Chapter 3

Jiang Chen sneered inwardly, but on the surface, he instantly put on a pitiful look.

"Big Brother, in this City Lord's residence, you are the one who cares for me the most. I don't want to marry Miss Murong. Since you are also my father's son, why don't you marry her instead?"

Jiang Chen said very seriously.

"Ah, Second Brother, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I am just an adopted son. Even if I agree, Father would not. This marriage alliance is specifically prepared for you by Father."

Jiang Rulong said with a rather difficult expression, but in his heart, he was overjoyed. As long as this playboy insisted on not marrying Miss Murong, he would have a chance.

"Big Brother, as long as you agree, I guarantee that you will marry Miss Murong tomorrow."

Jiang Chen patted his chest and promised.

"Are you serious?"

Jiang Rulong was delighted.

"Of course."

Jiang Chen looked very confident.

"Alright, since we are brothers, I will help you with this. More and faster chapters, please visit."

Jiang Rulong put on a righteous look, inwardly shouting that the heavens had opened their eyes.

"You are truly my real brother."

Jiang Chen looked grateful, almost on the verge of tears.

"Big Brother, it's settled then. Tomorrow, in the main hall, you don't need to say anything. Just pretend you know nothing, and I will handle everything."

Jiang Chen said.

"Alright, then I won't disturb your rest."

Jiang Rulong patted Jiang Chen's shoulder again and turned to leave. He didn't know what method Jiang Chen would use to make this marriage alliance target him, but from his understanding of Jiang Chen, this playboy was capable of causing a commotion at the marriage alliance.

"As long as I marry Miss Murong, not only will my status in the City Lord's residence rise, but I will also have a place in the Murong family. This foolish boy is in a state of bliss without knowing it, actually giving such a great opportunity to me. Once I gain power, I will find a way to get rid of him."

Outside the courtyard, Jiang Rulong immediately changed his expression.

Inside the courtyard, Jiang Chen also sneered: "Playing with me? Wait to be played to death."

The next morning, the entire City Lord's residence was festooned with lanterns, bustling with activity. Today was the day of the marriage alliance between the two major forces in Tianxiang City, an unprecedented event.

"Lord Murong has arrived."

With the loud voice of the guards, a figure with the grace of a dragon and the strength of a tiger stepped into the City Lord's residence.

This person was extremely robust, even more so than City Lord Jiang Zhenhai. He looked to be around forty, wearing a floral robe, and his steps were powerful and majestic.

This person was one of the giants of Tianxiang City, the head of the Murong family, Murong Zhan.

"Ha, Lord Murong, welcome. I am sorry for not greeting you earlier."

Jiang Zhenhai laughed heartily and walked out in large strides. Behind him, Jiang Rulong and Jiang Chen closely followed.

"Lord Jiang, you are too polite. Today is a significant event for both our families, I dare not be negligent."

Murong Zhan looked very generous, but in Jiang Chen's eyes, he was just an old fox.

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on the figure behind Murong Zhan, but he did not see Miss Murong. Murong Zhan had come alone, of course, this was enough. In the entire Tianxiang City, there were few occasions that could make Murong Zhan appear in person. He represented the entire Murong family.

"Lord Murong, please come in."

Jiang Zhenhai made a gesture inviting him in, and the group headed towards the main hall.

In the main hall, Jiang Zhenhai and Murong Zhan sat facing each other, with Jiang Chen and Jiang Rulong standing on either side.

"Lord Jiang, there's no need for formalities. I am here today for my daughter's marriage. I think it's best to set a date for your son and my daughter to get married."

Murong Zhan said straightforwardly.

"Of course, the marriage alliance between our two families will surely bring prosperity and stability to Tianxiang City."

Jiang Zhenhai nodded and then looked at Jiang Chen: "Chen, go and greet your future father-in-law."

"Good, good, your son is handsome and outstanding, a true talent."

Murong Zhan looked at Jiang Chen and praised him repeatedly, but who knew how insincere he was. In the entire Tianxiang City, who didn't know that the second son of the City Lord's residence was a notorious playboy, with extremely poor talent, wasting countless spirit medicines since childhood. Now, at fifteen, he was only at the first stage of the Qi Realm, a complete waste.

Yet, Murong Zhan praised him highly, seemingly very satisfied with this son-in-law. This shows that family interests often outweigh everything.

"Father, did you make a mistake?"

Jiang Chen looked surprised: "Wasn't this marriage alliance prepared for Big Brother?"

Jiang Chen's words made Jiang Zhenhai and Murong Zhan momentarily stunned. Murong Zhan's gaze shifted to Jiang Rulong, and he couldn't help but nod, this was truly a talent, reaching the ninth stage of the Qi Realm at a young age.

"Chen, no nonsense."

Jiang Zhenhai frowned.

"Father, although I am not talented, I know my limits. With my conditions, how can I match Miss Murong? If Miss Murong marries me, it would be a true injustice. Big Brother, at a young age, is already a ninth-stage Qi Realm expert, a rare talent in Tianxiang City. He is clearly more suitable for the marriage alliance with the Murong family. Moreover, I am still young and have no concept of marriage. Big Brother, although he has never met Miss Murong, has long admired her. If they can marry, it would be a perfect match and could promote the relationship between the City Lord's residence and the Murong family."

Jiang Chen spoke eloquently, praising Jiang Rulong to the heavens.

On the other side, Jiang Rulong felt a lump in his nose, almost crying, truly moved. He never thought that his image in Jiang Chen's mind was so perfect and grand.

"Ha, so Lord Jiang is preparing the marriage alliance for your eldest son. I didn't expect that Jiang Rulong has long admired my daughter, truly remarkable."

Murong Zhan laughed heartily. Although it was for the family's benefit, if he had to choose between Jiang Rulong and Jiang Chen as a son-in-law, even a fool would know which to choose.

Jiang Zhenhai's face turned ashen, wishing he could kick this ungrateful son out, but seeing Murong Zhan so happy, he had nothing to say.

Jiang Chen had already praised Jiang Rulong to the heavens and mentioned that Jiang Rulong had long admired Miss Murong. If he insisted, not only would his beloved son not appreciate it, but it would also offend Murong Zhan.

"Rulong, go and greet your future father-in-law."

Jiang Zhenhai said, his smile forced.

"Meeting my future father-in-law."

Jiang Rulong quickly bowed deeply to Murong Zhan.

"Boy, you must be overjoyed inside. Don't worry, you'll have your share of tears later."

Jiang Chen's lips curled into a sneer. He cleared his throat and said, "Uncle Murong, yesterday, I talked with Big Brother, and he has another wish."

"Oh? What wish? With me and Lord Jiang here, it shouldn't be hard to fulfill."

Clearly, Murong Zhan was extremely happy.

But Jiang Chen's words made Jiang Rulong pause. He looked at Jiang Chen, not remembering what wish he had mentioned yesterday.

"Big Brother said he has long admired the Murong family. If he could become a son-in-law in the Murong family, he would have no regrets in life."

Jiang Chen said with a smile, finally revealing his true intentions.

But as soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Rulong's face changed instantly.

"Second Brother, what are you saying?"

Jiang Rulong said in a low voice.

"Big Brother, isn't what I said true? I know you are embarrassed to say it, but it's fine. Second Brother will speak for you. With Father and Lord Murong here, your wish will surely be fulfilled. And you have long admired the Murong family and Miss Murong, isn't that the truth?"

Jiang Chen's words made Murong Zhan very pleased, thinking that although this playboy was not talented, he knew how to speak.

"Second Brother, you..."

Jiang Rulong was suddenly anxious. He did want to marry Miss Murong, but he certainly did not want to become a son-in-law in the Murong family. If Miss Murong married into the City Lord's residence, it was one thing, but if he became a son-in-law in the Murong family, it was a completely different matter.

If he left the City Lord's residence, he would become a member of the Murong family, and everything in the City Lord's residence would be unrelated to him. All his efforts over the years would be in vain. As for the Murong family, as a son-in-law, he would not be valued, but rather looked down upon.

This would completely ruin his future.

"How? Did Big Brother lie to me yesterday? Are the words of admiration for the Murong family false? That doesn't seem like Big Brother's character."

Jiang Chen's words left Jiang Rulong speechless.

Deliberately, this bastard must have planned it. Jiang Rulong was so angry he wanted to strangle Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen's words were a fatal blow, leaving him no chance to turn the situation around.

Jiang Rulong was not a fool and realized he had been tricked by Jiang Chen. But there was one thing he couldn't understand: how did this idle, pleasure-seeking playboy suddenly become so smart, even tricking him?

"Trying to compete with me? You are far from ready."

Jiang Chen sneered inwardly. Jiang Rulong wanted to kill him, and he would definitely settle this score. Today's manipulation was just the beginning.

"Ha, I never expected that your son admires my daughter to this extent. Jiang Rulong is a talent in Tianxiang City. If he can become a son-in-law in our Murong family, that would be wonderful. In the future, our two families will be one, and no one in Tianxiang City will dare to defy us."

Murong Zhan laughed heartily.

But Jiang Zhenhai's face was dark. Today's events were completely different from what he had expected. First, the person was changed, and now he had to become a son-in-law.

"Rulong, have you thought it through?"

Jiang Zhenhai looked at Jiang Rulong. Making Jiang Rulong become a son-in-law in the Murong family was something he was reluctant to do. The Jiang family's business was vast, and Jiang Rulong was a capable assistant. However, he respected his adopted son's decision. If Jiang Rulong really wanted this, he would have to agree.

"Father, of course. I understand Big Brother's thoughts the most. Now that his wish is fulfilled, he must be overjoyed. Uncle Murong, when Big Brother comes to your family, please don't let him be wronged."

Jiang Chen quickly agreed on behalf of Jiang Rulong, not forgetting to get closer to Murong Zhan.

"Ha, rest assured, as my son-in-law, who would dare to bully him."

Murong Zhan looked very pleased.

Jiang Rulong clenched his fists in his sleeves, his heart burning with anger. He couldn't help but be furious. All his efforts had been in vain, and all his plans had been completely disrupted.

But the current situation left him no choice. Murong Zhan was already overjoyed, and if he ruined his mood now, it would certainly affect the already strained relationship between the two families.

"Ha, congratulations, Big Brother, congratulations, Uncle Murong. This is truly a cause for celebration. Uncle Murong, since the marriage is settled, shouldn't Miss Murong come and let us see her?"

Jiang Chen congratulated repeatedly.

"Right, what Chen said is correct. I have heard that Lord Murong has a daughter who rarely goes out, a true lady. Now that the marriage is settled, this young lady should appear."

Jiang Zhenhai also said, since the matter was settled, he could only go along with it.

"Ha, my daughter, Murong Xiaorou, is already on her way. She should arrive soon."

Murong Zhan stroked his beard and laughed heartily. The hall was filled with joy, but Jiang Rulong's smile was forced.

"Wow! Just hearing Miss Murong's name, I know she must be gentle and beautiful, a true lady. She must be as beautiful as a celestial being. Big Brother, you are really getting a good deal."

Jiang Chen praised the unseen young lady, not forgetting to provoke the extremely depressed Jiang Rong.

Cough, cough...

Upon hearing Jiang Chen's praise of his daughter being gentle and beautiful, Murong Zhan suddenly started coughing violently, even spitting out tea, losing his composure.

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