Throughout history, weddings have always been solemn affairs.
Matters of marriage require elders to negotiate.
Chen Jie, naturally, was no exception.
Even without parents, he needed to hire a professional matchmaker to handle these matters for him.
With Jiang Long present, in terms of etiquette, he couldn't possibly hire an outsider to officiate for him.
This was why Chen Jie had made this request to Jiang Long.
"This..."
Jiang Long was stunned.
He liked this child, Chen Jie, from the bottom of his heart. No one wanted to see Chen Jie become his son-in-law more than he did.
Even after Chen Jie and Wang Xiaoyan confirmed their relationship, he still held a sliver of hope in his heart.
Perhaps Chen Jie and Wang Xiaoyan wouldn't get along, perhaps they were from different social strata, and for one reason or another, their union wouldn't materialize, thus benefiting his own daughter.
Now, hearing that Chen Jie was going to get engaged to Wang Xiaoyan, he felt an immense sense of loss.
It was as if he had lost something, leaving him frozen on the spot.
Jiang Xue felt the same.
She had initially thought that Chen Jie and Wang Xiaoyan were done for, and in her heart, there had been a flicker of nervousness and elation.
Chen Jie's words seemed to have delivered a considerable blow to her heart.
"You... you're not over?" Jiang Xue said, neither laughing nor crying.
"How could we be over? Even if Wang Fa doesn't agree to this marriage, Xiaoyan will accept! Are you saying you don't want us to get married?" Chen Jie looked at Jiang Xue, puzzled.
Jiang Xue said unnaturally, "No, it's not... it's just that, just that..."
"Alright, Xiaoxue, go back to your room and sleep. I'll discuss some details with Chen Jie. Tomorrow will be a busy day, and our whole family will support Chen Jie then."
Jiang Long, sensing Jiang Xue's discomfort, said to her.
Jiang Xue nodded and went upstairs without a word.
Jiang Long looked at Chen Jie and said, "Your parents are not here, so naturally, I must handle this matter for you. Chen Jie, come, let's discuss it..."
...
Jiang Xue returned to her room and sat on the bed, lost in thought.
She rather disliked Chen Jie, but it was only Chen Jie she disliked.
Chen Jie's image kept appearing in her mind. It wasn't until she learned that Chen Jie was going to get engaged to Wang Xiaoyan that she suddenly felt uncomfortable.
Even now, she had to admit that Chen Jie was an excellent man.
He possessed powerful medical skills, was a master of sorcery, and also understood the art of Feng Shui.
The Ye and Zhou families were nothing before him.
Such a man, who could say he wasn't outstanding?
Unfortunately, all of this had nothing to do with her anymore. In the future, she wouldn't even have the right to dislike Chen Jie.
Knock, knock, knock...
She didn't even know when someone knocked on her door.
It wasn't until Jiang Long appeared before her and asked, "Xiaoxue, are you alright?"
A father knows his daughter best. Jiang Xue didn't know what was going on in her own mind, but Jiang Long understood it clearly.
"I... I'm fine..."
Jiang Long sighed, "I told you long ago that Chen Jie is an excellent man. Unfortunately, if you don't seize some opportunities, you lose them forever."
"Chen Jie has helped our family too much. Don't have any other thoughts. Since things have reached this point, tomorrow, we'll do our best to help Chen Jie."
"I..."
Jiang Xue suddenly became agitated, "What thoughts could I possibly have? Do you think I would fancy that bumpkin? Impossible! Even without Wang Xiaoyan, I wouldn't be her boyfriend! Stop brainwashing me!"
"Alas, then I'll leave."
Jiang Long sighed and left.
The next day, early in the morning, Chen Jie received a call from Wang Xiaoyan.
"Chen Jie, wake up quickly!"
On the phone, Wang Xiaoyan's voice was full of smiles, her mood very joyful.
"Are you ready? I've dressed up beautifully today, and my parents and I are waiting for you!"
Chen Jie's heart warmed, and he said, "We haven't discussed the betrothal gifts yet."
"You silly boy, betrothal gifts are things only the poor discuss. What need do we have for such things between us two? If you're concerned about face, I'll have my father give you several hundred million, and you can bring it to my home as the betrothal gift!" Wang Xiaoyan said.
"Alright then, no betrothal gifts. Wait for me."
Chen Jie hung up the phone. Jiang Long and Wu Li had also gotten up.
Wu Li pointed at her jewelry and said worriedly, "Old Long, do you think I'm dressed too plainly? Don't make a joke of it. Should I buy two more jade bracelets worth three million to wear?"
Jiang Long glared at her, "You're not dressed too plainly, you're going to show off! Today is Chen Jie's joyous day, don't embarrass me!"
Wu Li grumbled and glared at Chen Jie.
At this moment, Jiang Xue also walked over.
Wu Li looked at her with surprise and asked, "Xiaoxue, why are your eyes red?"
Jiang Xue shook her head expressionlessly, "Stayed up late."
"Let's go!"
They lived very close to the Wang family, and it only took a few minutes to drive there.
Soon, they appeared in front of the Wang family's residence.
Wang Fa and Qiu Feng were already waiting for them.
"Hello, hello, Mr. Jiang Long, right? I am Wang Fa..." Wang Fa enthusiastically extended his hand.
Jiang Long was overwhelmed with flattery, thinking that this was the first time he had met such an important figure.
He suspected that Wang Fa's enthusiasm was entirely because of Chen Jie.
He quickly regained his composure, feeling proud for Chen Jie in his heart, but politely said, "Mr. Wang, you've waited. This is my wife, Wu Li."
"This is my daughter, Jiang Xue."
"Mr. Jiang, this is my wife, Qiu Feng..."
Wang Fa looked at everyone and said, "Let's not stand outside, come inside and sit!"
Wang Xiaoyan, standing behind Wang Fa and his wife, quickly stepped forward, "Uncle, Aunt, please come in."
Jiang Long and Wu Li glanced at Wang Xiaoyan, and a hint of amazement flashed in their eyes.
Wang Xiaoyan's eyes were as bright as jewels, her exposed skin was crystal clear, and her tall figure was far superior to that of a young model.
Her face was even more flawless.
Jiang Long thought that Chen Jie's son-in-law had clearly not overlooked his own daughter. Wang Xiaoyan's beauty was in no way inferior to his daughter's, and Wang Xiaoyan's gentle disposition and polite demeanor were unlike Jiang Xue's somewhat mischievous nature.
"Jiang Xue, why are your eyes red?" Wang Xiaoyan asked Jiang Xue with surprise.
Jiang Xue shook her head, "It's nothing, I just didn't rest well yesterday."
"Oh, are you happy for me?" Wang Xiaoyan asked with a giggle.
"Ah? Yes!"
Jiang Xue nodded.
Then, Wang Xiaoyan came to Chen Jie, and her smooth jade arm proactively linked with Chen Jie's, intimately saying, "Chen Jie, let's go."
"Mmm."
Everyone entered the living room. After a period of polite conversation, Wang Fa did not show any dissatisfaction.
"Hahaha... Jiang Long, for people of our status, hundreds of thousands or millions are like a few dollars. Let's forgo those outdated customs of betrothal gifts. As for where the wedding will be held and how it will be arranged, let me handle it!"
Jiang Long breathed a sigh of relief, developing a better impression of the Wang family.
At least the Wang family wasn't as snobbish as his own Jiang family.
Just then, a voice from outside called out, "Wait! We, the Yang family, do not approve of Chen Jie and Wang Xiaoyan's wedding!"