159: the truth

His memories were interrupted, and his thoughts returned. Jiang Che looked at his father in front of him and tentatively asked, "So... she is the main wife candidate you've picked out for me?"

Jiang Chenzhou's words were already so direct that Jiang Che naturally couldn't fail to understand.

"That's right."

"You don't seem surprised by this?"

Seeing that Jiang Che only had a strange expression and showed no signs of shock or panic, Jiang Chenzhou frowned, quite surprised.

"Well..."

"Daoist Master Zhang, whom I met on Wudang Mountain, helped me calculate my fortune. He told me about this. Daoist Master Zhang said that Older Sister is a born Supreme, with an extraordinary destiny, and is beyond noble."

Jiang Che mused internally and quickly came up with a suitable reason, fabricating it off the cuff.

He naturally couldn't say a single word about the System.

Thus, he could only push all matters onto Daoist Master Zhang of Wudang Mountain.

Anyway, the Longevity Pill, the Youth Preservation Pill, and his entire cultivation were all thanks to Daoist Master Zhang. Wasn't it perfectly normal for him to also help calculate his Eight Characters and destiny?

"So... what are your thoughts?"

Jiang Chenzhou sat back properly, looked at his Eldest Son, and asked for his opinion.

He didn't fully believe Jiang Che's explanation in his heart, but he was too lazy to refute it.

"I... this..."

"Does Older Sister know about this?"

Jiang Che was left somewhat speechless by the question, momentarily unsure how to answer.

His Older Sister held the script of the great female lead, the "phoenix emperor supreme," and her destiny was that of a Heaven-Chosen Daughter, a reincarnation of the Phoenix Emperor, a born Supreme, beyond noble. She was even a level higher than other protagonists with great luck like Liu Mengxi, Li Yanran, and Shen Yuxuan.

In her related plot introduction, there were no branching romance lines at all; it was a genuine great female lead script.

Therefore, even though he knew Jiang Wantang wasn't his biological Older Sister, Jiang Che had never considered such a thing before.

Now, suddenly hearing it, he was naturally somewhat speechless.

Life is truly unpredictable, like a big intestine wrapping a small intestine... "Xiao Tang doesn't know about this yet..."

"Your mother and I were afraid she wouldn't be able to accept it, which is why we've never told her."

Mentioning this topic, Jiang Chenzhou looked troubled again. He subconsciously took out a cigarette, lit it, took two deep drags, and exhaled smoke.

His and his wife's love for Jiang Wantang was genuine, after all, built on over twenty years of affection.

Even though she wasn't their biological daughter, Jiang Wantang's treatment in the Jiang Family was no less than Jiang Che's; in fact, she had even more say.

Aside from the most important right of inheritance, Jiang Wantang could access and control various core powers of the Jiang Family.

If this matter hadn't been made clear from the beginning, what would Jiang Wantang think if she were told now?

Considering various factors, this matter was repeatedly delayed, and Jiang Wantang still didn't know the truth.

Originally, Jiang Chenzhou's plan was for his son to enter politics and inherit his and the old man's political legacy, and for his daughter to take over his wife's conglomerate. The siblings would support each other, love each other, grow stronger, and create new glories.

However, the plan was declared bankrupt from the start... Jiang Wantang had no intention of inheriting the company, and his Eldest Son's desire for politics had also faded considerably recently, no longer mentioned.

Because of this, Jiang Chenzhou often worried and felt helpless during sleepless nights.

"Jiang! Chen! Zhou!"

Before Jiang Che could speak, a sudden roar like a lioness from Hedong came.

Qin Mengxuan, holding a cleaver, her beautiful eyes filled with killing intent, walked step by step to Jiang Chenzhou's side.

"Clang!"

The cleaver was directly plunged into the pear wood table, deeply embedded, making a crisp sound.

Qin Mengxuan's pretty face was cold, like frost. She directly twisted Jiang Chenzhou's ear and said fiercely, "Jiang, have you gotten bolder recently?"

"How many times have I told you to quit smoking, but you just won't listen!"

"I'm not dead yet!"

"What, do you want to rebel!"

With that, Qin Mengxuan reached out and snatched the freshly lit cigarette. In front of the father and son, she directly crushed the special-supply cigarette into powder, leaving not even a trace of ash, demonstrating the supreme power unique to a Gang Jin Grandmaster.

"Wife, listen to my explanation..."

Jiang Chenzhou swallowed, a trace of fear flashing in his eyes, and he hurriedly began to explain.

In this world, not many things could make Jiang Chenzhou feel fear, and an enraged Qin Mengxuan was definitely one of them.

This woman was a genuine Gang Jin Grandmaster; controlling him would be incredibly easy.

"So... it's considered to have a reason, then?"

After listening to Jiang Chenzhou's explanation, Qin Mengxuan snorted twice and reluctantly accepted the explanation.

She naturally sat down on the sofa, her gaze fixed on Jiang Che opposite her, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

"My dear son, what are you thinking?"

Ultimately, the most important thing in this matter was the opinions of the two parties involved; no matter how much she and her husband discussed it, it wouldn't be of much use.

"This matter, let's just let it take its natural course..."

Jiang Che pondered for a moment and gave an ambiguous answer.

He neither refused nor agreed immediately.

"You brat, now you're playing riddles with me."

"No one knows a son better than his mother. Do you think your mom really doesn't know what you're thinking?"

Qin Mengxuan rolled her eyes at Jiang Che, finding it both funny and frustrating.

Seeing that her Eldest Son didn't immediately refuse, Qin Mengxuan understood perfectly: he was clearly tempted!

Since Jiang Che already knew the various hidden details and wasn't opposed, they might as well settle this matter today to avoid prolonged delays and unexpected changes.

Anyway, Xiao Tang was her designated choice for the main wife, and only Xiao Tang was qualified to become the future mistress of the Jiang Family.