Deliberately Approaching-Chapter 571 - 533 What’s Been Installed?

Leng Lingxiao hooked a smile and then took a dark red shirt down from the rolling clothes rack.

"Yep, this one is better, festive!"

Shen Yiming: "..."

Probably afraid others will say you’re robbing the cradle, huh?

"That won’t do, the buttons are too showy."

Within half an hour, Shen Yiming watched Leng Lingxiao pacing back and forth in front of the mirror, changing between eight or nine shirts, and trying on tie after tie.

"Hey, I say, are you done primping yet?"

"Someone will come to inform us when it’s time."

"You still have 30 minutes to..."

"30 minutes? That soon? Forget it, let’s just switch back to this one, it’s more decent."

"Don’t tell me the ones delivering the dowry... aren’t direct relatives from the Wang Family, right? I remember they usually arrange for two kids to lead the procession, don’t they?"

"We can’t let Tangtang lose face though."

Shen Yiming: "..."

"With a face like yours, so handsome it’s practically falling off, do me a favor and leave some room for the rest of us to live."

Time passed like this, with banter and jest.

Shen Yiming had not expected the dowry procession to be so grand, with twelve imported cars showing up.

Six cars were for the dowry, and the other six were to return.

The two little boys in charge of the procession were very handsome, and decked out in their neat little suits, they looked just like little gentlemen.

The drivers were uniformly dressed, all wearing professional earpieces, and Leng Lingxiao guessed they were Shen Shiyi’s people.

On this joyous day, safety had to be guaranteed.

The butler and several stewards had been busy until five in the afternoon before they finished checking all the dowry items.

An entire room packed full, quite the spectacle.

Huang City had a custom where the bride’s dowry couldn’t be eaten with the groom’s side, so Madam Leng had specially prepared generous red packets, as well as beautifully packaged candies and cigarettes.

On the second floor corridor, the elders Leng Jiangping had invited to witness the dowry handover walked and talked.

"Such opulence!"

"I thought the two billion in betrothal gifts was pretty substantial, but I didn’t expect their daughter’s side to..."

"They all follow customs, it’s good!"

When Shen Yiming learned from the elders’ conversation that those ten metal suitcases were full of jewelry, and that the second layer was covered with gold bars, he was so surprised he didn’t know what to say.

Really nice, treating her like his own granddaughter, no need to buy jewelry ever again!

What shocked him more was that Chicheng’s newly built commercial street, all the shops belonged to Tang Xiaowan – that was prime real estate with great potential.

Even if Tang Xiaowan didn’t know how to manage them, just the rent alone would be enough for her to splurge through the second half of her life.

It wasn’t Ling Xiao who secretly subsidized it, was it?

No way, no way, Ling Xiao was not that kind of person, if he gave, he would give openly, just like with Chi Sea and Hai Sheng, right, and the bridal gown shop.

As he was mumbling to himself, his phone suddenly beeped a few times.

Opening it, it was a message from Leng Lingxiao.

"Don’t rush off after the tour, my mom and dad said you have to stay and eat with us."

"I’ll reluctantly stay then."

After replying to the message, Shen Yiming continued to tour the various floors with the elders.

In order to welcome Tang Xiaowan, Leng Mansion had been decorated inside and out, lavish yet elegant, and Madam Leng had ordered the addition of many of Tang Xiaowan’s favorite bougainvilleas and orchids.

"They included an island in the dowry?"

"You didn’t see it? Actually, I also didn’t have time to look closely, just glanced at it briefly."

"Yeah, in Y country, that’s what it said on the gift list, plus two helicopters and a yacht of each size, truly worthy of being Huang City’s richest."

Shen Yiming was completely floored after hearing this.

"The island over there can’t be bought by just anyone; money alone won’t do, you need a recommender!"

One elder turned around to look at Shen Yiming.

"Isn’t this the second son of the old Shen Family... What was it that he went to study in Country D a few years back?"

Shen Yiming quickly nodded his head politely.

"Yes, that’s me. Hello, uncles!"

"Is your father coming back tomorrow?"

"He will arrive tonight, he’s already on the plane now." Shen Yiming smiled naïvely.

Since Shen Yiming’s grandfather wasn’t in good health, his father constantly stayed by his side. In Huang City, his reputation as a devoted son was well-known.

"Your grandfather has been in Country D for almost ten years now, hasn’t he?" asked a bespectacled elder with concern.

"Yes, thank you Uncle Wang for your thoughts."

"This child... don’t mention it, but really... you’ve grown up. I remember when you were still in school..."

Just as the elders were about to praise Shen Yiming, the butler came to invite them to dine since everyone was a bit hungry after being busy all afternoon.

The dining room was furnished elegantly, with desserts and fruits all available, and the presentation was exquisite.

Leng Jiangping and his wife Yang Aihua were all smiles, not because of Tang Xiaowan’s generous dowry but because they were grateful that everything had proceeded smoothly without any mishaps.

After all, with Leng Lingxiao being an only son, they were worried about not receiving the dowry properly.

"Have some tea, you’ve worked hard!"

"Just help yourself, no need for formalities."

"It’s the least I can do, please take some."

Leng Lingxiao took the teapot from the butler’s hand and went around adding tea to everyone’s cups. He didn’t show the slightest hint of youthful arrogance, but was composed and courteous.

...

Almost at the same time, the news about the Wang Family delivering Tang Xiaowan’s dowry hit the hot search list.

In total, there were three separate posts.

The pictures were spot-on, some taken as the convoy left Nanfeng Mansion, and others as the Leng Family opened their doors in welcome.

Even though the specific items in the dowry weren’t revealed, the sight of 12 luxury imported cars stirred up the netizens’ curiosity, skyrocketing the click-through rate with various comments.

——I remember when I got married, dowries were carried by trucks, but now it’s all about luxury cars?

——12 cars went in, 6 came out. This means that at least 6 cars were part of the dowry, and they’re all imported. So rich.

——Look how tightly those car windows are sealed. Even if they show us, what are we going to do, rob them?

——There must be gold bars; this is the old tradition in Huang City when giving away daughters in marriage. I just don’t know how many they gave, probably at least 100 bars.

——The richer people are, the more they like to hide away their wealth. Look at me, everyone knows how much I have in my bank card.

——Looks like the bride is a hidden gem! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Li Zishen glanced over the headlines on the hot search list and unconsciously flicked through his phone messages again.

He had still not received a reply from Tang Xiaowan.

"Brother Shen, do we need to go out tonight? Young Master Zihan rarely comes to Huang City," Chen Xin placed a cup of chrysanthemum tea gently on the table.

Li Zishen stood up slowly.

Being discontent himself, he couldn’t let his brother suffer with him. Going out for a walk might be good, to clear their minds and move on from the sadness more quickly.

"Find a place that suits Zihan’s tastes."

Chen Xin nodded, "Understood."

As Chen Xin was making the arrangements for an outing on the phone, Li Zishen glanced at his watch and roughly calculated what time it would be in Country Y.

Uncle, you brought this on yourself!

Before Li Zishen could finish contemplating his plans for revenge, he saw Li Zihan strolling in leisurely, carrying a bag with a floral pattern.

"What do you want to eat tonight?" Li Zishen picked up his suit jacket and approached his brother. "Later, we’ll have..."

"Brother, I don’t want to go out. I’m tired," Zihan declined.

Li Zishen nodded, "Okay."

He understood his brother. With revenge unfulfilled, there was no desire to enjoy the culinary delights or scenic beauty of Huang City. It was already his limit to come for Tang Xiaowan’s wedding.

Chen Xin, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, didn’t attempt to persuade further and quietly left the room.

Ah, it seems I was overzealous!