Chapter 20: Money is No Object

Xia Jingyang smirked, “Alright, no need to brag in front of our own people.”

He pulled out a bank card, “There’s 10 million in here, enough for you to buy a house outright. Being our family’s son-in-law doesn’t require you to be rich or successful, just be good to my sister and make her happy.

But let me warn you, if you ever do anything to hurt my sister, don’t blame us brothers for being unkind!”

“Third Brother…”

Before Xia Nanxi could speak, Xia Jingyang stopped her, “Third Brother knows you’re strong and unwilling to take my money, but Third Brother isn’t married yet, so all the money I’ve earned before marriage is ours. Who else should I spend it on but you? Go buy a house with peace of mind. When you have a wife, you won’t be able to spend money so easily.”

He ruffled Xia Nanxi’s hair, then turned and left.

Just when Xia Nanxi and Zhan Chengyan thought no one else would come, Xu Xiufen quietly entered.

She held a passbook and a bank card.

“Chengyan, the wine and cigarettes you brought were too expensive. Your father and brothers don’t usually drink them, so I went to the supermarket and returned them, exchanging them for 300,000. Plus the 200,000 you gave as a gift, and your father and I have saved some money over the years, adding another 2 million. Go buy a house first. Having your own home will make life more settled.”

“Mom, I didn’t…”

Before Xia Nanxi could finish, Xu Xiufen interrupted, “Keep your voice down, don’t let your brothers hear you. They’ll think I’m favoring you. Be good, go buy a house.”

She left with a happy smile.

Xia Nanxi looked at the cards scattered on the coffee table, her head spinning. Did she become a 20 million yuan rich woman in a flash?

Zhan Chengyan tapped his lower jaw, suddenly feeling a little ashamed of his suspicions compared to the warmth, sincerity, and generosity of the Xia family.

He didn’t want to admit it, but he had judged them unfairly.

But things had gone this far, even if he revealed his identity, the Xia family would only think he was bragging.

He would just have to take things one step at a time.

Most importantly, why did everyone think people from the village were poor?

Looking at these wealthy Xia family members, Wang Dong’s information must be wrong!

Yes, it was him, he even tricked me into sending a pig and a sheep, making me look like a fool!

I’ll send him to Africa to dig coal when I get back.

Xia Nanxi was absolutely not going to let her family buy her a house, so she returned all the cards and passbooks.

As dusk approached, Xia Changyuan called his sons downstairs to help with dinner.

“Jingyuan, go to the kitchen and help your mom.”

“Jingshen, go buy some cold cuts.”

“Jingyang, you watch over the roast lamb.”

The three brothers didn’t hesitate for a minute, each dispersing to their tasks.

Zhan Chengyan looked at Xia Nanxi, “Don’t you need to go downstairs and help?”

“No need.” Xia Nanxi shook her head innocently, “I never have to do chores at my house.”

Zhan Chengyan breathed a sigh of relief, “Then I’ll go and help.”

Although he had never done housework either, he was a guest now. How could he just sit around while everyone else was busy?

He went downstairs, Xia Changyuan and Xia Jingyang were setting up the barbecue grill at the door.

One grill was roasting the lamb he brought, the other was grilling skewers of various things.

“Dad, do you need any help?”

Xia Changyuan laughed, “No need, no need. You just chat with Xi Xi.”

Xia Jingyang also joked, “That’s right, don’t come over, you’ll dirty your suit, we can’t afford to pay for it.”

Zhan Chengyan raised an eyebrow and took off his jacket.

He also joked back, “If it gets dirty, I’ll just buy a new one, money is no object!”

He mainly wanted to experience this warm, smoky atmosphere.

Xia Jingyang scoffed, “You’ll die if you don’t brag for a while. Since you insist on doing something, come over and brush oil on the lamb.”

He handed the brush directly to Zhan Chengyan.