Chapter Eleven: Soaring to the Top and Becoming the Best Among Men?

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Could knowing a little medicine really catapult someone to the top, becoming superior to others? What a joke. Besides, Jiang Wan marrying this useless man was ultimately for the sake of the family and also to consider her uncle’s position. After all, the family would be his domain.

At that moment, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door—Hai Wen had returned. Upon hearing about Jiang Wan’s marriage, she was overjoyed.

“Ah, the old master is right. Mr. Li Mu is a man of distinguished bearing and suits Jiang Wan perfectly.”

“Yes, yes,” Jiang Yusheng quickly chimed in.

Unlike the others, Hai Yan felt as if the sky was collapsing. Her own daughter was about to marry a worthless man, a garbage collector! How could she possibly accept that?

“Old master, I do not consent to this marriage. Jiang Wan absolutely cannot marry that good-for-nothing!”

The old master frowned slightly upon hearing Hai Wen’s words. “Why do you refuse?”

“Why else? That boy dresses in rags and is obviously useless. How could you bear to have your granddaughter marry such a man?”

The old master grew furious at these words.

“Silence! What nonsense are you spouting? Mr. Li’s status is immensely honorable, nothing for you to fabricate.”

“Silence? Am I making a fuss?” Hai Yan scoffed, pointing at herself. “I’ve slaved away in your family for years without a day’s happiness, so why can’t I make decisions for my own daughter?”

Her words caused a brief pause among those present. Indeed, how could any mother accept her daughter marrying someone like that?

“Hai Yan! Are you questioning my choice?”

Hearing this, Hai Yan deflated like a punctured balloon. She pointed at Li Mu. “His family collects garbage. If you don’t believe me, ask Jiang Wan.”

“Silence!” the old master shouted, then immediately began coughing.

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Only then did Hai Yan fall silent.

After a long moment, the old master looked at Li Mu with a face full of guilt. “Mr. Li, they are simply immature. Don’t bother with them.”

“No matter. My family is indeed destitute; we do collect garbage.”

Those words stunned the old master, who had been boiling with anger. He looked at Li Mu in disbelief.

Li Mu shrugged helplessly. “My family collects garbage. So, old master, it’s best not to marry your granddaughter to me. It would only bring shame upon your family.”

He lowered his head in thought. He remembered that Li Mu’s master was an extraordinary figure with great power and influence. How could his disciple be a mere garbage collector? Could it be...

The old master exhaled deeply, his expression solemn. “Mr. Li, I do not understand why your family collects garbage. But here and now, I make the decision: even if you collect garbage, Jiang Wan of the Jiang family will marry you!”

“The Jiang family will be your support.”

Hai Yan could no longer contain herself.

“Old master, have you lost your mind? Insisting that a garbage collector marry your granddaughter?”

“Silence!” the old man thundered, “When I make a decision, you have no say!”

Hai Yan and Jiang Qing were not the most favored in the family; the most favored was Jiang Yusheng. Later, they had Jiang Wan, whose business acumen was widely recognized, single-handedly supporting half the Jiang family.

Thus, the old master’s gaze shifted from Jiang Yusheng to Jiang Wan.

Moreover, Jiang Qing had performed well in recent years, earning him the position of president.

Yet, unlike the others’ confusion, Jiang Wan was filled with doubt—why did her grandfather insist she marry Li Mu? What was so special about Li Mu? Or was she merely a tool for repaying a debt?

Seeing no further objections, the old master nodded and looked at Li Mu. “Mr. Li, since I made a promise, the Jiang family will not break it. Whatever you choose to do in the future, we will always support you.”

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Li Mu glanced at Jiang Wan. In truth, they were already husband and wife in practice, and he intended to take full responsibility.

Besides, they had planned to register their marriage today, but the old master’s illness had delayed things until now.

However, Li Mu did not immediately agree, instead hesitating. “Old master, I think we should forget this matter. I don’t believe your granddaughter truly likes me. Forcing her would be wrong. Marriage should be based on mutual affection. I can withdraw from the engagement without pressuring Jiang Wan.”

Hearing this, the old master shook his head firmly. “Mr. Li, that is nonsense. Wan’er marrying you is her good fortune.”

Jiang Wan frowned slightly. Although she did not oppose marrying Li Mu, this arranged engagement made her uncomfortable.

“Wan’er, do you wish to marry Mr. Li?”

At the mention, Jiang Wan blushed, recalling their earlier intimacy. Now, she belonged to Li Mu—there was no room for refusal.

“I… I do.”

Upon hearing this, Hai Yan’s fury ignited. Her eyes burned with resentment and anger. She opposed the engagement but could not defy the old master’s will. Her frustration was directed toward Li Mu.

Li Mu noticed Hai Yan’s feelings and smiled faintly.

Hai Yan took a deep breath, forcing herself to suppress her anger. “Father, I think the marriage is fine, but the two children have only just met. Isn’t this a bit too rushed?”

“Moreover, neither of them is prepared. This is simply too sudden.”

The old master seemed to consider Hai Yan’s words and nodded slightly.

“Very well. Jiang Wan’s marriage is no small matter. Mr. Li, do you intend to marry immediately, or would you prefer to spend some time together to get to know each other?”

Li Mu looked at Jiang Wan. She had already given herself to him; he was in no hurry.

After all, Jiang Wan would be his sooner or later.

“How about spending a month together to prepare for the wedding?”