Jiang Susu awkwardly withdrew her hand, "You...you shouldn't have said so earlier."
If things had been explained clearly, she wouldn't have misunderstood.
Although Shang Yanxing was somewhat annoyed, he did not intend to argue with her.
He merely raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly teasing, "Rumor has it that the eldest daughter of the Jiang family is beautiful but has a bad temper. Seeing her today, it's clear that the rumors are true."
He saved her, but instead of a word of thanks, he was slapped for no reason.
Upon hearing Shang Yanxing's words, Jiang Susu thought of what Shen Shiyan had said at the meeting.
With a few tears welling up in her eyes, she asked, "So, do you also think I'm being dramatic and pretentious?"
She thought Shen Shiyan liked her too, but she never expected that this was how the man would describe her.
Shang Yanxing frowned, seemingly sensing Jiang Susu's sadness.
Then the seriousness on her face immediately disappeared, and she chuckled and said, "The Jiang family is a wealthy and powerful family. Isn't it only right for the eldest daughter of the Jiang family to be a little arrogant?"
Or to put it another way, Jiang Susu is qualified.
Jiang Susu stared at Shang Yanxing for several seconds before saying, "It seems that in other people's eyes I really am pretentious and affected. I never realized it before."
No wonder Shen Shiyan would describe her that way.
Now, all she can think about is Shen Shiyan's words, "Jiang Susu is pretentious and affected; she can't be Mrs. Shen."
Shang Yanxing picked up the bowl of porridge and said, "Don't think so much. You are the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. Isn't it better to be a proud rose? Why care about what others think?"
Shang Yanxing was somewhat puzzled as to who could make Jiang Susu so sad and care so much.
Jiang Susu stopped being sentimental and simply looked up at Shang Yanxing, asking, "What were you doing at the club today, Mr. Shang?"
The Shang family is a well-known wealthy family in Country A, so Jiang Susu knows them.
Everyone says that Shang Yanxing is aloof and indifferent to women. After meeting him today, he is indeed like a divine Buddha, abstinent and cold, making him seem unfathomable.
"Waiting for someone." Shang Yanxing didn't offer any further explanation.
Instead, he asked, "Miss Jiang, why are you so sad today? Has someone bullied you?"
Jiang Susu looked up at Shang Yanxing, meeting his gaze, and said jokingly, "Would you believe me if I said I was going on a blind date?"
Shen Shiyan asked her to go to the clubhouse, and it was indeed to discuss their marriage.
But to her surprise, it turned out that Shen Shiyan had never liked her.
She was overjoyed, thinking that Shen Shiyan wanted to marry her, but she never expected that Shen Shiyan intended to sever ties with her.
"Blind date? Miss Jiang is stunningly beautiful. The line of people in Country A who like Miss Jiang would probably stretch all the way to France. How could Miss Jiang possibly go on a blind date?" Shang Yanxing didn't believe Jiang Susu's words.
For wealthy and powerful families like theirs, the most they would do is arrange a marriage. No matter what, Jiang Susu would never go on a blind date.
Jiang Susu explained calmly, "I'm not lying to you. It really was a blind date, but the other person didn't like me. They said I was pretentious and affected, which is why you saw me on the street."
Shang Yanxing smiled and said, "What man is so blind as to not recognize a person's worth and dares to look down on Miss Jiang?"
If we're talking about blind dates, then Jiang Susu is undoubtedly the ideal girlfriend that upper-class young men in Country A would flock to.
Shang Yanxing was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Since that man is blind to my greatness, I wonder if Miss Jiang would give me a chance? To form a marriage alliance with my Shang family. The Jiang family and the Shang family are well-matched."
He just happens to need a marriage partner right now, and Jiang Susu is a perfect match.
Shang Yanxing's grandfather also valued marriage between people of similar social standing, which is why he arranged for him to marry Qu Yanran.
He had already rejected Qu Yanran, and now this was probably the only way to shut up Old Master Shang.
If he were to marry Jiang Susu, Old Master Shang would probably have nothing to say.
"A marriage alliance?"
Shang Yanxing explained, "I know this might be unfair to you, but I need someone to help me right now. My grandfather wants me to get married this year, which is considered a way to bring good luck to the Shang family. We can agree on a marriage contract, and then you can go back to being the eldest daughter of the Jiang family."
Jiang Susu thought for a moment and said, "What are the benefits of marrying you?"
Although he felt saddened by Shen Shiyan's words, the sudden decision to marry someone was still difficult for her to accept.
Shang Yanxing gazed at Jiang Susu with his long, deep eyes and said calmly, "The benefit is that I, Shang Yanxing, will never allow anyone to bully Miss Jiang again, and this kind of thing will never happen again. Also, if anything happens to me, the entire Shang family will be yours."
Even if it's a marriage of convenience, he will fulfill his responsibilities as a husband and take good care of Jiang Susu.
Jiang Susu smiled and said, "Who would talk about themselves like that?" She wasn't greedy for the merchant's wealth, but Shang Yanxing had saved her, so she felt a little embarrassed to refuse.
Seeing that Jiang Susu was somewhat hesitant, Shang Yanxing said, "Miss Jiang can think it over carefully. If you really become Mrs. Shang, I will definitely not treat you unfairly." Compared to Qu Yanran, Jiang Susu would be a better choice for him.
Although he didn't know Jiang Susu very well, at least his first impression of Jiang Susu was better than that of Qu Yanran.
"Does Mr. Shang really want to form a marriage alliance with the Jiang family? When Grandpa Shang finds out that you've married a woman who's so pretentious and affected, he'll probably scold you."
After all, it was a marriage alliance, and Jiang Susu was a little confused as to why Shang Yanxing would suddenly ask her that question.
Given his status as a business owner, he should have many options.
Instead of choosing her without any reason.
Shang Yanxing looked at Jiang Susu with a firm gaze and said earnestly, "It's true. Miss Jiang, you can think about this carefully. You can tell me whenever you've made up your mind." He believed that his choice was correct.
I also believe that Grandpa Shang will definitely like her as his future daughter-in-law very much.
Jiang Susu's previously wandering gaze fixed on Shang Yanxing's words. She revealed a sweet dimple and nodded in agreement, "Okay, I promise you."
Shang Yanxing also said it was a business marriage, so even as a friend, she should agree to Shang Yanxing's request.
Besides, since Shen Shiyan doesn't like her anymore, what's wrong with her marrying someone else?
Shen Shiyan probably wouldn't care, right?
Looking at Jiang Susu's sweet smile, Shang Yanxing was momentarily captivated.
After realizing what she meant, she nodded in response, "Then it's settled, Mrs. Shang."
If he goes back now and tells his grandfather about this, he should agree, right?
In that case, they won't find him any more marriage partners.
Jiang Susu extended her hand and said politely, "Hello, Mr. Shang."
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