Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife-Chapter 1756: Sorry, I Cannot Comply 1

Jiang Yun’s words made Su Junshu a little unhappy.

"Old Jiang, if you don’t want to help, then don’t, but you can’t say it like that. Don’t I just like Lu Tianmao?" novelbuddy-cσ๓

Jiang Yun sneered. Whether he truly likes Lu Tianmao or wants to use the guise of marriage to thoroughly bring this destined talent into his own fold and strengthen the Su Family’s power, only he knows best.

Whether it’s daughters, sons, nieces and nephews, or grandchildren, which of the Su Family’s children have a poor match?

Even if the family background is somewhat lacking, they are talented enough to achieve success on their own.

Su Meixiang divorced Shen Qing and, shortly after, under Su Junshu’s arrangement, married an old man over fifty. He was a former subordinate of Su Junshu’s who had recently been in favor and had done several things for the Su Family. Su Meixiang wore a flowered dress at the ball, appearing with all her elegance—when some old acquaintances saw her, they frequently shook their heads and sighed in private.

When it came to big matters, Su Junshu was impeccable, but he grew increasingly muddled over small ones. Whether it was due to a lack of successors in the Su Family or some other reason, Su Junshu always wished for his descendants to marry well, to always be among the elite.

Su Jiaojiao’s father, Su Chang, wanted to marry Xiu Jiaojiao from General Xiu’s family back then. Bai Xue married Su Junlin partly because Su Chang intended to promote her. Su Junshu had plans for this son early on, and the couple naturally wouldn’t allow Bai Xue’s presence to have an effect. However, for various reasons, the Xiu Family withdrew from the marriage agreement, and Bai Xue quietly settled into a modest life with Su Junlin.

Xiu Jiaojiao married someone else, Su Chang took another wife, and they had a daughter named Su Jiaojiao. The Su Family gave their daughter this name, perhaps to disgust the Xiu Family. General Xiu complained to Jiang Yun many times about it.

Jiang Yun was already fond of Xibao, so how could he allow Su Junshu to scheme like this?

"Old Su, so what if you like him? Many older folks are fond of Xibao; does that mean they should all take him as a son-in-law just because they like him? In that case, wouldn’t he have to be betrothed in dozens of childhood engagements to live up to everyone’s affection for him?" Jiang Yun put on a stern face, showing no politeness. "Lu Jiang has already refused you. If you keep pressing, isn’t that coercion?"

Lu Jiang was also worried Su Junshu would vent his anger on his real in-laws. Moreover, since it concerned his own son, he quickly said to Su Junshu, "Comrade Su, thank you for your affection towards my son, but let’s not mention the engagement again."

Such matters must be refused outright, leaving no room for negotiation.

Su Junshu unhappily said, "Isn’t my granddaughter good enough?"

Lu Jiang smiled faintly, "I haven’t met your granddaughter, so I don’t know. But I do know that in this new society, with new customs, we emphasize free love and marriage. Shouldn’t we set an example? When you were younger, you despised the cancer that is feudal arranged marriage. So why, in old age, do you want to pick up the words of parents and matchmakers again?"

Jiang Yun nodded in agreement, "Exactly, exactly, old Su, aren’t you contradicting yourself? Times are moving forward, so why have your thoughts regressed?" Throwing off the burden of feudal arranged marriage, Su Junshu was once a proponent of the movement.

As Su Junshu’s former superior, Jiang Yun had advised him several times, but once Su Junshu surpassed him, he stopped saying anything.

Su Junshu’s expression grew darker, and he said in a deep voice, "Lu Jiang, are you really unwilling to let Lu Tianmao and my Jiaojiao get engaged?"

"I’m afraid I can’t comply!" Who would agree to something so foolish?

Even though Su Junshu was reluctant to let go of talent like Lu Tianmao, he couldn’t help but leave in a huff.

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