Jiang Peitian took the tea and said:
"These things aren't for you, they're for the child. If it's next year, it'll be three plots of land in the east for a boy, and three plots in the south for a girl."
If the baby is born the year after next, the boy will receive two plots of land in the east, and the girl two plots in the south. If the birth is postponed any further, the amounts will decrease accordingly.
The price difference between land in the east and south is quite significant. It's understandable that men of this era hold patriarchal views, Wen Jiaojiao said with the same good temper she would show to a client:
"Isn't there a benefit for having two children in one year? I think I can have one at the beginning of the year and then get pregnant again at the end of the year. There's plenty of time, but what about the benefit for the first year?"
Jiang Peitian nodded solemnly:
“That would be even better. I have a lot of land in mainland China, with no upper limit. If I have my first child next year, the year after will be considered the first year again, and the land will still be given away in the same way as the three plots.”
Wen Jiaojiao smiled smugly, thinking she could bankrupt him with her child. After a moment's hesitation, she said:
"This property belongs to both you and your husband. Does Mom agree to this?"
Jiang Peitian said indifferently:
"It has been agreed that the company will be given to Jiang Ci, and I will be free to distribute the real estate and land under her name as I see fit."
Wen Jiaojiao was completely relieved, and she smiled at Wen Zhaoye and said:
"I'll take you for a vasectomy tomorrow."
Wen Zhaoye chuckled, amused by her mischievous little money-grubberish. However, he naturally hoped to finalize the matter of having a child as soon as possible, and he nodded.
"Um."
"Okay, now that we've finished talking about the children, let's discuss the next collaboration."
As soon as Jiang Peitian finished speaking, Wen Jiaojiao heard him say, "I'll give you a few more plots of land and properties."
She quickly replied, "Go ahead."
Jiang Peitian took out a piece of paper from the contract and handed it to her, saying:
"I have a master here who has calculated a few names, and I have also come up with a few more myself. If you use one of them, I will give you a villa in Hong Kong or a villa in mainland China."
The paper was covered with messy, individual characters. Wen Jiaojiao glanced at it and assumed it was a name she had put together herself. She lied and praised it:
"I think your character will look great no matter how it's paired with other characters; it's obviously..."
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Peitian said:
"That side is the draft, and the name is on the other side."
Wen Jiaojiao turned around without any embarrassment. She saw the six names on the list and frowned, saying:
"How come you only wrote six? That's underestimating my abilities."
Jiang Peitian took a sip of tea and chuckled, saying:
"It's alright, you can do whatever you want with the rest. Just use the surname Jiang, and choose any property you like."
"If that's the case, then I need to ask when we're going to change the name? Are there any other circumstances?"
"Don't worry, I'm not looking for a one-time deal, but a long-term, effective one. I won't renege on my commitment just because you've had one child."
On the day you give birth, your lawyer and I will be waiting for you outside. As for your health, there's even less to worry about.
I just had a physical exam a few days ago, and living another thirty years or so shouldn't be a problem. By then, you probably won't need to have children anymore.
So the partnership has been long-term and stable. Of course, accidents happen to everyone, so I've already made a will. Would you like to take a look at it?
One sentence extinguished all of Wen Jiaojiao's lingering fears. She shook her head and said:
"No need for that. However, I should remind you that if I have a child next year, and you live for another thirty years, the child will definitely be married and have children by then. Shouldn't you... give a small gift?"
Jiang Peitian spoke with the most understated tone, yet with the most heroic words:
"Don't worry, I love the life of being surrounded by children and grandchildren. As for my granddaughter-in-law having a baby, she'll receive the same treatment as you. And when I retire, I'll probably go back to live on the mainland."
"How about we build a garden-style palace covering several hectares first, so everyone can live together? It'll be convenient for looking after children and giving out red envelopes, right?"
Wen Jiaojiao suddenly realized that her opinion of him had changed instantly, and she even felt a faint sense of admiration for him:
This old baby is actually my father-in-law! Who wouldn't be happy about this?
Jiang Peitian said ambiguously:
"Actually, I have thought that the shipping business may not always be as booming as it is now. Zhaoye could try to develop into air freight, or establish a land logistics company like the post office that delivers letters and parcels."
Wen Jiaojiao was slightly shocked. It seems that there are reasons why the rich become rich. Their ideas on logistics alone are quite advanced.
Wen Zhaoye lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment. In fact, he did not want to get involved in other industries, but then he thought that since Wen Jiaojiao loved money so much, he had to earn enough money.
He nodded and said, "Once my clothing company expands onto land, I'll open a logistics company as well."
Wen Jiaojiao's mind was filled with the thought that she couldn't possibly spend all the money, not even a little bit.
Even if Wen Zhaoye's company isn't already making enough money, this land alone will be incredibly valuable in the future.
They'll open a logistics company later; that will cost a fortune.
Jiang Peitian spoke again:
"I've set a date, how about getting married on the 10th of the first lunar month?"
Wen Zhaoye said:
"We've decided to go home and get married."
Jiang Peitian flatly refused:
“How can that be? In those remote and impoverished areas, the amount of money I spend on weddings and funerals every year is a huge expense. It's definitely not feasible to hold such an event in the countryside.”
Wen Jiaojiao's secret stash of money increased again. Her mind was filled with thoughts of all the money he'd given out for weddings and other celebrations; whatever came back would be hers. She readily agreed:
“Okay, we can get married twice, once in the village before the New Year and once in the port city on the tenth day of the New Year.”
Jiang Peitian smiled slightly and said:
"Whatever."
The reason Wen Zhaoye wanted to hold the wedding in the village was simply because the villagers recognized the importance of the ceremony.
If the wedding was held in Hong Kong, and you go back and introduce her as your daughter-in-law, she probably won't accept it.
They might even say privately that Wen Jiaojiao practically threw herself at them.
At this moment, he had no other opinions.
Seeing Jiang Peitian stand up to leave, Wen Jiaojiao glanced at her watch and tried to persuade him to stay:
"It's getting late, why don't you stay for dinner?"
"No need, Little Eagle."
Jiang Peitian turned and left, while Wen Jiaojiao, still clinging to the same old saying—that a free spirit would never give up flying for the sake of profit—said with an embarrassed expression, but her voice was not quiet:
"Take care then. If you think of any other collaborations, remember to take me with you."
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