Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?-Chapter 1024 - 1020: Discussing Marriage

The wedding between Shen Siyuan and Taozi was supposed to be a meeting between the two families, but in reality, it was just for show.

However, some agreements still needed to be made in advance.

For example, Jiang Hongtu brought up what Shen Siyuan mentioned last time, as he had kept it in mind.

"Last time Xiao Shen said the wedding could be held at the Great Hall, is that true?"

He was quite keen on this matter.

"Certainly, as long as the date is set, I will have someone coordinate it."

Hosting a wedding at the Great Hall isn’t anything unusual; individuals can even book it on the official website.

But there’s a variable: if there’s an important meeting, the booking might be canceled, with meetings taking priority.

Yet, with Shen Siyuan’s current status, such a thing is highly unlikely.

"Then at the Great Hall," Jiang Hongtu said with slight excitement.

"Isn’t it too far? It’s unnecessary to go that far; it would be inconvenient for so many relatives and friends to attend..." Qi Huilan hesitated a bit.

She had a point, and Jiang Hongtu hesitated upon hearing it.

Taozi agreed with her mother’s point and said, "Let’s have it in Bin Hai; it’s easier for everyone to get together."

Jiang Hongtu was about to speak when Shen Siyuan interrupted, "Uncle, don’t worry, we’ll cover the airfare and hotel, and send them out with the invitations. That way, there won’t be an issue, right?"

"Oh no, that’s not possible. We have quite a few relatives and friends on our side, and adding yours, it would be quite a hefty expense," Qi Huilan said, feeling a bit reluctant about the cost.

Sitting next to Shen Siyuan, Shen Jianjun whispered, "Don’t try to act generous when you can’t afford it. Also, you’re not using Hongzhuang’s money, are you? That wouldn’t look good."

Shen Siyuan said, slightly amused and exasperated, "Don’t worry, I can afford these expenses."

"Yes, yes, I’m quite wealthy now; this amount is nothing," Taozi nodded repeatedly from the side.

It just dawned on her that she had a large amount of assets on her hands.

These assets were naturally from that massive "compensation," which Shen Siyuan didn’t take, as money no longer meant anything to him now.

So Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi divided it among themselves. Exactly how it was distributed, Shen Siyuan didn’t care, but no matter how much Taozi got, she was definitely a wealthy woman, probably the richest in the Jiang family now.

However, Jiang Hongtu and his wife didn’t know this and thought Taozi was talking about the dividends from Red Hearts International.

While these dividends were also considerable over the years, they weren’t enough to justify such extravagant spending, akin to throwing money into water.

"No, last time Si Yuan gave me a large sum of assets, saying it was my dowry. I’m really wealthy now, like super wealthy."

Taozi said with pride in her voice, filled with satisfaction.

Although she wasn’t that concerned about money, it did boost her confidence and sense of security.

"Dowry, what dowry?" Jiang Hongtu and his wife were taken aback.

Shen Jianjun and his wife weren’t surprised, having known about the lavish villa from the last wedding in Si Ming.

"It’s all sorts of real estate, stocks, high-rises, apartments, villas, office buildings, warehouses, and orchards, scattered across the country, especially in Bin Hai where there are over a dozen. It’s so many that I’m planning to sell some..."

Jiang Hongtu and his wife were left dumbfounded, barely able to believe their ears.

After a while, Jiang Hongtu swallowed and asked, "Why didn’t you mention this before?"

"You never asked," she replied.

Jiang Hongtu was nearly amused and exasperated by her response.

Qi Huilan looked at Shen Siyuan and asked, "Xiao Shen, where did these assets come from?"

She was somewhat concerned about the origins, as their family was wary of such things.

"It’s compensation from others, you don’t need to worry," Shen Siyuan said with a smile.

Taozi proactively added, "This is just half; the other half is with Ruan Ruan."

The couple remained silent, and after a long pause, Jiang Hongtu asked, "Who compensated so generously?"

"Not just one family, but most of the assets came from the Yu Family," Shen Siyuan said lightly.

"The Yu family? The one in Yangcheng?" Jiang Hongtu and his wife caught on.

They had previously suspected that Shen Siyuan was behind the Yu family’s downfall, but had chosen not to ask despite knowing the answer.

"Aren’t they said to be wiped out?" Jiang Hongtu asked cautiously.

"The Yu family was just a pawn. After their fall, others took over their assets, fearing I’d target them, so they had to offer something," Shen Siyuan explained.

Jiang Hongtu was completely reassured, but Qi Huilan still harbored concerns, worrying that these people might resort to something shady afterward, similar to what Shen Siyuan’s mother, Huang Huijuan, would fear.

"Auntie, rest assured. Once you have overwhelming strength, no enemies will dare to reveal their fangs before you, not even behind your back," Shen Siyuan said with utmost confidence.

Although this sounded a bit juvenile, it made Taozi’s eyes shine, filled her with excitement, and made her instinctively squeeze her legs together.

Sitting next to Shen Siyuan, Shen Jianjun slapped him on the back.

Admonishing, "Watch your words, stay grounded."

Yet Jiang Hongtu burst into laughter, "Xiao Shen spoke with such vigor, young men should have this kind of spirit."

He now liked this son-in-law very much, wishing he belonged solely to his family.

When he thought like this, he suddenly felt it was quite greedy.

Qi Huilan added from the side, "It seems like the wedding apartment we prepared for Taozi is unnecessary now."

Despite Taozi being a girl, they bought her an apartment early on to ensure her future and provide her dowry, giving her more confidence with her in-laws.

"No worries, I’ll never have too much," Taozi said.

"Look, look, she’s not even married yet and already treating it as her own..."

Qi Huilan said this intentionally, sparking laughter from everyone.

The atmosphere became even more relaxed and joyous.

The discussion about the wedding venue was meant to lead into the dowry conversation, but given what the Shen Family was offering, it seemed inappropriate to bring it back up.

This led Qi Huilan to take Shen Siyuan’s hand and earnestly say, "After you two get married, if you find yourself unhappy, just send her back, and I’ll find you another one."

"Mom..."

Taozi protested, clinging to Qi Huilan’s arm.

"How can you say that? Are you my real mom?" Taozi grumbled.

"No, I found you on the street."

"Haha..."