Lin Xiaoxi happily took the flowers. "Daddy, where did these come from? The flowers are so pretty!"
Lin Chen doted on her, saying, "Daddy can do magic. Xiaoxi, go inside the house quickly; it's hot out here."
Lin Chen stood up and walked over to open the car's trunk.
The nannies helped to bring in the boxes one by one.
Inside the house, Lin Chen opened the gift boxes. The sight of box after box of brand-new banknotes and gold bars left Old Xu and the others gasping.
The nannies were even more stunned.
"Uncle Xu, Aunt Yang, this is the betrothal gift. And in these two painting tubes, there are gifts for you both," Lin Chen said with a smile.
Lin Chen didn't open the last two painting tubes. Inside were a painting and a piece of calligraphy.
Xu Guofeng looked at Lin Hai: "In-law, you've given too much betrothal gifts. I'm almost embarrassed to accept them."
Lin Hai smiled and said, "It's only right."
Xu Guofeng and Yang Qingyue were beaming.
Although the Xu family was extremely wealthy, they still felt pleased that their precious daughter was so valued.
"President Xu, let's go to the study and see what Xiao Lin gave you as a gift?"
"I'm quite curious."
Xu Zhongting smiled.
Xu Guofeng nodded. "Alright, let's go to the study."
Xu Guofeng, Yang Qingyue, Old Xu, Xu Zhongting, Zhao Jingshou and his wife, and even Lin Chen's parents went to the study.
Lin Xiaoxi went too.
Only Lin Chen and Xu Mengyao were left in the living room.
"Mengyao, I'm here."
Lin Chen gazed at Xu Mengyao and said softly.
"Mmm."
Xu Mengyao took the initiative to embrace him.
Lin Chen gently put his arm around Xu Mengyao's waist.
A warm feeling surged through Xu Mengyao's heart.
She looked at Lin Chen with affection, and time seemed to stand still at that moment.
In the study.
Xu Guofeng slowly took out a piece of work. Even if the money outside was stolen, he wouldn't feel heartache, but if Lin Chen's work was damaged, he would.
Even if Lin Chen could write it again, the meaning wouldn't be the same.
Ode to a Simple Dwelling
The mountain does not need to be high, for if there is a fairy, it will be famous; the water does not need to be deep, for if there is a dragon, it will be spiritual.
...
Xu Guofeng and the others were speechless for a long time after finishing the calligraphy.
They were immersed in it.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Grandpa, Grandma."
"What's wrong with you?"
Lin Xiaoxi called out worriedly.
She had been playing with her toys, but Xu Guofeng and the others hadn't made a sound for a while, which she found very strange.
"Phew!"
Xu Guofeng and the others were roused.
Xu Zhongting exhaled a long breath, saying, "As expected of God Lin, this work is simply miraculous. President Xu, as a gift for God Lin's engagement, this calligraphy will definitely fetch a hundred million in an auction in the future."
Xu Guofeng smiled, "It won't be auctioned."
He wasn't short on money!
Old Xu couldn't help but sigh, "I've seen many works by famous artists, but only Little Lin's calligraphy can make people feel like they're actually there."
Lin Xiaoxi giggled, "Daddy is the best."
Liang Chunhua patted Lin Xiaoxi's head, saying, "You're right, Xiaoxi, your daddy is the best. You'll also be very, very amazing in the future."
"Mm-hmm."
Lin Xiaoxi nodded.
Old Xu said, "I can't say about other things, but Xiaoxi's talent for painting is very good. She also has Lin Chen teaching her, so her future in this area is definitely limitless."
"Guofeng, quickly look at the other work."
Old Xu estimated that the other work should be a painting.
Xu Guofeng first put away the calligraphy on the table, and then slowly poured out the painting from the other painting tube.
This was a Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum Painting.
The painting was composed of four parts, with plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums. In ancient Hua Nation, they were the "Four Gentlemen," and countless literati and artists used them to express their aspirations.
Everyone was once again immersed in it.
"Wonderful, a truly wonderful Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum Painting."
Old Xu was the first to regain his composure, his expression filled with excitement.
He was a lover of paintings, and in his eyes, this painting was a priceless treasure.
"President Xu, I envy you," Xu Zhongting also came back to his senses and said.
Zhao Jingshou laughed, "Old Xu, aren't you overjoyed? Who wouldn't be flattered by such a level of flattery?"
"Nonsense."
Liang Chunhua glanced at her husband.
Zhao Jingshou: "I'm not wrong. A Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum Painting, if someone gave me this, even if it was ugly, I'd be happy for half a day, let alone a work of this caliber."
"Old Xu might become historically famous because of this. Maybe people will be talking about him even a thousand years from now when they see this painting."
Old Xu nodded, "That's definitely possible."
"This is absolutely a masterpiece."
Xu Guofeng's smile couldn't be wider.
Yang Qingyue said to Chen Mei beside her, "Mother-in-law, you have a good heart. A gift like this is priceless."
Chen Mei smiled slightly, "Lin Chen prepared it himself. We didn't know what was inside until just now."
"Mother-in-law, shall we discuss the wedding arrangements?"
Yang Qingyue nodded, "Alright."
Xu Zhongting and the others continued to admire the painting, while Xu Guofeng and the others began to discuss matters.
They needed to decide on the wedding venue, the date, the approximate number of guests, and the wedding itinerary.
These details could be determined by the parents of both families.
Gradually, it neared noon.
"Mother-in-law, there's one last thing. Do you think Lin Chen and the others should address us with new titles now, or wait until the wedding?" Lin Chen's mother, Chen Mei, asked.
Yang Qingyue smiled and said, "In our hometown, they start using the new titles upon engagement. I don't know what customs you have, but we can follow yours."
Chen Mei replied, "We're fine with either. Shall we have Lin Chen and the others use the new titles today then?"
"Alright!"
Xu Guofeng and Yang Qingyue both nodded.
They went outside together.
Old Master Xu smiled and said, "Xiao Lin, Mengyao, the date for your wedding has been set. It's September 20th, which happens to be Xiaoxi's birthday."
"Now, Xiao Lin, you can put the ring on Mengyao's finger."
"May your future marriage be blissful."
Under everyone's gaze, Lin Chen approached Xu Mengyao.
Xu Mengyao's face was slightly flushed.
Zhao Jingshou chuckled, "Both sets of parents are preparing the red envelopes for the change of address, and once the rings are on, Mengyao and the others will start calling you 'Mom' and 'Dad'."
"Don't tell me you're just going to let them change their address without giving them anything."
Xu Mengyao raised her hand.
Lin Chen held Xu Mengyao's jade-like hand with his left hand, and a beautiful engagement ring appeared in his right.
"Mengyao, I promise to be with you until we are old."
Lin Chen said softly.
"Mmhmm."
Xu Mengyao's pretty face flushed slightly.
Lin Xiaoxi giggled happily.
"Clap, clap!"
Xu Zhongting and the others were applauding.
Lin Chen quickly released Xu Mengyao.
They looked at each other's parents: "Dad, Mom."
They called out in unison.
"Hey!"
Xu Guofeng and Yang Qingyue, Lin Hai and Chen Mei all beamed with joy.
Zhao Jingshou: "Old Xu, stop laughing and give out the red envelopes! Hurry up and give Lin Chen and the others their red envelopes."
Xu Guofeng and the others happily gave out the red envelopes.
"Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Mom."
Lin Chen and the others said in unison.
"Mom and Dad, you should thank me too."
Lin Xiaoxi looked up at Lin Chen and the others, her little head tilted.
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