Chapter 1216 - 924: Little Star Side Story (15) Part 2

Chapter 1216: Chapter 924: Little Star Side Story (15) Part 2

Little Star was the first to get married, earlier than Shuoshuo and Yangyang, one was still in a relationship and the other hadn’t planned anything yet.

Not to mention family members, Little Star’s only godfather and godmother also rushed over from S City. They were direct tycoons, buying a house for Xingxing here in advance and directly handing over the keys.

Not only Ning Jiang and Shi Lan came, but Tan Aixiang and Big Cousin also arrived. They came in Lele and Bai Jun’s car, as Bai Jun was picking up his children and ran into Xingxing’s engagement party.

Su Ling, Liu Wei, Pei Bai, and Zhang Hanfu also came. They took advantage of this holiday to travel and attend Little Star’s engagement party. Lin Wan and her family moved here, and Liu Wei and Zhang Hanfu have never been here. It’s their first time after so many years.

The bride’s family was wealthy, and the groom’s side was not far behind, giving millions just in wedding gifts, which was considerable in the 90s.

Besides these, Mr. You directly gave the bride’s family two storefronts in a newly developed shopping mall, noting it was for Little Star’s parents. He knew Little Star’s mom was in the clothing business, so the gift was practical.

Apart from this, houses and cars were obviously a must.

At this engagement party, Little Star received five or six houses gifted by relatives, and two or three cars, although she couldn’t drive yet.

About the houses, Aunt Ying Han said she’d handle the renovations herself and wouldn’t let her worry. The engagement dresses and wedding gown were all arranged by Aunt Wang. They were all high-end brands.

Little Star marveled at having so many wealthy relatives—it was quite a show of wealth. Look, just an engagement brought so much.

Mom said these would be enough for her not to work for a lifetime, and she wouldn’t be able to spend it all.

Indeed, her mom was even more of a tycoon, giving her all the diamonds, crystals, and jade she had collected. Of course, these were not from the Mei family; those items from the Mei family were all donated to charity by mom. These were treasures hunted by mom later, including those "monkey stamps." Back then, Little Star didn’t think her mom’s collectibles were useful, but now they seemed valuable. However, mom repeatedly instructed not to sell them now; keeping them for another twenty years would be worth more. Little Star chuckled, estimating these treasures to be nearly a hundred million. Besides these, not to mention cash, mom prepared houses for her and Dingding. They each had a set beside their family villa, close to mom, and the houses were all renovated.

Speaking of family assets, a big estate in Shanghai, after demolition, mom spent a year negotiating with the developers to keep the place. There was comprehensive development with new build accommodation, and the place was still the same, just that the estate was newly constructed.

Uncle Ji (Ying Han’s husband) also helped negotiate with the developers there since he was in the real estate business and knew many domestic developers.

This big estate, mom said they’d keep it until they’re gone, leaving it for her and dad to wander around and live. Plus, there was the newly built big estate in T City.

But mom mentioned that these two places would eventually be given to the two siblings, one for each. They’ll draw lots when the time comes.

You Jingyi knew his future wife’s family was wealthy, but didn’t expect such extravagance. This dowry is rare nationwide, remarkable. He instantly felt small.

Vowing to work hard, he aimed to expand their family business quickly, wanting to provide Little Star a superior life so she could focus on painting. Beyond this, he hoped to accompany Xingxing on painting trips and help host her exhibitions.

His wife should be like this, doing what she loves. He’d handle the rest.

Besides these gifts from relatives, Little Star unexpectedly received a valuable diamond, a blue diamond. Little Star thought long and hard, and when she saw the jade raw stone from her mom, a thought flashed in her mind—she had an idea who sent it.

"Mom, Dad, should we return this?" In brief episodes of childhood interaction, Little Star still remembered that poor little boy. Unexpectedly, he remembered her despite being so small.

"Since it was given, let’s keep it; returning it might make them feel we look down on them." Han Yi frowned slightly. Having not been in contact for years, it was surprising that the child could send such an expensive gift, indicating something about him. What he is now is unknown, whether he resembles his parents, that’s uncertain. Han Yi paused and said, "We’ll accept it, but let’s send a gift in return."

Little Star agreed this was a good approach. But pondering deeply, she was clueless about what to send.

Later, she recalled the high-quality glass-type jade her mom left for her. She took it to a renowned craftsman in Z City and had a star pendant carved, packaged it nicely, wrote a letter, and sent it off.

The letter roughly conveyed gratitude for his remembrance, thanks for the engagement gift, mentioning it’s too precious. Although her return gift couldn’t match up, it was her heartfelt token, hoping this little star would guide him to increasing happiness along his path. The tone exuded a big sister’s warmth.

Hua Hua received Little Star’s gift a week later. Coincidentally, it was also the day he was set to leave.

For Hua Hua, life was unfortunate, but Little Star was the bright spot in his dark life, a warmth in his life—a glow where he could pause.