A crazy beauty has an island, and a powerful figure from that era dotes on her.

Jian Yiwei went out for a while, and soon the soldiers came back carrying a four-poster bed, and also took away the four-poster bed that had been divided into two.

The Wang family was very dissatisfied with the Luo family's sudden increase in the bride price.

But this was ultimately a matter for the Jian family, and they couldn't do anything about it except chatter a bit.

Besides, they didn't ask them for money.

“Brother, in my opinion, we shouldn’t spoil them. Two thousand yuan could marry two daughters-in-law in our area. Do they really think their Luo family is some kind of rich family? They just ask for two thousand yuan as a bride price. How can they even say that?” Jian Zhonglan curled her lips.

Jian Zhongkang frowned but didn't reply.

The wedding is in a couple of days, and all the relatives have come.

at this point.

We can't just give up getting a daughter-in-law for a few hundred dollars, can we?!

They can afford to lose face, but their son can't afford to lose face!

“Brother, greed knows no bounds. If you give in to them this time, what will happen in the future? They’ll keep asking for more today and tomorrow. When will it ever end? You don’t think about yourself, you don’t think about Yiwei, but that Luo family has several more sons!” Jian Zhonglan became more and more agitated as she spoke.

"We can't let them keep clinging to Yoshihide and sucking his blood forever, can we?!"

Jian Zhongkang and Wang Xiujuan were both honest people, without much ulterior motives. Hearing Jian Zhonglan say this, they were at a loss for what to do.

They liked Luo Zhenzhu as their daughter-in-law, but the Luo family's dowry...

That's indeed asking for a bit too much.

Most of the couples getting married this time gave a dowry of 990 yuan, hoping for a long and happy marriage.

Twelve thousand is, to be honest, quite a lot.

They assumed the Luo family would be satisfied.

who knew...

“Zhongkang, your younger sister is right. We can’t let them have their bad habits.” Seeing that her son and daughter-in-law were still hesitating, Mao Chunqiao couldn’t stand it anymore.

When Mao Chunqiao first heard that the bride price was 1,200 yuan, she exclaimed, "Oh my god!" Now that it has jumped to 2,000 yuan, she's going to die!

"Mother, Yiwei and his wife are getting married in a couple of days, so please don't make things worse," Jian Zhongliang said, glancing at Jian Yiwei's worried face.

"Second brother, what do you mean by causing trouble? Mother and I are only doing this for the good of eldest brother and Yiwei, aren't we?" Jian Zhonglan said, displeased.

He has no son, so he doesn't have to worry about the bride price.

"If the Luo family dares to ask for two thousand today, they'll dare to ask for two thousand five in a couple of days. Will you give it to them or not?"

The half-closed door creaked open as it was pushed open from the outside.

"What two thousand?" Luo Zhenzhu frowned as she looked at Jian Yiwei, her tone carrying a hint of uncertainty.

Jian Yiwei pursed his lips, about to speak.

"Your parents said they want a bride price of two thousand yuan," Wang's sister-in-law said coldly, speaking first.

Luo Zhenzhu stared intently at Jian Yiwei, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Jian Yiwei frowned and nodded.

"Uncle, Aunt, don't worry. What we agreed on before is what we'll do. I'll talk to my parents, you don't need to worry about it." Luo Zhenzhu turned to look at Jian Zhongkang and Wang Xiujuan, who had worried expressions, and said firmly.

"Pearl, it's alright, we've already raised enough. As long as you two are happy, we'll do whatever you want..." Wang Xiujuan was initially a little unhappy, but after hearing her future daughter-in-law say this, the tightness in her chest instantly disappeared.

“Yes! Pearl, don’t go and say that. It wasn’t easy for your parents to raise you…” Jian Zhongkang also comforted her softly.

Two thousand yuan got them a good daughter-in-law; they've definitely made a profit.

"Uncle, Aunt, please stop talking. Since this is my betrothal gift, I should be in charge of it. Let's just do it the way it was before." Luo Zhenzhu smiled.

Her future in-laws were willing to swallow this bitter pill to avoid putting her in a difficult position, which shows their magnanimity.

But she couldn't let her future in-laws suffer in silence just because they were generous.

Just as Luo Zhenzhu was about to turn around, she suddenly remembered the purpose of her visit.

She smiled and stuffed the sweater and scarf in her hands into Jian Qingyi's arms, who was watching the show from the side. "This was knitted by your future sister-in-law herself. You can't complain about it."

"No, no," Jian Qingyi said with a frightened expression.

"You're smart to know what's good for you!" Luo Zhenzhu raised her chin arrogantly.

"Hey! There's mine too." Jian Liqiu quickly stuffed the sweater and scarf she was holding into Jian Qingyi's arms. "Don't you dare not complain."

"This was knitted by my future sister-in-law and me after staying up all night for more than a week."

“Even our eldest brother doesn’t have any,” Jian Liqiu specifically stated.

"Big brother, you're hopeless. You've been dating my future sister-in-law for so long, and you haven't even managed to trick her into buying you a sweater." Jian Qingyi turned her head and teased Jian Yiwei, who was clearly relieved.

"You unlucky kid, what nonsense are you talking about!" Jian Zhongliang smiled and gave her a reproachful look.

Jian Zhongkang and Wang Xiujuan couldn't help but laugh.

He became increasingly satisfied with his future daughter-in-law.

"Oh, right, I also brought you some gifts, come and see." Jian Qingyi winked at Jian Liqiu and Luo Zhenzhu.

The two men immediately smiled and took her arm, happily following her.

"Yiwei's wife is quite good; she's sensible," Wang's sister-in-law whispered.

Aunt Wang nodded with a smile.

What I fear most is someone who can't understand things and just does whatever their parents say.

As long as her parents asked, she would dare to take the money her in-laws had saved to buy her life back to her parents' home.

upstairs

The three of them stopped laughing and chatting the moment they pushed open the door.

Jian Liqiu and Luo Zhenzhu were frightened.

Jian Qingyi was speechless.

She's been downstairs for at least an hour, and this guy is still sitting here?!

Do you really have that much free time?!

"Political Commissar!" Jian Liqiu and Luo Zhenzhu, realizing what was happening, hurriedly stood at attention and saluted.

The man sitting by the bed nodded slightly, without moving, clearly showing no intention or awareness of leaving.

Jian Liqiu and Luo Zhenzhu stood at the door, unsure whether to go in or back out.

Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Jian Qingyi didn't send him away.

He put down the sweater and scarf he was holding and went to get the gifts for Jian Liqiu and Luo Zhenzhu.

Luo Zhenzhu was a new bride, and Jian Qingyi brought her a bright red woolen coat and a bright red down jacket.

Jian Liqiu wore a pink down jacket and a beige woolen coat.

The man just sat there watching.

Having received the gifts, the two didn't dare linger and quickly made their escape.

Once the eyesore was gone, the man opened the duffel bag on the desk.

Private house ownership certificate...

A stack.

passbook...

Three books.

Company share certificate...

Five books.

Ownership certificates for antiques and calligraphy/paintings...

A huge stack.

To make sure Jian Qingyi could see and understand clearly, he opened them one by one.

"What do you mean by this? Showing off your wealth?" Jian Qingyi pointed to the pile of things he had opened.

Even though she knew he was rich, Jian Qingyi was still slightly shocked when her eyes swept over the pile of things.

The balance in those few savings books alone would be enough for many people to live a life of luxury for several lifetimes.

"Yi Yi, didn't you say you wanted to find a rich partner? I'm rich, so why don't you consider me?" The man pushed the things spread out on the bed toward Jian Qingyi.