"Dad holds an important position, so of course he can't do anything about me. In fact, hasn't my fate always been in your hands? Whatever you ask me to do, I have to do, letting me be a prodigal son to reduce external control over the Jiang Family, and when it's crucial, I have to dive into fire and water for the Jiang Family, even sacrificing my own lifetime happiness to marry a woman I don't love. Dad, isn't that how you've always taught me?"
"You are a descendant of the Jiang Family, and you should do your part!"
Jiang Haoyan's eyes darkened, but he didn't defend himself.
"Of course I'm willing to do my best, and I have always been doing what I can, doing as Dad says. The only exception is marriage. I just want to be with the woman I love. Is that not allowed?"
Jiang Jinchen put the pen he was holding on the desk, creating a crisp sound.
"Ning Yanan isn't worthy of you."
