126: Chapter 126 He Takes Her to the Theater 126: Chapter 126 He Takes Her to the Theater Su He’s neither servile nor overbearing attitude was indeed admired by Jiang Zhongzhen.
“What guarantees do you want?” he asked.
Su He wasn’t in a hurry to state her demands, but instead said, “Uncle, I know that everything you do is for the good of the Jiang Family.
So I can understand why you want to replace Jiang Yan in managing the entire Jiang Family, and I don’t oppose it either.
But there is one thing I don’t quite understand…”
She then took out a mobile phone from her bag.
Holding up the phone with a sheepish smile, she said, “You chose to cooperate with me, but it seems like you don’t trust me very much.
I’m the kind of person who is pretty reasonable about most things, but the one thing I can’t accept is being deceived and someone going behind my back.
Plus, once I’m committed to something, I won’t change my stance.
Since I’ve agreed to cooperate with you, it means I’m sincere.
Otherwise, no matter what you offer in exchange, I wouldn’t agree.”
Jiang Zhongzhen’s eyes flickered with a peculiar light as he looked at the phone in her hand.
Although Su He didn’t spell it out, anyone who understood would get it.
The atmosphere became somewhat heavy for a moment.
A few seconds of bemusement later, Jiang Zhongzhen actually laughed out loud.
He looked at Su He with a benevolent expression in his eyes and said with a smile, “Niece-in-law, you’re taking it too seriously.
Your uncle isn’t distrusting you.
It’s just that the affairs of the business world are complex, and since you haven’t dealt with these matters before, I’m worried it would entangle you and affect your normal life.
But if you want to know the specific details, then of course, I’ll share them with you.”
Jiang Zhongzhen could not afford to offend Su He at the moment.
Apart from getting the seal, he needed Su He for the next steps in his plan.
Su He said calmly, “Alright, since that’s the case, then uncle might as well spell out your next specific plan.
Don’t worry, I won’t interfere; I only want to know the process.
I hope uncle will be candid with me, so we can work well together.
Otherwise, I can step back at any time.
After all, if Jiang Yan does run into trouble one day, as his primary heir, I would naturally inherit his estate, including the Jiang Family.”
The implication was clear: To put it bluntly, I don’t necessarily have to cooperate with you!
Jiang Zhongzhen naturally understood her underlying meaning.
He had never been at a disadvantage with a woman before, but Su He had indeed grabbed hold of his vital weakness.
And she had also hit the nail on the head.
If the plans later on didn’t go smoothly, Su He would be the biggest beneficiary.
Su He was already in his plans.
After all, getting her into his camp was already half the success.
“…”
Four o’clock.
Su He drove away.
“Dad, are you sure she really can be trusted?” Jiang Chao looked towards Jiang Zhongzhen and said, “After all, she is still the legitimately wedded wife of Jiang Yan.”
Jiang Zhongzhen calmly sipped his tea, contemplating for a moment.
“Use those whom you trust, and don’t doubt those you’ve decided to use.
Although she’s Jiang Yan’s wife, she’s sincere enough.
Such a person either truly shares our heart, or is using sincerity to disguise herself.”
“Is she pretending to cooperate with us?”
Jiang Zhongzhen took a sip of his tea, his voice steady as he said, “I’m not so blind as to not see through people, Su He is distinct from other women and a lot smarter.
If we can bring someone like her into the fold and make use of her, it’s all to our benefit and no harm.
If we can’t win her over, then we also cannot afford to be open enemies.”
“…”
As Su He’s car approached the intersection, a black Bugatti roared past her.
However, she still managed to see the person inside the car.
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Three days later.
Su He accompanied Jiang Yan to attend a charity banquet.
The organizer of the charity banquet was the charity foundation under the Lou Family, and the host was Lou Ruozhi.
Tonight, Su He didn’t dress up deliberately, just casually chose a black dress from her closet.
With their striking appearances, the two of them became the focus of the event as soon as they appeared.
However, both bore an aura of unapproachability that was chilling to the bone.
Some tried to greet Jiang Yan, only to be intimidated by the couple’s presence.
Moreover, they showed no desire to socialize.
“What exactly are you trying to do by bringing me here tonight?”
Su He turned her head to look at the man next to her and asked.
He had never liked Lou Ruozhi, but it was her event tonight, and yet he brought her along.
She didn’t believe he was genuinely here just to attend the banquet.
The man pinched the center of her hand and gently said in a low voice, “I brought you here to watch a play.”
“Ah?”
Jiang Yan always looked at her with warmth and doting in his eyes.
He reached out to brush a lock of hair from her forehead to behind her ear, and said cryptically, “You’ll find out soon enough.”
Seeing he wasn’t going to say more, Su He didn’t ask, deciding to wait instead.
“Let’s get some snacks to tide us over; I’ll take you out for a meal later,” the man said, leading her by the hand toward the buffet’s pastry section.
They both ignored the looks they were getting from people around them.
Before long, Gu Beiyan, Lu Zhiyang, and Jing Xuan also arrived.
Jing Xuan had bumped into these two outside and had come in with them.
Throughout, she hadn’t given Lu Zhiyang so much as a glance.
Seeing Jing Xuan, Su He asked curiously, “What brings you here?”
Jing Xuan raised an eyebrow and whispered in her ear, “I heard there’s going to be a good show tonight, so I came.”
Upon hearing this, Su He’s brows furrowed slightly.
How did even Jing Xuan know about the ‘show’?
“How did you find out?”
Jing Xuan glanced at Long He Song, who was approaching them, and said, “That kid there told me.”
Su He followed Jing Xuan’s gaze.
Long He Song came over and greeted everyone in turn.
While they were chatting, an untimely voice interjected.
“Big brother, I didn’t expect you to really come.
Mom should be delighted.”
Looking towards the source of the voice, they saw Lou Ziang arriving with Tang Sirou.
Gu Beiyan muttered, “Sure enough, the evening’s main character has arrived.”
Only they could hear the comment.
By now, Jiang Yan couldn’t even be bothered to correct Lou Ziang’s way of addressing him.
Unbothered by the lack of response, Lou Ziang retained his composed and gentlemanly demeanor, smiling, “Big brother and sister-in-law look quite matched.”
Jiang Yan rarely responded, and when he did it was with thinly veiled sarcasm, “We’ve always been well-matched, proving that at least for now, you’re not completely blind.”
Lou Ziang just chuckled softly without taking offense, his lips curving into a smile as he said, “I just don’t know how much longer we’ll be able to enjoy such a beautiful scene.”
The implication of his words was clear to those present.
Su He gave a tight smile and replied, “Don’t worry, as long as Young Master Lou is alive, you’ll always be able to see.
And if it really comes to it, my husband and I can reluctantly let you take a photo, to keep as a souvenir.
You can carry it in your wallet, look at it every day.”
Her words left Lou Ziang momentarily at a loss for words.
“Well, do you need one?” Su He asked, smiling again as he remained silent.
Jing Xuan beside her couldn’t help but snicker.
Ever since she had arrived, Tang Sirou’s gaze had never left Jiang Yan.
Su He glanced at her and asked with a smile, “Miss Tang, does my husband have gold on his face?”
As soon as she spoke, everyone’s gaze shifted towards her.
Tang Sirou suddenly came back to reality, her face tinged with embarrassment.
Unsure what to say, she could only reply vaguely, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Lou Ziang’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, but he said nothing.
Su He simply gave a nonchalant “Oh” in response.
She then turned to Jiang Yan, reached out to pinch his cheek, and said with a smile, “Mr.
Jiang, your face is too conspicuous, what should we do?”
Everyone nearby was stunned.
With Jiang Yan’s current identity, who would dare to pinch his cheek?
Even Gu Beiyan and Long He Song were taken aback.
What really shocked them was the sight of Jiang Yan’s lips curving into a smile.
Yes, he was indeed smiling.
Smiling as if it cost nothing at all.
Jiang Yan’s eyes were filled with gentle light, his voice as tender as could be: “Mrs.
Jiang is welcome to hide me at home, I’d be more than happy with that.”
The man’s voice was gentle yet devilishly charming, akin to a bewitching melody that captivated hearts.
Tang Sirou had never seen such a Jiang Yan.
Previously, Jiang Yan always showed his sharp edges in front of others, but now he seemed to be wrapped in a warm golden sun.
Su He chuckled and said, “That won’t do, you still need to earn money to support the family.
You should wear a mask when you go out in the future.”
Jiang Yan fondly replied, “Okay, I’ll listen to my wife.”
“…”
Jing Xuan listened to their conversation and shook her head, “My teeth are about to rot from the sweetness.”
Gu Beiyan sighed, “Lemon trees and lemon fruits, you and I beneath the lemon trees.”
Long He Song said, “Isn’t this supposed to be a charity gala?
How did it become a PDA session?”
Lu Zhiyang couldn’t bear to look: “…”
Meanwhile, Lou Ziang chuckled with a hint of sarcasm in his words, “So big brother is henpecked, huh?”
Jiang Yan replied in all seriousness, “Behind every successful man is a wife who keeps him in line, no wonder you’re not successful.”
Lou Ziang: “…”
Gu Beiyan silently gave Jiang Yan a thumbs up, “Brother, you’re awesome!”
Jiang Yan wasn’t wrong; his current status and net worth far surpassed Lou Ziang by several streets.
Lou Ziang’s current reliance was merely on the Lou Family; he himself had no significant accomplishments.
In the business realm, he simply couldn’t hold a candle to Jiang Yan.
This was clear for all to see.
Tonight, Jiang Yan was like a man on fire, retorting at every word Lou Ziang said,
And every comeback left him speechless.
In the end, he could only walk away in dejection.
As soon as the man left, Gu Beiyan immediately approached with curiosity, his eyes practically glued to Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan glanced at him disdainfully, “Scram, I’m not interested in men!”
Gu Beiyan: “No, it’s just, Ah Yan, did you secretly attend some kind of training class?
Since when can you talk back like that?”
Previously, he never wasted a word on those he disdained.
A cold glance from him was considered a tremendous grace.
“Really want to know?” Jiang Yan gave him a look.
Gu Beiyan nodded, “Yeah, tell me about it, I want to improve myself too.”
The others, seeing the corner of Jiang Yan’s mouth curl up, knew he wouldn’t say anything nice.
But no one warned Gu Beiyan.
Jiang Yan parted his thin lips slightly, “Too bad you don’t have a wife; you don’t deserve to know.”
“Damn!”
Gu Beiyan waited all this time just for this line!
“You’re outright attacking me personally!
Why don’t I deserve it, huh?”
Jiang Yan: “Did I say something wrong?
Do you have a wife?”
Gu Beiyan: “…”
“You have a wife, so you think you’re incredible?”
Jiang Yan smiled and said, “Yes, indeed incredible.”
“…”
Gu Beiyan wanted to retort, but Lu Zhiyang kicked him, “Stop it, if you keep going, you’re only humiliating yourself.”
“Why did you kick me?” Gu Beiyan turned to glare at Lu Zhiyang, “You think you’re any better?
Don’t you also lack a wife?”
Lu Zhiyang: “…”
He pressed his tongue against his molars, lowering his voice so only they could hear.
“At least, I’m not an inexperienced little bird like you, am I?”
“…”
Everyone present was an adult and understood what was being hinted at.
Though they didn’t exactly want to be those quick on the uptake, they just couldn’t help it…
Su He and Jing Xuan were both shocked, staring at Gu Beiyan with intense eyes.
The two of them were the most surprised.
They could never have guessed that Gu Beiyan was still a…
After all, he had been known for his long-standing playboy persona amid a myriad of women—who would have thought it?
“…”
Five minutes later.
The charity gala officially began.
The attendees tonight were all well-known figures.
This reflected the significant influence of Lou Ruozhi.
Furthermore, with Jiang Yan, Gu Beiyan, Lu Zhiyang, and the young master of the Long Family present, everyone viewed Lou Ruozhi’s standing as even more substantial.
After all, these three were prominent figures in the business world, with illustrious family backgrounds and strong personal capabilities, sought after by everyone for their social connections.
Though everyone was aware that the two were half-brothers, the difference between them was pretty substantial.
In previous charity galas, Lou Ruozhi had hosted them without Jiang Yan ever showing up.
Now that he has suddenly appeared with his wife, it couldn’t help but lead to speculation—could there be a future alliance between the Jiang and Lou families?
However, considering what had just happened, it seemed the young master of the Lou Family and the head of the Jiang Family were at odds.
Thus, people were completely befuddled about the direction things were heading.
Lou Ruozhi, dressed in an ivory cheongsam, looked graceful and noble, exuding elegance as she stood on stage.
Su He had to admit Lou Ruozhi was indeed pretty, and she had strong genes.
However, from the pictures she had seen of Mr.
Jiang, both Jiang Yan and Jiang You resembled their father more.
“Thank you for your presence tonight.
Let us enjoy, play, and eat to our hearts’ content at tonight’s gala,” Lou Ruozhi’s gentle voice like jade resounded in the hall.
“But, as per tradition, we shall first watch a video.
This video is from the humble children in the mountains to all the uncles and aunts who have sponsored them.
So, shall we listen to what the children have to say, shall we?”
The audience cooperatively responded, “Yes.”
Lou Ruozhi smiled lightly and nodded to a staff member to start the video.
The banquet hall lights dimmed.
The next second, a delicate voice rose in the silent hall: “Be gentle, you’re hurting me…”
Everyone was stunned!
What was this?
The screen was pitch black.
At that moment, an image suddenly appeared on the pitch-black screen,
And instantly, the hall erupted in uproar.
“Holy shit!”
Someone blurted out.
Su He and the others were caught off guard.
Despite expecting something, the truth hit differently when actually witnessed.
Su He was the most shocked of all.
This was completely beyond her imagination and shattered her worldview.
Lou Ruozhi stood frozen in place, her face pale, her limbs stiff from the shock, unable to react.
Lou Ziang was the first to snap out of it, ordering the video to be shut off.
But it was futile; it couldn’t be stopped.
The staff members were dumbfounded too—the computer completely unresponsive.
On the big screen, the key parts of the two individuals were pixilated, but the faces were not—
It was none other than the paragon husband of the wealthy circle, Lou Guohui, and a woman.
Some recognized the woman, others did not.
But for Su He, the woman was far too familiar.
She could never have imagined that Lou Guohui would have an affair with An Xiao!