readytorunbook Chapter 479: A Change of Face
Chapter 479: A Change of Face
That's right.
Xu Tao was not joking when he mentioned the arranged marriage between their children to Jiang Ning.
Once the betrothal is finalized, he and Shen Jingnian will be in-laws.
Xu Tao became more and more excited as he thought about it.
He never imagined that one day he would become in-laws with a big shot like Master Shen and have to eat at the same table with him.
"A betrothal for our children?" A look of worry flashed in Madam Xu's eyes. She then asked, "The Shen family is a prominent and wealthy family. Will they agree to this?"
Although Xu's mother had also considered having her son marry a daughter from a prestigious family to change his social class.
But the Shen family is no ordinary prestigious family!
Xu's mother was still self-aware enough.
Madam Xu simply wanted to use Xia Ying and Jiang Ning's relationship to solidify the Xu family's business.
after all.
Jiang Ning's reputation speaks for itself.
As long as you have even the slightest connection with Jiang Ning, you can take a shortcut!
"Why not? Xia Ying and Mrs. Shen are best friends! They used to live in the same dormitory. Xia Ying said that she and Mrs. Shen are so close that they're practically inseparable! Since they're such good friends, what's wrong with arranging a marriage between their children? Besides, isn't it popular these days for best friends to arrange marriages between their children?"
In Xu Tao's view, some things just sound a little difficult.
It's actually not difficult at all in practice!
Nothing is unachievable.
After all, Xia Ying and Jiang Ning's relationship is undeniable.
Besides, arranging a marriage between children isn't anything unusual. As long as he can convince Xia Ying to be on the same page as him, the marriage will definitely be arranged.
Xu Tao is full of confidence in this matter.
Upon hearing this, Xu's mother felt that her son made a lot of sense. "Get married! Let's get married right away! Go tell Xia Ying that our family is willing to offer a bride price of 588,000 yuan! She can make any requests she may have!"
In the past, Xu's mother disliked Xia Ying as much as possible, feeling that Xia Ying was not good enough for her precious son.
Now, Xu's mother just wants Xu Tao to marry Xia Ying as soon as possible!
Only in this way.
Only then can they preserve the betrothal between their family and the Shen family.
Once the betrothal is arranged, the Xu family will finally be able to hold their heads high in the capital!
Let alone 588,000, even 888,000 would be acceptable to Xu's mother.
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, as if she had already arranged a marriage between herself and the Shen family.
“Okay, Mom,” Xu Tao nodded. “Don’t worry, our family and the Shen family’s marriage is now a done deal.”
Mother Xu's eyes were filled with pride. "Tao Tao, you truly are worthy of being my son, Liu Lanzhi's son! You have ambition and ability! Our family will depend on you from now on!"
Hearing his mother's words, Xu Tao puffed out his chest even more. After a moment, as if remembering something, he said, "By the way, Mom, before Xia Ying and I get married, please don't spread this around, not even to my uncles. You can't see into someone's heart. If they find out, they'll definitely try to steal her away!"
As human beings, who doesn't want to climb to a higher social class?
Xu Tao has a cousin named Liu Zhi who is also single.
Most importantly, Liu Zhi is better than him in height, education, and appearance!
and so.
My uncle absolutely must not find out about this.
Based on Xu Tao's understanding of his uncle, if his uncle found out that Xia Ying knew Jiang Ning, he would definitely send Liu Zhi to pursue Xia Ying.
Xia Ying is a person with no bottom line; she can get into bed with anyone she flirts with!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have pursued Xia Ying so casually and won her over so easily.
and so.
This matter must absolutely not be known to anyone else.
Xu Tao has already decided that he wants to have more children with Xia Ying in the future, and that his son will marry a daughter of the Shen family, and his daughter will marry into the Shen family as a daughter-in-law!
Thus.
Before long, the Shen family and the Shi family will completely become the Xu family.
And he could be on equal footing with Shen Jingnian without lifting a finger!
Even if Shen Jingnian and Jiang Ning are powerful now, so what?
In the end, won't their sons and daughters all become members of the Xu family?
Think of this.
Xu Tao couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth slightly, his eyes filled with smugness.
Mrs. Xu smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
She's not stupid; why would she reveal such a thing beforehand and ruin her son's great marriage prospects?
After all, Xia Ying is a hot commodity right now.
Whoever marries her will be marrying a god of wealth.
Xu Tao continued, "The day after tomorrow is the 100th day anniversary of Xia Ying and me meeting. Mom, what gift do you think I should give her?"
Previously, on Xia Ying's birthday, Xu Tao was able to fool her by giving her a scarf from Pinduoduo.
But a 100-day anniversary is different.
After all, this time, he was determined to marry Xia Ying.
Therefore, we must make sure Xia Ying has a memorable 100-day anniversary!
He made Xia Ying insist on marrying him.
"This is the gift!" Xu's mother took off the jade bracelet she was wearing and put it into Xu Tao's hand.
Sending this?
Seeing the jade bracelet his mother had taken off, Xu Tao's eyes were filled with shock. "Mom, are you... are you sure you want to give Xia Ying this?"
"Of course!" Mrs. Xu said with a smile, "When have I ever joked with you?"
Xu Tao immediately followed up, "But...but isn't this our family's heirloom jade bracelet?"
This bracelet was passed down from Xu Tao's grandmother to Xu's mother when his parents got married.
It has been passed down for five generations to date.
The quality is excellent; experts have estimated that this bracelet is worth over 200,000 yuan.
“It’s an heirloom that we should give to her,” Mother Xu said, her eyes full of calculation. “You can’t catch a wolf without risking your cub! As long as she accepts this bracelet, you don’t have to worry about her not marrying you!”
At this point, Xu's mother added, "When you give her this bracelet, be sure to make it clear to her that it is a family heirloom! Also, it would be best to secretly record a video, just in case she tries to be clever."
This bracelet isn't cheap; the evidence that needs to be preserved must be kept safe.
“Yes,” Xu Tao nodded, “I know.”
the other side.
Shi Family Manor.
After finishing their meal, Jiang Ning and Shen Jingnian prepared to go back.
But the three little ones didn't want to go back.
Ke Bao clung to Si Huashang's arms, unwilling to leave.
Jinbao and Yubao clung to Shi Nanxing, unwilling to leave.
Si Huashang smiled and said, "Shengbao, why don't you and Jingnian go back first? Your dad and I can take care of them."
"Alright then," Jiang Ning looked at the three little ones, "Whenever you three miss home, you should ask your grandparents to call your parents, okay?"
"Monkey!" Jinbao was the first to speak.
"Mommy every night~"
Jiang Ning continued, "Then do you love your mother?"
"Love, love Mommy~" The two little ones nodded eagerly.
Jiang Ning extended her hand to the two of them, "Since Jinbao and Yubao love Mom so much, how about coming home with Mom?"
The two fell silent instantly, as if they had planned it together. They turned around and hugged Shi Nanxing's neck with such force that it seemed as if Jiang Ning was afraid that she would carry them both home the next second.
Jiang Ning: "......"
It's truly like a face that's changed.
Shen Jingnian glanced at Jiang Ning and said with a smile, "See? I told you long ago, those two brats are just bluffing! My precious daughter is the best!"