The matriarch has returned; that spendthrift son is truly daring!

Chapter 249 The bride price is too low

Xie Junchen's breath hitched. He was so excited that he was almost jumping for joy. He could hardly tell which way was which and kept pacing back and forth.

Xie Jingfeng smiled when he saw his younger brother's dazed state.

Hai Mingyue felt a pang of guilt and looked at Xie Jingfeng with a look of remorse.

"Aren't we going too far by deliberately misleading him? What if he gets angry when he finds out?"

Xie Jingfeng put his arm around Hai Mingyue's shoulder and asked her, "Are the Xie and Song families going to form a marriage alliance?"

Hai Mingyue nodded.

Xie Jingfeng waved his hand dismissively, "Isn't that settled then? What I just said was an arranged marriage, I didn't lie to him, don't you think?"

Hai Mingyue sighed helplessly and said yes.

"Let's go! If you don't want to go, that's fine too."

Xie Jingfeng shouted, and the person who was still in a daze instantly came back to his senses, feeling his face burning and every cell in his body screaming.

Once in the car, he nervously tugged at his collar and asked, "Sister-in-law, do I look a bit too casual in this outfit today? Should I go back and change?"

He should wear a suit; it would make him look more composed.

Before Hai Mingyue could speak, Xie Jingfeng interrupted, "What are you changing? It's about to start. Do you want to be late and leave a bad impression? Sit up, let's go."

Xie Junchen remained silent, his head turned towards the window, his heavy breathing a testament to his uncontrollable excitement.

Hai Mingyue felt a little sorry for him and tried to explain along the way, but Xie Jingfeng interrupted her every time.

Song Shuyue only learned on the way here that Song Xue'er wanted Song Yanbai and Xie Fanjun to get engaged, and she had no objection.

Xie Fanjun is a good girl, and the Xie family has good upbringing, which she likes very much.

So when Song Xue'er asked her, she praised Xie Fanjun.

“I liked this little girl at first sight. She’s perfect for your older brother, Yueyue. Now that you say so, I’m relieved.”

Song Shuyue smiled faintly and nodded; she was genuinely happy.

Looking at the happy smiles of the mother and daughter behind him, Lin Yuanzhi's lips also curved into a happy smile.

very nice.

Song Shuyue looked at the light blue and white fishtail dress she was wearing and stopped in her tracks. "Am I too conspicuous dressed like this?"

Today's main characters should be Xie Fanjun and Song Yanbai.

Song Xue'er sighed regretfully and said, "Yueyue, neither your older brother nor Xie Fanjun can come. Your older brother has something urgent to attend to abroad and can't come back. Xie's daughter is also abroad participating in rescue activities, but both of them have agreed."

Song Shuyue suddenly realized, "So that's how it is."

"It's alright, we're just discussing it today. Both of you will definitely be there for the formal engagement. Once we set a date, there won't be any problems afterward."

Song Shuyue didn't know much about these things, so she listened quietly to Song Xueer's explanation.

Entering the private room, there was still half an hour left. Song Xue'er meant that since she was the man, she should definitely arrive earlier than the woman.

Song Yuxi was surprised to run into Song Shuyue here, so he pulled her aside and started asking her some questions.

"Yueyue, you look so beautiful in this outfit."

Song Yuxi's eyes reflected Song Shuyue's image. Song Shuyue was truly the most beautiful girl in their Song family. Although she always put on a cold demeanor, she was an incredibly kind person.

He adored his younger sister.

"Thank you. Please tell me what's wrong."

Song Yuxi leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words, but Song Shuyue looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"Although you are stupid, you are your parents' biological child, that's undeniable, so don't worry about anything."

Song Yuxi immediately bristled and said, "Yueyue, you're scolding me again."

After what happened last time, he has become increasingly suspicious.

Song Shuyue: "Alright, if you really feel uneasy, you can go and pray to Buddha. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. You're waiting for me."

Song Yuxi staying in place and worshipping Buddha was indeed a good idea.

Xie Junchen followed his elder brother and sister-in-law into the private room. He saw a woman who looked somewhat similar to Song Shuyue and recognized her at a glance as Song Shuyue's mother.

Xie Junchen was breathing rapidly and dared not move.

"This is my eldest son, Xie Jingfeng, and my daughter-in-law, Hai Mingyue, and my youngest son, Xie Junchen," Xie's mother introduced with a smile.

Lin Yuanzhi and Song Xueer both knew Xie Jingfeng's identity: Mayor!

I greeted them.

"We have to thank Xiaoyue. She's a real miracle doctor. She cured Mingyue's illness."

"We should thank her, shouldn't we? Didn't she come tonight?"

"They're here, they're here. They've gone out, they should be back soon."

Once they started talking, they began to chat. By the time Song Shuyue rushed back, the appointment had already expired.

When she appeared before everyone in a light blue and white fishtail dress, they were all stunned; she was indescribably beautiful.

Xie Junchen stared, mesmerized. She was so beautiful; the dress suited her perfectly.

Her white hair, tinged with pale blue, shimmered and changed color with the light, sparkling as she walked. Her hair was loosely pulled back, adorned with dazzling accessories, and the pearl necklace around her neck complemented her perfectly.

Xie Junchen's mind went blank; all he could hear was his heartbeat and her image.

After tonight, she will be his fiancée.

He can be with her openly and honestly.

Seeing his younger brother's silly expression, Xie Jingfeng pinched his leg, and Xie Junchen snapped out of his daydream, immediately straightening his posture and sitting quietly.

"Xue'er, your daughter is so beautiful," Xie's mother praised sincerely.

Song Xue'er was also very happy. Her daughter was beautiful. She said proudly, "Yes, I only have this one daughter."

She couldn't bear to see any boy bully her daughter.

Lin Yuanzhi's sharp gaze fell unhappily on Xie Junchen; the way this guy looked at him really annoyed his father.

It's best not to covet his treasure.

"Xiaoyue, you've finally arrived." Hai Mingyue took her hand and thanked her with a smile.

Song Shuyue: "No need to be so polite."

The atmosphere was very harmonious. The two families began to discuss the specific time, interrupting the engagement scheduled for the second day of the Lunar New Year next month. Xie Junchen secretly glanced at Song Shuyue, and Song Shuyue turned her head to meet his eyes.

Xie Junchen smiled, his usual nonchalant ease lessening somewhat. "I didn't expect it to be so fast."

Song Shuyue was taken aback. Realizing that he was referring to her older brother's engagement to Fan Jun, she nodded and replied, "Yes, it did happen quite quickly."

Xie Junchen's deep eyes were filled with tenderness and happiness. "Are you nervous?"

This question left Song Shuyue completely bewildered. What was she so nervous about?

It's not like she's getting engaged.

Song Shuyue, puzzled, asked in return, "Are you nervous?"

However, upon closer inspection, Xie Junchen in front of him looked genuinely nervous, sitting upright as if facing a formidable enemy.

It's clearly his sister getting married, but it's being treated like it's his own wedding.

As a man, Xie Junchen was embarrassed to admit that he was nervous. Even Song Shuyue wasn't nervous, so he, who was seven years older than her, shouldn't be nervous.

Xie Junchen shook his head. "I just find it too surprising."

Then, she cautiously asked what she was thinking, "Song Shuyue, do you also agree to this marriage?"

Song Shuyue replied naturally, "Of course, I completely agree."

Xie Fanjun and Song Yanbai are a perfect match. Moreover, Xie Fanjun genuinely likes Song Yanbai, and Song Yanbai will not treat her unfairly.

Her answer flowed smoothly and without any hesitation.

Xie Junchen's heart was pounding in his chest. Looking at the smile on her face, was this proof that she liked him too?

That's why I agreed without hesitation.

He knew Song Shuyue well; she wasn't a casual person, much less someone who would obey arranged marriages or parental wishes.

She agreed to the engagement because she also had feelings for him.

"Thank you, Song Shuyue. Today is the happiest day of my life."

Xie Junchen looked at her with a smile, his eyes filled with affection and deep emotion.

Song Shuyue frowned slightly. This guy seemed a bit off tonight. Why was he thanking her? It wasn't her who brought up the engagement.

"As for the engagement gift, let's not go for too much. Let's keep it as an auspicious number: 88.88 million. We'll have nine luxury houses and 5% of the shares, which will be enough. We're all family since we still have business dealings with each other."

When Xie's mother heard Song Xue'er mention the exorbitant dowry, she was stunned. She knew the Song family was wealthy, but not to the extent of billions.

They only wished for their daughter to be happy.

The Xie family is not short of money either, and the marriage between the two families also creates business connections.

They were very satisfied with Song Yanbai's excellence.

Xie Junchen was furious when he heard his mother's words. "This is all you've got? Who are you trying to fool?"

He's not short of money, why would he need them to help him save money?

He will only get married once in his life.

What belongs to him is Song Shuyue's, so of course he should give it all to her, and all the company assets should be registered in her name.

He wanted to give her every last penny of his money.

"I disagree!" Xie Junchen said, standing up abruptly.

Everyone turned their attention to him, and the scene instantly fell silent.

Xie Jingfeng's pupils suddenly dilated, and he quickly stood up, smiled, and suddenly pulled him.

I want him to sit down.

They tried everything – pulling and tugging – but this kid was like an ox, completely unmoved.

"Sit down, Xie Junchen. This is not the place for you to speak. Sit down right now."

Xie Jingfeng wanted to slap the kid twice. He disagreed with everything, but he had to talk back at such a crucial moment.

Xie Junchen pushed his elder brother away, his face serious, and repeated, "I disagree. The bride price is too low. It's not even a fraction of what it should be."

Mr. and Mrs. Xie stared wide-eyed. Was this kid crazy? He wanted an exorbitant dowry. It wasn't like the Xie family was selling their daughter.

Lin Yuanzhi broke the silence with a smile, saying, "It's alright, it's alright. If Young Master Xie thinks it's too little, we can add more."

Father Xie waved his hand and said, "Hey, Yuanzhi, my youngest son is being silly. Why are you getting involved? Just do as we agreed and don't listen to him."

Xie Junchen called out loudly, "Mom and Dad, you..."

"Enough! Xie Junchen, get out of here right now!" Xie's father shouted.

Xie Junchen wanted to say something, but his mother glared at him and said, "As long as your sister is happy, nothing else matters. As her second brother, I know you are very reluctant to part with her, but your sister said that she also likes Song Yanbai."

Xie Junchen was completely confused and frowned in puzzlement.

"What sister? What does she have to do with me?"

Wasn't he engaged to Song Shuyue?

What is the relationship between Xie Fanjun and Song Yanbai?

What exactly is going on in this confusing situation?

Xie Jingfeng realized he had messed up and hurriedly apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, my brother's mind isn't quite right. I'll take him to clear his head right away."