At home.
The atmosphere was a little tense.
"Betrothal gifts?"
"What's wrong with the betrothal gifts?"
"What request did the Fang family make?"
Han Jing and Ci Lifen immediately asked.
Xie Guoliang, Xia Yanzhen, and Xie Ran sat on the sofa and did not speak for a while. From this, it could be seen that the Fang family had made some outrageous demands. Otherwise, such a joyous occasion would not cause them to act like this. Even Xie Ran, who was the most excited, was silent.
As long as they didn't lose face or break etiquette, no one would care about it. This was because they had already obtained the largest amount of money and benefits from the political side, so there was no need to use money to make up for it. However, the relationship between the Xie and Fang families was more complicated. This wasn't a traditional political marriage. After all, they were two families that had been enemies for generations. The ones who were most willing to get married were the two juniors, not the family members. Many of the elders were reluctant, so naturally, there was a problem. The Fang family clearly didn't want Xiaoling to marry into the Xie family and become a bullied daughter-in-law. Therefore, although the two of them reluctantly agreed to the marriage, there was a problem with the betrothal gifts. They wanted to make things difficult for Xie Ran.
"Guoliang."
"What is going on?"
Han Jing and Ci Lifen were very concerned.
In the end, it was Xia Yanzhen who said, "In the morning, our two families met at Qianmen Restaurant. At the beginning, everyone had a good chat, and the attitude of the Fang family's third son was also alright. But later, when we were discussing Xiaoran and Xiaoling's marriage, Xiaoling's mother actually gave us a form. On it were many densely packed requirements for the betrothal gifts. Have you never seen money before? "Xia Yanzhen got angry when she mentioned this.
Han Jing asked. "What requests did she make?"
"See, I can't even say it out loud." Xia Yanzhen took out the form from her bag and passed it to Han Jing. "They are so poor that they have gone crazy!"
"Mom." Xie Ran said, "They're marrying off their daughter, so it's normal for them to make such a request. In the past, our family has always been the one suppressing them. If the Fang family were to marry Xiaoling to our family just like that, it would be embarrassing for them. How many higher-ups are paying attention to this matter? Don't you think so? Xiaoling's family definitely needs a way out. We can't keep taking advantage of them. "
Xia Yanzhen said, "Yes, that's reasonable, but they can't go too far. Let your auntie take a look and see what kind of requests they made."
Xie Ran fell silent when he heard that.
Xie Jing and Xie Hao also moved over.
Xie Hao stood behind Han Jing and read aloud. "First, the groom's family must provide a villa of at least 300 square meters. It must be a detached villa located within the Fifth Ring Road, and Xiao Ling's name must be on the property. After the marriage, the villa will be their joint property. Secondly, before the engagement, the groom has to provide a betrothal gift of no less than ten million yuan, which will be used for the necessities of both parties after marriage. Thirdly … "
Xie Jing is speechless. "Don't be the third. The first request is already impossible. A detached villa in the Fifth Ring Road? More than 300 square meters? Based on the current property prices, it should be at least tens of millions, and the betrothal gift is ten million? Is this a joke? Our family is not running a bank! "
Xie Hao is also shocked by the betrothal gift list.
Han Jing finished reading the list and asked. "What's Xiao Ling's attitude?"
Hearing this, Xia Yanzhen was a little relieved. "Xiaoling is a pretty good child. She didn't know about this, so she got anxious with her parents and tore up the betrothal gift list. However, she couldn't make the decision as a child. In the end, Xiaoling's mother took out a new one from her bag and printed a lot of it. Clearly, she had prepared for this. No matter what Xiaoling said, she insisted that as long as one of the conditions on the list didn't meet their family's requirements, the marriage wouldn't be carried out. They would only get married when the conditions were met."
Han Jing nodded and looks at Ci Lifen. "Is Senior Xie asleep?"
"Yes." Ci Lifen replied.
Han Jing nodded. "Then I will call Guobang back."
The betrothal gift is a big problem, and Xie Guoliang's family cannot afford it. They can't even afford 10 million RMB in betrothal gifts, let alone the villa.
Han Jing wanted to call Xie Guobang, but Dong Xuebing stopped her.
But Dong Xuebing, who was eating the leftovers, stopped his mother. "Mum, it's not a big deal. My father is very busy, and don't call him that." Dong Xuebing took out an ICBC Platinum Card from a pile of bank cards and placed it on the table. "There is about 12 million in this card."
Xie Ran panicked. "Brother-in-law, what are you doing?!"
Xia Yanzhen quickly interrupted. "Xuebing, I don't need you!"
Dong Xuebing ignored her and took out a bunch of keys from his pocket. "This is my villa at Four Seasons Green Bridge. It's about 300 meters tall, within the Fourth Ring Road. Xiao Ran, take the keys with you first, and you will be the owner of the house in a few days."
Xie Ran smacked his lips. "No … I cannot accept your money. You are the one who bought my car, and you are the one who arranged my marriage with Xiao Ling. I …"
Xie Guoliang interrupted. "Xiao Bing, take it back!"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Uncle, Auntie, just listen to me. It's settled. Look at the list of betrothal gifts, and it's not the Fang family who wants these things and money. These are for Xiao Ran and Xiao Ling's wedding, and the money is for them. What's there to feel bad about? I had also prepared these things for Xiao Ran's wedding, and I had already given them the money. Haha … "
Xie Ran waved his hand. "I really can't accept it!"
Dong Xuebing replied. "What's there to reject? We are all family, and you don't need to stand on ceremony with me. You should know about my villa, and I can only stay there a few times a year. Huilan is also not in Beijing, and that villa is empty most of the year. What's the use of it? If I want to stay there, I will stay in a Siheyuan, alright? That's why this villa is empty, and it can be used as your and Xiao Ling's wedding house. You two can renovate it after you get married. Although I had bought this villa two to three years ago, I had stayed there with Huilan before. Let's renovate it. "
Xie Ran shouted. "Brother-in-law!"
Xia Yanzhen said, "That villa of yours is worth at least sixty to seventy million yuan. We definitely can't take it. There's no way we can do that!"
Although Dong Xuebing did not spend much when he bought this villa, the value had increased by a lot. It is no longer the original price.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Let's not talk about this, alright? Aunty, I might not have mentioned this in the past, but have you seen our wedding rings? " Dong Xuebing waved his hand, and the pink diamond is very eye-catching. "I had bought this from an auction, and together with Huilan's ring, this pair of rings cost a few hundred million. The Siheyuan in Houhai is also worth a few hundred million. Why should I keep so much money? I won't hide it from you, and I'm not trying to brag, but I really don't know how to spend money even if I want to. For Xiao Ran's wedding, what's the big deal if I give her a villa? I will still complain that it is too small, and it is a second-hand house instead of a new house. "
Xie Ran quickly replied. "Your money is yours. I …"
"We are a family, and there is no need to divide our money." Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Just take it. Anything that can be settled with money is not a problem. We will give the Fang Family this betrothal gift. Anyway, your brother-in-law might not have anything else, but he has some money. Even if the betrothal gift is increased by ten times, we can still afford it!"
Xie Hao laughed and gave Dong Xuebing a thumbs up. "Brother-in-law, you are too domineering!"
Xie Guoliang and Xia Yanzhen still don't agree. Dong Xuebing had bought cars for Xie Ran and Xie Jing in the past, but those cars cost a few hundred thousand RMB, and it's still acceptable. But it's different now. A villa and a bank card worth more than 10 million RMB. How can they accept this?
In the end, Han Jing said something. She walked over to pick up the keys and bank card from the table and pushed them into Xie Ran's hands. "Since your Brother-in-law is giving it to you, just take it. Xiao Bing is right. Haha … this brat lacks everything but money."
"Aunty …" Xie Ran refused to take the money.
Han Jing pushed the money to Xie Guoliang and turned to Xie Guoliang and his wife. "Guoliang, Yanzhen, listen to Sister-in-law."
Xia Yanzhen replied. "We cannot accept Xiao Bing's money."
"It is not for you all." Han Jing laughed. "Xiao Bing is giving it to Xiao Ran. Xiao Ran's wedding is a big event, and as her brother-in-law, Xiao Bing will buy a villa for her. You all don't need to say anything. I will accept this! " Dong Xuebing did not hesitate to give away the villa and even brought along a 10 million RMB bank card. This shows Dong Xuebing values his family and friendship more than anything else. Han Jing, as Dong Xuebing's mother-in-law, also felt her son-in-law had given her face.
Xie Guoliang tried to reject the money. He is not trying to be polite, but he cannot accept it. Xiao Bing had contributed too much to the Xie Family, and it is not suitable.
In the end, Han Jing pretended to be angry, and Xie Guoliang and Xia Yanzhen sighed and did not say anything.
Xie Ran gritted his teeth. He is holding the villa keys and bank card in his hands and does not know what to say. He looked at Dong Xuebing. "Brother-in-law, I …"
Dong Xuebing waved his hand and laughed. "Don't say that. I am trembling when I see your expression."
Xie Jing burst into laughter.
Xie Ran is also laughing.
Dong Xuebing had finished his lunch and said. "Hurry and tell Xiao Ling that the betrothal gifts are ready, and they can get engaged anytime. Don't let Xiao Ling keep thinking about it, or she might fall out with her family."
Xie Ran nodded. "Ok. I will call."
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