novelraw Chapter 576 - 575: Dowry (Second Update)
Chapter 576 - 575: Dowry (Second Update)
The wedding is just a form of a public announcement.He also wanted to quickly tell everyone that this woman, Le Tong, belonged to him, Ji Rui.
Of course, he, Ji Rui, also belonged to Le Tong.
He wanted to tell the world that both of them were outstanding in their own right, but they each had claimed by another. Ladies and gentlemen, known or unknown, there’s no need to keep thinking about it anymore!
When it came to the thoughts about the wedding, Le Tong obviously didn’t think as deeply as Ji Rui did.
And the Old Master probably never thought Ji Rui would think this way, assuming he was just doing it to give his precious granddaughter a grand wedding and beautiful memories.
"Good! Good! Ah Jing, give the master a call and have him come over immediately."
Uncle Jing was about to turn around to do it, but the Old Master stopped him, "Ah Jing, first, go get the documents from my safe."
Uncle Jing acknowledged and hurried away.
"Your dad called me a few days ago, we talked for quite a while. If I weren’t tied up here and his leg weren’t inconvenient, we would have already sat down and chosen the date."
Regarding the conversations that had taken place privately between the elders on both sides, Le Tong had not mentioned it to Ji Rui, so Ji Rui was slightly surprised but quickly caught on.
"Yes, my dad repeatedly asked me to convey his apologies." Ji Rui rarely showed such humility.
As he spoke, he stood up, "A few years ago, my dad collected quite a few jade artifacts. This time, he asked me to bring a piece to give to Grandpa."
Ji Rui went upstairs and quickly returned with a square ornate box, handing it to the Old Master.
"Grandpa, take a look if you like it. My dad said if you don’t, the next time you visit R City, he will show you his collection, and you can choose whatever you like."
The Old Master accepted the ornate box and opened it, inside was a branch of translucent Jade Ruyi.
"Ah, your dad is too generous, this is top-quality nephrite jade! Oh, this jade and this craftsmanship are beyond words, truly beautiful."
In the Old Master’s bright eyes, "like" was written clearly.
"As long as Grandpa likes it!"
This humble and polite Ji Rui truly made Le Tong see him in a new light.
"Like it! Like it!"
The Old Master picked up the Jade Ruyi, examining it left to right, discussing the craftsmanship and quality with Ji Rui, who seemed well-versed and thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with the Old Master.
Sitting at the side, Le Tong was bewildered by what she heard and focused instead on feeding Nuonuo some water.
The Old Master and Ji Rui were engrossed in conversation until Uncle Jing came out with the documents, and the Old Master reluctantly put down the Jade Ruyi, patting Ji Rui on the shoulder, "Ah, you are much more cultured than that Sheng boy. When I talk to him about jade or paintings, he always has a look as if saying, ’I don’t understand, don’t tell me about it.’
The expression on his face was quite like that of meeting a confidant too late.
"Grandpa, you’re overpraising me. I only know a little, I was merely showing off my slight knowledge." Ji Rui seemed like a different person in front of the Old Master.
Le Tong didn’t say it, but her heart was sweet.
How could she not know? It’s because that was her grandfather, and that’s why he displayed such diligence, humility, and politeness, a different attitude and gentleness than towards others.
Such a person made her more clearly realize that this man truly loved her.
"Girl, come here!"
The Old Master, holding the thin document envelope given by Uncle Jing, waved at Le Tong.
Le Tong put Nuonuo back in the stroller, stood up, and came to sit beside the Old Master.
"This is for you, take it!"
Le Tong confusedly took the document envelope, "What is this?"
The Old Master gestured with his mouth to the opening of the envelope, indicating she should open it and take a look.
Le Tong had a hunch that something very burdensome was inside, but in the current situation, she couldn’t harden her heart to refuse, so she conformed to the old man’s wishes, opened the envelope, and pulled out several pages of text-covered documents.
On the cover of the document, several large characters were printed clearly, "Equity/Share Transfer Agreement"
Although the purpose of the document was clear from the words, Le Tong instinctively handed the document back to the Old Master.
"Grandpa, what is this?"
The Old Master seemed to have expected her reaction. He patted the back of her hand but showed no intention of taking the document back.
"Girl, listen to Grandpa first." The old man’s eyes were full of plea.
Le Tong had no choice but to take back the document and quietly waited for the old man to explain.
"Inside is a transfer agreement for 3% of Yang Group’s shares. Strictly speaking, this 3% share transfer agreement is not yours, but it belongs to your mom and dad. Each of your uncles and aunts holds 2% shares in their hands, and your two aunts also have 1% each. So, this 3% share belongs to your dad’s 2% and your mom’s 1% combined, but they..."
The Old Master paused, his eyes visibly dimmed, "I think, since this belongs to them, and you are getting married, naturally this should be your dowry..."
As the Old Master continued, his speech slowed, and his voice lowered, Le Tong’s heart inexplicably tightened into a knot. Biting her lip, she reached out and held the old man’s aged hand.
"Grandpa, I understand. I will accept this dowry, thank you!"
Le Tong understood this was the old man’s way of seeking redemption. Although nothing he did now could undo everything. But those who have passed are gone; if they who are still alive keep harping on the grievances, the only one to suffer would be themselves.
The Old Master already at such an age, and how long he could still live, nobody knew, as a granddaughter, she naturally couldn’t let him continue to bear regrets and self-reproach for the rest of his life."
The Old Master, with tears in his eyes, looked at Le Tong, his old hands tightly holding hers, unable to speak for a long time.
"Grandpa, don’t dwell too much on the past. My dad must have long forgiven you, and for me, having a grandpa like you is a truly blessed thing."
Le Tong comforted the Old Master, handing the document back to Uncle Jing.
Uncle Jing understood, opened it to the signature page, and handed a pen to Le Tong.
Watching Le Tong sign her name on the transfer agreement, the sadness on the Old Master’s face lessened slightly.
"Girl, thank you for forgiving Grandpa!"
Le Tong exaggeratedly touched her belly and smiled at him, "Grandpa, just how long are you going to say these polite words? I’m hungry, can I fill my stomach before we go on?"
The moment the Old Master heard this, the gloom on his face cleared completely.
"Ah, how could I forget, at this time, I’m still going on and on with you. Ah Jing, quickly instruct the kitchen to serve the dishes."