Ordinary people always fantasize about financial freedom, beautiful women, luxury cars, yachts... However, compared to all these material things, Chu Fang desires a sincere relationship even more, ...
Over the next few days, Zhong Tingyue focused on designing a plan for Old Mrs. Liu, and she designed almost the entire plan herself.
The final plan was revised again and again before it was shown to Grandma Liu.
Grandma Liu looked at the plan, her face wrinkled and creased: "Okay, very good, let's do it this way."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Tingyue breathed a sigh of relief.
The project wasn't large; it was just a simple interior design, but it took her a lot of effort.
This was the wish that Old Mrs. Liu most wanted to fulfill before she passed away.
"Thank you both," said Grandma Liu with a smile.
Chu Fang waved his hand: "Hey, it's no big deal. You entrust this plan to us, which shows your trust in our studio. We will definitely not let you down."
Zhong Tingyue glanced sideways at her fiancé.
Hey, it was my design, what does it have to do with you? You're acting like you deserve all the credit.
"mom."
"Think about it more."
“This is where you and Dad live. How can you just renovate it like that?”
Grandma Liu's children stood around her, all talking.
Grandma Liu glanced at her children: "You don't want me to renovate the house? Do you think it's a waste of money?"
"no."
"How could you think like that? We're doing this for your own good."
"The renovation of this house took a long time, and there is still formaldehyde and other pollutants after the renovation is completed."
Grandma Liu said calmly, "I didn't spend your money, so shut up!"
Upon hearing this, the children immediately shut up.
Grandma Liu looked up at Zhong Tingyue and Chu Fang: "Thank you both."
"It's nothing," Zhong Tingyue shook her head.
After a brief chat, Chu Fang and Zhong Tingyue took their leave, and Old Mrs. Liu did not try to persuade them to stay.
Watching the two leave, Old Mrs. Liu turned her gaze to her children and said, "What are you still doing standing here? Go wherever you need to go."
The children exchanged glances and then left, leaving only the daughter who had been waiting for Old Mrs. Liu that night standing there. Old Mrs. Liu asked, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
The daughter took out a wad of cash from her backpack and handed it to her mother: "Mom, you'll need a lot of money to renovate the house. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
Grandma Liu sighed: "You're always so different from them."
... ...
Zhong Tingyue linked arms with Chu Fang, a gentle breeze blowing, lifting her hair and making it dance in the wind.
The two walked along the street.
Chu Fang tilted his head and asked, "Ms. Zhong, why are Mrs. Liu's children stopping her from renovating the house?"
“It costs money.” Zhong Tingyue tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “After Old Mrs. Liu’s husband passed away, her children have treated Old Mrs. Liu’s money as their own, fearing that she spent too much money and left them too little.”
This is human nature.
"Sigh!" Chu Fang sighed. "What's wrong with this world? How can children take their parents' possessions for granted? Besides, Old Mrs. Liu hasn't left yet. How heartbroken she must be to see that scene."
Zhong Tingyue: "It's alright. I don't think that old lady Liu is someone to be trifled with. Didn't you see? She just said one sentence and immediately intimidated her children."
At this point, a glint flashed in her eyes: "Oh, I've thought of something."
Chu Fang asked, "What's the problem?"
Zhong Tingyue hugged his arm and tilted her head: "Mr. Chu, have you considered how to divide your assets to your future children?"
"Hiss... This is a big deal."
Chu Fang fell into deep thought.
His assets are not just a house, or tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings, but are calculated in hundreds of millions, billions, tens of billions, or even trillions.
How should we distribute the money to our future children?
If it's just one, that's fine; the number is what it should be. But if it's two, three, or even four...
The distribution of assets is a major issue.
We cannot simply consider 'dividing equally' because everyone's needs are different, and dividing equally may not be the best option.
Chu Fang snapped out of her daze: "Ms. Zhong, you've stumped me."
Is it difficult?
"Disaster."
"Then let's not think about that for now." Zhong Tingyue's pretty face was full of smiles. "Let's go somewhere first."
Where to?
You'll see when you get there.
As she spoke, Zhong Tingyue took Chu Fang's hand and walked forward. After about half an hour, they finally arrived at a public institution.
Chu Fang raised his head and looked at the plaque: "Shanghai Notary Office".
Zhong Tingyue nodded: "Yes."
What are you doing here?
Zhong Tingyue explained, “We are already engaged, so we are considered a married couple without a marriage certificate. Before marriage, the most important thing for a couple is to notarize their respective assets. That’s why I brought you here.”
Chu Fang: "...No, Zhong Tingyue, are you sick...?"
Before she could finish speaking, Zhong Tingyue pulled Chu Fang into the notary office and said to a clerk, "Hello, we're here to notarize our assets."
The clerk said, "Hello, please provide your ID card, household registration booklet, and relevant asset certificates, such as property ownership certificate, car purchase contract, bank deposit amount..."
Zhong Tingyue handed over her ID card, then turned to Chu Fang and said, "Hurry up and give your ID card to them."
"Are you an idiot?" Chu Fang rolled his eyes. "I didn't bring my property certificate, and I lost the car purchase contract. Besides, how would I know how much money I have?"
The clerk glanced at Chu Fang and said, "You should have a rough idea of what that means."
"Hmm..." Chu Fang stared at the ceiling, "It should be several tens of billions."
Clerk: "... ..."
No, buddy, are you kidding me?
Zhong Tingyue pulled Chu Fang outside, saying as they left, "Sorry to bother you, I didn't prepare the materials today, we'll come back another day for notarization."
It was only then that Zhong Tingyue realized that she had oversimplified things.
Notarization requires both parties to have a clear and specific understanding of their assets, and there must be solid evidence from all aspects to be notarized. However, neither of them brought any proof of assets, so it is obviously impossible to notarize.
As the two left the notary office, Zhong Tingyue took Chu Fang's arm and said, "Let's come back another day to get it notarized. Make sure you bring all the necessary documents."
Chu Fang was speechless: "Zhong Tingyue, you must have a serious illness."
"You insulted me?"
"Wrong! I'm criticizing you!" Chu Fang said. "Does our relationship need a notary?"
"Since it has to be notarized anyway, let's come back tomorrow."
Chu Fang shook his head: "No."
Why aren't you doing it yet?
"... ... " Chu Fang said, "You have to give me some time to prepare all the asset documents. I really don't know how much money I have. I need to spend time checking."
Oh~~~
Zhong Tingyue then remembered that her fiancé was no ordinary person; he was a multi-millionaire with all sorts of assets, including companies, savings, real estate, luxury cars, stocks, and funds. Even the computer he used to play with cost him millions.
Zhong Tingyue said, "Then you go and prepare all the asset certificates first, and then we'll have them notarized. Before we get married, our assets will be clearly separated, so neither of us will be at a disadvantage."
Chu Fang snorted coldly.
That's just how that woman is.
She seemed indifferent to his money, as if afraid of taking advantage of him, but he was actually quite disappointed and wanted to give the money to Zhong Tingyue.
Are you trying to manipulate me?
"You? Do you need me to pUA?" Zhong Tingyue glanced at him sideways, disdainfully. "By the way, there's something I need to tell you."
"What's up?"