Chuan Shu Qi Leng: I own a department store

"In short, just be aware of this matter, and don't ever tell anyone that it was me who told them."

Otherwise, she would have no place in the Yuan family.

Xu Wanning nodded: "Thank you for your reminder. Don't worry, I will never say that you told me this."

Mao Qingqing was relieved then and left with the dried plums given by Xu Wanning.

At this time, the betrothal gifts of the Yuan family and the Lin family had also been decided.

Xu Huajing had originally planned to prepare 3,000 yuan in betrothal money, three roulette wheels and one ring, as well as two new sets of clothes for Yuan Yuqing that day.

As for Lin Wansheng's dowry, it will be determined based on the betrothal gift given by the Yuan family.

Lin Wansheng's two houses and the savings she had accumulated over the years were all her own money and were not included in the dowry. The so-called dowry must be prepared by them as parents.

Xu Huajing and Lin Jishang have always treated their three children equally and never gave one more or one less.

As for the Yuan family, Yuan Yusheng prepared a betrothal gift of 5,000 yuan, in addition to three rings, one bell and two pieces of gold jewelry.

Yuan Yuqing's parents prepared a dowry of 3,000 yuan for her, as well as two Plum brand watches, one for each of Yuan Yuqing and Lin Maoqing.

Xu Huajing didn't expect that the Yuan family would be so generous. In comparison, the betrothal gift she had originally planned seemed a little inadequate.

"We'll give Yuqing a dowry of 6,000 yuan, three gongs, one bell, and three pieces of gold jewelry. And Wansheng, give her a dowry of 5,000 yuan, and buy Yusheng a bicycle. Do you think this is appropriate?"

Hearing this, Yuan Yusheng's mother and Yuan Yuqing's mother looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

"My dear relatives, you don't need to prepare so much betrothal gifts and dowries. After all, both Maoqing and Wansheng have houses. And right now, our family doesn't have the conditions to prepare a house for two children, so we can only make up for it with betrothal gifts and dowries. If the betrothal gifts and dowries you give are comparable to ours, it will seem as if our family has not contributed anything."

Xu Huajing said, "You can't say that. The betrothal gifts and dowry are what we, as parents, prepare for our children. As for the house, it's their own, so it's different. Besides, no matter how much or how little, they will bring it to their small families in the future, and it can be considered as adding bricks and tiles to their small families."

"If you have no objection, then let's settle the matter."

The issue of the bride price and dowry was settled, and both families were extremely satisfied.

It was soon time for dinner, and the women in the Yuan family all went to the kitchen to get busy.

Yang Jiali had no choice but to get up and leave the table with her elders, and slowly walked to Xu Wanning.

"Comrade Xu Wanning, I heard that you opened several restaurants. Is that true?"

Obviously, Yang Jiali was smiling when she spoke, but Xu Wanning always felt that her smile had some ill intentions.

She glanced at Yang Jiali and responded indifferently: "Well, two restaurants have indeed been opened."

"Your cooking skills must be amazing, right? How about you show us your skills today?"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar.

Yang Jiali's father quickly scolded her, "Jiali, do you understand the rules? Comrade Xu is a guest today, how can we let him cook for us?"

Hearing this, Yang Jiali stuck out her tongue. "Oh, I didn't mean it. I just thought that since we are all family now, I also wanted to taste Sister Wan Ning's cooking skills. Sister Wan Ning, please don't take it personally!"

Although Yang Jiali apologized, there was no apology in her eyes, and it was obvious that she did not think she had done anything wrong.

Or rather, she did it on purpose.

But what is her purpose?

Is he simply trying to make his presence felt in front of Xu Wanning, or is he trying to intimidate Xu Wanning?

No matter which one it is, we have to say that this guy is stupid.

Xu Wanning usually looks friendly, but she is not someone who would let herself suffer.

Even if the Lin family and the Yuan family were to become relatives, there was no reason for her to swallow this bitter pill.

"I heard that Comrade Yang is the editor of the Beijing Daily. Logically, he should know the rules. But your behavior today obviously has nothing to do with the word rules. Or are you targeting me on purpose?"

"If you are targeting me on purpose, can I ask why? Is it my existence that affects you?"

Yang Jiali looked unhappy.

She thought Xu Wanning looked weak and easy to control, but she didn't expect that she was so hard to bully with a dagger hiding behind her smile.

She muttered, "I've already said that I didn't mean it. Even if I said something in a hurry that was inappropriate for the occasion, you shouldn't be so aggressive, right?"

"Is it my sister who is being aggressive or are you bullying me?" Xu Maoning stood in front of Xu Wanning and spoke for her: "Any smart person would not ask someone who comes to visit for the first time to cook for them. Besides, even if the Lin family and the Yuan family become relatives, my sister is just a relative!"

"You said this on purpose. It's hard for me not to suspect that you are deliberately trying to sow discord between the Yuan and Lin families. Could it be that your real purpose is to ruin my cousin's marriage? You look quite grown up and have been in society for so many years. Don't you even understand these principles?"

"I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"

"Jia Li, apologize quickly." Yang Jia Li's mother said.

Yang Jiali felt like she was being stared at by dozens of people in the yard. It was an extremely uncomfortable feeling.

She could only reluctantly apologize to Xu Wanning: "Comrade Xu Wanning, I'm sorry for what happened just now. It was really an unintentional mistake. I didn't mean anything else. Please don't take it to heart."

Xu Wanning said calmly, "It's okay. I won't argue with you. After all, a kind-hearted and intelligent person wouldn't say something like that in such an occasion."

This one sentence made Yang Jiali burst into tears.

Didn't she just say something wrong? Is it necessary to treat her like this?

With red eyes, she found Lin Yaozong in the crowd and whispered, "Comrade Yaozong, your cousin really misunderstood me. You and your cousin have always had a good relationship. Can you explain it to her for me? I don't want my cousin and Yuqing's marriage to be affected because of me."

Lin Yaozong asked in confusion: "Why do you think you can influence their marriage? You are you, they are them. As adults, we have the ability to distinguish right from wrong. It is impossible for such a good marriage to be canceled because of your words."

"not me……"

Lin Yaozong was unwilling to listen to Yang Jiali's nonsense and went straight to find Xu Wanning.

Although Yang Jiali has a sweet appearance, Lin Yaozong doesn't like it.