"You can act as a matchmaker then.
Guo Xuyang performed admirably during this operation. Without him, we might have lost some people."
"Yes. I'll go out and speak with Old Li later."
"No problem. Did you say they should regroup in twenty days?"
"Yes. I want to strike while the iron is hot. While Guo Xuyang is motivated, he can help us."
"Alright. I agree. Ensure the supplies are adequate."
"Don't worry, boss. That's not an issue," Jiang Qixin said.
"You two may leave," the old man waved his hand.
"Understood, boss," Jiang Qixin said as he and Xin Dali retreated.
He knew Guo Xuyang had been with Li Minxi, but he hadn't expected her to be pregnant.
This meant they would have to get married.
However, Guo Xuyang had many women around him. Just recently, Iliana had given him a son.
To be asked to act as a matchmaker today felt rather awkward.
Jiang Qixin smoothed his thoughts, organized his words, and knocked on Li Shengyun's office door.
"Old Jiang, what brings you here today?"
"I just finished reporting to the boss. I came over for a drink of water."
"That's not like you. Come on, what's on your mind?" Li Shengyun handed him a glass of water.
"Aren't Guo Xuyang and your Xiao Xi been dating? He's asked me to help with the matchmaking, wanting to marry your second daughter."
"What you're saying doesn't quite match what I know. That Guo Xuyang has many women around him.
I heard from Xiao Yu that a foreign woman even gave him a son. Do you think I'd let Xiao Xi marry him?"
Jiang Qixin hadn't expected Li Shengyun to know about Guo Xuyang having a son.
The conversation couldn't proceed like this.
"Is there some misunderstanding about what you're saying?"
"Misunderstanding? Impossible. I heard you attended the baby shower too?"
"I did attend. This child isn't Guo Xuyang's. It was just said that way to avoid suspicion."
Jiang Qixin had no choice but to push forward.
"Not his? Would they have held such a large baby shower if it wasn't his?
Old Jiang, we haven't known each other for just a day or two. Xiao Xi grew up under your eyes. You can't just watch your niece jump into a fire pit."
"How should I put this? Love between a man and a woman, if they can be together, it's fate.
I came today on behalf of both of them, to ask for wedding invitations."
"This matter is non-negotiable. I won't agree. You can tell them to give up this idea."
"Come on, Old Li, you can't break up a happy couple, can you? Besides, they've been together for quite some time.
This young man, Guo Xuyang, is exceptionally talented. He just returned from the interstellar scavenging project and prevented casualties.
He helped our country recover over three tons of gold nuggets and hundreds of tons of uranium.
If he were an ordinary person, would I come to you to discuss this marriage?"
"Are you telling the truth?"
"Of course. Why don't you go ask my boss?"
"Forget it. If I go to him, I'm just asking for trouble."
"He places great importance on this young man, Guo Xuyang.
Xiao Xi has been clever and quirky since childhood. When has she ever been at a disadvantage? Would she fall for just anyone?
The third son of the Li family is quite accomplished, yet she doesn't fancy him.
She's taken a liking to Guo Xuyang. What does that say about Guo Xuyang? If they weren't compatible, would I be here?"
"What do you mean? Did Xiao Xi call you too?"
"Xiao Xi wants to come with Guo Xuyang to ask for your consent.
But she's afraid you'll chase them away, so she asked me to be the mediator.
I'll bring Young Guo to your place tomorrow. You can get to know him firsthand and see what you think."
Li Shengyun, seeing that Jiang Qixin had spoken so earnestly, could only nod in agreement.
"You can bring Young Guo over, but if I don't like him, you'll have to tell him to go wherever he came from, and he can't contact Xiao Xi anymore."
"Isn't that forcing my hand? I can't decide for both of them.
However, don't speak too soon. I believe you'll approve of Young Guo once you get to know him."
"Then bring him over tomorrow evening. I want to see what's so great about this person you're praising so highly."
"Didn't Xiao Yu tell you before? You've also inquired about him indirectly.
His business is growing, with revenues of over a billion yuan per month.
He helped us establish a long-term oil supply cooperation with Alba; he's invested in gold and diamond mines in Africa.
He's also collaborated with the Lin family's daughter on several children's relief charity events.
This person is capable and responsible. I believe Xiao Xi will be fine finding someone like him."
"We'll talk after we meet tomorrow. Whether it's what you say, Xiao Yu, or others, it's all hearsay. Meeting him in person is much more reliable."
"Alright then. I'll bring him to your place tomorrow evening.
You prepare a couple of dishes, and I'll bring some good wine. We brothers can have a good drink.
Doesn't drinking reveal a person's character better?"
"Alright. I'll have your sister-in-law prepare a couple of dishes. We'll have a few drinks tomorrow."
Jiang Qixin was pleased that Li Shengyun had agreed and left directly.
"Yangzi, we're going to Old Li's place for dinner tomorrow evening. Get ready."
"Mr. Jiang, what would be appropriate to bring tomorrow? It wouldn't look good to go empty-handed for the first visit."
"Just bring some fruit. I have two bottles of good wine that I'll bring along."
"Wine?" Guo Xuyang repeated.
He suddenly remembered the wines he collected from the African vineyards, many of them decades old.
However, they were laced with something. It would be embarrassing if his future father-in-law drank it and caused a scene.
He could give it as a gift, and they wouldn't have to drink it tomorrow.
Thirty is like a wolf, forty like a tiger, fifty can suck up dirt.
If drinking this could solve the problem that middle-aged men often face, it might earn him favor with his father-in-law.
The marriage proposal should then proceed smoothly.
He made up his mind and planned to take out two cases of this wine for his father-in-law tomorrow.
Just bringing wine felt a bit insufficient, so he would also bring a longevity-enhancing decorative item.
Yes, and a bracelet for his future mother-in-law should be about right.
He shared his thoughts with Jiang Qixin.
Jiang Qixin was surprised that Guo Xuyang had such wine and immediately asked for two cases himself.
"Yangzi, why didn't you show me this good stuff earlier? Are you looking down on your old brother?"
"Mr. Jiang, what are you saying? I just forgot. I'll give you two more cases. How about four cases?"
"Now that's more like it. Don't worry about the decorative item. It's fine to prepare a bracelet for your future mother-in-law, especially since you have plenty of that other stuff."
"Then it's settled. I'll take the train tomorrow. I'll meet you at your office then.
If there's anything I need to be aware of, please tell me in advance, so I don't make any embarrassing mistakes at Xiao Xi's house."
"Alright. I'll have Liangzi pick you up."