Chapter 252: Not an Outsider
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Jiang Hai looked at his wife’s enthusiastic expression and quietly pouted. “Jiang Zhen is not an outsider. There’s no need for you to welcome him like a guest.”
Li Mei secretly rolled her eyes at Jiang Hai with a hint of warning in her eyes.
Jiang Zhen smiled and picked up a piece of jelly. “Madam, don’t worry. I won’t stand on ceremony with you.”
The size of the jelly was just right. Jiang Zhen finished it in a bite. It was cool and smooth. “It’s delicious. It tastes exactly the same as what we have in Xiyun.”
Li Mei smiled and nodded. “It’s good that you like it. Jiang Zhen, I heard from Jiang Hai that before you were transferred to Jingdu City this time, you expressed your willingness to work here, right?”
Jiang Zhen replied, “Yes, I’ve been staying in Xiyun since I was born. I’ve always been in charge of the businesses there. Now, I want to come out and take a look.”
Jiang Hai nodded affirmatively. “Your thinking is right. Young people should interact more with the outside world and learn more. An’an is focused on acting now. My old bones will have to persevere for another two years.”
“I transferred you here now because 1 want to nurture you when I’m in power. I hope you can help An’an secure her position and be her right-hand man in the future like your father helped me.”
Jiang Zhen looked at Jiang Hai with determination in his eyes. “Director Jiang, I understand.”
“Don’t worry. As long as I’m around, no one can take An’an’s position.”
Li Mei listened from the side and nodded in her heart. As expected of the son-in-law she had taken a fancy to. “Jiang Zhen, you’re already in your thirties. I heard from your father that you don’t have a girlfriend yet. If 1 remember correctly, you haven’t been in a relationship, right? Do you not want to fall in love or have you not met anyone suitable?”
Jiang Zhen did not expect Li Mei to ask this question and was stunned for a moment. He was worried that Li Mei wanted to introduce someone to him. After hesitating for a moment, he lowered his eyes and replied, “Madam, I don’t want to talk about it yet.”
Li Mei’s heart turned cold. She smiled dryly and decided to work harder. “You’re not young anymore. Men want careers but mustn’t neglect family. With someone by your side who knows what’s good for you, you’ll be more motivated to work hard.”
“I know you’re busy with work. Tell Auntie what you like. I usually have a lot of friends. I’ll help you pay more attention when the time comes.”
Jiang Hai knew what his wife was thinking, but he had to admit that Jiang Zhen was indeed a good choice. They knew everything about him. With them watching over him, Jiang An’s life wouldn’t be bad if she married over. Hence, he quietly drank his tea and didn’t interrupt.
Jiang Zhen looked at Li Mei staring at him with a burning gaze. He felt that if he didn’t say something today, she wouldn’t give up asking. Hence, he simply gave up struggling and started talking about his type. “I like petite and cute ones. They have a good temper and aren’t pretentious. They eat a lot, are strong, and are positive and optimistic. When they smile, they’re as warm as a small sun.”
The more Li Mei listened, the more she felt that he was talking about her daughter, but she wasn’t sure. She raised her hand and scratched her forehead.
Jiang Hai looked at the gentleness in Jiang Zhen’s eyes as he spoke. He had a bold guess in his heart. “Jiang Zhen, tell me the truth. Do you like Jiang An?”
Jiang Hai shocked two people. One was Li Mei, and the other was Jiang Zhen.
Jiang Zhen’s eyes flickered slightly, but he did not answer immediately. The matter of liking Jiang An was a small secret that belonged to Jiang Zhen alone. Even after Jiang An went missing later, it had never wavered. However, the disparity in their status made him feel inferior, making him shrink back.
However, facing Jiang Hai’s direct question, Jiang Zhen didn’t want to hide his intentions. Regardless of Jiang Hai’s attitude, he suddenly wanted to be impulsive. He replied firmly, “Yes!”
Li Mei did not expect the matter to be settled just like that. She was secretly happy, but she still looked calm on the surface. She interrupted, “Jiang Zhen, I’m still very shocked that you like An’an, but An’an’s father and I are not old-fashioned. We don’t have those traditional views. If you like An’an, we have no objections to you wooing her. We support you.”
Given this was something he had always hidden and was afraid to say, Jiang Zhen didn’t expect to receive such an answer when he was exposed. He looked at Jiang Hai and Li Mei in disbelief.. “CEO Jiang, Madam, you really support
me?”