Chapter 50: Urgent need for money
Before Jiang Shuyuan finished speaking, Old Master Jiang fell into deep thought. He stared at the teacup on the table with deep eyes, as if thinking about something. After a long time, he slowly spoke with a deep tone: "Shuyuan, what you said makes sense. The Zhu family and our Jiang family can indeed support each other. But Zhiyu...what is her intention?"
Jiang Shuyuan was slightly stunned. She had never expected that Mr. Jiang would suddenly mention her sister's wishes. After a moment's hesitation, she replied gently, "Grandpa, you know my sister's temperament very well. She is gentle and virtuous, and is good at considering the overall situation. As long as it is beneficial to the Jiang family, she will do it without hesitation."
Mr. Jiang nodded slightly, but there was still a hint of hesitation between his brows: "Of course, marriage is a lifelong event, and it ultimately depends on the wishes of the parties involved. If you force it, I'm afraid it will be unfair to Zhiyu."
Jiang Shuyuan's heart tightened. She knew that Mr. Jiang was open-minded and wise. If her sister really didn't want to, he would never force her. So she hurriedly added, "Grandpa, I have actually discussed this matter with my sister. Although she was hesitant, she was still willing to sacrifice her personal happiness for the sake of the Jiang family."
A hint of surprise flashed across Mr. Jiang's eyes. He obviously had not expected that Jiang Shuyuan had discussed this with Jiang Zhiyu in advance and obtained his approval. He was silent for a moment, then sighed: "If this is the case, I can rest assured. Since Zhiyu also agreed, then this marriage is settled."
Jiang Shuyuan was very happy and immediately knelt down and kowtowed: "Jiang Shuyuan thanks Grandpa for your help."
Old Master Jiang smiled gently and gestured for her to stand up: "Forget it, Shuyuan, you are a sensible child, and you will definitely lead the Jiang family to a new glory in the future."
Zhu Zhen walked into the Jiang family's gate as promised. He was wearing a dazzling brocade robe, a jade belt around his waist, and a cynical smile between his eyebrows. Jiang Shuyuan personally went out to greet him and led him into the elegant living room.
At this time, Mr. Jiang was chatting with several family elders in the living room. Zhu Zhen's appearance made Mr. Jiang smile knowingly. He stood up to greet him and said enthusiastically: "Mr. Zhu, I have heard of your great name for a long time. It is a pleasure to meet you today."
Zhu Zhen bowed slowly and said proudly, "Mr. Jiang, I am here uninvited, I hope you will forgive me."
Mr. Jiang waved his hand and smiled: "Mr. Zhu, you are too polite. Please take a seat."
Everyone sat down one by one. Jiang Shuyuan then signaled the servant to serve tea and said softly, "Mr. Zhu, I have prepared a portrait of my sister for you. Please follow me to see it."
Zhu Zhen stared at the portrait, his eyes flashing with amazement. He turned to Jiang Shuyuan and said, "Your sister is really as beautiful as you said. She is really mouth-watering."
"In fact, my sister has liked you for a long time. Who doesn't like the suave Mr. Zhu?" Jiang Shuyuan said with a wicked smile, "My sister has even agreed to marry you."
"Hahahahahaha, I am indeed extremely charming. Alright, I will come and propose marriage today, and try my best to win the beauty as soon as possible!" Zhu Zhen laughed proudly.
Seeing that the plan was accomplished, Jiang Shuyuan was secretly delighted, waiting for Jiang Zhiyu to leave the Jiang family forever. "I have also been waiting for this day! Jiang Zhiyu, let's see what else you can do!"
In order to implement the plan better, Jiang Shuyuan found Mr. Jiang.
"Grandpa, don't tell Xu about Sister Zhiyu's marriage for now. She's a woman who doesn't know anything. She will be sad to hear that her sister is getting married. Let's talk to her later. Now is not the right time." Jiang Shuyuan said gently.
"Well, our Shuyuan is the most thoughtful. What about Yu?" Old Master Jiang looked at Jiang Shuyuan with satisfaction.
"You still need to write a letter to my sister. Just tell her that the Jiang family has an important matter and wants her to come back. Don't mention her getting married. This way, when my sister arrives, I can give her a big surprise." Jiang Shuyuan deliberately emphasized the word "surprise".
"Hahahaha, okay, I'll do as you say." Old Master Jiang believed what Jiang Shuyuan said without a doubt.
So Jiang Shuyuan quickly wrote a letter to Jiang Zhiyu and asked his servant to take it to the Imperial College.
The gate boy of the Imperial College received a letter from Jiang Zhiyu, and hurriedly took it to the person in charge of delivering letters, and delivered it safely to Jiang Zhiyu.
"Who is Jiang Zhiyu? Here is a letter for you." The messenger shouted in Huangban.
"What, my letter?" Jiang Zhiyu walked forward quickly and found that it was indeed from the Jiang family.
"Who wrote this?" Liu Mengmeng leaned over curiously, with curiosity shining in her eyes.
Jiang Zhiyu frowned and slowly unfolded the letter. He saw the beautiful handwriting on it, but it was not his mother's handwriting: "This letter says that my mother is seriously ill and asked me to go home quickly."
"When did someone in the Jiang family fall ill?" Xiao Wen asked puzzledly. She had a close friendship with Jiang Zhiyu and knew something about the Jiang family's situation.
Qi Zimo pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps something happened at home, and the messenger couldn't tell him clearly, so he could only inform Zhiyu in this way."
Zhang Anjie patted Jiang Zhiyu on the shoulder and comforted him, "No matter what, don't worry, let's see if there are any clues in the letter."
Jiang Zhiyu nodded and continued to read the contents of the letter, which mentioned that the family was in urgent need of money and hoped that she could return home as soon as possible. She frowned in confusion, wondering when her mother had ever needed so much money.
"Zhi Yu, does your family have any business?" Zou Ting suddenly asked.
"I have a tea garden and a few shops at home," Jiang Zhiyu replied.
Xu Guokun thought for a moment and said, "Maybe there is a problem with the family business and money is needed to solve it."
Hu Jiahong suggested: "Why don't we go and take a look together, maybe we can help."
Kang Yining nodded in agreement: "That's right, let's go together so that we can take care of each other."
So, the group asked for leave from the teacher and decided to go to Jiang Zhiyu's house together.
On the way out of the Imperial College, they talked a lot as they walked.
Liu Mengmeng said worriedly: "Zhi Yu, the situation at your home is unclear, we have to be careful."
Xiao Wen added: "Yes, there might be some trap."
Qi Zimo said: "Then we must be more careful and not let Zhiyu fall into danger."
Zhang Anjie suggested: "After we arrive at the Jiang family, let's observe the surrounding situation first and then make plans."
Zou Ting said: "Yes, we must also be careful of our relatives at home, so that they don't take the opportunity to cause trouble."
Xu Guokun said, "By the way, we need to think of a way to use the money mentioned in the letter. We can't let them see that we are short of money."
Hu Jiahong said: "Then let Liao Zhen and Xu Guokun go to raise funds, and the rest of us will go to the Jiang family first."
Kang Yining nodded and said, "Good idea, let's split up."
When they arrived at Jiang's house, everyone acted according to the plan. Jiang Zhiyu took Liao Zhen and Xu Guokun to find the elders of the family and inquire about the family situation.
Others secretly observed the surroundings, looking for possible clues.