Villain: After Intercepting the Female Lead, the Protagonist Collapses

Chapter 281: No Emotions, Just Schemes and Interests

Although Su Shanshan had never said it, her expectations for Jiang Che were very high.

However, she never told Jiang Che anything because she feared he would feel suffocated under immense pressure, which wasn’t something a twenty-year-old should have to consider.

But watching Jiang Che grow step by step, and whatever fortuitous encounters he had, he had now become someone capable of handling things independently.

Moreover, he had a calm and composed demeanor, never panicking in any situation, with the composure to remain unfazed even in the face of great adversity.

She had witnessed Jiang Che’s transformation over the past six months and felt very gratified. Given another year of growth, she believed she could truly retire.

There was no doubt that under Jiang Che’s leadership, the Jiang family would only get better and better.

“I didn’t meet any women who caught my eye, but Gu Menghan from the Gu family is quite impressive.” Jiang Che said casually, admitting that he was indeed captivated by Gu Menghan’s beauty when he first saw her.

“Gu Menghan from the Gu family in the capital? In a few days, I’ll go propose to her on your behalf!” Su Shanshan said directly after thinking for a moment.

“Is that really okay?” Jiang Che’s mouth twitched as he asked somewhat speechlessly.

He already had a fiancée, and now proposing to Gu Menghan—how would the Gu family view the Jiang family?

“What’s wrong with it? Someone of your status is expected to have multiple wives. Besides, an alliance between the Jiang and Gu families would be beneficial, potentially easing relations between the Gu and Su families.”

“Gu Menghan can be your main wife. It just means that Qingqiu will have to settle for a lesser role, given the Shen family’s standing.” Su Shanshan said calmly, though she also liked Shen Qingqiu, admiring her looks, skills, and capabilities.

But the Shen family’s background couldn’t support Shen Qingqiu as Jiang Che’s main wife. While the Shen family was influential in Linjiang City, it wasn’t significant on a national level.

Previously, there wasn’t a suitable candidate, but now that Jiang Che had shown interest in Gu Menghan, Susan felt it was necessary to visit the capital. She believed the Gu family wouldn’t refuse, likely sharing her thoughts.

Jiang Che’s excellence was evident. Whether Gu Menghan agreed or not, for the family’s interests, she would have to marry. In all matters, Jiang Che could do as he pleased, but not in this.

Shen Qingqiu was a backup plan, not the only option. At this level, emotions were secondary; it was all about schemes and benefits.

“Well… okay.” Jiang Che agreed without much hesitation, knowing this wasn’t something he could decide alone.

He had benefited from the Jiang family’s privileges, so naturally, he had to give something back. Besides, this arrangement wasn’t unfavorable for him since he did have a liking for Gu Menghan.

It just meant that Shen Qingqiu might throw a small fit, but she could be easily pacified.

“What about other women? Anyone else catch your eye? If there are, just tell me, and I’ll propose all at once.”

“No, the other women are just mediocre; they don’t interest me…”  Jiang Che quickly shook his head. If his mother proposed multiple marriages at once, he wouldn’t know how to handle it.

Besides Gu Menghan, no other woman had caught his interest.

“Alright, then. I’ll find some time in the next few days to visit the capital and propose in person.”

Su Shanshan said with a smile, planning to go herself to show sincerity.

“Has father not been home recently?” Jiang Che changed the subject, curious.

In the past six months, he had rarely seen his father and even less of his grandfather.

“No, your father’s been busy with his career and hasn’t been home in a long time. Stay here tonight; don’t go back to your Villa.”

“I’ll cook for you personally.” Su Shanshan looked at Jiang Che with a warm smile, her eyes full of doting affection.

“Okay…”

“Madam, there are a few people outside claiming to be the master’s men, wanting to see the young master.” As they were chatting, a maid entered the living room and spoke respectfully.

“The master’s men? Let them in.” Su Shanshan was puzzled but didn’t think much of it.

The “master” the maid referred to was naturally Jiang Che’s grandfather, Jiang Jingshan. Perhaps he had something important to convey through these people.

“Grandfather’s men?” Jiang Che was puzzled. He didn’t remember saying anything to his grandfather.

…

Soon, two elderly men with graying hair entered the living room. One had a kindly face with a warm smile, while the other looked stern and serious.

“Old Li? Old Chen? What brings you here?”

Seeing the two, Su Shanshan was a bit surprised.

She knew these two very well.

They were among Jiang Jingshan’s most loyal aides, having followed him all their lives. In a way, they were Jiang Jingshan’s lifelong brothers. And with their profound skills, Su Shanshan treated them with great respect.@@novelbin@@

This confirmed her suspicion: Jiang Jingshan wouldn’t send these two unless it was something very important.