The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 808 - 789: I Am Not a Slut 100

Anning didn’t know about the matters of the Wei Family.

She had just finished making the battery and tested it; the results were very good. After the test, she asked Gu Kai to help apply for a patent.

While applying for the patent, Gu Kai had already started building the factory.

In addition, the game Anning developed is now operating very well, with more and more players and increasing company profits every day.

Huo Wei found people to intensify the promotion and organize various competitions, etc.

Seeing that he was managing the company well, Anning gave him a 5% share, which made Huo Wei even more enthusiastic.

Besides these, it was the matter of Xiao Yuan sending the bride price.

After setting the date, Anning informed Mr. Jiang in advance.

On this day, both Mr. and Mrs. Jiang didn’t go out.

Early in the morning, the two of them started getting things ready at home.

At around ten o’clock, Xiao Yuan arrived.

He came in with Mr. Lu, chatting and laughing with Zhang Lan.

As soon as he entered, Mr. Lu shook hands with Mr. and Mrs. Jiang: "Sorry to keep you waiting."

Mr. Jiang hurriedly said: "No, no, please have a seat."

Mr. Lu sat down and went straight to the point: "Xiao Yuan is my final Disciple, just like my own child. I’ve always been very concerned about his marriage. Knowing he is getting married, I’m really happy. Since his parents live far away and can’t come, I’ve come as his master to propose marriage, and bring the bride price as well."

Zhang Lan also laughed: "Xiao Yuan and Anning are both good kids. Truly a talented man and beautiful woman, a match made in heaven. I love seeing couples like them, so I’ve come to make the marriage proposal."

"Thank you for your effort."

Mr. Jiang quickly said politely.

Mrs. Jiang kept pouring tea and serving fruit and snacks.

Mr. Lu then asked Mr. Jiang: "Anning is such a good kid, Xiao Yuan is really fortunate to marry her. Normally, for such a wonderful daughter-in-law, he’d pay any amount, but he’s spent a lot of money on research, so he’s only managed to gather this much..."

Mr. Jiang immediately waved his hand: "I’ve always said, as long as the kids are happy and willing, we as elders won’t interfere. The amount of bride price doesn’t matter; even if he gave nothing, the wedding should still happen."

"You’re very considerate of the kids."

Mr. Lu smiled: "That’s how it is, but the bride price still needs to be given, just that he has given all he could."

Xiao Yuan handed over a bank card to Mr. Jiang: "Uncle, Anning and I spent a lot setting up the lab and previous research; I’ve only managed to gather this much, please take it."

Mr. Jiang accepted it without asking how much it was.

Xiao Yuan then brought out a box and opened it on the spot: "This is gold and jade jewelry specially ordered for Anning."

The box was filled with dazzling gold and smooth jade, radiating brilliance once opened.

Mrs. Jiang beamed with joy: "This is really beautiful. Good child, you’re very considerate."

She covered the jewelry and put it away.

With the bride price given, it was Zhang Lan’s task next.

Zhang Lan discussed with Mr. Jiang: "I heard from Xiao Yuan that they originally planned to marry on May 1st. The hotel is booked, but as you know, the Xiao Family lives far away. Hosting a wedding here isn’t very practical since many couldn’t attend. Xiao’s eldest brother asked me to discuss with you if we could hold a wedding banquet in Lianhua Village on April 29th."

Mr. Jiang understood this was expected, so he waved it off: "Of course, let the kids return early. After hosting there, they can come back here, where we’ll have everything prepared for them."

Zhang Lan smiled warmly, showing some joy: "You are really understanding. Xiao Yuan is lucky to have in-laws like you."

Though clearly flattery, Mr. Jiang felt very comfortable with it.

"You’re too kind. Xiao Yuan is truly a wonderful young man. We’re lucky to have such a son-in-law."

Everyone needs to be praised sometimes, as Mr. Jiang understands.

The two sides settled everything amicably, with no displeasure in the process. It was a win-win situation.

After discussing everything, Mr. Jiang invited Mr. Lu and Zhang Lan to stay for lunch.

Xiao Yuan quickly stood up: "Uncle, Aunt, no need to trouble yourselves. I booked a banquet outside; let’s go there together."

Mr. Jiang nodded: "That works too."

After sitting for a while, they all got up and went to the hotel.

After seeing off Mr. Lu and Zhang Lan, Mr. and Mrs. Jiang returned home with Anning.

By this time, Third and An Nan were back home.

Once Third saw Anning come in, she jumped over and hugged her shoulders: "Second Sister, how much bride price did Brother-in-law give?"

Then, An Nan also looked at Anning.

"Why do you ask?"

Anning asked Third with a smile.

Mr. Jiang coughed: "Young girls, why are you asking these things? It’s not like it’s your money."

Third was straightforward, not hiding anything in front of family: "I just want to know, so I have an idea myself."

Clearly, she was thinking of asking for the same amount for her own wedding.

Anning was at a loss for words.

Mrs. Jiang jokingly scolded: "Little girl, aren’t you embarrassed?"

"Why should I be embarrassed?"

Third casually sat on the sofa, munching on fruit: "Men marry when they come of age, women marry when they come of age. I’m at the legal age for marriage. Isn’t it normal to ask?"

An Nan laughed and sat down: "Did Ms. Gu urge you again?"

Third nodded: "Yes, she did. Ms. Gu asked me out shopping today. Between words, her intention was for me to marry her son quickly."

After finishing the fruit, she threw the pit into the trash bin: "Mom, be honest. How much was given?"

Mrs. Jiang shook her head: "Your dad and I didn’t check."

Then Mrs. Jiang looked at Anning.

Anning shrugged: "I don’t know either."

"Dad, you should check quickly."

Third urged Mr. Jiang.

Mr. Jiang had no choice but to take the bank card downstairs to check.

When he came back up, he seemed a bit dazed.

"How much?"

An Nan urged to know.

Mr. Jiang wiped his face and said: "6.88 million RMB."

"That much?"

An Nan was surprised.

Mrs. Jiang instantly understood.

An Nan was worried that Wei Jiaming couldn’t come up with that amount.

"Is it a lot? A little? This is Xiao Yuan’s intention; as long as he has the heart, the amount of bride price isn’t the point. The intention matters."

Mrs. Jiang was reassuring An Nan.

After consoling An Nan, Mr. and Mrs. Jiang got concerned: "With such a bride price, how much dowry should we give?"

Indeed, with such a bride price, a dowry should be provided. But how much should it be?

The Jiang family’s restaurant is making money now, but it has only been open for less than a year. No matter how profitable, how much could they have earned? Mr. Jiang truly couldn’t afford a big dowry for Anning.

He sat on the sofa, thinking: "The bride price will be Anning’s. Besides, I’ll try to get some funds to buy a better car for her."

Anning’s current car is just over ten thousand dollars, but she doesn’t care about this. However, Mr. Jiang thought of getting a better one for her, planning to use the current one himself.

"That works."

Mrs. Jiang sighed: "The main thing is we haven’t earned much yet. So that’s what we’ll do. For whichever of the three girls gets married, we’ll give the bride price to her and buy her a car."