427: Chapter 427: Giving Gifts_1 427: Chapter 427: Giving Gifts_1 Lin Weiwei led the way into the study, with Bai Xiaosheng following behind.
At this mont, ng Haishan was in an exceptionally good mood.
The surrounding flattery and envy filled him with imnse satisfaction.
Looking up, ng Haishan saw Lin Weiwei.
Following behind Lin Weiwei was a young man carrying sothing, who looked quite handso.
“Uncle-in-law, happy birthday!” Lin Weiwei said with a brimming smile as she walked over.
“You’re here, Weiwei.” ng Haishan straightened his back without getting up and called out.
People around looked over, their eyes brightening.
What a perfect golden boy and jade girl!
“Uncle-in-law, hello, I’m Weiwei’s boyfriend, my na is Bai Xiaosheng.” Bai Xiaosheng introduced himself with a smile.
ng Haishan nodded slightly and glanced at Bai Xiaosheng, “Good.”
Those surrounding ng Haishan began to whisper among themselves.
“That must be Mr.
ng’s niece, she’s really pretty, looks about the sa age as ng Bing!”
“She’s not only beautiful but also well-mannered.
You can tell she cos from a good family, well-educated indeed!”
“That young man looks quite decent as well, handso and polite, even walks with an air of grandeur, much better than our kid at ho!”
…
Endless words of praise filled the room, making Lin Weiwei smile bashfully.
ng Haishan’s face remained expressionless, but there was a hint of displeasure hidden deep within his eyes.
They hadn’t praised his own daughter so enthusiastically just a mont ago.
This Lin Weiwei, a country bumpkin, was stealing the spotlight today, even compromising ng Bing’s own radiance!
“Weiwei, how are your parents doing?” ng Haishan asked, appearing to be concerned, but then continued, “Tell them not to work too hard.
Now that their daughter can earn money, they shouldn’t be up at the crack of dawn toiling in the fields.
Digging in the earth for food doesn’t bring in much money these days.”
ng Haishan bluntly revealed Lin Weiwei’s background.
The surrounding murmuring voices ca to an abrupt halt.
Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but frown slightly, yet he said nothing.
Lin Weiwei seed accustod to it, her expression unchanged, smilingly replied, “Yes, I will tell them.”
“Uncle-in-law, it’s your birthday today, Weiwei bought you a jacket, but we’re not sure if it fits.” Lin Weiwei took the bag from Bai Xiaosheng and handed it over.
ng Haishan nodded slightly, and a middle-aged woman standing beside him took it, exclaiming in surprise, “Wow, it’s from Lanying, isn’t this their latest model?
It must be around four or five thousand!”
A round of surprise ensued.
“Four or five thousand?”
“That’s right, my old man has been eyeing this model for a while, but he couldn’t bring himself to buy it!”
“How wonderful!
This child doesn’t hesitate to spend money!”
“Indeed, Mr.
ng’s niece is very filial.”
…
The admiration continued all around.
ng Haishan beca slightly impatient and huffed, “Weiwei, how co you still can’t kick this habit of wasting money?
I’m not lacking in clothes.
Your cousin ng Bing brought back a jacket from abroad just the other day, an England-Tanu, cost almost ten thousand, and I’ve already given it away.
Rember, ‘be frugal when you’re affluent, as if you were poor,’ maintain simplicity in abundance and avoid extravagance even in wealth.”
ng Haishan’s remarks once again surprised everyone.
“Over ten thousand, and that’s from his own daughter, really willing to spend money!”
“Yeah, wow, no wonder Mr.
ng isn’t impressed with this jacket, there’s a difference in class!”
“Our Mr.
ng must wear only the best…”
…
The various voices of discussion cooled the atmosphere for Lin Weiwei.
Bai Xiaosheng’s face was covered with a layer of chill.
Lin Weiwei saw this and felt a bit worried, quietly tugging at Bai Xiaosheng’s sleeve, afraid he might be upset, and even more that he might storm off.
Her uncle-in-law was just that kind of person, and she was helpless to change it…
Bai Xiaosheng looked at Lin Weiwei and gave her a reassuring smile, indicating that he didn’t mind.
In his heart, Bai Xiaosheng could only sigh.
ng Haishan, being a corporate executive and a high-level intellectual, was absolutely dreadful in speach and action!
Seeing is believing, and Bai Xiaosheng had indeed broadened his horizons.
However, since he was Lin Weiwei’s uncle by marriage and their family’s benefactor, his own ability to co was essentially giving face to Weiwei, so he endured it.
Bai Xiaosheng stepped forward, took out a small, exquisite gift box from his pocket, and handed it over.
“Uncle, I hope Cousin ng Bing hasn’t given you a watch.
It’s a small token, please don’t take it as anything more,” Bai Xiaosheng said.
Lin Weiwei looked on in surprise.
She hadn’t expected Bai Xiaosheng to prepare a gift.
At that mont, Lin Weiwei was genuinely touched, even happier than if she had received a gift herself.
But, what exactly had Xiaosheng given?
Lin Weiwei was also curious.
ng Haishan took the box, opened it, and inside lay a wristwatch, beautifully luxurious, its shimring luster betraying its exceptionality.
Beside him, several n couldn’t take their eyes off it!
n naturally love these kinds of things!
This watch was obviously quite valuable!
“An Oga Seamaster, that watch must be worth fifty or sixty thousand!” soone exclaid in a hushed voice.
To co up with a wristwatch worth fifty or sixty thousand as a gift, what generosity!
And that young man still called it a small token…
The people around were speechless, looking at Bai Xiaosheng with different eyes now.
ng Haishan’s eyes went a bit slack, and he couldn’t help but swallow.
Despite living in a house worth over eight million, presenting a life of luxury, that house was mortgaged.
When they’d bought it five or six years ago, it had only been worth a little over two million.
It was rely a question of doubling in value over a few years, fortuitously catching up in value!
Still paying off the ho loan, he couldn’t even dream of buying a watch worth fifty or sixty thousand, let alone one costing just a few thousand.
He certainly wasn’t counting on his daughter…
It was good enough that ng Bing wasn’t asking him for money…
“Hm, good, not bad!” ng Haishan could only utter his admiration, unable to say anything else.
Lin Weiwei looked at Bai Xiaosheng, and then her gaze softened, moved.
“Thank you,” Lin Weiwei found a mont to whisper quietly.
“Don’t ntion it, I’m your boyfriend after all, it’s only natural,” Bai Xiaosheng whispered back with a chuckle.
Lin Weiwei tightened her grip on Bai Xiaosheng’s arm.
“Seeing that you’ve put so much thought into this, okay, I’ll accept it!” ng Haishan’s mouth was so wide with joy he could barely close it.
Underneath Bai Xiaosheng’s smile, there was a faint hint of disdain in his eyes that was not easy to detect.
So, ng Haishan wasn’t pretending anymore?
If he really had the nerve, he should go on and say his daughter had given him a watch worth a hundred thousand that he’d given away.
If he said that, he reckoned no one would believe it…
“Weiwei, why don’t you take your boyfriend downstairs to have fun?
You’re all young people; you can enjoy yourselves more,” said a cheerful ng Haishan, his tone now completely different.
“Okay,” Lin Weiwei smiled sweetly, ready to lead Bai Xiaosheng away.
“Wait a minute!”
Suddenly, a sharp cry!
ng Bing stepped in the door, her face frosty and extrely unhappy, glowering at Lin Weiwei.
“My dear daughter, what’s wrong?” ng Haishan quickly stood up.
“I’m fine.
I just ca to see the gift my cousin gave you!” ng Bing glared coldly at Lin Weiwei, catching her off guard.
Behind ng Bing, two figures appeared, Yu Xiaoxiao and her boyfriend.
Yu Xiaoxiao, looking smug, glanced at Lin Weiwei.
“Gifts, what about the gifts?” ng Haishan asked curiously, “This gift is very nice!
And expensive too!”
“It’s fake!
And you’re acting so grateful to her!” ng Bing said angrily.
Fake?
ng Haishan’s face changed!
For a brief mont, there was silence, followed by an uproar.
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