Chapter 179: Only a Son-in-law

Chapter 179

The name sounded familiar. Shi Li thought for a moment, then couldn't help but curse, "Isn't Wen Jingxuan that scumbag's secretary and mistress?"

"I knew there had to be a reason for insisting on bringing a glass of juice to settle the stomach. Couldn't they have just brought a piece of cake?"

"Apparently, cake wouldn't have been effective in ruining the evening gown."

"This woman may look like an innocent flower, but she's no pushover."

The engagement party gown had been ruined by a glass of juice. This dress had been specially commissioned from a foreign designer for the engagement, costing several million yuan.

Of course, money wasn't the most important thing.

What mattered most was that Lu Lanshan had been looking forward to wearing this gown at the engagement party for a long time.

Her closet was full of haute couture gowns, most of which she had worn before. Even the unworn dresses couldn't compare to the exquisite craftsmanship of this particular gown.

But if she were to go out and serve tea wearing a dress with a juice stain on the skirt, even if no one could see the stain under the lights, it would still bother her.

Just thinking about it made her uncomfortable all over.

The more annoyed she became, the more she could hear Wen Jingxuan's apologetic background music.

Lu Lanshan was about to rebuke her to shut up when Shi Li pressed her hand.

She spoke gently to Wen Jingxuan, "It's alright, I believe you didn't do it on purpose. This young lady seems well-mannered. Surely your parents taught you from a young age that you should take responsibility when you damage someone else's property, right?"

Wen Jingxuan, with tears still in her eyes, nodded blankly. For a moment, she looked a bit like Song Ying.

As soon as this thought crossed her mind, Shi Li quickly dismissed it. How could she think such a thing? It would be the greatest insult to Song Ying. The little green tea bitch might be a bit more cunning, but she would never do something so despicable.

Shi Li made a gesture asking for money, "This gown is haute couture. The design and production costs totaled eight million yuan. Because of your carelessness, this gown is ruined, and my sister Lanshan can't wear it to the engagement party. This could potentially ruin the carefully planned engagement party for both families. Asking you to pay for just the gown isn't too much, is it?"

Shi Li's expression was pure and kind, like a livestreamer offering you a great deal. You'd think, with such a bargain, shouldn't you jump at the chance?

Wen Jingxuan bit her lip and said pitifully, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

Shi Li nodded understandingly, "I know you didn't mean to. That's why we're giving you a discount, just asking for the cost of the gown."

Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to sell his marriage. Just looking at the engagement venue being held in Lu's mansion showed his current financial situation, and that he was practically a live-in son-in-law in this marriage.

Bo Yiyang couldn't understand where Lu Lanshan had found such a difficult sister.

This person was simply unreasonable, clearly a young lady from a wealthy family, yet all she talked about was money, reeking of the stench of copper.

Shi Li reminded Lu Lanshan to take out her payment code, "So, would you prefer to transfer via Taobao or bank transfer? Don't worry, this dress can still be worn after washing. You're definitely not losing out."

Shi Li's aggressive stance made Wen Jingxuan look extremely pitiful.

Receiving a pleading look from his love interest, Bo Yiyang steeled himself and said, "She's an employee of my company, and this mishap happened because she was trying to help me. I'll pay for it. It's just eight million, right?"

Shi Li gave a thumbs up, "Brother-in-law, you're so generous. Transfer the money first."

Bo Yiyang, after all, was a rich second-generation from a wealthy family. If he really had to, he could come up with this amount. It's just that he didn't have much liquid cash on hand, and after transferring this eight million, he wouldn't have much left.

He looked pitifully at Lu Lanshan, "Lanshan, we're a couple after all. Can't we just let this go?"

Shi Li once again stepped in to play the villain. She chuckled lightly, "Brother-in-law, as you said, you and my sister are a couple. My sister's money is your money. You're not giving the money to an outsider, you're transferring it to my sister. After you get married, won't it all be yours anyway?"

Bo Yiyang knew clearly in his heart that he had never considered Lu Lanshan as his future wife, but Shi Li had already put it this way. Not giving the money would mean not seeing Lu Lanshan as his future wife.

Bo Yiyang asked Wen Jingxuan to take out the checkbook. He pretended to be nonchalant as he wrote a check for eight million, but his heart was bleeding.

Shi Li, acting like an assistant, took the check and carefully confirmed that everything was written correctly, including the amount.

Her cautious examination of the check infuriated Bo Yiyang. What kind of person did she think he was? Even if he was short of money, he would never cheat anyone.

He tossed out a sentence, "You go ahead and do your makeup. I'll go out and handle things," before turning to leave.

The makeup artist and stylist had long been frightened by the commotion in the room, shrinking into a corner.

After the only two variables in the makeup room left, they hurriedly said they would go to the wardrobe to look for a replacement gown.

After the makeup artist also left, only Shi Li and Lu Lanshan remained in the room.

"You're right, I don't really want to go through with this marriage anymore."