Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

Inside Lan Yunxi's room.

This was Han Guoguo's first time visiting the Lan family manor. Although she had known Lan Yunxi before, she had never been to this beautiful manor before. People were not allowed to enter the Lan family manor casually.

Looking around, she couldn't help but wonder, "Xixi, why isn't your room decorated like a princess's room?"

Lan Yunxi's room is designed in pure white, with a rectangular arched window, white gauze curtains, and even the crystal chandelier on the ceiling is white. The bed is beige, and the only other detail is the light green bedding, which adds a touch of spring.

Pulling back the curtains and pushing open the door leads to a balcony with a small sofa, a round hanging chair, and cute cushions inside, including a large Doraemon figure.

This hanging chair left Han Guoguo in awe; it was made of pure diamonds, glittering brilliantly under warm light, so dazzling that it was impossible not to notice it.

Han Guoguo estimated that the diamonds on the hanging chair alone were worth several hundred million, and making such a beautiful chair would cost at least 2 million.

If a thief breaks into your house, they can just steal a hanging chair and live a life of leisure, counting leg hairs and lying around doing nothing.

Lan Yunxi placed Xiaoyouzi on the emerald green bed, pushed open a hidden compartment, and a magnificent walk-in closet appeared before everyone's eyes. Lan Yunxi took out a set of Transformers from inside, carrying several in her hands, which looked quite strenuous.

Tang Junyao quickly got up to help, "You bought him toys again?"

Lan Yunxi answered Han Guoguo's question first, and while handing the toy in her hand to Xiaoyouzi, she said, "I like clean things. I can change the white background to many different colors, such as green sheets, light blue curtains, and cute cushions. None of them will look strange."

Han Guoguo agreed, saying it was a good idea, and nodded.

Lan Yunxi helped unpack the toy and explained, "A few days ago, I went to see this Transformers movie with my best friends from the dorm. I thought it was really cool and awesome, so I bought a set for Lele. Isn't it cool?"

Speaking of the word "cool," Han Guoguo thought of her brother's off-road vehicle, which he had also said was cool.

But when she thought of her brother's smug smile in the cabin, she couldn't bear to look and felt a pang of disgust for Han Yue.

Little Yuzi slid off the bed with his toys and went to play on the carpet. He fiddled with this and that, having a great time. Kids, especially boys, love these kinds of toys.

A servant's voice came from outside the door, "Miss, Madam wants you to come downstairs for dinner."

Lan Yunxi responded towards the door, "Okay, I'll be right down."

Han Guoguo followed at the back. Before leaving, she took out her phone and took a picture of Lan Yunxi's room, and also recorded a video. She focused on taking a series of photos of the diamond hanging chair, snapping away.

All the details, both front and back, are included.

At the dining table, a group of people filled the table, a total of 10 people, just enough for one table.

The steaming hot dishes included both Beijing and Blue City cuisines, a very complete selection. Considering that the Ji couple might not be used to the food, Shen Muyun thoughtfully prepared Beijing dishes as well.

Shen Muyun smiled and said, "Madam Ji, the dishes here are prepared by chefs from the capital, so they should taste the same as those in the capital. If you don't like the food in Blue City, you can eat here."

Yuan Shu politely expressed her gratitude, and couldn't help but admire the Lan family's thoughtfulness and attentiveness. "Thank you."

Shen Muyun had already heard Lan Yunchen analyze that Yuan Shu was rather aloof and didn't talk much.

Men are always good at livening up the atmosphere. The younger generation eats in silence, and the younger generation doesn't interrupt when the elders are speaking. This is the rule of the Lan family, so Xi Xi and Tang Jun Yao will definitely not speak. They just need to eat in silence.

Ji Hancheng picked up his chopsticks and put some food into Tang Junyao's bowl. He also ladled out a bowl of soup and placed it in front of her. Shen Muyun and Lan Chumu exchanged glances and nodded slightly, indicating that it was acceptable.

Lu Jinnan was no longer the carefree person he was during the day. He had already greeted Tang Junyao's uncle, and now he was quietly taking care of Su Xue's meal, helping her pick up food and pour drinks.

Lan Yunxi glanced around at the people, her grip on her chopsticks tightening. She felt a void in her heart, missing the person she wanted to see. But then she breathed a sigh of relief; he hadn't come.

I won't be coming to watch the game.

Yeah, I didn't like it in the first place, so why would I come over?

When Han Guoguo looked up, she saw Lan Yunxi's disappointed look. She was in low spirits. She wanted to tell her that Han Yue had come, but she was afraid that if she did, Han Yue wouldn't have come for Xixi, since Han Yue had been chatting with other people in the cabin.

This is Han Guoguo's concern.

After much deliberation, Han Guoguo swallowed her words back, shoveling a large mouthful of rice into her mouth, as if trying to swallow back the words that had just slipped out.

Halfway through the meal, Ji Hang got straight to the point, "President Lan, the main reason we've come here is to propose marriage."

As she spoke, she took out everything that Ji Hancheng had prepared. It was clear that she had come prepared. The words "List of Items" were very eye-catching, and below it were 168 betrothal gifts. She pushed the list in front of Lan Chumu and Shen Muyun.

Ji Hang spoke up again, "President Lan and Mrs. Lan, please see if there's anything you need to add. We will do our best to accommodate your request."

Lan Chumu picked up the list and glanced at it: 20% of the Ji family's shares, Tiss, Tihou...

Shen Muyun took the order, glanced at it, gently put it down, and pushed it in front of Lan Chumu without saying a word. In this situation, the man should speak.

Lan Chumu had already put down his chopsticks. He glanced at Tang Junyao and Ji Hancheng, cleared his throat, and said, "President Ji, we will accept this betrothal gift. Looking at the list, it's clear that the Ji family is sincere in wanting to marry our Yaoyao. But let me make one thing clear: Yaoyao accepting this betrothal gift is not because our Lan family or Yaoyao is after your wealth, but simply because Yaoyao is worthy of it."

"Since we've spoken frankly today, I'll be frank with you. Even if Yao Yao doesn't marry, the Lan family can support her. Not just in this life, but in the next. I hope you, Ji Hancheng, remember this. Yao Yao isn't short of money, nor does she want anything from you. What your Ji family has, our Lan family also has. What I value is the love between the two children. Of course, as Yao Yao's maternal family, whatever the betrothal gifts your Ji family received from Yao Yao, our Lan family's dowry will definitely be no less."

"President Ji, please don't rush to refuse. The dowry I'm offering is also a way for me to give Yao Yao confidence. Please understand."

The dowry was more than the betrothal gifts, which shocked both Yuan Shu and Ji Hang.

The Lan family's words were powerful and authoritative, leaving no room for refusal.

Lan Yunchen glanced at his father and said to Ji Hang and the others, "Uncle and Aunt, the research base we built in the capital is also part of the dowry. We have already prepared a private jet, an island, a villa, and shares."

Lan Chumu interrupted, "Yunchen is right. Yaoyao will have everything that Xixi has. Although Yaoyao is my niece in name, in Muyun's and my hearts, Yaoyao is our daughter."

"The Lan family has always doted on their daughters. I divided the shares of the Lan Group into four: Mu Yun and I each own 10%, the three children each own 30%, and Yao Yao owns 30% of the shares as her dowry."

The scene of presenting betrothal gifts and dowry shocked Lu Jinnan and Han Guoguo. What they were giving was not money, but toilet paper.

Su Xue was not surprised by this scene. She had lived in the Lan family for two years, and the Lan family had always been particularly fond of girls. As a result, she was also pampered while living in the Lan family.

Lu Jinnan thought to himself: It's a good thing Han Yue doesn't like Xi Xi. If he really wanted to marry Princess Xi Xi, he would have to risk the entire Han family.

If a niece can be this generous, then a father probably wouldn't be willing to reveal all his secrets before marrying off his daughter.

Ji Hang objected, saying that it would be a loss of face for them if the dowry exceeded the betrothal gifts, especially since Ji Hang knew his son's temperament. "President Lan, we can accept the rest of your dowry, but we cannot accept these shares. Please understand that you can give the shares to Yao Yao, but they cannot be used as dowry. This must be agreed upon in advance. The 30% share has nothing to do with the marriage."

Tang Junyao's face was streaked with tears, she was so moved that she couldn't stop crying. She never expected her uncle to come up with this idea without consulting her at all. How could she accept this? Ji Hancheng helped Tang Junyao wipe away her tears.

He gently patted her shoulder to comfort her, feeling both heartache and guilt.

Tang Junyao sniffed, her voice heavy with nasal congestion, "Uncle, I can't take these shares. You should put them back in Xixi's name or my brother's name. Either I don't want anything, or I'll take the rest of your shares and give them back to you."

If we take all the multiple-choice questions back, Lan Chumu and the others will feel bad.

Ji Hancheng reminded, "Uncle, my marriage to Yaoyao is sincere. She doesn't need to bring anything. She will still have confidence in the Ji family. I can assure you of that. Your gift is a bit too much for Yaoyao. Originally, Grandpa planned to give Yaoyao half of the Ji family's shares, but he reduced it because he was worried that it would put a psychological burden on her."

Shen Muyun understood, smiled gently, and patted her husband's hand lightly, indicating her persuasion and compromise—a tacit understanding between the couple.

After being persuaded repeatedly, Lan Chumu finally relented when he met Tang Junyao's slightly red eyes. He tried to negotiate, "Okay, Uncle will listen to you. You've already agreed to accept the other things Uncle prepared for you, so you can't go back on your word."

Tang Junyao smiled through her tears, "I've accepted them all, but that's all I can do. I can't think that once I've taken the shares, I can't buy anything else."

Shen Muyun chuckled. This child really understood her uncle. "You're like a tapeworm in your uncle's stomach; you can guess everything he hasn't even done yet."

Lan Chumu shook his head helplessly and chuckled, "Then I won't give you any shares, Mr. Ji. If you still feel it's not enough, then we can discuss it again."

Ji Hang chuckled. It felt like they weren't here to propose marriage, but rather to compare their wealth. They were practically putting the numbers in their bank accounts on the table for comparison. "It's too much. What our family wants is Yao Yao herself. We don't care about anything else. The Ji family isn't short of money, but we are short of a daughter-in-law like Yao Yao."

Ji Hancheng wholeheartedly agreed with his father's words.

After the marriage arrangements and dowry were finalized, Yuan Shu and the others didn't linger. They exchanged a few polite words with Lan Chumu and the others before announcing that they would be returning to the capital the next day.

Finally, Lan Chumu asked Lan Yunchen to arrange a private jet to send them back. After everything was arranged, Lan Yunchen personally took Ji Hang and his wife to the Blue City Hotel.

Little Youzi was left at the Lan family manor, and Shen Muyun doted on her, wanting to take her to sleep with her every night.

It was getting late, so Han Guoguo and Su Xue left the manor. Since Lu Jinnan was there, Su Xue felt embarrassed to sleep at the Lan family's house.

After they left, the manor quieted down. Tang Junyao stayed in Lan Yunxi's room to chat, while Ji Hancheng kept Lan Chumu company in the study, chatting and drinking tea.