"Well..."
Du Jingsong's old face tightened, and his eyes narrowed. "If even Commander Zhao can't intimidate Jiang Xinghai, then my Du Family will naturally honor our promise."
Du Fangfei and Du Fangqing were instantly speechless.
"But this is a good thing, isn't it?"
Du Jingsong's expression slowly relaxed. "Just imagine, if the man that even Commander Zhao couldn't intimidate ends up becoming your husband... HA HA HA..."
The implication was clear.
The Du Family's glory would soar to new heights day by day!
The two won thought about it and had to agree. The color gradually returned to their faces.
If that were the case, Jiang Xinghai would truly be one of a kind!
'But for both of us to marry a strange man at the sa ti?'
'No matter how I think about it, it just feels so awkward!'
n are selfish.
And so are won.
Especially won. Who wouldn't want to be cherished by one man for their entire life?
'How could I share a man with another woman?'
It seed the two had already accepted this reality. Despite their dissatisfaction, they didn't argue.
"It's just... whether that Jiang Xinghai will agree to my Du Family's marriage proposal is still up in the air." Du Jingsong's face was once again etched with lancholy.
"We're offering the Du Family's profound heritage as his dowry. He wouldn't be so ungrateful, would he?" Du Fangqing pouted.
Du Fangfei, however, shook her head. "Able to kill..."
She had just said three words before snapping her mouth shut.
Du Jingsong had given a strict, non-negotiable order that the matter of Jiang Xinghai killing the Wang Family's patriarch, Wang Yuan, was not to be publicized.
"Fangfei?" Du Fangqing asked, startled.
"I was going to say..."
Du Fangfei felt Du Jingsong's piercing gaze warning her and quickly explained, "That Jiang Xinghai is no ordinary person. Perhaps he cos from so great family and truly looks down on our Du Family's assets."
"Is this man really so mysterious?" Du Fangqing muttered.
"It's about ti we went to see him."
Just then, Du Jingsong turned his head toward the main gate. "You two, co with ."
「Outside the Du Family's main gate.」
Jiang Xinghai was leaning against a car door, gazing up at the dark night sky.
He hadn't forced his way into the Du Family estate, deciding to try courtesy before resorting to force.
"Duke Jiang!"
At that mont, a voice resonant with profound Inner Strength called out.
It was Du Jingsong, who was striding over with his fists clasped in greeting.
The old butler beside him hurriedly made the introduction: "Duke Jiang, this is the head of our Du Family, Elder Du Jingsong."
"Elder Du, I am unworthy. How could I deserve the title of 'Duke Jiang'? Just call Jiang." Jiang Xinghai replied, clasping his fists.
"I have long heard that Duke Jiang is a once-in-a-century talent. Seeing you today, your presence is truly extraordinary. Duke Jiang, you are a leader among the young, a dragon among n. You are certainly worthy of the title 'Duke Jiang'." Du Jingsong clasped his fists again, his eyes showing a deep appreciation for talent.
"Elder Du, you flatter ."
Jiang Xinghai gave a faint smile, his gaze falling upon Du Fangfei and Du Fangqing, who were following close behind.
"Oh, these are my great-granddaughters, Fangfei and Fangqing."
A flash of delight appeared in Du Jingsong's eyes as he quickly said, "Fangfei, Fangqing, co and greet Duke Jiang."
"I am Fangfei."
"I am Fangqing."
"Greetings, Duke Jiang."
The two won were poised and elegant, cultured and courteous. Their dazzling smiles held endless charm.
It had to be admitted that, having been born into a great and wealthy family and pampered since childhood, the two won possessed a peerless, stunning beauty.
"I have long heard of the Misses Du's legendary beauty. Seeing you today, I see the rumors don't do you justice. There is no need for such formalities." Jiang Xinghai nodded slowly.
"Duke Jiang, please, co into my humble ho for a chat."
Du Jingsong saw the look of admiration in Jiang Xinghai's eyes for his two great-granddaughters and quickly extended a hand to guide him inside.
Jiang Xinghai's stride was strong, his bearing magnificent. With the gait of a dragon and the stride of a tiger, he stepped into the Du Family's residence.
Suddenly, a vaguely familiar aura made Jiang Xinghai's eyes flicker with doubt, and he glanced toward a distant man-made lake.
"Duke Jiang, as it happens, there is a peerless master visiting my Du Family tonight. It would be best not to disturb them. Why don't you join in the garden for a little while? I have prepared so simple refreshnts." Du Jingsong deliberately pointed toward a stone table not far to the right.
"Excellent." Jiang Xinghai strode forward.
He didn't care what "peerless master" had co to the Du Family.
As for Du Jingsong's intention in deliberately ntioning it, he knew perfectly well. It was nothing more than a way to show off the Du Family's profound hidden strength.
A pot of wine and four small dishes.
Du Jingsong and Jiang Xinghai sat facing each other.
Du Fangfei and Du Fangqing, anwhile, served the two n tea and poured their wine.
To sit and drink with the master of the Du Family, attended by the two young ladies of the house—such a reception was an unprecedented, earth-shattering first for the Du Family.
During the al, neither of them ntioned the matter of the marriage proposal.
Finally, after a pot of wine.
Du Jingsong couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "Duke Jiang, you've co here so late at night. Is there sothing you need?"
"I have long heard of the legendary beauty of the two Misses Du. I ca here rely to admire their famous visages," Jiang Xinghai said with a faint smile.
Du Fangfei and Du Fangqing were secretly delighted, but also felt a twinge of disappointnt.
'So even a hero can't resist a beautiful woman!'
"You two young ladies, would you be willing to drink and make rry with ?"
Suddenly, these extrely provocative words from Jiang Xinghai rang out unexpectedly.
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