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

She was very curious because she had never met Jiang Jinhuan before.

Jiang Guodong followed her gaze, his smile fading slightly, and his tone becoming more casual: "Oh, this is my youngest son, Jiang Jinhuan, whom I mentioned to you."

There was no further explanation or introduction.

Like an insignificant backdrop.

This is also the Jiang family's attitude towards the outside world: they do not hide Jiang Jinhuan's affairs, but they never deliberately publicize them.

Luo Qingyi's gaze lingered on Jiang Jinhuan for a moment, then she nodded slightly as a greeting.

Luo Qingyi looked at Jiang's father: "Chairman Jiang, the contract matter should have been decided today. I wonder which young master will take over the family business and which one will go for marriage, so that I can proceed with the next steps."

Mr. Jiang smiled and said, "The one who took over the family business is Jiang Zhe, my eldest son!"

When Jiang's father spoke of Jiang Zhe, his eyes held a hint of doting affection.

His attitude towards Jiang Jin Huan was two completely different extremes.

"Jiang Zhe?" Luo Qingyi seemed somewhat surprised. "Then the Song family's marriage alliance is..."

Jiang's father waved his hand: "The Song family sent Jin Huan. If the Song family doesn't think he's good enough, then he's not fortunate enough. But has it been decided that Xiao Zhe will take over the family business?"

Jiang Zhe then said, "Assistant Luo, I'll be relying on your help from now on!"

Luo Qingyi nodded slightly in agreement.

Jiang Jinhuan noticed that Jiang Zhe's gaze towards Luo Qingyi had become even more intense.

Jiang Guodong looked at Jiang Jinhuan and frowned slightly, saying, "You should also get to know Assistant Luo. Assistant Luo will be handling the marriage arrangements from now on!"

At this moment, Jiang Zhe suddenly said, "Dad, Assistant Luo is already busy enough. Why not assign someone else to handle this marriage arrangement? That way, Assistant Luo can have an easier time!"

Jiang Guodong paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, I didn't think this through. Okay, I'll arrange for someone else to handle the marriage arrangements!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhe's lips curled into a smug smile.

Then he glanced at Jiang Jinhuan with a warning look: "Little brother, this is none of your business. You can leave now!"

This emotionless, cold, yet condescending and habitual dismissal made Luo Qingyi raise an eyebrow slightly.

A lot came to mind in an instant.

Luo Qingyi looked at Jiang Guodong with a puzzled expression.

Jiang Guodong said somewhat awkwardly, "Well, since you're here, please sit down!"

Jiang Zhe was somewhat dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything in front of Luo Qingyi, only secretly glaring at Jiang Jinhuan.

Everyone took their seats.

Jiang Jinhuan also sat down in the very edge.

He had a very low profile, so low that even the nanny almost overlooked him when serving tea.

Jiang Guodong and Luo Qingyi continued to talk about work, mainly about reports, data, and project progress.

Jiang Jinhuan listened quietly and found that Luo Qingyi spoke clearly and incisively, and her familiarity with the business even surpassed that of his father.

No wonder her father relied on her so much.

After the work meeting was over, Luo Qingyi's mother, Jiang Wanru, invited her to stay for dinner: "Xiao Luo, it's a rare opportunity for you to come all this way, please stay for dinner."

Luo Qingyi hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble Aunt Jiang."

Dinner was served in the main house’s dining room. The rectangular table was covered with a clean white tablecloth, and the crystal chandelier illuminated the entire dining room, making it bright and warm.

Jiang Jinhuan originally planned to go back to the storeroom to eat as usual, but Jiang Guodong stopped him for some reason: "We have guests today, so why don't you eat in the dining room with us?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhe glanced at Jiang Jinhuan, a hint of resentment in his eyes.

He looked at his mother, whose face was calm.

She disliked Jiang Jinhuan, even loathed him, but she didn't harbor much hatred towards him either. After all, he was her child, even though she didn't like him.

Besides, he is now very likely to join the Song family, and he is no longer the useless Jiang Jinhuan he used to be.

Jiang Jinhuan paused for a moment, then nodded and quietly sat down at the very end of the table.

That was the seat furthest from the main seat, almost touching the sideboard behind it.

Luo Qingyi looked at Jiang Jinhuan again, her eyes filled with doubt and a hint of other emotions as she observed his cautious demeanor.

Jiang Zhe sat next to his parents, two seats away from Luo Qingyi. This distance was neither too intimate nor impolite, and it was also convenient for him to speak.

During the meal, Jiang Zhe was exceptionally active.

He recounted his "glorious achievements" in university, how he "outshone" everyone else to win a business simulation competition, and his "grand blueprint" for the future development of the Jiang family.

He spoke with great enthusiasm and in a loud voice, as if the entire restaurant were his stage.

Jiang Guodong and Jiang Wanru nodded repeatedly, their faces filled with pride.

Luo Qingyi maintained a polite smile throughout, occasionally offering a comment, but her cool eyes would always inadvertently drift towards the end of the table.

Jiang Jinhuan was eating quietly. Although he was dressed simply, he exuded an air of nobility that was hard to conceal, which showed that he had been well-educated since childhood.

Luo Qingyi naturally had no idea that Jiang Jinhuan's grandmother was also a well-bred lady from a scholarly family when she was young, and the children she raised would naturally be quite good as well.

Jiang Jinhuan's nobility comes from within, while Jiang Zhe's is more like something piled up with expensive clothes, giving people the feeling of being all show and no substance. The difference between the two is obvious.

Jiang Jin Huan ate quickly, but not roughly; he simply tried to finish the meal in the shortest possible time.

He didn't want to stay at the dinner table for too long, because every time he looked up, he would see the tender look in his parents' eyes when they looked at Jiang Zhe—the kind of look he had longed for for so long, but had never received.

Jiang's mother then suggested having a few drinks to liven things up.

"It's rare for Xiao Luo to come to our house, let's have some red wine," Jiang Wanru said with a smile.

Jiang Zhe was overjoyed upon hearing this; it was truly a perfect assist.

"Quickly, bring the wine!" Jiang Zhe said impatiently.

The nanny quickly brought over the wine and glasses, and poured wine for everyone.

Jiang Guodong raised his glass: "Come on, Xiao Luo, you've worked hard. This glass is for you."

At this moment, Jiang Zhe looked at Jiang Jin Huan and suddenly said, "Little brother, I remember you can't drink alcohol, so you shouldn't drink!"

Jiang Jinhuan was taken aback. He knew he could hold his liquor fairly well, but this was clearly not a problem with his alcohol tolerance.

Fortunately, he had finished eating. He stood up and quickly said in a low voice, "Well, I'll head out now. I still have some things to finish!"

Jiang Jinhuan quickly left the place that made him feel uncomfortable.

No one tried to stop him.

A strange expression flashed across Luo Qingyi's face as she watched Jiang Jinhuan leave.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

Jiang Zhe watched as Luo Qingyi finished her drink, a barely perceptible hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

He remembers it very clearly.

In her previous life, Luo Qingyi was her father's assistant. Exceptionally capable and highly regarded by her father, she ultimately used her outstanding business acumen to help that fool Jiang Jinhuan, transforming the Jiang family's wealth—currently less than a third of what it is now—into a top-tier aristocratic family on par with the Song family.

In her previous life, she chose to marry into the Song family without hesitation, thinking that by climbing the social ladder she could rise to the top in one step, and even fantasized about becoming the head of the Song family.

The results of it?

Not only did Song Qingci look down on him, but she also heard that he had a childhood sweetheart outside.

He lived a life worse than a dog in the Song family, and was eventually kicked out and left destitute.

Of course, he also completely missed the chance to meet Luo Qingyi.

Meanwhile, Jiang Jinhuan, the good-for-nothing younger brother whom he had trampled underfoot, took over the family business and actually built the Jiang family into a listed company, enjoying immense prestige.

What made him even more jealous was that Luo Qingyi had also drunk too much at a banquet like this, and Jiang Jinhuan had taken her home, where the two of them ended up sleeping together in a daze.

Later, Luo Qingyi became Jiang Jinhuan's wife and his most capable assistant, using her abilities and connections to help Jiang Jinhuan open up new opportunities.

Jiang Zhe felt a burning hatred whenever he thought about these things.

On what grounds?

Why should that bastard get everything, while he, the chosen one of heaven, ends up like that?

So, in this life, when he was reborn, he did not hesitate to choose the family business and pushed the marriage trap onto Jiang Jinhuan.

He wanted to take back everything that belonged to Jiang Jinhuan in his previous life.

Including that awful woman, Luo Qingyi!