In a corner, Lin Jie and his three brothers were having one last bachelor party. Chen Miaomiao, who had once been chubby, was now fit from working out. Out of the four of them, besides Lin Jie, Chen Miaomiao was the second to have a girlfriend; the others were still single.

Chen Miaomiao's girlfriend wasn't someone he had met on his own; she was the daughter of his father's business partner and a top student. She had studied abroad and worked as the CEO of a foreign media company. Both of them were pushed by their families to give dating a try. A number of people were pursuing Chen Miaomiao at the time, and one of his girlfriend's suitors was a particularly persistent wealthy young man. Under these circumstances, the two found they got along better and better the more they talked. Taking the opportunity to meet up while they were both home, they decided to start a relationship. In the end, she quit her high-paying job and returned to Jingcheng to join their company. Now, she was the company's CEO, a true career powerhouse. In their relationship, she was the strong one and Chen Miaomiao was more laid-back, but they were very happy together. They had already agreed to start planning their own wedding after Lin Jie's was over.

"Lin Jie, have a blast with us brothers for the last time. It won't be so easy to do this again after you're married."

Lin Jie laughed. "That definitely doesn't apply to me. I won't be like that after I get married." His relationship with Wen Xiaoya put him at an advantage, and she wasn't the powerful, career-woman type.

Chen Miaomiao knew they were talking about him and pretended not to hear. "You two bachelors wouldn't understand. You'll get it once you have girlfriends!"

Meanwhile, Wen Xiaoya's bridesmaids suggested going for a spa treatment to relax, otherwise they might wake up with puffy faces for the early morning preparations. Just as they were heading in, Zhang Yuxi and her group were coming out, and the two parties bumped into each other.

"Xiaoya, are these your friends?"

"Yes, Sister-in-law. They're all very good friends of mine!"

Zhang Yuxi nodded at them. "Are you here for the spa? Then go ahead."

Wen Xiaoya waved. "Goodbye, Sister-in-law!"

After Zhang Yuxi's group left, the bridesmaids were all amazed.

"Gosh, she's so beautiful! Her kid is already in the second year of high school, but she still looks so young!"

"Exactly! And her aura is absolutely stunning!"

Wen Xiaoya giggled. "You haven't even seen their children yet. Their looks are on a whole other level!"

As the sister-in-law, Zhang Yuxi naturally had to get up in the middle of the night to help. The wedding planning team was already starting on makeup for Wen Xiaoya and her bridesmaids, and the groom's side was also getting busy. With so many people helping, there wasn't much for Zhang Yuxi to do. So, she went back to catch up on some sleep before her family got ready to attend the wedding.

Zhang Yuxi couldn't help but reminisce about her own wedding with Lin Feng and the first time she saw Lin Jie. He was so young back then, and now, in the blink of an eye, he's getting married.

At the entrance to the wedding, there was a guest registration table. After signing in, guests entered the venue, which was decorated in a stunningly beautiful and dreamlike fashion. The flower girl was Little Treasure. Dressed like a little princess, she carried a small flower basket, scattering petals as she walked. Third Treasure played the "Wedding March" on the violin, the melodious notes filling the air and drifting away on the breeze.

The wedding went very smoothly. Afterward, while Lin Jie was outside socializing with guests, Wen Xiaoya, who had had quite a bit to drink, went back to their room to rest.

Her mother, Wen's mother, followed her in with a smile. "How are you feeling?"

Wen Xiaoya rubbed her head. "Still a bit out of it." Today was her big day, and she had returned to her room to rest, afraid she might make a scene.

Seeing her daughter was all right, Wen's mother's gaze drifted to the pile of wedding gifts. She walked over and closed the door. "Let me see what everyone gave."

Wen Xiaoya frowned. "Mom, the reception isn't over yet. We can look later."

Her mother thought for a moment. "Alright, if you say so!" She added, "Later, you have to tell me how much our relatives from our side gave. I need to return the favor when their kids get married."

Wen Xiaoya nodded. "I know. I'll make a list of all the gifts tonight and show it to you tomorrow."

That night, Wen Xiaoya and Lin Jie lay in bed, utterly exhausted. But on such a joyous day, you couldn't complain about being tired. They looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with sweetness. Thinking of her promise to her mother, Wen Xiaoya got up to organize the wedding gifts, and Lin Jie joined her to help. He called out the gifts while Wen Xiaoya recorded them.

Gifts from the bride's side were mostly around 20,000 yuan. Close relatives also gave a pair of gold bracelets or jade bangles. Wen Xiaoya's parents gave them an apartment of over ninety square meters in Jingcheng, plus 280,000 yuan and a set of small gold plates engraved with the twelve zodiac animals.

On Lin Jie's side, several of his good friends had pooled their money to give 99,000 yuan, a number symbolizing a long and everlasting union. Jiang Anmin gave a standard gift of 50,000 yuan. An Lan gave 80,000 yuan. Lin Dahu and Lin Daan each gave 20,000 yuan. Lin Rui, Lin Jiajun, and the family of Yu Zheng and Sun Rou each gave 60,000 yuan, which was the standard amount among their peers.

Wen Xiaoya paused at one gift. "This is from the Four Treasures."

Lin Jie laughed. "Let's see what they gave."

Wen Xiaoya opened it and found a check. "Five hundred thousand." Did each of them contribute 100,000? she thought, shocked. "Should we return it? They're just kids. We shouldn't take their money."

Lin Jie thought for a moment. "Let's keep it. It's a token of their affection. Besides, they're richer than you think. Each of them is worth millions."

Wen Xiaoya took a sharp breath. "Then I'll put it away."

"Keep it."

Lin Dashan and his wife had prepared 880,000 yuan for their younger son, plus a house in Meicheng. Lin Jie was surprised; he hadn't expected his parents to give so much. Inside Lin Feng's red envelope was a check for 6,660,000 yuan, as well as the deed to a villa. Zhang Yuxi's gift wasn't in an envelope; it was a selection of beautiful and expensive jewelry.

All told, they had received nearly ten million yuan in cash gifts, in addition to two apartments, a villa, and various other valuable items. Wen Xiaoya was completely stunned. She had guessed that Lin Feng, as his brother, would give one or two million at most. She never imagined he would be so generous. The jewelry from Zhang Yuxi also looked incredibly valuable.

Lin Jie was just as surprised as Xiaoya. He never expected Lin Feng to give 6,660,000 yuan. After a moment of silence, he said, "Put it away." He would always remember the kindness his elder brother's family had shown him.

After a few more days of celebrating on the island, the guests departed, leaving the newlyweds to their privacy.

The next day, Lin Jie found Lin Feng. "Brother, you gave too much."

Lin Feng didn't think so. "You're my only brother. It's your wedding, a huge event. How could I not show my support?"

Lin Jie then mentioned that the Four Treasures had also given them 500,000 yuan. Lin Feng was quite surprised, as his children hadn't said a word to him about it. "Accept it," he said. "It's a token of affection from your nephew and nieces."

Lin Jie was so moved he didn't know what to say.

Lin Feng patted his shoulder. "Live a good life with Xiaoya. And while you're busy with your career, don't neglect your family."

"I will, Brother!"

Meanwhile, Wen Xiaoya went to thank Zhang Yuxi. "Sister-in-law, the jewelry you gave me is beautiful. I really love it. Thank you."

Zhang Yuxi smiled gently. "I'm glad you like it. I was worried you wouldn't."

Wen Xiaoya replied sweetly, "Sister-in-law, you've spent so much!"

"We're all family. Saying things like that makes us sound like strangers. I don't wish for anything else, just that you and Lin Jie live happily together." Zhang Yuxi continued, "Lin Jie is a great guy, but he isn't always the most considerate toward women, so please be patient with him. After marriage, as you spend more time together, I'm sure he will change."

Wen Xiaoya understood what she meant. "Sister-in-law, I know what to do."

Zhang Yuxi smiled. "Good."

On the way back, Wen Xiaoya ran into her mother. "Where have you been?"

"I went to thank my sister-in-law."

Her mother wasn't a mercenary person, but all parents are a little biased when it comes to their own children, always hoping for them to have a good life. "Let me see that list."

Taking the list, she glanced over it and gasped. "So much!" She herself had given 280,000 yuan and a property. Lin Jie's parents had given over 800,000 and a house. But what shocked her most was Lin Feng's 6,660,000 yuan. He's a very wealthy man.

"Alright, I've got it," her mother said, making a mental note. "I'll give back 25,000 to them when the time comes. You and your husband should discuss how to use this money. You have houses in Jingcheng, Meicheng, and Yangcheng now. Besides living expenses, the main thing you'll need money for is the company..." She paused. "You should also save some pin money for yourself. What's a woman without her own secret stash?"

Wen Xiaoya committed the advice to memory.

The next day, the remaining guests left one after another. In the end, only the newly married couple remained. The two would now begin their honeymoon on the island.

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