106: Chapter 106 Sensible Girls

However, as the two of them agonized and deliberated, they unknowingly spent quite a bit of time.

When choosing, they deliberated repeatedly, unable to make up their minds—they wanted to pick something they liked, but were afraid that if they chose something too expensive, Tang Luochuan would think they were being unreasonable.

Jiang Jinyue looked at the meticulous Su Wantang beside her and felt increasingly impressed: she clearly hoped to receive a gift from her boyfriend, yet she considered Tang Luochuan at every turn, even being frugal with her spending.

"Her talent for dating is truly far superior to mine. Why didn't I think of Luochuan?" Jiang Jinyue sighed inwardly, actively suppressing the joy in her heart. She quietly narrowed her selection range, determined to keep her own share under forty thousand.

She secretly pursed her lips, unable to help hoping: perhaps this way, Luochuan would even praise me for being sensible.

If outsiders knew their thoughts, they would definitely call them humble-braggers.

But reality was just like that; a few tens of thousands was nothing to Tang Luochuan.

Su Wantang walked to the cabinet on the side, looking at the latest Chanel cosmetic bag and an evening bag.

One was 42,000, the other 69,000. And that COCO necklace was over 50,000. It added up to over 160,000...

"I want them all... but..." Although Su Wantang had talent, she still had to struggle between desire and reason.

"Miss, which one do you like? Let me introduce them to you! You can also take them out to have a look," the saleswoman walked over and said enthusiastically.

"Oh, no need, I... I'll just look first," Su Wantang hurriedly refused. If they were handed to her, she definitely wouldn't be able to control herself.

"I cannot be money-grubbing!" Su Wantang took a deep breath, mentally cheering herself on.

Jiang Jinyue, who was nearby, looked over, and their eyes met.

They both gave each other a 'fighting' look.

"And what about this lady? This is our latest EXTRAIT DE CAMÉLIA flexible short necklace..." The saleswoman's gaze shifted to Jiang Jinyue.

She could tell that these two girls weren't people who couldn't afford it; she just didn't know why they were so reserved.

Jiang Jinyue clenched her fists. She wanted them too. If it were just her and Su Wantang, even if they didn't have enough money, they could just ask their families for some. But she had to be a thrifty and industrious girl.

"Why do I have to fight against human nature? It's so hard!! Luochuan, can you see my merits? I'm saving you money..." Thinking of this, she looked at Tang Luochuan on the sofa with a bitter expression.

It turned out the guy was on a call and had walked outside.

"I'll keep looking too; I haven't decided yet." This was the first time in her life Jiang Jinyue had said something like this.

Actually, Su Wantang was right; no matter how rich a guy is, they all like girls who have a concept of money. They all want to find a girlfriend who considers them. After all, money doesn't just fall from the sky; no matter how much is earned, it represents the guy's hard work.

But as it happens, Tang Luochuan was not that kind of guy. His money was gifted by the system; even if it did fall from the sky, he'd have to use a sack to catch it. He didn't need to do anything at all; he could just lie there.

In the corridor outside the shop, Tang Luochuan was comforting Shen Muyan: "Muyan, don't be angry anymore. I'll go over the day after tomorrow. I'll bring Jinyue and Wantang, and we'll call your brother to have a meal together."

Shen Muyan hadn't enjoyed her brother's engagement banquet today. The atmosphere at the dining table was full of fake pleasantries, and her future sister-in-law, Li Wenjing, said very nice things. But they were just nice words; she was constantly making empty promises to the Shen Family and putting pressure on her parents.

Things like what would happen after having children, how she couldn't work during her postpartum confinement and had to take care of the child. These were all fine, and it was only right for the in-laws to contribute a little. But one should contribute according to one's family circumstances; one couldn't demand the Shen Family to meet the standards of the Jiang Family.

The Shen Family had paid the 200,000 dowry. But the subsequent demands gave the Shen parents a headache.

Shen Muyan sobbed quietly and imitated Li Wenjing's tone, saying on the phone: "The 'Three Golds' must be the latest from the counter, and I won't wear a diamond ring under one carat. My name must be added to the house deed, and the down payment cannot be less than 800,000. The car must be at least a BBA, and I need one for daily commuting and one for going out—I need to have one of each!"

"The wedding must be held at a five-star hotel, it cannot be lower than the current standard, and you can't use Wuliangye to replace Moutai! I must go to a private high-end hospital for pregnancy and childbirth, and after giving birth, I need to go to a confinement center; I'm afraid of developing long-term health issues! During holidays, the red envelopes and gifts for my maternal family cannot be stopped, and you must give me enough face in front of my relatives."

"Haha, and can your family afford it?" Tang Luochuan asked.

"They can... by emptying out their savings. My parents have saved up some money. It's just that my dad feels sorry for me... but it's come to this point, friends and relatives have all been notified, and the engagement is done! Can we still back out?" Shen Muyan became more and more agitated as she spoke.

Tang Luochuan said: "I don't need your dowry. If your brother really wants to marry her, we'll just go through the motions and keep up appearances! It's better to see less of them."

Shen Muyan immediately responded: "I don't care about the money; I'm just angry. My mom said that after my brother gets married, they will sell the current old house to scrape together a dowry for me; they don't want me to suffer! But I... I don't think it's suffering, but... but... my parents feel guilty, and I'm so sad."

Hearing this, Tang Luochuan felt a sense of respect; there were still quite a few people in the older generation who favored sons over daughters. The fact that the Shen parents could go this far made him truly admire them; at the very least, they suffered themselves rather than letting their children suffer, and they valued both sides equally.

"In that case, have your parents move over! Come to Magic City; they can be neighbors with my parents. By then, the Jiang parents, and the Su parents too! That's exactly eight elderly people, enough to make up two mahjong tables."

"But why would my brother hurt his own parents for a girl like that? Is a wedding banquet that important? Wouldn't it be better to save the money and work hard together? And... I will help him in the future. Tang Luochuan, you mark my words: I won't just rely on you in the future!!"

As she said this, the girl started acting tough, though it was somewhat out of anger. She knew herself that reaching Tang Luochuan's level of extravagance wasn't something that could be achieved just by working hard. But when emotions run high, at 20 years old, one loves to 'talk big.'

Tang Luochuan hurriedly stopped her angry talk: "Oh my, alright... haha... bragging without drafting? Then tell me, after you've worked for two years, how much do you think your monthly salary will be?"

"At least... 10... 5... 3... maybe over 20,000!!" In the end, she said a more reliable number. For a student from Jiaotong University, earning that much in Magic City wasn't too difficult.

Tang Luochuan laughed: "Are you doing a countdown? The most important thing in dating and marriage is being happy! As long as our relationship is stable, and I have the means, why not rely on me? Actually, among the three girls, you are the most considerate of me! Jinyue and Wantang were born into wealthy families, so their living habits are just like that! I don't force it, and they are changing too, but at least the time I've spent with you has been very happy and joyful!"

"Mm~~ love you..." Shen Muyan's emotions finally stabilized. Hearing Tang Luochuan's words, she felt an inexplicable sense of security in her heart.

The two chatted for a while, and Tang Luochuan hung up the phone.

In his heart, Shen Muyan was indeed his most suitable match. Of course, this was only relative; their family backgrounds were similar, it was just that he had suddenly acquired a system. If he hadn't, perhaps he wouldn't have had this fate with Jiang Jinyue and Su Wantang either.

"Muyan understands me best after all... These two have probably picked out quite a bit! Time to go!" Tang Luochuan put away his phone, ready to go over and pay the bill.