To marry into the family in place of his brother? Impossible!

Suppressing her unease, Jiang's mother tentatively asked, "Did Xiao Zhe do anything outrageous at the Qin family today? I apologize on Xiao Zhe's behalf, and I hope Madam Qin won't mind!"

On the other end of the phone, Qin's mother said politely, "No, no, Xiao Zhe is fine. It's just that something suddenly happened at home today. It's an internal matter for the Qin family, so it's inconvenient for Xiao Zhe to be present..."

Qin's mother immediately repeated her original statement.

Finally, he said, "To be honest, sister, this matter concerns my daughter. You know she's now the sole heir of the Qin family. Large families always have their share of troubles, so this marriage alliance with the Jiang family might face some difficulties!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang's mother felt a pang of sadness; it meant they were unwilling to form a marriage alliance with the Jiang family.

Before Jiang's mother could speak.

Qin's mother said, "But don't worry, sister, I'd be very willing to let you be my daughter's mother-in-law. I'll find a way to make it happen. Don't worry, you won't have to wait too long!"

"Of course, you can continue arranging blind dates for Xiao Zhe; the Qin family will absolutely not mind!"

Hearing these contradictory words, Jiang's mother didn't know how to respond.

What does it mean to be willing to be her daughter's mother-in-law herself, yet let Jiang Zhe find another woman for a marriage alliance?

What exactly is the Qin family planning?

Qin's mother said, "Jiang family sister, I won't say anything more for now. Don't worry, this matter will definitely not be left like this. I will definitely give you an explanation!"

The other party hung up the phone after he finished speaking.

Jiang's mother looked at the phone with a puzzled expression, somewhat unclear about Qin's mother's meaning.

On the other end of the phone, Qin's mother hung up and breathed a sigh of relief. "You're still a decent mother-in-law. After all, you're Jiang Jinhuan's mother, and I can't afford to disrespect you. Luckily, Jiang Jinhuan has left the Jiang family, otherwise I really wouldn't know what to do!"

"You know, in most families parents dote on their youngest child, so why is the Jiang family so biased?"

Qin's father snorted coldly and said, "Who knows what they're thinking? Their youngest son is so outstanding, yet they insist on praising that foolish eldest son."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang's mother sat on the sofa and pondered for a long time.

Qin's mother's attitude was hard for her to understand.

When I said I didn't want a marriage alliance, the other party was very enthusiastic, calling me "Jiang family girl" affectionately.

They said they wanted to arrange a marriage, but then said "the marriage may encounter some setbacks," and made Jiang Zhe continue to go on blind dates.

"What exactly is that old fox up to?"

Jiang's mother frowned, pondering the meaning behind Qin's mother's words.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in her mind.

"She said this matter is related to Qin Lan, so it's not that the Qin family doesn't want the marriage alliance, but rather that something has happened to Qin Lan?"

"Could it be that Qin Lan has changed her mind? Is she no longer willing to go?"

As soon as the thought popped into Jiang's head, she felt it was pretty much the truth.

Qin Lan is the sole heir of the Qin family, wielding great power and possessing a strong personality. Naturally, her marriage is not entirely up to her parents.

If Qin Lan is unwilling, then the marriage arrangement will indeed encounter setbacks.

"I see!" Jiang's mother breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the Qin family doesn't renege on their promise, there's a way.

If Qin Lan is unwilling, then let Jiang Zhe pursue her, coax her, and make her agree.

She still had confidence in her son.

Although Jiang Zhe has recently suffered a setback in the business world, he is still good-looking, from a good family, and skilled at charming women.

If given the opportunity, winning over Qin Lan will not be a problem.

Thinking of this, Jiang's mother stood up and walked towards Jiang Zhe's room.

Jiang Zhe was lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling with a gloomy expression.

Hearing the door open, he didn't move, but coldly said, "Mom, don't worry about the Qin family. They don't care about us at all."

"What do you know?" Jiang's mother walked to the bedside and sat down. "I just spoke with Mrs. Qin on the phone. What she meant was that it's not that the Qin family is unwilling, but that there's a problem with Qin Lan."

Jiang Zhe sat up abruptly: "What's going on?"

"They didn't say exactly what to do, but the meaning was clear: as long as you can get Qin Lan to agree, the marriage will be arranged."

Jiang Zhe's eyes lit up for a moment, but quickly dimmed again.

"But I can't even see her face, how can I get her to agree?"

"If you can't see her, go see her. She has to go out eventually, right? She has to go to work, right?"

Jiang's mother looked at her son and said seriously, "Xiao Zhe, let me tell you, Qin Lan is not a simple woman. She controls all the resources and connections of the Qin family."

If you can marry her, you won't just be able to turn your life around, you'll be able to walk sideways in the entire Jiangcheng.

Jiang Zhe fell silent.

He thought of how Qin Lan looked when he saw her at the mall that day.

She is absolutely stunning.

Although she is a bit older, she possesses a maturity and charm that young girls lack.

She was like a ripe peach at that moment, and every bite was bursting with sweet juice.

"Mom, I understand." Jiang Zhe nodded. "I'll find a way to get close to her. I know how to charm a woman!"

In his previous life, he had been learning how to make Song Qingci happy.

I've done a lot of research in this area.

Jiang's mother smiled with satisfaction: "That's my son. Remember, women respond better to gentleness than force. If you put in a little more effort and create more opportunities for chance encounters, she will naturally develop feelings for you over time."

"I see"

Seeing that Jiang Zhe agreed, Jiang's mother breathed a slight sigh of relief. She thought she would invite a few close friends tomorrow to see if she could find out anything about the Qin family.

The next afternoon, Jiang's mother invited several familiar ladies to have afternoon tea at a shopping mall in the city center.

Several women sat in a coffee shop on the third floor of the mall, chatting about everyday matters, such as whose son had bought a new car and whose daughter had finally gotten married. The atmosphere was quite lively.

Jiang's mother held her coffee cup, and although she verbally agreed, she was still thinking about the phone call Qin's mother made last night.

Qin Lan was unwilling, but her mother hinted that she could continue to try.

What does this mean?

I was just about to steer the conversation toward the Qin family.

A woman next to her suddenly nudged her arm and exclaimed in surprise, "Jiang Ru, look over there! Isn't that the Qin family's daughter?"

Jiang's mother was taken aback and immediately followed her gaze.

On the second floor of the mall, a woman in a light purple dress was walking out of a brand store, carrying several shopping bags. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and she exuded an elegant and composed demeanor.

It was Qin Lan.

Jiang's mother subconsciously sat up straight, her gaze falling on Qin Lan.

To be honest, Qin Lan is even more beautiful than in the photos. She has a unique charm that is pleasing to the eye, even to herself.

Jiang's mother was wondering whether to pretend she hadn't seen it when Qin Lan's gaze happened to sweep over.

Their eyes met briefly in the air.

Qin Lan was stunned for a moment, then a look of panic appeared on her face.

She paused for a moment, then immediately gave a polite smile and walked over with her shopping bags.

"Aunt Jiang?" Qin Lan walked to the coffee table and said somewhat awkwardly but politely, "Aunt Jiang, hello, are you shopping here too?"