Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 328 Persuading the Old Master

Chapter 328: Chapter 328 Persuading the Old Master

Jiang Li’s authoritative words stunned the old man.

He had been dealing with the Xuan Sect for years and naturally knew that Jiang Li’s words were not made up.

But how could a young girl understand all this?!

"Do you also practice fortune-telling?" Jiang Zhao Yuan asked in astonishment. "How do you know so much?"

When Jiang Yan was born, it coincided with their family’s downfall, so he had specifically hired someone to predict his fate.

That person’s words matched Jiang Li’s exactly.

Jiang Yan indeed had an Earth fate.

Thus, that person also gave him a nickname—Fu Gui, which specifically includes Water Wood, to balance his deficient Five Elements.

The matter wasn’t much discussed otherwise, for sometimes knowing too much about fate can be detrimental.

"I had read about these things before and used to help people with divination when I was bored; through that, I became familiar," Jiang Li explained calmly.

But Jiang Zhao Yuan was still unconvinced.

Divination requires both innate talent and experience.

Even if Jiang Li had a natural talent for learning the Mystical Skill, she wasn’t even twenty yet—how could she have amassed so much practical experience?

"Hmph, don’t try to deceive me with these excuses; this might yet again be a plot you’ve concocted!"

Jiang Li remained silent, staring at the old man for a while before suddenly speaking again:

"Grandfather, have your hands and feet been cold recently, with frequent nightmares and an excessive production of saliva at night?"

Jiang Zhao Yuan was taken aback.

How did this girl know about these things?

"Mystical Skill is related to traditional medicine as well. I can tell from looking at Grandfather’s face that these symptoms signify a weakness in the spleen and stomach. You should regulate your diet more and frequently drink ginseng tea to nourish your blood and qi." Jiang Li said, pushing the cup of tea forward once more.

Despite seeing changes in his granddaughter over the past few days, the old man was still deeply shocked as she calmly used so many technical terms.

Had someone replaced his granddaughter?

How could someone change so dramatically in such a short time?

Suddenly transforming from an ignorant girl into a knowledgeable and cultivated young lady.

As Jiang Zhao Yuan pondered, he unconsciously picked up the cup of ginseng tea and took a sip.

The temperature of the tea was just right, and the brewing had been perfectly executed—the wild ginseng was fragrant with a hint of sweetness, relieving some of his inner heat on this hot summer day.

The old man’s expression softened, and raising an eyebrow, he looked at Jiang Li, who sat opposite him.

"Is all this you say... true?"

"Whether it’s true or false, Grandfather can always seek another trustworthy Daoist for verification."

The old man snorted.

His trusted Daoist, Qingfeng, had recently gone on a pilgrimage and was completely out of touch; where could he find a professional on such short notice?

Seeing the old man was still half-doubtful, Jiang Li put down her teacup and earnestly said:

"Grandfather, do you remember the marriage arrangement you made for Jiang Yan before?"

Mentioning this only worsened Jiang Zhao Yuan’s mood.

He had scrutinized several families’ Four Pillars of Destiny before deciding on Qiao Shuang for Jiang Yan.

Even Daoist Qingfeng had agreed Qiao Shuang was a good match.

What had initially been a joyous occasion had turned out this way.

Seeing the old man’s face grow darker again, Jiang Li pulled out a prepared document from under the coffee table.

"Qiao Shuang’s Four Pillars of Destiny indeed match well with Jiang Yan, but the marriage compatibility is not just about the two individuals, it also depends on the union of the entire families."

"The Qiao Family are not good people. This one is her father’s list of failures to comply with credit, and they were warned by the court multiple times for loans in the south. If Jiang Yan marries Qiao Shuang, these dishonorable records will fall upon our Jiang Family."

"Furthermore, Qiao Shuang’s brothers, none of whom have amounted to anything. This file shows evidence of them causing trouble and being detained, and there are also records of Qiao Shuang’s mother gambling..."

Jiang Li had acquired these documents by asking friends from the police department.

After those events, she became quite familiar with the police in the Capital and obtaining these files was rather easy.

Looking at each and every record, the old man’s face turned utterly dark.

Initially, it was because Daoist Qingfeng said that the girl from the Qiao Family had a rare compatibility with Jiang Yan and that she was currently in an auspicious year for marriage. If Jiang Yan missed this, Qiao Shuang might marry someone else.

That’s why he hurriedly arranged this marriage with the Qiao Family, merely glossing over the background checks.

What he thought was, as long as Qiao Shuang was obedient and sensible, and could be a virtuous wife in the Jiang Family, nothing else would be a problem.

But he hadn’t expected there to be such significant issues behind it all.

Jiang Li continued, "Since ancient times, equal social standing has been significant in marriage, and this doesn’t just refer to the families’ power and wealth, but aligns more deeply with familial values and upbringing. A good marital alliance can elevate a family’s fortune, while a poor one can plunder a family’s wealth to the ground."

Her soft words seriously affected the old man’s demeanor.

The girl was right.

Marrying a daughter-in-law was not only about the compatibility of the two individuals, but of the two families as well.

If their family were really to be associated with such people, wouldn’t it ruin their future prospects?

However, Jiang Li spoke so logically and analytically, could it be she truly understood some Mystical Skill?

If that’s the case, does it also mean that what she just mentioned about Jiang Yan and the family business clashing was also true?!

How could that be possible?!

Jiang Zhao Yuan stood up and tapped his cane on the floor.

"I will not settle scores with you today, but let’s drop the idea of Jiang Yan entering the entertainment industry! I will teach that boy a lesson when he returns!"

After saying this, the old man grunted a few times and then turned to go upstairs.

Knowing the old man’s temperament well, Jiang Li knew he was momentarily relenting.

So, she turned and gave Shen Lan an ’ok’ gesture.

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When Su Yinwan saw the trending topic on Weibo, she was resting in the company’s lounge.

Over the last few days, she had been busy with various production teams, finally finding some time to take care of herself and prepare for an audition for Director Zhang’s new movie.

But she never expected that during this relaxed interval, Jiang Yan had entered the entertainment industry!

This plot twist was completely absent from the book!

In the original storyline, after his wedding, Jiang Yan was forcibly assigned to the company by the old man.

With his dislike for business and lack of acumen, he quickly messed up the accounts of Jiang Group.

It was at this time that she reappeared before him, showing care and concern, which assured his unequivocal devotion.

That was supposed to be the real progression!

Not this change of the Demon King from the Jiang Family entering the entertainment industry!

Su Yinwan was a bit stunned, but after double-checking several times, the answer remained the same.

—Jiang Yan had formally entered the circle, and had even signed with her own agency!