C8 A Huge Amount of Betrothal Gifts

The Pei family's attention turned to the newcomer.

An officer, his shoulders adorned with two bars and five stars, strode in confidently.

The room fell silent in an instant, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

A five-star general!! This person... was none other than the nation's God of War!

"Oh my goodness!" Pei Qiusha gasped, her hand flying to her mouth.

Then, the officer's commanding voice boomed through the hall.

"A box of 999 pure gold bars."

With a resounding "thud," two suited thugs dropped a heavy box onto the floor.

The Pei family members were completely bewildered.

And before they could even process the shock, more followed:

"A Taffy Stone adorned with golden carvings of dragons and phoenixes!"

"A pair of jadeite agate lion statues!"

"A Song Dynasty painting by Mi Xiangyang, 'Misty Rain'!"

"A Huating Imperial Palace Villa!"

...

Each gift announced was like a thunderclap echoing in the hall.

Some of the jewels' names were completely foreign to them.

Pei Qiusha quickly checked her phone and cried out, "Taffy stones are valued at over 20,000 per gram, rarer than diamonds! They're the 'giant pandas' of the jewelry world!"

"The size of that inlay... My goodness!!"

The entire Pei family was speechless.

This... This was just... astoundingly extravagant!!!

After the procession of gifts, the rumble of a supercar engine was heard from outside.

"A top-of-the-line Pagani supercar!"

The Pei family was left in awe!

"Pagani... A top-tier supercar!" Yu Yuxuan was completely stunned.

Any one of these gifts could make his 660,000 betrothal offering seem trivial, squashed into the dirt.

The Pagani supercar made his Porsche Panamera look like mere rubble.

At that moment, the officer announced loudly, "On the seventh day of next month, the International United Nations will host the triennial Nine-star General sealing ceremony for the Sky Dragon Palace Lord at the Royal Victoria Hotel!"

"And on that day, the Palace Lord will celebrate a once-in-a-century wedding with the Pei family's second daughter!"

"At that time, select guests will be invited to attend, with entry granted through smartphone identification!"

"Lastly, I extend my best wishes to the Pei family's second daughter and the Sky Dragon Palace Lord for a century of wedded bliss!"

After finishing his statement, the officer gestured to the two rows of men in suits and turned to depart.

"General!"

Old Lady Pei, trembling with apprehension, inquired, "May I ask, where is the Sky Dragon Palace Lord currently?"

The officer paused and explained, "To surprise the Pei family's second young lady, the Sky Dragon Palace Lord must keep his identity under wraps until the ceremony."

"All I can disclose is that his surname is Lin..."

"Lin?" In that moment, Pei Qiuyu involuntarily glanced at Lin Xuan.

"His name is—Sky Dragon!"

Pei Qiuyu finally relaxed, realizing it couldn't possibly be Lin Xuan.

With that, the officer and his entourage of suited enforcers departed from the Pei residence.

Left behind in the hall were the invaluable betrothal gifts.

The onlookers were too astonished to utter a single word.

Old Lady Pei examined one item, caressed another, and ultimately embraced a chest, weeping with joy.

Pei Jinzheng cracked open one of the chests.

"Good heavens!"

A collective gasp filled the room.

Inside the chest lay neatly stacked gold bars, dazzling to the eye.

The entire Pei family shook with overwhelming excitement.

Even Pei Qiuyu was gobsmacked!

Such an abundance of gold, exotic treasures, masterful artworks, property deeds, and luxury vehicles would leave anyone dumbfounded!

It was then that Pei Qiusha blurted out, "The Sky Dragon Palace Lord intends to marry me!"

Lin Xuan gave her a look, his expression one of sheer bewilderment: When did I ever say I wanted to marry you? How revolting. Ugh.

"Shasha, are you sure you're not feverish?" Soong Qiao reached out to check her forehead.

"Back off!" Pei Qiusha shoved Soong Qiao away with a look of disgust.

"Grandma, remember three years ago during our college military training? I passed out from heatstroke, and a very handsome soldier carried me to the infirmary."

"When I came to, we even had a long chat."

"I'm convinced he was smitten with me at first sight, utterly captivated by my beauty. He didn't pursue a relationship because, at the time, he was a mere junior officer and felt unworthy after learning I came from a wealthy family."

"These past three years, he's been striving for success, all for me, and now he's a distinguished Nine-star General. He's ready to marry me, to surprise me—it has to be true!"

Pei Jinzheng asked with palpable excitement, "Shasha, is everything you said true?"

Pei Qiusha replied with earnest conviction, "Absolutely, without a doubt!"

"Oh my, what a blessing for a mother!" Sun Lanping, the Pei family's eldest daughter-in-law, couldn't contain herself and swept Pei Qiusha into an embrace.

"I'm so proud of you. You're marrying a Nine-star General, and all those betrothal gifts—they're ours now!" Sun Lanping planted two enthusiastic kisses on her daughter's cheeks.

Yu Yuxuan, who had been previously esteemed as a special guest, now wallowed in discomfort.

His betrothal offering of six hundred sixty thousand yuan paled in comparison to the wealth before him, obliterated in an instant.

It was as though a million slaps struck his face simultaneously, the sting leaving him feeling scorched.

Pei Jinzheng, grinning from ear to ear, chimed in, "Shasha, with all these betrothal gifts, how about letting your brother take the Pagani for a spin?"

"Why should I?"

"Don't be petty, Shasha."

"With such an abundance of gifts, what's the harm in sharing a little with your brother?"

It was then that Lin Xuan interjected, "We're discussing the second young lady of the Pei family. What's with all this commotion?"

Unabashed, Pei Qiusha retorted, "Exactly, and since I'm right after my brother, doesn't that make me the second young lady?"

Is that how it works? He meant the eldest in rank.

Lin Xuan, unable to contain his amusement at her brazenness, burst into laughter.

Pei Jinzheng, with a mix of urgency and frustration, countered, "Pei Qiuyu is already married. How could the Nine-star General possibly take her as his wife?"

"Lin Xuan, are you so eager to wear the green hat yourself?"

At that moment, Old Lady Pei struck the chest with authority, "Enough bickering! I am the head of this household! You will all listen to me!"

"The officer might not be fully aware of our family dynamics, a slip of the tongue is understandable."

"Now, the Pei family's fortunes have soared sky-high."

"It doesn't matter who the Nine-star General intends to marry; she's a Pei family girl. Therefore, all these betrothal gifts will stay with me!"

"This...!"

Both Sun Lanping and Pei Qiusha cast reluctant glances at Old Lady Pei, their eyes filled with discontent.

"I've decided. Let Jinzheng drive the car first."

"Thank you, Grandma!" Pei Jinzheng was ecstatic.

Lin Xuan's voice was icy, "These betrothal gifts are Qiuyu's. No one else should touch them. Remember, if you cause a loss, don't say I didn't warn you!"

"Enough!"

Pei Qiuyu, who had remained quiet, looked at Lin Xuan with tear-filled eyes. "Is this what you want, for me to marry someone else?"

"Qiuyu, I..."

"That's enough!"

"Lin Xuan, it's important to know your place. Instead of being jealous, you should just act with integrity."

"I have nothing to do with these betrothal gifts. I don't even know a Nine-star General!"

Pei Qiuyu's gaze was intense as she looked at Lin Xuan.

Pei Jinzheng gloated, "See, Lin Xuan? Your wife understands better than you do!"

"You should recognize your own limits and not harbor any delusions. These gifts are meant for Shasha."

Old Lady Pei gestured for calm, "Let's settle down. The decision has been made."

"Everything will proceed as I initially decided."

"Jinzheng will take charge of Y Corporation and start on the project tomorrow."

"Qiuyu, you're right about knowing one's limits. Even though the Nine-star General isn't marrying you, it's a huge fortune that Yuxuan has taken a liking to you."

"Now, divorce Lin Xuan and go register your marriage with Yuxuan."

"I won't do it!" Tears swirled in Pei Qiuyu's eyes.

She was shocked at her grandmother's extreme favoritism and ruthlessness.

Old Lady Pei snapped, "You dare defy me? I'll have you leave the Pei family this instant!"

"I refuse to marry, I won't marry anyone!"

Pei Qiuyu ran out, covering her mouth.

"Qiuyu!"

Lin Xuan didn't call out to stop Pei Qiuyu as she ran from the Pei household, heartbroken and angry.

He turned to face the Pei family members, his voice cold, "You've hurt Qiuyu, and I swear, you'll all regret it and pay dearly for it."

Lin Xuan stepped out of the Pei family villa, his eyes glinting with frost as he dialed on his cell phone:

"Except for Pei Qiuyu, if any of the Peis dare show up at my doorstep, throw them out of C Group! And do it so thoroughly that not even their own mothers can recognize them!"