Chapter 6: My Brother-in-Law Is So Generous!
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It seemed that Shang Yang had sensed this as well, which was why he repeatedly refused. After all, Lady Shang was very clever—she introduced only stunning beauties with perfect figures and appearances, even international supermodels and fiery celebrities from this world. Yet Shang Yang rejected every single one of them...
If I hadn’t been with him myself and known just how capable the Shang family’s youngest uncle was, given his more ascetic lifestyle than even a monk’s, I would have started to suspect something was wrong with him—either he was incapable or had some issue with his orientation...
Perhaps after being teased so many times by Lin Xianxian in front of the old master and his niece, Shang Yang finally felt calm this time.
Looking at Lin Xianxian, the truth was...
He was simply not interested in any of the women Lady Shang introduced.
In fact, before yesterday, he was uninterested in any woman at all.
But now...
Shang Yang stared at Lin Xianxian, suddenly stepped forward, and took her hand.
“Let’s go.”
“Go... where?” Lin Xianxian was a bit bewildered by his sudden action.
“To pick out a ring.”
Pulling Lin Xianxian along, Shang Yang turned to Lady Shang.
“Sis-in-law, Xianxian and I have decided to get married. Bei Ming already has a girlfriend. Please stop trying to break us up.”
“Our Shang family isn’t one that’s overly concerned about social status. As long as Bei Ming likes her, what does it matter if she comes from a less distinguished background?”
Lady Shang’s face darkened at his words.
But she couldn’t just admit that she was prejudiced—that she looked down on Qin Xinxia because of her ordinary background.
“Dad!”
The information he had just received was overwhelming. The old master’s face was stern, and for once, he didn’t show Lady Shang any favor.
“Enough. Shang Yang and Xianxian’s matter is settled. I’ll call the Lin family later to discuss. If you, as the sister-in-law, are willing, help prepare the wedding. If not...”
Recalling what Lin Xianxian had mentioned earlier about his daughter-in-law betraying his son, his expression grew even grimmer.
“Then just be a good wife to the Shang family and stop running around all the time!”
The old master restrained himself from exposing Lady Shang directly.
Their family was never harsh with daughters-in-law. After his eldest son passed away six months ago, he allowed Lady Shang to remarry, which proved that.
Later, when Lady Shang chose not to remarry, he was very pleased and became even more tolerant of that daughter-in-law.
After Shang Beiming and Shang Feifei became adults, that daughter-in-law often went out, either attending fashion shows in one country or shopping extravagantly in another. Despite her spending like water, he never objected.
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After all, she was still a Shang family daughter-in-law, and the mother of Bei Ming and Feifei. Even if she truly had an affair...
His son was already gone, and he supported her remarriage.
It was just that she could have been more open and aboveboard, instead of...
The old master sighed.
Meanwhile, Lin Xianxian and Shang Yang had arrived at a nearby jewelry store.
Throughout the journey, Lin Xianxian’s inner thoughts never ceased:
“Really taking me to pick out a ring? Are we really getting married?”
“Well, the Shang family’s youngest uncle is supposed to be very responsible, according to the original story. Even though in the original plot he never actually slept with the original Lin Xianxian, everyone saw him as the one who ruined the female supporting character’s reputation, and yet he still took responsibility without hesitation.”
“And that responsibility lasted his entire life...”
“Looking at it this way, the Shang family’s youngest uncle really is a good man! I don’t understand why the original Lin Xianxian was so blind to hold onto a mountain of gold but only had eyes for Shang Beiming, who’s so lovesick...”
Shang Yang cleared his throat lightly, watching the store manager personally come out to show them the best and most expensive jewelry in the store.
“Which do you like?”
Lin Xianxian glanced disdainfully at the diamonds before her.
“What the heck, it’s all just diamonds... Well, in the original story, her diamond ring was several carats and her dazzling diamond necklace was shown off countless times in high society and in front of the female lead...”
“I don’t know how things are set in this world, but to me, all this hyped-up stuff looks like ordinary stones. Gold is better for holding value. That golden lucky cat over there is nice—heavy, beautiful, and brings good fortune!”
“That gold bracelet next to it is pretty good too, well-crafted, and must feel hefty on the wrist...”
“The gold-inlaid jade is also gorgeous, very luxurious!”
“But... according to the original character’s setup, shouldn’t I pick the heaviest diamond in the store?”
Lin Xianxian fell into a dilemma.
She didn’t notice Shang Yang next to her clearing his throat, hiding a slight smile.
Then Shang Yang spoke:
“Wrap up this entire row, and also... that lucky cat.”
The store manager was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered, smiling and swiftly arranging to package everything.
She knew the Shang family’s youngest uncle well—their company was next door, occupying an entire building. Their store’s jewelry was nothing to him.
Lin Xianxian was utterly confused.
“How does he know I want these?”
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Shang Yang feigned calm:
“You’re still too young to understand that diamonds aren’t worth much... gold holds its value. You can keep these, and they might come in handy in a pinch.”
Lin Xianxian’s eyes instantly lit up.
“Whoa! The Shang family’s youngest uncle really gets it! Wait, no, I can’t show too much agreement... I’m supposed to be a spoiled, wicked supporting character.”
“Hmph, getting older just makes you tacky!”
Lin Xianxian snorted coldly, casually picking up a ring—the largest one as in the original story—and slipped it onto her finger.
“It’s... kind of heavy.”
“What should I do? I want to take it off... Am I going to have to wear this everywhere and show it off? Then get laughed at by the female lead and the others? Ugh.”
Shang Yang watched her pretend to like it while clearly disliking it, gazing her up and down with a smile tugging at his lips.
“Wrap up this whole set too.”
Lin Xianxian swallowed hard.
She knew Shang Yang was wealthy, but hadn’t expected him to be so generous...
“Wait, in the original story, it seemed like he only bought that diamond set for Lin Xianxian. How come now there’s all this extra gold jewelry?”
“Adding it all up... it must be over ten million, right?”
“No wonder the Shang family’s youngest uncle is so rich and generous! I love it!”
Looking at Lin Xianxian’s big, bright eyes that outshone even the golden lucky cat nearby, Shang Yang felt inexplicably good.
“Mr. Shang, the total is 10,238,699. We’ve rounded it to 10,230,000.”
The store manager respectfully handed over the bill.
Lin Xianxian thought:
“Whoa... that’s a lot!”
“Isn’t this too much for a first gift?”
“No, why am I worrying about this? It’s not like I asked him to buy it—it’s Shang Yang’s idea. Besides, I’m supposed to be spoiled, willful, and extravagant! Yeah, no shame, I should accept it!”
Lin Xianxian snorted lightly, “I’m wearing this set out!”