"Why are you so stubborn?
Tell me if you’re going or not. What did you say to him?
This project is extremely important. I worked hard to get this opportunity for you."
Jiang Qixin said as he started the car.
"You told me I would be tested for abilities, not that participating in the Interstellar Scavenging would be life-threatening."
"I am truly impressed by you.
You’re right, I didn’t consider your personal situation, only your abilities.
How about we bend the rules and let you and your brother get married together?"
"Director Jiang, why do you jump from one idea to another?
Who would I marry? I don't even have a girlfriend right now."
"You’re talking nonsense. Don’t you have plenty of women around you?
Why are you so promiscuous?
Is there not one among them you could marry?"
"Boss, Big Brother, please spare me.
I’m already having a headache. Can you please not pressure me?"
"Don’t tell me none of these women are your type.
If that’s truly the case, I’ll have to re-evaluate you as a person."
"Director Jiang, this is not something I can decide. I am also waiting."
"Waiting? Waiting for what? Aren’t these women enough for you to choose from? Who are you waiting for?"
Guo Xuyang couldn’t tell Jiang Qixin the truth. He had already told him about his abilities out of necessity, as Lü Liang had been implicated and left behind in the Jiuyou World.
But marriage was something he truly couldn't consider at the moment.
Xiao Yun was a huge variable.
Up to this point, he still hadn’t fully understood the situation between Xiao Yun and the ability system.
And what about that time Xiao Yun appeared in what felt like a dream, and the child Yu'er she spoke of?
Was that Yu'er the same person as the little sprite Yu’er in the ability system?
If they were the same person, then why did this system fall into his hands?
Of course, he couldn’t and wouldn’t tell Jiang Qixin about these matters.
These were his most core secrets.
Moreover, how could he tell him when he himself hadn’t figured it out yet?
Seeing Guo Xuyang’s silence, Jiang Qixin thought he had spoken too harshly. He said, "I didn't mean anything else.
You just mentioned your parents are counting on you to carry on the family line. I'm thinking of you."
"Thank you for your understanding, Director Jiang.
I know I can be a bit promiscuous, but I truly don’t want to be. However, when fate arrives, it cannot be avoided.
None of the women around me are here by force." Guo Xuyang replied.
"That’s why you’re so impressive. You even snatched away the second daughter of Li Shengyun’s family, and now she won’t even come home."
"What? Who told you that?"
"Who else needs to tell me? It’s all over the circles."
Guo Xuyang was a bit stunned. This was becoming quite serious.
The circles Jiang Qixin was referring to were definitely not the common circles in society.
"What do you mean?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"The second daughter of the Li family has taken a liking to a jade merchant. She’s not even attending to company matters anymore and isn’t coming home.
This has made Li Shengyun very angry. He’s called Xiao Xi several times, but the girl just won’t come home.
Later, he found out I was familiar with you, so he called me to inquire about your situation.
I’m saying, Yangzi, if it’s possible, why don’t you just marry Xiao Xi during your brother’s wedding?"
Guo Xuyang knew Jiang Qixin meant well, but he really couldn’t get married so casually.
"Thank you for your concern, Director Jiang. This is truly not something I can decide. I still need to go home and discuss it with my parents."
Guo Xuyang had no choice but to use his parents as an excuse.
"Yes, you’re right.
I won’t be attending your brother’s wedding. It will be according to Wu Bing’s standard, one hundred thousand per person. I’ll cover Lü Liang’s share.
If you get married that day, I’ll be there."
"Director Jiang, even if I get married, it won’t be before the end of the year.
Nothing is prepared yet, and my parents don’t know anything.
I want my parents to meet these women during my brother’s wedding and see who they choose."
"What? Are you planning a selection process?"
"No. Our country doesn’t permit polygamy, does it? I have to make choices."
"You have your reasons. I can’t argue with you. Do as you please.
When you get married, I’ll give you a big red envelope.
When will Lü Liang be able to return? Will he be able to come back?"
"I really can’t say for sure when Brother Liang will return.
He should be able to come back. If it’s soon, he should be back for Spring Festival."
"From what Xin Dali said, you might not be able to spend Spring Festival in the underworld.
It would be wise to prepare for some things in advance. Can I go with you?"
"I will definitely be able to go. I need to prepare myself. If I go now, I can't guarantee a safe return."
"I'll wait for your news. Next time you come, call me in advance, and I'll pick you up.
Are you going back tomorrow? Let’s have a good chat tonight. It’s getting late now."
"You go ahead with your business. I have something to handle at Panjiayuan shortly." Guo Xuyang declined.
"Alright then. I won't keep you."
Guo Xuyang got out of the car once he reached the city.
He didn’t go to Panjiayuan. Instead, he took another taxi to the Yushun Jade Specialty Store.
Last time, when he was about to upgrade, Yu'er mentioned he still had three hundred merit points.
He needed to acquire some quick cash to max out all his abilities, which would provide more security when participating in Interstellar Scavenging.
Upon arriving at the Yushun Jade Specialty Store, it was already crowded.
He didn’t see Li Ziwen.
So, he prepared to head to the third floor. However, on the second-floor corner, he discovered Wang Shimin in a room, looking at something.
With him was Li Mingze, the person who had initially appraised the raw stones for Pi Xiaoqian.
He wondered how the two of them had gotten together.
He clearly remembered Wang Shimin fainting from anger at the Myanmar gem fair. He hadn't expected him to have recovered now.
And Li Mingze had even made a small profit following him at the time.
Guo Xuyang didn’t approach them and continued to the third floor.
He selected a raw stone weighing about twenty kilograms and went directly to the stone cutting area to have it processed.
Wang Shimin and Li Mingze also came over. Each of them held a raw stone weighing over ten kilograms.
"It's you? I haven't seen you in a long time. I didn't expect to see you today." Wang Shimin said hatefully.
"Oh? Really? You miss me that much?
How is Mr. Wang’s health recovering?" Guo Xuyang asked with a smile.
"You don't need to worry about me. I eat well and feel great."
"It’s good that you’ve recovered. I was afraid you might have passed away."
"What are you talking about?" Li Mingze interjected.
"Am I not speaking the truth? Who was it who stood by and watched without helping back then? And now you’re acting like a good person."
Guo Xuyang’s words seemed to have hit a nerve with Li Mingze.
"You’re talking nonsense. It was you who made a bet with Old Man Wang, why are you dragging me into this?"
"Back then, Li Ziwen even went to save the person next to you, while you just stood by and did nothing, isn't that right?"
Guo Xuyang deliberately tried to sow discord between the two.
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