Shocking! A Hong Kong socialite gave birth to three heirs to a wealthy family.

Chapter 157 Media Fabrications of the Gu-He Marriage

Shen Wancheng had already anticipated that Xu Pingtao would voluntarily give her all the gift money.

But she was still very happy when Xu Pingtao gave it to her directly.

After all, that's HK$100 million. Many medium-sized companies don't even have that much in daily cash flow, and it's not a small amount for many wealthy people.

Xu Pingtao didn't even bother with a feigned inquiry; he simply handed it to Shen Wancheng.

It is clear that Xu Pingtao never intended to benefit from Shen Wancheng.

Shen Wancheng didn't stand on ceremony and thanked her directly.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Xu Pingtao smiled and continued.

"Now I should be thinking about how much dowry I should give you."

"The Gu family really values ​​you. Nowadays, others don't distinguish between betrothal gifts and dowry, but the Gu family has made it clear that they will give these two separately. Today's marriage proposal is only considered as the dowry. So, I'll have to prepare my dowry and wait for them to give the betrothal gifts, and see how much they give."

Shen Wancheng had never been married before, and her experience came from hearsay. She had read on the internet in her later life that it was considered very good if parents gave all the dowry given by the groom to their daughters. Better families would provide a car and a house.

The Gu family gave over 100 million in betrothal gifts today, and they'll give another one, which will be close to 300 million.

If Xu Pingtao were to add a dowry of the same amount, Shen Wancheng would feel a little embarrassed to accept it.

“Grandpa, if you add up both of these dowries, it will be too much for me to accept. Please prepare the appropriate amount.”

"That won't do. We can't let the Gu family see through you."

"The Gu family gave it to me, and you're giving it all to me as my dowry. That's enough to prevent people from looking down on you. Think about it, how many families in Hong Kong give their daughters dowries of over 100 million?"

Shen Wancheng paused for a moment, then continued to persuade her.

"Besides, whatever amount you give me now, you'll have to give Yao Yao the same amount later. Giving away these two dowries will significantly reduce your personal value. I feel sorry for you even if you don't care."

Xu Pingtao chuckled.

"I'm preparing your dowry, and you're already worrying about my wallet."

Xu Pingtao thought about it and didn't insist anymore, but he didn't completely give in either.

"Giving it all back exactly as it is definitely not going to work. We have to add to it. I'll see how it goes. I'll make sure you have a grand and glorious wedding."

Shen Wancheng did not press Xu Pingtao for details, only saying...

"Anyway, I understand your intentions. Just do as you see fit."

"it is good."

Xu Pingtao checked the time; it was already six o'clock in the afternoon.

"Your Grandma He took a nap this afternoon. I haven't checked on her since she woke up. You and Yao Yao go to the dining room and wait. I'll go call her."

He Lin wasn't in a good mood today, so Xu Pingtao didn't plan to have Shen Wancheng and her sister go see He Lin directly, lest He Lin be upset and affect the harmonious relationship that Shen Wancheng and her sister had built up with He Lin during this period.

Shen Wancheng agreed, "Okay."

*

On the night of Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing's engagement, the engagement banquet was reported by both print media and television gossip news programs in Hong Kong.

The most prominent feature of the report was, of course, the dowry of hundreds of millions that the Gu family brought when they proposed marriage.

The photos and videos in these reports show dozens of boxes of gifts being unloaded from more than a dozen Lincoln limousines.

Especially when the box containing jewelry and cash is shown later, the dazzling jewelry and neatly stacked banknotes directly and violently assault the viewer's eyes.

The various news headlines are truly creative and attention-grabbing.

[Extraordinary dowry from a wealthy family exposed! Billions in cash piled up like mountains.]

[A firsthand look at the love story behind the multi-million dollar dowry.]

[The Story Behind the Billion-Dollar Dowry: The Intertwining of Love, Wealth, and Power]

The secret behind the billion-dollar dowry: A marriage of convenience or true love conquering all?

Shen Wancheng hadn't originally intended to pay attention to the news reports, because she hadn't made an appearance today and had no chance to promote the engagement cheongsam she was wearing.

But Shen Yao was interested.

When Shen Yao and Shen Wancheng returned to their residence, Shen Yao was unaware that gossip news on TV would also report on it, so she bought newspapers and magazines downstairs.

These news headlines amused Shen Yao.

"These gossip magazines are really something else. They start with a picture, and the whole article is made up, but they make it sound so vivid."

"Sister, as your younger sister, I had no idea that your love story with Gu Jinxing was so complicated."

Shen Wancheng wasn't very interested, but she still went along with it and asked.

"What love story?"

Shen Yao unfolded the newspaper and read it to Shen Wancheng.

"The story of Shen Wancheng, a beautiful woman from mainland China, is a real-life 'Cinderella story.' It is said that Shen Wancheng was sold to Hong Kong Island, but she only stayed in Kowloon Walled City for one day before being rescued by Gu Jinxing, the new head of the wealthy Gu family. Gu Jinxing even lost both of his legs in the process. Shen Wancheng did not know Gu Jinxing's identity at first and thought he was just an ordinary person, but she decided to repay his life-saving grace with her body."

After arriving home, Shen Yao sat on the sofa, took a sip of water, and continued reading.

"Because Gu Jinxing's legs were crippled by his own actions, Shen Wancheng arranged for Gu Jinxing to work at the horse farm. Gu Jinxing couldn't bear to see him suffer, so he decided to reveal his identity. When he went to the horse farm to find Shen Wancheng, he happened to meet Mr. Xu Pingtao, who recognized Shen Wancheng as his granddaughter. Gu Jinxing thought that Mr. Xu wanted to keep Shen Wancheng as his mistress, and the two almost got into a fight. That's how the first photo of the three of them together came about."

"After clarifying the misunderstanding, Xu Sheng publicly acknowledged Shen Wancheng, and Gu Jinxing naturally proposed to Shen Wancheng. Therefore, this marriage was not only a union between the Gu and He families, but also a perfect ending to the love between Gu Jinxing and Shen Wancheng."

After reading the report, Shen Yao lay on the sofa and laughed, talking as she laughed.

"Haha, they're so good at making things up, and the logic actually holds up, doesn't it, sis?"

It took Shen Yao a while to realize that Shen Wancheng hadn't responded to her. She looked around and saw that Shen Wancheng was nowhere to be seen in the living room; only Ke La was sitting on the sofa.

Shen Yao asked, "Where's my sister?"

Cora calmly replied, "I can't stand the story you're reading, I'm going back to my room."

"Oh."

Shen Yao's tone was regretful.

"Such a wonderful story, it would be a shame not to hear it."

"Hmm, that's a bit of a pity."

"Right?...Hmm?"

Shen Yao asked a question in response to Cora's words, only to realize that it was Cora who was answering her.

Shen Yao looked at Cora with shock and curiosity.

"Cora, you can gossip too?"

Cora remained calm.

"I'm not gossipy, I just read romance novels to pass the time."

Romance novels? Are they just stories about love between men and women?

This was the first time Shen Yao, an "ancient person," had heard this term in the two months since she arrived in Hong Kong.

Shen Yao asked curiously, "Where can I find a romance novel as entertaining as this newspaper article?"

"Bookstores sell them, but most don't have it this smoothly; the stories are more convoluted."

"What exactly does 'more convoluted' mean?"

After thinking for a moment, Cora said, "For example, the novel 'Parting and Reunion,' which was just published this year by a Chinese female writer, tells the love story between the female protagonist and the boyfriend of her ex-husband's sister."

The female lead is dating her ex-husband's sister's boyfriend?

Forehead.....

Okay, Shen Yao agreed with what Cora just said.

The love story between his sister and Gu Jinxing, fabricated by gossip news outlets, seems to be more appealing.