Traveling through time with spatial abilities, the scientific research genius is a little sweet.

Chapter 338 Marriage of Exchange

If a man says this when he first meets his blind date, he will definitely not get a good look from the woman under normal circumstances.

However, Zhao Yalan's eyes lit up after hearing this.

She had only come for the blind date because she had heard about Duan Zhao's bizarre requirements.

Hearing it with her own ears now put her at ease.

Duan Zhao didn't want any more children, and neither did Zhao Yalan.

Zhao Yalan looked at Duan Zhao with gentle, watery eyes and slowly spoke.

"It just so happens that I don't want any more children. I can accept your request. However, I also hope you can agree to my request. After I get married, I will live with my parents and my ex-husband's child. But don't worry, you don't need to support them; you only need to provide them with a place to stay."

After Zhao Yalan finished speaking, she paused for a moment, and then continued.

“My father is the president of Beijing University, and my maternal grandmother’s family used to be landlords. I hope that after we get married, you can protect my parents.”

These last few sentences are the key points.

The reason Zhao Yalan agreed to remarry so readily was that she wanted to protect her parents.

Last week, her father found a reason to dismiss her. Even though she no longer goes to school, she can feel that Beijing University is like a powder keg, with the risk of exploding at any moment.

However, her father was still the president of Beijing University, which made Zhao Yalan very uneasy.

Upon hearing Zhao Yalan's words, Duan Zhao's first reaction was: Just as I thought.

Zhao Yalan was the best among all the men he had met through blind dates.

The scariest thing is if the other person doesn't want anything in return but just wants to be with him.

Don't assume that everyone in the military is a brute with no brains. Duan Zhao is not like that.

As the chief of staff in the army, Duan Zhao always thought three steps ahead before acting. His personality was like a lotus root, full of cunning and shrewdness.

Only if Duan Zhao is willing, otherwise, no one can outwit him.

The military is very well-informed. In particular, chiefs of staff like Duan Zhao keep a close eye on the situation in the capital every day.

Naturally, he was aware of the turmoil hidden beneath the calm surface of Beijing.

However, this will not affect Duan Zhao.

Not to mention that his parents and grandparents were all martyrs, as were his former parents-in-law. He himself is an orphan of a martyr, and so is his son.

From any perspective, they're all incredibly famous.

Therefore, protecting Zhao Yalan's family was a piece of cake.

However, this comes at a price: Duan Zhao will be ineligible for promotions for the next few years. He may also be demoted if he makes a mistake during his tenure.

Duan Zhao lowered his head and pondered for a moment, comparing the two options in his mind.

He ultimately decided to accept Zhao Yalan as his second wife.

He raised his head, looked at Zhao Yalan with a firm gaze, and said.

“I understand your situation. I’m willing to accept your terms. However, you must take good care of my son.”

When he said his last words, Duan Zhao's eyes were like knives, piercing Zhao Yalan.

Although Zhao Yalan was somewhat timid, the tension in her heart finally eased.

She nodded, held up three fingers pointing upwards, and said firmly.

"I, Zhao Yalan, swear that I will take good care of your son, or I will die a horrible death."

Chinese people value promises most, but they also fear these empty and vague vows the most.

Duan Zhao was also shocked by Zhao Yalan's resolute decision. He now believed that Zhao Yalan would treat his son sincerely in the future.

Duan Zhao's mood improved considerably.

In their subsequent conversation, the two had a very pleasant chat.

Both of them knew that their marriage was essentially an exchange of benefits. However, they didn't feel sad; instead, they felt more at ease.

They each have people they care about. Combining them might actually make their lives better.

Zhao Yalan was actually attracted to Duan Zhao's family background. Besides his incredibly powerful family connections, the reason they would be living far from Beijing was because the Southern Province bordered three countries and was a crucial border region.

Even if things get chaotic in Beijing, they won't reach here. Although there's more danger now, the more reassured Zhao Yalan feels.

After the meeting, Zhao Yalan returned to a nearby guesthouse.

When Ji Xiangjun saw Zhao Yalan return, he inquired about the details of their blind date.

Duan Zhao was a good person to Zhao Yalan; he was intelligent, quick-witted, and loyal. Introducing him to Zhao Yalan would be a perfect fit.

Zhao Yalan nodded shyly and said.

"Grandpa, Comrade Duan is a very good person, and we are indeed a good match."

Ji Xiangjun smiled and nodded, saying.

"As long as it's suitable."

Then he sighed and said.

"It's a pity that you two won't have children in the future."

In this era, people value having many children and good fortune, especially those who came from Ji Xiangjun's generation.

He felt that Duan Zhao's only flaw was that he had castrated himself. However, it was precisely this that made Ji Xiangjun admire him even more.

Everyone has selfish desires.

Although Duan Zhao currently dotes on his sickly son, he'll surely divert his attention to him once he has a healthy child. In that case, Duan Zhao's sickly son will be the most pitiful one.

However, Duan Zhao directly cut off these possibilities. He was forcibly putting his son first.

Such people are rare.

However, it was precisely because of this that Ji Xiangjun felt more at ease introducing Zhao Yalan to him.

Upon hearing Ji Xiangjun's remark, Zhao Yalan burst out laughing and said...

“Grandpa, this way I can feel most at ease. I don’t want his money, I just want his protection.”

Ji Xiangjun knew what Ji Lan and her husband's purpose was in finding Zhao Yalan a partner. Although he didn't approve of this relationship based on mutual benefit, he felt helpless.

He patted Zhao Yalan on the shoulder and said.

“Zhao girl, you and Huaying must take good care of yourselves here. If Duan Zhao bullies you, send a letter to me and your mother. Although Xiaolan and Wenzhu are divorced, you and Huaying will always be Xiaolan’s family.”

Zhao Yalan nodded, her eyes filled with tears.

She knows now is the best time.

Moreover, she also hoped that she and Duan Zhao could settle down quickly and bring her parents and Hua Ying over.

Duan Zhao acted quickly; after meeting Zhao Yalan, he submitted a marriage report to his superiors.

Nothing has happened yet. Zhao Yalan's political background check was not strict, and she passed it quickly.

To avoid causing trouble for Zhao Yalan in the future, Ji Xiangjun gave Duan Zhao's superior a large ginseng root.
This ginseng was sent by Chu Wenzhu to help him smooth things over.

When Duan Zhao's superior saw the ginseng, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

Southern Province is also a major producer of ginseng, and he had bought ginseng several times. However, he had never seen such a large ginseng with such an authentic flavor.

He immediately promised that he would take good care of Zhao Yalan.

Ji Xiangjun gave the remaining jar of ginseng slices to Zhao Yalan, telling her to keep it safe.

This thing might save my life if I ever encounter difficulties in the future.

Zhao Yalan accepted without hesitation.

After receiving the marriage certificate, Zhao Yalan and Duan Zhao got married quickly and efficiently.

Before the wedding was even held, Zhao Yalan couldn't wait to return to Beijing to bring her parents and son over.

Duan Zhao's son was too young, and he was worried about leaving his son behind, so he didn't go with them.

(End of this chapter)