leonardwarren Chapter 423 Special Betrothal Gift
Chapter 423 Special Betrothal Gift
Two days later, Qin Changqing arrived as scheduled.
"Brother Changqing!"
It had been a long time since An Jiayue had seen Qin Changqing, and excitement flashed across her face. She couldn't help but want to rush over, but An Zhiyuan held her back, his face darkening.
This girl, why does she act like she's eager to please our Nan Dou Chamber of Commerce!
Although that was the truth, An Zhiyuan still wanted to make an effort to present an atmosphere of equality among everyone.
"Young girls should be more reserved!" An Zhiyuan scolded through voice transmission.
An Jiayue stuck out her tongue and nodded.
A hint of playful smile flashed in Qin Changqing's eyes, giving face to An Zhiyuan after all. After all, he would be his future father-in-law. He stepped forward and cupped his hands, saying, "Vice President An, long time no see!"
An Zhiyuan returned the gesture, "Long time no see!"
Quietly assessing Qin Changqing, An Zhiyuan noticed that in just a few years, Qin Changqing's aura had become even more profound, but it also exuded an irresistible charm.
Both were vice presidents of a major chamber of commerce, but their positions were no longer comparable.
Thinking of this, a sense of melancholy filled An Zhiyuan's heart, and at the same time, he truly admired Qin Changqing.
He heard that this kid had only been cultivating for less than a hundred years, but his cultivation had already reached such a terrifying level. His status in the Changqing Alliance was also significant. This was not something an ordinary person could achieve; he definitely had extraordinary qualities.
Both parties took their seats.
Mu Junhao personally brought spiritual tea for both sides and stood quietly behind Qin Changqing, ready to take orders at any time.
"I heard Vice President An has something to discuss with me." Qin Changqing picked up the spiritual tea and took a sip, pretending to be unaware.
An Zhiyuan rolled his eyes inwardly, knowing full well that Qin Changqing was not clueless about this matter.
The incident with the Spirit Crystal Mirror was probably orchestrated by this little fox. He had bought the first batch of Spirit Crystal Mirrors from him back then and had been heavily swindled.
After a moment of silence, An Zhiyuan forced a smile, glanced at An Jiayue, and sighed, "To be honest, my daughter has long admired Vice Leader Changqing. She thinks of you day and night, and as her father, I see it and feel it. So today, I have come to you with a thick skin to ask if you have any interest in my daughter. If you do, I hope we can make it happen. It would be of great benefit to both our chambers of commerce!"
Admiration was indeed true, but thinking of her thinking of him day and night was a bit exaggerated.
The reason he said this was also to expedite the matter. After all, since they had come, if they were to return empty-handed, not only would they lose face, but the Nan Dou Chamber of Commerce would also become completely subservient to the Changqing Alliance or even disintegrate.
Qin Changqing glanced at the blushing An Jiayue, put down the tea cup, and smiled, "Moon is exceptionally beautiful, mischievous, and I would be lying if I said I didn't like her..."
An Zhiyuan felt a surge of joy and didn't waste any more words. He directly took out a storage ring and handed it over, saying, "Since both sides are interested, that would be the best. If we can become in-laws with the Changqing Alliance, it would be a great story even after ten thousand years. This is the dowry I have prepared for my daughter. Please accept it!"
Qin Changqing narrowed his eyes slightly, not being polite either, and directly took the storage ring. With a sweep of his divine sense, he was also somewhat surprised.
The things in this storage ring were quite valuable, roughly worth trillions.
Indeed, it was a large chamber of commerce that controlled a regional domain. The dowry they presented was comparable to half of the Nine Tailed Celestial Fox clan's savings.
In fact, this dowry was not a small sum for the Nan Dou Chamber of Commerce either. It was already most of their liquid assets that could be produced at the moment, showing their sincerity.
An Zhiyuan's goal was simple.
The nature of this marriage is clear to both parties. An Jia does not want to give up the privileges in the Southern Alliance and wants to continue controlling Yu Prefecture through this marriage, using his daughter and her dowry to exchange for and retain the privileges after joining the Evergreen Alliance.
This is both a marriage and a transaction.
Qin Changqing naturally understands this. After pondering for a moment, he nods and smiles, saying, "Vice Chairman An is sincere, and I naturally won't refuse, especially since I already have feelings for Yue'er."
An Zhiyuan happily asks, "Then what about the wedding?"
Marrying a daughter from the Southern Alliance is a big deal. Although it is a marriage alliance, they also hope that An Jiayue can marry in a grand manner.
Qin Changqing squints his eyes and shakes his head, saying, "Currently, the Evergreen Alliance is in a rapid rise, and many important high-level members have been sent to other states, including the Alliance Leader who cannot be freed up. If my wedding doesn't even have the Alliance Leader present, it would be inappropriate.
How about this? Yue'er and I will have a simple wedding for now, and in the future, I will definitely hold a bigger and more grand wedding for her. What does Vice Chairman An think?"
The Southern Alliance wants a grand celebration, but Qin Changqing naturally cannot agree.
He already has several women in Qingzhou alone, including the Emperor Monarch and Hua Rumeng from the Immortal Emperor's court.
If even these identities don't have a grand celebration, how would other women feel about a wedding with a woman from a commercial alliance?
Naturally, this statement makes An Zhiyuan somewhat unhappy, but he can't refuse the current situation and can only agree.
"As for the betrothal gifts..."
Qin Changqing looks at An Zhiyuan with a meaningful gaze and says, "Since ancient times, betrothal gifts and dowries are of equal value. The Evergreen Alliance is not lacking in cultivation resources, and although the dowry offered by the Southern Alliance is not small, we don't really care about it. Naturally, we can easily give it away. However, I can give Vice Chairman An two choices."
What does this mean?
An Zhiyuan is somewhat surprised.
Qin Changqing smiles and says, "First, I will give an equally valuable betrothal gift to the An family and promise that Yu Prefecture will continue to be controlled and managed by the An family in the future.
Second, I will give a special betrothal gift, but this gift cannot be given now. Perhaps it will only appear in a few years, but it can absolutely guarantee the future position of the An family in the alliance, and the An family will definitely like it!
Vice Chairman An, which one do you choose?"
An Zhiyuan is puzzled, and a hint of doubt flashes in his eyes.
A special betrothal gift?
Something that can absolutely guarantee the future position of the An family in the Evergreen Alliance?
Is there such a thing?
Although he is not sure what Qin Changqing is talking about, this condition is indeed something that An Zhiyuan cannot refuse.
What is the purpose of this marriage?
Isn't it to preserve the rights and position of the An family?
Now that there is such a special betrothal gift, he doesn't have much time to consider how to choose.
"No matter how good material possessions are, they are just external things!" After a brief silence, An Zhiyuan makes his choice and says with a smile, "I am looking forward to the special betrothal gift you mentioned."
On the other hand, Mu Junhao behind him has a strange expression, as if he has already guessed something but is not certain.
Although the Mu family has joined the Evergreen Alliance for some time, they have not yet formally entered the core high-level of the alliance, and many secrets are still unknown to them.