marriage?
If it was just for profit, he could have gone directly to Ruan Yue. After all, she was the true bloodline of the Jiang family.
But he didn't.
He even had a kind of...pure enthusiasm, like a soldier submitting a military order on the battlefield, leaving no way for himself to retreat.
It was as if all he wanted was her as a person, not the Jiang family behind her.
This thought made Jiang Tingwan's heart move slightly, and she couldn't help but look at him twice more.
Xie Duo's back was as straight as a pine tree, and his jawline was tight. He was clearly a major general with a fierce aura, but at this moment, she inexplicably thought of him as a large dog.
For example, the majestic Doberman, who could clearly bite off the enemy's throat with one bite, would carefully bring his most precious trophy to her feet and wag his tail at her, fearing that she would not like it.
She pursed her lips, trying not to smile, and reached out to take the badge, gently rubbing it across his palm, her fingertips caressing the intricate patterns on the badge.
"Thank you very much."
She spoke briskly, not noticing that the tips of Xie Duo's ears were slightly red.
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