After I was forced into a family, I was in a good mood

The meeting with Andre was arranged in an old castle on the outskirts of Paris, about an hour's drive from the city.Xia Yining thought he had seen many wealthy businessmen since he was a child, but he was still slightly shocked when he arrived at the castle.

According to Jian Jun, this is just an ordinary house in her family.The feeling of being rich for hundreds of years is different from being rich for only two or three generations. Even when these families are sorted by the outside world, most of them only use the amount of wealth as a measure.

However, everyone in it knows that the real oldmoney has not only money, but also things that they value more and need to protect, so they also value inheritance more.

This meeting is not a formal business contact, but a personal visit.Even so, Jian Jun, who single-handedly facilitated this matter, did not lower her attention and standards because of this.She removed the deliberate and complicated business etiquette and added some elements of Chinese New Year.

Her mother is Chinese, and Andre also attaches great importance to this festival.The family actually celebrates every year, and Jian Jun's arrangements are not abrupt.

Kate watched coldly as the younger sister, who was getting more and more favored by her father, kept busy. Although she said that she could ask her for help, Jian Jun ignored Kate throughout the whole process except smiling and saying thank you.

This day, after knowing that Xia Langyan's family had left the hotel in the city, Jian Jun took a short rest, and confirmed all the details with the butler in the morning.Kate saw her leaning on the back of the sofa drinking sparkling water, and walked over with her arms folded and a smile.

"Have been busy for several days, are you tired?"

Jian Jun smiled: "At this time of year, I am basically in charge of these things. This year I just added some details."

Kate's concern has always been superficial, and most of the time it is just to maintain the "false harmony" in front of her father. Today she did not leave after asking, which is a bit abnormal.

Jian Jun was really tired, but she never showed it in front of Kate.She drank the water silently, and did not deliberately find a topic to continue the chat.

In the end, Kate couldn't bear it anymore, and passed a few photos with a smirk: "The Spring Festival is coming, I didn't want to show you this. But if you let your parents know, maybe your Spring Festival will be even more difficult."

Jian Jun couldn't help frowning after seeing the content of the photo clearly. It was a picture of her being pestered at the door after watching the exhibition in the center of Paris a few days ago.

"How could you have this?"

Kate generously stuffed the photo into Jian Jun's arms: "You should restrain yourself a bit. The sinful fate in Switzerland has not yet been divided into France, so you are not afraid that your father will make you learn to think about your mistakes when you get angry?"

Hearing this tone, it seems that he is thinking about his sister wholeheartedly.

Jian Jun didn't appreciate it, and put the photo in his pocket indifferently, regardless of the creases: "It was broken long ago, who knows it's such a coincidence, I can meet it when I go to an exhibition."

"I hope it's true and thorough." Kate patted her on the shoulder and walked away with her head held high.

Jian Jun took out the photos again and looked at them again before tearing them up, but saw familiar figures in two of them.

Xia Yining... She was there at that time?

Jian Jun felt depressed about being watched by her opponent, and was a little worried that Xia Yining would look down on her because of this.Originally, between them, because of the AG, Xia Yining was always more polite to her.

After Xia Langyan's family arrived at the castle, Jian Jun paid more attention to Xia Yining.But the other party seemed completely ignorant of what was going on outside the exhibition hall, and he still acted the same as when he was in Haicheng.

Although this meeting was based on a personal identity and reason, Xia Langyan was the one who had the most contact with Andre.As a junior, Jian Jun is in charge of entertaining them.

When Xia Langyan and Andre were talking in the upstairs study, Jian Jun took them to the wine cellar.

"Actually, the climate here is not suitable for wine making, but my father loves to drink, so it was changed into a storage wine cellar."

Jian Jun is a little more casual than when she was in Haicheng, without the seriousness when talking about business, she is quite easy to get along with.

Both Jiang Yan and Xia Yining were shocked by the rich storage, and heard Jian Jun say: "Father said, if you see something you like, you can pick it up yourself, and it will be a gift for you."

This time, they were even more surprised.

Seeing their expressions, Jian Jun smiled and emphasized: "As long as you like it, any bottle is fine."

This is indeed generous enough and enough to give them face.

In terms of wine appreciation, Jiang Yan was not as good as Xia Yining, so she let her take the lead.

Seeing Xia Yining having a hard time choosing between two bottles of wine, Jiang Yan whispered next to her, "I want both."

Xia Yining frowned slightly and looked at her, obviously saying that this was not possible.People give generously, but she can't be greedy.

"My share is also counted, so there is no embarrassment."

Xia Yining opened her lips in surprise: "Jiang Yan..."

"I don't have much research in this area, and I can't pick out really good ones. You are good at it, of course I listen to you."

In the past, Jiang Yan took the initiative to give up his quota, and Xia Yining would seriously refuse, for fear that he would not be able to figure it out if he owed too many favors.I don't know what's going on now, but I feel a little sweetness from Jiang Yan's concession, and I really want to accept it.

But this is not in line with her usual style, so she is still hesitating.

Jiang Yan didn't force her either, he had to agree to it herself.She took out one of the two bottles from the wine rack, and said to Jian Jun, "I have chosen, thank you."

Jian Jun smiled and nodded, looked at Xia Yining, without urging her.

Xia Yining added a little sweetness in his heart, and took down the other bottle without hesitation: "I have chosen it too, thank you."

After leaving the wine cellar, Jian Jun asked someone to wrap the wine properly and led them to the living room.Kate had just arrived not long ago, and greeted them with a smile.

"Jane, Dad said he will let you take the guests up later."

Jian Jun raised her eyebrows: "The talk is over so soon?"

Kate looked at it unclearly: "If you don't talk about business, it will take too much time."

Xia Yining was a little excited, and Jiang Yan naturally felt the change in her mood.For this meeting with Andre, she has done a lot of homework.

Accompanying Xia Yining upstairs, Andre and Xia Langyan just came out of the study, and the group went to the small banquet hall nearby.

This was supposed to be an excellent opportunity to introduce Xia Yining to Andre, but Xia Langyan said a few more words when introducing his daughter and Jiang Yan's identities at the beginning, and the focus later on did not fall on Xia Yining. body.

Jiang Yan accompanied Xia Yining and sat not far from them, listening carefully to their exchange.Sometimes when it comes to projects that are being cooperated, Xia Langyan mostly answers by himself.

On the contrary, Andre asked Jian Jun to answer when he encountered something unclear. He admitted that he didn't know enough about the project.

"Jane said that the reason why the progress in Haicheng is so smooth is because Xia's responsible and capable people are working hard. It can be seen from Miss Xia's personal work on this matter that the company's commitment to this project Pay attention to."

Andre's praise finally brought the focus to Xia Yining.Xia Langyan seemed a little reluctant, but due to the situation, he had no choice but to nod to his daughter: "Yining, do you have anything to add to the details of the project?"

Xia Yining has been listening very carefully, even if they communicate in French, it is not difficult for her.Jiang Yan has some basic knowledge of French, but it is not as good as other people's near-native level.

After Xia Yining finished adding, the appreciation on Andre's face was quite obvious.

Xia Langyan was not the same as when he was in Haicheng, as if he didn't want his precious daughter to be noticed, not to mention the proud expression that was common before.

After leaving the castle and returning to the hotel, Xia Langyan and Yu Wanrou went directly to their room to rest, but Xia Yining was full of worries.

Jiang Yan offered: "How about we go out for a walk?"

Xia Yining glanced at the sky outside: "Do you dare to go out at this point?"

"There is a constant temperature garden behind the hotel, which is only open to guests."

Even in the constant temperature garden, the two of them still went out wearing coats.Xia Yining walked slowly with arms folded, from the room to the garden, without speaking.

After walking around the garden, Xia Yining stopped and turned to look at Jiang Yan: "Don't you want to ask me?"

"If you want to talk, you will naturally tell me."

Xia Yining did have something on his mind, and it has been on his mind since he left the castle.

She looked at Jiang Yan, thought about it, and couldn't help but say: "I attach great importance to and look forward to today's meeting, but now, I am very disappointed and sad."

Jiang Yan saw the obvious disappointment on her face, which had been tried hard to conceal before.

"I don't understand why my father refuses to let me have more contact with Andre." Xia Yining recalled all the details of tonight, very puzzled and uncomfortable, "It feels like, it seems that he denied me. performance and capabilities.”

Being denied by the person he respects the most and wants to prove to him the most is more uncomfortable than being denied by anyone else.The more Xia Yining spoke, the more sad he became, and his tone became obviously choppy, even a little choked up.

Jiang Yan took a step forward, not knowing how to comfort him.She also felt strange about Xia Langyan's performance tonight.But in terms of discomfort, Xia Yining must have been more injured.

"Maybe Dad doesn't want you to work too hard?"

Xia Yining shook his head: "I always feel that he is hiding something from his mother when he comes to Europe this time."

Jiang Yan sighed softly, it seemed that no matter how to explain what happened tonight, it was quite powerless.

Xia Yining suddenly mentioned Jian Jun: "Today, I really envy Jian Jun, even though she has a sister who always competes with her secretly."

The way Jian Jun and Kate competed for performance in front of Andre, anyone with a heart can understand it at a glance.

Jiang Yan knew what she was envious of, and encouraged her after hesitation: "You can also, like them, show your ambitions for career justifiably."

"It's not easy. Even if I am willing, my two cousins ​​may not agree. Even if they agree, what about uncle and grandpa?" Xia Yining smiled self-deprecatingly, "Now, maybe one more My dad."

It sounded like none of the members of the Xia family wanted Xia Yining to really intervene in the Xia family's affairs.

Jiang Yan remembered that in the original book, Xia Chenxu was the last person to inherit the company. Judging from the current situation, he is obviously not the first candidate for succession.Since he could, why couldn't Xia Yining work hard for it?

"If you want to, there's nothing wrong with it."

Xia Yining glanced at Jiang Yan gratefully. Even though she knew it was impossible, she still thanked her for being willing to encourage herself.

Unexpectedly, just as they were about to return to their room, the housekeeper came looking for him with a look of panic on his face: "Master is sick!"