Chapter 101: Who Is Climbing Up to Whom?

As soon as the words fell, two more people entered, each carrying a glass box—one containing a statue of a golden boy, the other a white Hetian jade maiden.

"This is a pair of Patek Philippe couple's watches, with a total value of six million. May the newlyweds be united in heart and grow old together."

When the announcer finished, another staff member brought in a box holding two exquisitely crafted watches.

Hearing this, all the people on the bride’s side were stunned.

The combined value of the first three gifts alone was thirteen million.

And there were still several people waiting outside!

"A set of Jinfu Jewelry's Eternal Love series gold and silver ornaments, total value eight million eight hundred eighty-eight thousand!"

"A duplex villa in Tianhe, Su City, valued at twenty million!"

"A bronze elephant worth ten million!"

"Eighteen million eight hundred eighty-eight thousand in cash..."

"A landscape painting of a four-panel screen, valued at two million!"

"Three Yuan Dynasty blue-and-white porcelains, valued at three million!"

"A set of twelve Hetian jade zodiac pendants, valued at ten million!"

With each announcement, the staff brought the gifts into the villa and then quietly left.

The table in the courtyard was nearly covered with all kinds of dazzling gifts.

Not only were all the bride’s relatives staring in disbelief, even the Zhang family was equally astounded.

After handing the list of gifts to Lin Fan, Zou Xiaodong left gracefully without another word.

"Miss Jiang, these gifts I deliver on behalf of Zhang Yi, hoping you will like them..."

At these words, Zhang Yi couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.

“All these things together must be worth nearly a hundred million! You’re so extravagant—why didn’t you tell me?”

Zhang Yi complained, a hint of reproach in her tone.

Such lavish generosity was clearly a display of wealth.

Yet Lin Fan was unfazed: “The value of the gift is secondary—the sentiment matters most! Cousin Zhang Kai is an outstanding man, and though he prefers to keep a low profile, I believe the engagement banquet is precisely the moment to show sincerity. We mustn’t be vague. I’ve already decided—when they get married, I’ll send them, in your name, a garden villa worth two hundred million!”

“I...”

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Zhang Yi wanted to object, but hesitated—if she spoke up, He Yanxin might accuse her of being stingy again.

After all, it was Lin Fan’s money, and just because he had plenty, she couldn’t be at ease letting him give such gifts.

But before she could say anything, Lin Fan took the initiative, warmly shaking hands with the newlyweds to offer his congratulations.

Zhang Kai’s wife, who had previously ignored Lin Fan, now bowed and thanked him repeatedly, her attitude one of utmost respect.

The bride’s relatives regarded Lin Fan with expressions as if they’d seen a ghost.

“This man has given so many betrothal gifts at once. Our Jiang family will certainly need to ponder carefully how to reciprocate!”

“Forget a hundred million—even fifty million would be hard to raise quickly. Yet he made a single call and sent over such generous gifts. Isn’t he deliberately making things difficult for us?”

“Now it seems that our Jiang family is marrying up. Who would have thought Zhang Kai would have such a wealthy young uncle?”

At this moment, the bride’s family looked at Lin Fan with profound respect.

Not long ago, they had mocked him as a country bumpkin, but now it was clear he was a true hidden tycoon—his gesture left the bride’s family unable to respond.

The local custom was that the bride’s family should match the value of the groom’s gifts.

Lin Fan’s gifts exceeded a hundred million, but the bride’s side couldn’t come up with so much.

Several people inwardly cursed He Yanxin as a schemer, thinking she had stirred up trouble and made things so awkward.

Now, the bride’s family wore cheerful smiles, but in their hearts, they had already cursed that woman dozens of times.

On the other hand, the Zhang family was overjoyed.

Lin Fan’s actions brought tremendous honor to them.

Zhang Yi’s grandparents spoke in louder voices, full of confidence, repeatedly insisting the betrothal gifts were not to be returned, but given to the newlyweds.

Previously, the bride’s family had the final say in the marriage, but now the situation had completely reversed, with the Zhang family firmly in control!

Leaving the villa, Zhang Yi saw the bride’s parents flattering her own grandparents, trying every way to curry favor, and felt as if she were in a dream.

“Well, do you feel proud now? The bride’s side believes they’ve married above their station, and your cousin will never be looked down upon by his wife’s family again. That woman will be ostracized, too!”

Lin Fan took Zhang Yi’s hand, boasting with satisfaction.

The gifts he sent in Zhang Yi’s name totaled exactly one hundred million.

When he called Zou Xiaodong earlier, he asked him to arrange a hundred million worth of gifts—he wanted the Zhang family to hold their heads high before the bride’s family!

He also wanted that gossiping woman to be sidelined; after this, she’d never dare to sneer at anyone again.

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At the banquet, Zhang Yi’s grandparents even had Lin Fan seated between them. Besides thanking Lin Fan for the extravagant dowry, they also asked about his family background, his company, and so on.

The banquet ended at eight in the evening.

Half of the Zhang family rushed back to Hang City overnight, while the rest, having time off, planned to enjoy a few days in Su City.

Lin Fan and Zhang Yi intended to stay for two days as well.

Around nine o’clock, Zhang Yi suddenly received a call from a classmate inviting her to a gathering.

Lin Fan accompanied her; he also knew the host, Tang Guo, a university friend.

In fact, Zhang Yi and Tang Guo had known each other since high school, attended the same university, and were in the same class, so their relationship was like sisters.

It was a rare holiday, and tomorrow happened to be Tang Guo’s birthday, so she specially invited Zhang Yi and Lin Fan to the gathering.

When they arrived at the venue, they found it was Su City’s most famous Lion Garden Club.

This club was located next to the national scenic spot, Lion Forest Garden, and its interior was lavishly decorated, resembling a palace.

More importantly, the club was exclusively open to the wealthy. Ordinary people could only enter if they were on the invitation list or had spent over a million inside.

Upon arrival, Tang Guo sent them a QR code, and after showing it at the entrance, they entered smoothly.

Once inside, they noticed the women were dressed rather revealingly.

“This place feels a bit unusual. Is Tang Guo a regular here?” Lin Fan asked tentatively.

He knew Zhang Yi and Tang Guo were close, but this place was clearly not somewhere ordinary people frequented.

“She said her boyfriend is a shareholder here, and the club employs a national banquet chef. Though the atmosphere outside seems odd, most people here are quite normal…”

Zhang Yi forced an explanation.

She, too, sensed something was off.

After all, it was only open to the wealthy, and with scantily clad models and socialites everywhere, any smart person could see there was something fishy.

Still, some wealthy people might just come to such places for eye candy, purely for entertainment.

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