Meanwhile, the man was also quietly sizing her up.
He took out a photo from his phone and compared it. It perfectly matched the woman's delicate face.
It was her.
Gu Siheng strode towards her. As the distance between them grew shorter, the jade pendants around their necks glowed again.
Jiang Shang was about to strike first when the man threw a delicate invitation at her.
"Jiang Shang, I can keep the Gu family from bothering you and smooth things over for tonight."
Jiang Shang was surprised by his reaction but didn't touch the invitation, as if it were a hot potato.
"What's the condition?"
Gu Siheng's eyes darkened a bit as he looked at her. "My condition is that you attend the Gu family dinner on time in a week. As my wife, you'll meet the head of the Gu family."
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Jiang Shang looked at him in surprise, but the man's serious expression showed he wasn't joking.
"Why?"
The woman's eyes were sharp, as if they had the magic to see into people's hearts.
Gu Siheng told the truth. "The master in the family said that the Gu family is about to face a great disaster. At that time, all wealth will be lost, and the family will be ruined.
If we want to break the deadlock, we need a person with great fortune to enter the Gu family and help resolve the disaster.
You're the best and only choice."
Sincerity is the most important thing at the negotiation table. The woman in front of him was extremely sharp, and too many negotiation tricks would be useless on her.
If he said this to others, they would only think he was crazy. But Jiang Shang believed it. At the same time, a trace of doubt flashed through her mind. This karmic entanglement originally didn't belong to "Jiang Shang". Could it be that her time - travel had affected fate?
When Gu Siheng mentioned the disaster, the two glowing jade pendants suddenly heated up. Jiang Shang pinched hers in confusion and saw a few wisps of black air lingering on it.
The black air on Gu Siheng's jade pendant was even thicker, like fangs wrapping around the jade pendant.
Jiang Shang's throat tightened. From the fact that the two jade pendants could fit together, there must be an unbreakable bond between her and Gu Siheng.
The spiritual jade guided karma. Their karma was related not only to her life but also to the survival of the Gu family.
Sensing the loosening of her expression, Gu Siheng pushed the invitation in front of the girl and said firmly,
"I'll give you five days to think about it. Come to me when you've made up your mind."
Four days later.
"Shocking! A major reshuffle in the Gu family! During a physical examination, it was discovered that the original heir, Gu Siheng, is not of the Gu family bloodline! The position of heir now falls to the second young master of the Gu family, Gu Ziyao! For more details, follow the Yuncheng Daily. We're serious about news~"
The melodious voice of the announcer came from the LCD TV continuously, as if it was performing the mental state of the Gu family.
The talisman paper between her fingertips burned out in an instant, leaving only a wisp of white smoke.
Jiang Shang suddenly opened her eyes. Her forehead was covered in dense fine sweat, and her expression became more and more complicated.
She had been sitting cross - legged for divination for two days but still couldn't figure out what kind of karma the jade pendant was guiding.
And then this explosive news broke today.
Gu Siheng had taken the initiative to approach her for a marriage alliance. He must have known that his non - Gu family bloodline would be exposed sooner or later.
Jiang Shang stroked the smooth and moist surface of the jade pendant, filled with doubts in her heart.
But how could the struggle of an abandoned son on the verge of death prove that she was really that important in the hearts of the Gu family?
Just as she was deep in thought, a sudden ringing of the phone interrupted her train of thought.
As soon as she answered, the person on the other end got straight to the point.
"Miss Jiang Shang, I'm an assistant of the head of the Gu family. The head of the Gu family would like to invite you to discuss the marriage with the Gu family. Are you available?"
The doubts that had just arisen were instantly shattered. Jiang Shang was stunned for a moment.
"Yes."
The other person gave an address and stated that someone would come to pick her up.
An hour later, Jiang Shang appeared at the Gu family's old mansion.
Jiang Shang stepped into the antique - style hall. At a glance, the Gu family members were seated dispersedly from the main seat according to their seniority.
The Gu family valued bloodlines, which was obvious from their seating arrangements.
As soon as Jiang Shang appeared, she instantly caught everyone's attention.
"Hello, Old Master Gu."
Jiang Shang nodded slightly and saluted the old man in the main seat.
Old Master Gu was old, and his features were no longer clear, but his tone still carried the dignity of having held power for so many years.
"You must be Shangshang. You're as beautiful and smart as your father said. I've called you here today to tell you that Grandma Jiang once made a marriage contract for the descendants between the Jiang and Gu families.
All the men here are eligible young talents of the Gu family. If you have someone you like, this marriage contract can be finalized."
The men present were eager to try and did their best to catch her attention, but Jiang Shang's expression remained calm.
"Miss Jiang, I'm Gu Ziyao, the second young master of the Gu family and the eldest grandson of Grandpa."
Jiang Shang looked up casually with little interest and happened to meet Gu Ziyao's eyes.
Seeing Jiang Shang's different attitude, Gu Ziyao was instantly overjoyed and quickly promised,
"Miss Jiang, if we get married, you'll be the most noble lady in Yuncheng. I'll definitely protect you from all harm for the rest of your life."
He was the most promising heir. If he could get Jiang Shang, the head of the Gu family would surely give him a helping hand.
Hearing Gu Ziyao's affectionate confession, the others present were all discouraged.
Gu Siheng was out, and now Gu Ziyao was the most promising heir. Compared with him, they had no competitiveness at all.
The whole room fell silent. The head of the Gu family squinted his eyes and asked for Jiang Shang's opinion. "Shangshang, what do you think?"
Jiang Shang rubbed the jade pendant with her fingertips. After several weigh - ins in her heart, she made a choice.
Grandma Jiang was the kindest person to the original owner in the Jiang family. Whether the other person's words were true or false, Jiang Shang followed filial piety, and there was no need for her to go against the wish of a deceased old person. Moreover, whether to get married or not didn't matter much to her. If she had to choose, she would choose the one most useful to her.
She wanted to find out the karma guided by the jade pendant and the reason for the sudden change in fate. Contacting the Gu family and Gu Siheng was inevitable. It was better to turn passivity into help.
Secondly, she could get rid of the entanglement of the Jiang family through the Gu family.
"Grandpa Gu, I already have a marriage contract with someone else. I'm afraid I can't comply."
As soon as the words fell, not only Gu Ziyao's face changed, but the head of the Gu family's face also turned ugly.
He probed seriously. "Oh? With whom?"
"Gu Siheng."
The girl's voice was firm.
Everyone looked at each other in surprise. Gu Ziyao's face became even uglier, and he looked at the head of the Gu family for help.
The head of the Gu family was surprised and hesitant. "Shangshang, Gu Siheng... is no longer considered a member of our Gu family."
An outsider didn't deserve to be in the Gu family.
Jiang Shang curled her lips slightly. "But he has lived in the Gu family for more than twenty years. At the very least, he's half a member of the Gu family."
The head of the Gu family was still hesitating. Jiang Shang pressed on quickly.
"I, Jiang Shang, will marry no one but him."
"If Grandpa Gu wants to entrust me to someone else, I'm afraid I can't accept your kindness."
The woman's clear and decisive voice echoed throughout the room. Gu Ziyao was so angry that his face turned green, and he clenched his fists tightly.
Gu Siheng. Once again, he was one step ahead of him!
He had been expelled from the Gu family. Why did he still compete with him!