Reborn in 1985: From Selling Braised Duck to Becoming the World's Richest Man

Jiang Wei nodded and said to Liang Ming:

"Remember what you said today. If one day you don't like my daughter anymore, then let her come home."

"As her father, I only have one request: don't hurt her."

Liang Ming nodded seriously: "I won't."

Jiang Wei didn't dwell on this topic for long, but instead asked Liang Ming:

"When you were with Meizhuang, did she ever tell you about my profession?"

“Meizhuang only said that you and Brother Jiang are both in the system, but she didn’t tell me which department you were in,” Liang Ming said truthfully.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wei glanced at Liang Ming, then at Jiang Meizhuang. Seeing that both of them had very calm expressions, he knew that neither of them was lying, and nodded in satisfaction.

"You are all good children, and I am very pleased."

“My identity is somewhat special, so at home, I also ask Jiang Tao and Jiang Meizhuang not to talk about my identity everywhere.”

“But you have already been to my house, and I know that I agree to your marriage with Meizhuang, so we are family.”

"So, there's no problem for me to tell you about my situation."

At this point, Jiang Wei paused, seemingly considering how to explain.

After thinking for a moment, he finally spoke, speaking cryptically to Liang Ming:

“In our city leadership team, some people are responsible for political and legal affairs, some are responsible for policy guidance, and I am responsible for all administrative, personnel and other work.”

Do you understand what I mean?

Liang Ming was stunned when he heard Jiang Wei's words.

He naturally knew what Jiang Wei meant by those words.

He just hadn't expected that Jiang Meizhuang's father would be so influential.

Being in charge of all the city's work, wouldn't that make him the second-in-command of the city?

"Brother Jiang, did you often win first prize for your essays in the past?"

Liang Ming couldn't help but turn his head to look at Jiang Tao and ask.

"You won first prize for your essay? No, why?"

Jiang Tao didn't know why Liang Ming suddenly asked this, but he still answered truthfully.

"That's good, that's good." Liang Ming didn't offer any further explanation.

He just thought that if Jiang Tao wrote an essay titled "My...elder father," he would definitely win first prize.

"Liang Ming, you seem to know my job title, but you don't seem surprised?"

Seeing Liang Ming's calm expression, Jiang Wei admired him even more.

Young people who remain calm and composed even after knowing his identity are rare in Taoyuan City.

In ancient times, he would have been a prefect.

Upon hearing Jiang Wei's words, Liang Ming said with a serious expression:

“Uncle Jiang, in my heart, I only regard you as Meizhuang’s father, my elder.”

"So even though I know you are the official in charge of Taoyuan City, I'm just a little surprised."

"I also hope that my relationship with you can always remain that of family."

Liang Ming only wants to marry Jiang Meizhuang. Although Jiang's father holds a high position, he is just an elder to him.

Liang Ming would not use Jiang Wei's identity to seek personal gain.

At most, he would only reveal his relationship with the Jiang family when others tried to use their power to seize his assets.

Jiang Wei understood the meaning behind Liang Ming's words, nodded, and said:

“You are a smart child. Meizhuang will not suffer if she marries you.”

"We will not interfere with your business with Meizhuang, nor will we provide any preferential treatment."

"Of course, if anyone bullies you, the city will not stand idly by."

Liang Ming immediately understood Jiang Wei's meaning and was very excited.

"Thank you, Uncle!" he said earnestly.

Who knew that upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Jiang Wei said in a deep voice:

"Still calling me uncle?"

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming was taken aback and turned to look at Jiang Tao and Jiang Meizhuang.

It seems they didn't expect Jiang Wei to change his expression so suddenly.

Sister-in-law Li Lan smiled and said to Liang Ming:

"Liang Ming, why don't you understand what Dad means?"

Jiang Tao and Jiang Meizhuang kept winking at Liang Ming.

Seeing this, Liang Ming finally realized what was happening and quickly called out to Jiang Wei:

"Thank you, Dad!"

"Hey, good son-in-law." Jiang Wei patted Liang Ming on the shoulder and smiled with satisfaction.

The two drank for a while longer, until they finished a bottle of Golden Wine. Then, Liang Ming suddenly remembered something and tentatively asked Jiang Wei:

"Dad, there's a question I've always wanted to ask..."

“Just ask me whatever you want to say, no need for all this beating around the bush,” Jiang Wei said.

Liang Ming thought for a moment and then confessed, "Before I came back, both my elder brother and Mei Zhuang said that you had high expectations for Mei Zhuang's marriage and were not easy to agree to."

"That's why Meizhuang had several suitors before, but because you objected, the relationships all fell apart..."

At this point, Liang Ming paused for a moment before continuing, "Why is it that this time, you seem..."

Hearing Liang Ming's words, Jiang Wei showed a helpless expression and said:

"Liang Ming, this is a long story..."

It turns out that Jiang Wei used to keep a close eye on his daughter Jiang Meizhuang, fearing that she would be deceived.

Therefore, whenever Jiang Meizhuang encountered several men she liked, Jiang Wei would have someone investigate their backgrounds and personalities.

And among these members of the opposite sex, there were indeed a few who seemed quite nice at first.

Jiang Wei had thought that if Jiang Meizhuang liked it, he would agree.

At that time, Jiang Meizhuang was working in a state-run canteen and was even in management.

He wanted to test those people.

Coercion, bribery, etc.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the test began, these people all surrendered.

"You know, these people have no principles or bottom line. A little trickery is all it takes to get rid of them."

"How can someone like that marry my daughter?"

At this point, Jiang Wei sighed softly and said.

"Dad, is this why you've always been against me dating?"

Hearing her father's words, Jiang Meizhuang felt somewhat guilty.

"Yes, I don't want you to marry a spineless coward with no principles or bottom line. I don't want you to regret it for the rest of your life."

Jiang Wei patted Jiang Meizhuang's head and smiled kindly;

“I just didn’t expect that because of this, you would start to not want to get married, and even leave the state-run canteen to go into business on your own.”

"If you stay on this single order, it will last for five years."

Standing to the side, Jiang's mother, Zhou Hua, chimed in, "Daughter, you have no idea how guilty your father feels these past few years because you haven't wanted to date. He feels like he's hurting you too much."

"He's afraid that you really don't want to get married in your life!"

Hearing her mother's words, Jiang Meizhuang felt even more ashamed.

"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry for making you worry all these years."

"It's okay, the most important thing is that you're happy," Jiang Wei quickly said.

Li Lan, who was standing to the side, also seemed to have thought of something and said to Jiang Wei:

"Dad, so that's why you agreed so readily after you found out that Meizhuang was dating Liang Ming?"

"Meizhuang is almost 30 years old. Are you worried that if she misses out on Liang Ming, she'll never be able to get married again?"