The afternoon before Jiang Yan returned to Beijing, he contacted Xu Ning in advance and arranged to meet him on the top floor terrace of the Happy Valley Hotel. After receiving the message, Xu Ning arrived as scheduled.
"Young Master Jiang, what do you want to talk to me about?" Xu Ning asked straight to the point.
Jiang Yan smiled slightly. "Miss Xu is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush. I came here hoping to reach a business marriage with Miss Xu. What do you think?"
Xu Ning was stunned when she heard this. Her eyes widened, wondering if she had heard correctly. "What did you say? A business marriage?"
"Yes, Miss Xu. I think if our two families can get married, it will not only enhance our relationship, but also achieve a win-win situation. Of course, this is just my proposal, and the final decision is in the hands of Miss Xu." Jiang Yan said very sincerely.
Xu Ning blinked, her mind in turmoil. She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Is he crazy? Is this guy kidding?" However, when she saw Jiang Yan's serious expression, she began to doubt her judgment.
"Bao, did you hear what he said?"
"Hello player, he said he wants to marry you~"
Xu Ning: “…”
"Miss Xu, these are all my farms and shops, as well as the indentures of my servants. Please take a look. In addition, there are some special assets that need to be sorted out later." Jiang Yan said, handing a thick account list to Xu Ning.
"Stop! It's too early! I haven't agreed yet! Besides, what are you going to do with it?! Take it back!" Xu Ning looked excited and his voice was a little loud, which could be heard downstairs.
Xu Yuan and Cui Yong downstairs were confused. They didn't know what they were talking about upstairs and why they were so excited.
The other members of the Xu family were playing their projects downstairs as usual, looking unconcerned.
Xu Yuan and Cui Yong looked at each other. Since Xu Ning didn't shout "Help", there should be no problem, so they didn't go upstairs to check the situation.
Jiang Yan casually piled the property deeds and other things that Xu Ning had pushed back to the side. He looked at Xu Ning with a serious expression and said, "Miss Xu, this is my sincerity. You can consider it first, or if you plan to get married, please consider me first. Is that okay?"
"Your sudden reaction... is a bit abnormal. Besides, we are not suitable for each other. We are not a good match." Xu Ning frowned. She knew that there was a huge gap between her and Jiang Yan. This gap was not only in status, but also in ideology.
Xu Ning had no intention of getting married here from the beginning, because she was a modern person and practiced monogamy, which was not the case here. Moreover, the generation gap spanned who knows how many years, so the generation gap was at least as wide as the Milky Way!
"If Miss Xu means a match made in heaven, I think we are a good match. Miss Xu is underestimating herself. Your vision and pattern are beyond the reach of many high-ranking officials in the court..." Jiang Yan said sincerely.
He believed that although Xu Ning came from an ordinary family, her talent and wisdom made her stand out. Moreover, if you think about it seriously, Xu Ning's identity is not ordinary either.
"Stop, stop. Can you please stop being so exaggerated? Really, although I am a little narcissistic, I am far from the officials in the court. Please stop talking." Xu Ning said helplessly to the person in front of him.
However, the other party disagreed and continued, "Miss Xu, if you were among the officials in the court, the Daqing Dynasty would have reached a higher level instead of being on the verge of collapse now."
Hearing this, Xu Ning couldn't help but frown. She knew herself well and knew that although she had certain abilities, she was still far behind the officials in the court.
"How could it be?" Xu Ning didn't believe it. Jiang Yan had been secretly manipulating the court in recent years. It couldn't be said that Jiang Yan had the final say in the court, but at least Jiang Yan had one of the best say in the court.
But now Jiang Yan told her that things were not that simple.
Jiang Yan sighed softly, his eyes deep and determined. "Although I have a certain influence in the court, I cannot completely control the situation. The current court situation is complex and volatile, and various forces are struggling."
He went on to say, "On the surface, the emperor is still supreme, but in reality, a power struggle is brewing within the court. Besides me, there are other officials secretly competing for greater say."
Xu Ning frowned, which meant that on the surface it was still the emperor, but secretly it was a contest between Jiang Yan and the remaining officials.
Jiang Yan smiled and comforted him, "But don't worry too much. With the cooperation in recent years and the Happy Valley now, the situation has improved a lot."
After a moment of silence, Xu Ning asked another question: "Why did you choose me? Is it just because I am from the Xu family?"
Jiang Yan looked at the somewhat stubborn little girl in front of him, and a hint of tenderness inadvertently flashed in his eyes: "Of course not. The Xu family is just one reason. I really yearn for the life of the Xu family."
"The main reason is because of you, Miss Xu. You underestimate yourself." Jiang Yan knew that Xu Ning didn't believe it, so he analyzed everything Xu Ning took out for her one by one.
Xu Ning may not be able to see that side, but as a politician he can see more and farther.
Just taking the Happy Valley staff as an example, judging from the current reports on the treatment of Happy Valley employees, the Jiang family has successfully reversed its negative image over the years.
With the continuous promotion of the Happy Valley industry, more and more people are beginning to understand and like this place, which also means that more ordinary people will choose to work in the Happy Valley industry.
This can also solve the poverty of the lower-class people at many levels. It can be said that as long as one person in a family works in Happy Valley, the family can get out of poverty.
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