Chapter 671 My Mom Begged Me for the First Time
Things had gotten to this point, and I thought today's parent meeting would be canceled. However, Xiao Shiqiu went out to make a phone call, and the police went out to answer another phone call. When they came back, their attitude changed 180 degrees. They were obviously much more polite and told us to eat first, and then go to their station to take a statement.
After saying that, they took the waiter, the supervisor, and the restaurant manager back to the police station.
Unlike our family of three who were restless, the Xiao family was much more stable. Xiao Shiru looked as if she was used to it. "Mengmeng, come and eat. These dishes today are all made by the best chefs here. Try them."
Seeing that I was still worried, she smiled and said, "It's okay, relax a little. Everyone has experienced some bad things. Now that the person has been caught, the person behind the scenes will definitely not escape either, so don't worry."
Who was behind this? Was it Deng Sisi's idea to attack my mom, or was it the person behind her?
When the two families discussed the betrothal gifts and dowries, I could clearly feel that my parents were absent-minded.
"Brother Xia, does your family have any requirements for the bride price?" Father Xiao finally asked one of the most important questions in this business.
My parents were stunned. “Wasn’t that the betrothal gift on your list earlier?”
Xiao Shiru smiled and said, "Those are the betrothal gifts we give to Mengmeng. The betrothal gift is cash that we have prepared separately. What do you two think is a suitable amount? Or should we just give it as we see fit?"
My father hesitated and didn't know how to start. I knew he was afraid that if he said too little, it would make him look cheap, and if he said too much, it would seem that my family was greedy. He couldn't decide what the appropriate amount was.
Seeing that my dad didn't say anything for a long time, Xiao Shiqiu came to my dad's rescue, "Uncle, why don't you tell me how much dowry you plan to bring to Mengmeng? No matter how much her dowry is, the betrothal gift I give will definitely be worthy of Mengmeng."
My dad finally spoke, "Mengmeng's mother and I agreed before that the dowry she would prepare would be a small villa and 8 million yuan in cash. This may not appeal to you, but my family's financial resources are limited, so I can't give you more for the time being."
Father Xiao remained calm and nodded slightly, saying, "Well, I understand. It's all the parents' intention. Anyway, both the dowry and the betrothal gifts are for Mengmeng. Xiaoqiu, how much do you plan to give as a betrothal gift? Your grandfather and I will pay for the betrothal gift, so you can pay the betrothal gift yourself."
Xiao Shiqiu put down the teacup in his hand, tapping his slender fingers lightly on the table. He looked at me and smiled dotingly, "Your father gave you 8 million as a dowry, and I will give you 80 million in cash as a betrothal gift. When the time comes, all of it will be converted into cash and piled up in the new house for you to count for fun. How about it?"
My parents gasped, and the chopsticks in my mother's hand fell to the table with a "clack".
I've been with him for so long that I'm used to hearing these kinds of sums. I just numbly wonder, "My bank account balance plus this 88 million, what would it be? It should be nine figures, right?"
Seeing that I looked indifferent, Mr. Xiao looked at me with interest, and nodded at me approvingly with a smile.
He said to my parents, "You have raised a good daughter. She is generous!"
I just didn't have the courage to tell him that my 'generosity' was cultivated by his son himself.
After all, what's the difference between 80 million and 10 million? They both have the same number of zeros!
Xiao Shiru said angrily, "You're so stupid! Add in the gifts we received on the wedding day, and it'll take us an entire night to count them. On our wedding night, will you let Mengmeng sleep?"
Father Xiao laughed heartily. "When your mother and I were newlyweds, she spent most of the night counting with an abacus."
I chuckled and said, "Forget about the cash commission. I don't want an armed armored truck following me at my wedding."
Xiao Shiqiu also smiled. "In addition to the 80 million, can the villa in Xiangjiang be considered as your betrothal gift? The transfer procedures have been completed and it is now in your name.
After we get the marriage certificate, I'll give you 5% of the group's shares. From now on, it's your own money, and you can spend it however you want."
"Villas in Hong Kong? Xiaoqiu, how many villas did you buy in Hong Kong?" Xiao Shiru asked uncertainly.
Xiao Shiqiu said calmly, "It's just a villa. I originally planned to give it to Tiantian as a dowry, but Tiantian lost it to Mengmeng. She can't deny the loss herself."
Xiao Shiru curled her lips and said, "I said that woman He Qingrong couldn't raise any good children. She gambled so much at such a young age. Fortunately, she lost to Mengmeng and not to an outsider.
Otherwise, 40 million US dollars would have been wasted."
My parents were stunned by what they heard. My family is really not used to seeing bills in tens of millions, and this is in US dollars.
When the balance in my bank account reached seven figures, I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep at night. But now, facing the nine-digit amount, I acted a little numb. However, in the eyes of Xiao's father and Xiao Shiru, I looked steady and generous.
I suspect that Xiao Shiqiu keeps giving me gold coins just to make me immune to large amounts of money.
So now, even though I have just become wealthy not long ago, he has made me treat money as dirt.
My mother was new to such close proximity to such a huge fortune, so unlike me, she was not as calm as I was. With a complicated expression, she gestured for me to go to the bathroom with her.
I didn't know what she wanted, so I followed her obediently.
After entering the bathroom, my mother locked the door. She took a deep breath and said, "Mengmeng, you married so well. Mom is really happy for you. The wealth the Xiao family gave you will never be spent in several lifetimes."
"So?" I asked.
She said hesitantly, "Can you leave some of the dowry your father gave you to Sisi? You know your uncle can't afford to prepare much dowry for Sisi. A hundred thousand is good enough. After all, you two are related by blood. Can you please not bear a grudge against her and leave her some?"
My mother still cares a lot about Deng Sisi. From childhood to adulthood, this is the only time my mother asked me to give in to Deng Sisi in such a soft tone.
I felt an indescribable emotion in my heart and remained silent. Seeing that I didn't say anything, my mother became anxious and said incoherently, "Mengmeng, I know I was a little biased in the past. It's not that I don't love you, but when I think about what you have and Sisi doesn't, I feel sorry for her.
It's been a long time and I don't know what's going on. I just feel like I have to do my best to make it up to her. I'll feel better. Mom promises this is the last time. You already have so much money anyway, so you can leave her some of the dowry your family gave you. Just think of it as making Mom feel better, okay?"
Hearing my mother, such a proud person, almost begging me for Deng Sisi, my hatred for Deng Sisi grew even stronger.
Finally, she couldn't help but say, "Mom, if Deng Sisi is a good person and I'm doing well, it wouldn't be a big deal to help her. A few million is really nothing to me now, but you treat her like this, do you know how she treats you?"
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