The elderly couple stood facing each other with a look of bitterness and great resentment on their faces .
The bank simply wouldn’t allow their sudden request for withdrawal of 8 . 88 million dollars in cash .
The gift had come too late to be on time for this .
Now, they were unable to get 9 . 99 million for the dowry overnight .
Moreover, returning the 8 . 88 million check as part of the dowry would not look good .
Even if everyone knew that the 9 . 99 million dowry included a monetary gift of 8 . 88 million dollars by the Shen family, a family that was more particular would find that embarrassing .
What could they do now then?
Xia Nuannuan understood the plight her parents were facing and her heart ached for them .
She said, “Dad, Mom, actually you really don’t have to fret . The marriage is something between Zihao and I, and has little to do with dowry and monetary gifts . ”
Dad Xia frowned and said, “Nonsense! The dowry that accompanies you into the Shen family signifies that our daughter does not lack anything and is not dependent on his family . This is so that you can stand tall and proud!”
At this point he grunted and sighed again . “I think I shall take a walk and think of a solution . ”
Sensing his frustration, Xia Nuannuan bit her lip .
Her father had never been to Beijing, what sort of solution could he find here?
She said, “Dad, let me think of a solution . ”
It was already 9 p . m . when Qiao Lian received a call from Xia Nuannuan .
The skies had darkened . She was startled when she looked at her cell phone screen .
The wedding was the next day . Something must have happened for Xia Nuannuan to be calling so late at night .
After she picked up the call, Xia Nuannuan explained the situation and finally said, “I have a check here for 8 . 88 million and I can’t cash it . But I have no other friends in Beijing…”
By now she was at her wits’ end and it showed on her face .
Qiao Lian was most understanding and said to her, “Don’t panic . Let me talk to Shen Liangchuan, I’m sure there’s a solution . ”
Without hanging up, she walked to his study .
Because of the urgency of the situation, she entered the room without knocking .
She saw him sitting on a chair, staring at a vial of pills in his hand .
Stunned for a moment, she finally stepped forward and asked, “What are the pills for?”
Shen Liangchuan looked at her and for a fraction of a second, there was a flash of panic in his eyes . Then, very quickly, he put the vial back into his drawer calmly and steadily . He said, “Vitamins . You’re here to look for me? What’s the matter?”
After this quick change of topic, Qiao Lian spoke at once . She pointed at the cell phone and told him about Xia Nuannuan’s situation .
He stood up and picked up his jacket . “Tell her I’m coming over right now . ”
After hanging up, they went to the hotel . She took a long look at Shen Liangchuan . She realized that he was the sort of person that was cold on the outside but warm on the inside .
Although he didn’t think highly of Shen Zihao, when it came to his wedding, he would readily help Xia Nuannuan to think of a solution . For sure, he was doing this for the sake of Shen Zihao .
With Shen Liangchuan coming to the rescue, in no time a check of 9 . 99 million in Xia Nuannuan’s name was issued .
Even though Dad Xia felt really bad about this, he was truly grateful towards Shen Liangchuan .
After Shen Liangchuan and Qiao Lian had left, Dad Xia looked straight at Xia Nuannuan and gave her his earnest and most sincere advice, “The way I see it, that stepmother in the Shen family is difficult to ward off . In the future, try to keep frequent contact with Shen Zihao’s real mother . After all, they are blood-related . If there came a time you two ever need any help, perhaps his own mother and brother would be the only people you could turn to . ”
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