Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 427: Chapter 427: Giving Gifts_1

Lin Weiwei led the way into the study, with Bai Xiaosheng following behind.

At this moment, Meng Haishan was in an exceptionally good mood.

The surrounding flattery and envy filled him with immense satisfaction.

Looking up, Meng Haishan saw Lin Weiwei.

Following behind Lin Weiwei was a young man carrying something, who looked quite handsome.

”Uncle-in-law, happy birthday!” Lin Weiwei said with a brimming smile as she walked over.

”You’re here, Weiwei.” Meng Haishan straightened his back without getting up and called out.

People around looked over, their eyes brightening.

What a perfect golden boy and jade girl!

”Uncle-in-law, hello, I’m Weiwei’s boyfriend, my name is Bai Xiaosheng.” Bai Xiaosheng introduced himself with a smile.

Meng Haishan nodded slightly and glanced at Bai Xiaosheng, ”Good.”

Those surrounding Meng Haishan began to whisper among themselves.

”That must be Mr. Meng’s niece, she’s really pretty, looks about the same age as Meng Bing!”

”She’s not only beautiful but also well-mannered. You can tell she comes from a good family, well-educated indeed!”

”That young man looks quite decent as well, handsome and polite, even walks with an air of grandeur, much better than our kid at home!”

...

Endless words of praise filled the room, making Lin Weiwei smile bashfully.

Meng Haishan’s face remained expressionless, but there was a hint of displeasure hidden deep within his eyes.

They hadn’t praised his own daughter so enthusiastically just a moment ago.

This Lin Weiwei, a country bumpkin, was stealing the spotlight today, even compromising Meng Bing’s own radiance!

”Weiwei, how are your parents doing?” Meng Haishan asked, appearing to be concerned, but then continued, ”Tell them not to work too hard. Now that their daughter can earn money, they shouldn’t be up at the crack of dawn toiling in the fields. Digging in the earth for food doesn’t bring in much money these days.”

Meng Haishan bluntly revealed Lin Weiwei’s background.

The surrounding murmuring voices came to an abrupt halt.

Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but frown slightly, yet he said nothing.

Lin Weiwei seemed accustomed to it, her expression unchanged, smilingly replied, ”Yes, I will tell them.”

”Uncle-in-law, it’s your birthday today, Weiwei bought you a jacket, but we’re not sure if it fits.” Lin Weiwei took the bag from Bai Xiaosheng and handed it over.

Meng Haishan nodded slightly, and a middle-aged woman standing beside him took it, exclaiming in surprise, ”Wow, it’s from Lanying, isn’t this their latest model? It must be around four or five thousand!”

A round of surprise ensued.

”Four or five thousand?”

”That’s right, my old man has been eyeing this model for a while, but he couldn’t bring himself to buy it!”

”How wonderful! This child doesn’t hesitate to spend money!”

”Indeed, Mr. Meng’s niece is very filial.”

...

The admiration continued all around.

Meng Haishan became slightly impatient and huffed, ”Weiwei, how come you still can’t kick this habit of wasting money? I’m not lacking in clothes. Your cousin Meng Bing brought me back a jacket from abroad just the other day, an England-Tanu, cost almost ten thousand, and I’ve already given it away. Remember, ’be frugal when you’re affluent, as if you were poor,’ maintain simplicity in abundance and avoid extravagance even in wealth.”

Meng Haishan’s remarks once again surprised everyone.

”Over ten thousand, and that’s from his own daughter, really willing to spend money!”

”Yeah, wow, no wonder Mr. Meng isn’t impressed with this jacket, there’s a difference in class!”

”Our Mr. Meng must wear only the best...”

...

The various voices of discussion cooled the atmosphere for Lin Weiwei.

Bai Xiaosheng’s face was covered with a layer of chill.

Lin Weiwei saw this and felt a bit worried, quietly tugging at Bai Xiaosheng’s sleeve, afraid he might be upset, and even more that he might storm off.

Her uncle-in-law was just that kind of person, and she was helpless to change it...

Bai Xiaosheng looked at Lin Weiwei and gave her a reassuring smile, indicating that he didn’t mind.

In his heart, Bai Xiaosheng could only sigh.

Meng Haishan, being a corporate executive and a high-level intellectual, was absolutely dreadful in speach and action!

Seeing is believing, and Bai Xiaosheng had indeed broadened his horizons.

However, since he was Lin Weiwei’s uncle by marriage and their family’s benefactor, his own ability to come was essentially giving face to Weiwei, so he endured it.

Bai Xiaosheng stepped forward, took out a small, exquisite gift box from his pocket, and handed it over.

”Uncle, I hope Cousin Meng Bing hasn’t given you a watch. It’s a small token, please don’t take it as anything more,” Bai Xiaosheng said.

Lin Weiwei looked on in surprise.

She hadn’t expected Bai Xiaosheng to prepare a gift.

At that moment, Lin Weiwei was genuinely touched, even happier than if she had received a gift herself.

But, what exactly had Xiaosheng given?

Lin Weiwei was also curious.

Meng Haishan took the box, opened it, and inside lay a wristwatch, beautifully luxurious, its shimmering luster betraying its exceptionality.

Beside him, several men couldn’t take their eyes off it!

Men naturally love these kinds of things!

This watch was obviously quite valuable!

”An Omega Seamaster, that watch must be worth fifty or sixty thousand!” someone exclaimed in a hushed voice.

To come up with a wristwatch worth fifty or sixty thousand as a gift, what generosity! And that young man still called it a small token...

The people around were speechless, looking at Bai Xiaosheng with different eyes now.

Meng Haishan’s eyes went a bit slack, and he couldn’t help but swallow.

Despite living in a house worth over eight million, presenting a life of luxury, that house was mortgaged. When they’d bought it five or six years ago, it had only been worth a little over two million. It was merely a question of doubling in value over a few years, fortuitously catching up in value!

Still paying off the home loan, he couldn’t even dream of buying a watch worth fifty or sixty thousand, let alone one costing just a few thousand.

He certainly wasn’t counting on his daughter...

It was good enough that Meng Bing wasn’t asking him for money...

”Hm, good, not bad!” Meng Haishan could only utter his admiration, unable to say anything else.

Lin Weiwei looked at Bai Xiaosheng, and then her gaze softened, moved.

”Thank you,” Lin Weiwei found a moment to whisper quietly.

”Don’t mention it, I’m your boyfriend after all, it’s only natural,” Bai Xiaosheng whispered back with a chuckle.

Lin Weiwei tightened her grip on Bai Xiaosheng’s arm.

”Seeing that you’ve put so much thought into this, okay, I’ll accept it!” Meng Haishan’s mouth was so wide with joy he could barely close it.

Underneath Bai Xiaosheng’s smile, there was a faint hint of disdain in his eyes that was not easy to detect.

So, Meng Haishan wasn’t pretending anymore?

If he really had the nerve, he should go on and say his daughter had given him a watch worth a hundred thousand that he’d given away.

If he said that, he reckoned no one would believe it...

”Weiwei, why don’t you take your boyfriend downstairs to have fun? You’re all young people; you can enjoy yourselves more,” said a cheerful Meng Haishan, his tone now completely different.

”Okay,” Lin Weiwei smiled sweetly, ready to lead Bai Xiaosheng away.

”Wait a minute!”

Suddenly, a sharp cry!

Meng Bing stepped in the door, her face frosty and extremely unhappy, glowering at Lin Weiwei.

”My dear daughter, what’s wrong?” Meng Haishan quickly stood up.

”I’m fine. I just came to see the gift my cousin gave you!” Meng Bing glared coldly at Lin Weiwei, catching her off guard.

Behind Meng Bing, two figures appeared, Yu Xiaoxiao and her boyfriend.

Yu Xiaoxiao, looking smug, glanced at Lin Weiwei.

”Gifts, what about the gifts?” Meng Haishan asked curiously, ”This gift is very nice! And expensive too!”

”It’s fake! And you’re acting so grateful to her!” Meng Bing said angrily.

Fake? Meng Haishan’s face changed!

For a brief moment, there was silence, followed by an uproar.