Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!-Chapter 691: Sorry, You Don’t Deserve It

As soon as Jiang Li was mentioned, Zhao Lang suddenly became flustered, his grip tightening involuntarily as he almost interrogated her,

"You’re really going to agree to him? When did you meet? How long have you been talking? How come I didn’t know about it?"

How could he have failed to guard against this?!

Did the brothers from the merchant family have some vendetta or curse against him?!

Shang Shaobai also tightly grasped Jiang Li’s arm, pushing the ring forward again.

"Miss Jiang, I am sincere. I know this may be somewhat abrupt, but please consider it seriously. Whatever Young Master Gu can offer you, I can too, and what he can’t, I can as well."

He truly was sincere.

From the moment he noticed a change in Jiang Li, he had begun to investigate her discreetly.

Watching her bustle about these days for the Jiang Family’s affairs, pulling a nearly dead clan from the abyss of failure.

He was shocked by her resilience and willpower and bowed to her magnanimity and capacity to shoulder great responsibility.

Such a woman, to a man, would be the perfect wife.

Moreover, she was skilled in mysticism, impeccable in other aspects as well.

Realizing he would never find another like her, Shang Shaobai immediately took action.

His foolish brother couldn’t recognize true value.

But he would.

"Ah Li."

"Miss Jiang."

The voices of the two men tangled in her ears, finally causing the always dignified and proper Jiang Li to burst out.

She abruptly shook off both men’s hands, strode forward several steps, and created a considerable distance between them.

She frowned at Shang Shaobai.

"First of all, I thank Mr. Shang for his esteem in proposing to me. But I am quite aware of why you are doing this—you see marrying me as maximizing value."

She was not against Shang Shaobai’s idea; on the contrary, she even admired his intelligence and wit.

During her time in Daqi, her mother had instructed her from a young age that marriage was an essential affair between two families, and personal feelings should not be allowed to jeopardize the future of two great clans. Matchmaking should be proper, supportive, and aimed at mutual prosperity.

Thus, regarding marriage, her principle was to seek the maximization of interests.

That meant finding a husband’s family with comparable strength to carry on the progeny.

To put it more plainly, it was to find someone capable of growing and strengthening the family and its descendants.

Jiang Li adjusted her breathing, her gaze turning even more detached, assessing Shang Shaojing as if evaluating a product.

"Mr. Shang, marriage is indeed a transaction of another sense, but I’m sorry, I can’t accept your proposal today. It has nothing to do with whether I like you or not, but rather with the fact that your personal ability and value can’t bring me anything."

In short.

He was unworthy.

The staff standing behind were all stunned into silence.

They were not only shocked by the situation but also by Jiang Li’s words.

This was the first time they had seen someone reject an offer so coldly, almost outright saying, "You’re not worthy of me."

And she was the first woman they met whose views on marriage were so sharp, clearly stating her desire for a marriage that maximized interests.

Zhao Lang’s assistant was deeply astonished.

The woman his young master liked was of such character.

But after such words, their young master must be heartbroken.

However, when the assistant glanced at Zhao Lang, he was even more shocked to find not only was he not angry, but there was also a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, even some satisfaction.

Assistant: ???

Was this... falling even deeper in love?!

It turned out his young master was the oddest one of all!

Shang Shaobai looked towards Jiang Li, somewhat taken aback.

Likewise, he did not dislike what Jiang Li had said; instead, he appreciated her even more for her honesty and viewpoint.

Indeed, she was the woman he had set his sights on.

However... Shang Shaobai turned to look at Zhao Lang beside him and felt even more hopeless.

With Gu Yu there, he probably really had no chance.

Shang Shaobai smiled wistfully, but still stepped forward and handed the ring to Jiang Li.

"This was chosen especially for you. Even if you’re going to throw it away later, please take it back."

"You may not be willing to accept me, and I understand that."

"I’m going to the United States next year. I was hoping to take you with me." Shang Shaobai said as he placed a business card on top of the ring box, handing them both to Jiang Li, "If you ever feel aggrieved in the future, come to this address anytime. My door will always be open for you."

With these words from him, Jiang Li naturally did not refuse, took the box, and nodded her head.

Zhao Lang was staring intently at the ring box in her hand, wishing his eyes could turn into a lighter and set the entire box ablaze.

Only after Shang Shaobai left did he step forward, biting his lip. He said, somewhat petulantly, "What do you plan to do with this ring?"

Jiang Li glanced at the black velvet box.

When Shang Shaobai handed her the ring earlier, she had caught a glimpse of it; it had a large face and the design was attractive.

"If Young Master Gu is so interested," Jiang Li shook the box in her hand, "I’ll sell it to you for two million."

"Deal!" Zhao Lang agreed without hesitation, then gestured to his assistant. "A check."

Assistant: ???

The ring was worth at most one million, wasn’t it?

But since the young master had spoken, he couldn’t question it. He hastily pulled out a check and handed it over.

Zhao Lang then said, "I’ll give you another two million, for that address too?"

Jiang Li didn’t even look, "Deal."

Assistant: ??????

Seriously, the ring was one thing, but what about the paper???

Even with plenty of money, you can’t just spend it like that!

Receiving the two checks, Jiang Li felt much better. She picked up her jacket, ready to head out.

Zhao Lang quickly grabbed her.

"Are you going home? I’ll take you."

"No need, Ji Yanbai is waiting for me outside."

"I already asked him to leave."

Jiang Li: ?

Zhao Lang had already taken her coat and held it, "Let’s go, there’s something I’d like to talk to you about."

He didn’t forget to lower his head and send a message to his assistant.

"Go outside and find a car with the license plate number xxxx. Use any method to make it leave!"

Assistant: "...."

Next time he applies to be a private assistant for a rich family, he’d better think carefully about it.

...

Jiang Li was directly escorted by Zhao Lang to the underground parking garage.

She had no objections; as long as someone could get her home on time, it didn’t matter who drove.

The night had fallen, and the city’s neon lights flickered and swayed under the shadow of passing cars.

Having had a few glasses of strong red wine just now, Jiang Li felt slightly tipsy, resting her head gently against the car window.

The reflections outside cast upon her profile, shifting between cold elegance and enticing beauty, a beauty that seemed not of this world.