Chapter 34: Please Slap Your Own Face

The Xu family, from top to bottom, looked at the four characters and were stunned.

"What does he mean? Does he think the Zhu family's betrothal gift is too little?""A total betrothal gift of two million taels! This is the first time in Loneboat City's history!""Could it be that Jiang Fan still looks down on such a large betrothal gift?"

In contrast, Xu Youran's face showed a hint of despair.This was a two-million tael betrothal gift; what could Jiang Fan possibly compare it with?Even if all the Essence of Flora and Fauna from yesterday were sold, it would only amount to a little over one hundred thousand taels.Adding Jiang Fan's existing five hundred ten thousand taels, it still wouldn't reach two million!

Zhu Jianshen smirked, "If you hadn't used that bottle of Essence of Flora and Fauna, you might have barely qualified to compete with me.""But now you have nothing. What are you going to use to compete with me?"

Lu Zheng finally found an opportunity for revenge.He sneered, "Young Master Zhu, this fellow may be mute, but his mouth is tougher than anyone's.""Even with his face swollen, he's still unyielding with his words.""Only when you embrace Xu Youran will he writhe in pain on the ground."

Wang Yingfeng's good mood instantly vanished with Jiang Fan's words."You look down on a two-million tael betrothal gift?""Young Master Jiang, how much can you possibly offer?"

Xu Zhengyan sighed heavily.There was no need for further comparison.Even if Jiang Fan had the God of Wealth helping him, he couldn't produce that much silver.Continuing the competition would only embarrass Jiang Fan."Alright, since Young Master Zhu has offered the betrothal gift, the marriage is settled. There's no need for Jiang Fan to present his."

*Slam!*Wang Yingfeng slammed the table and scoffed, "Stop protecting this good-for-nothing!""Have you forgotten how he was bouncing around just now?""Today, I'm going to see exactly what he's capable of!"

Zhu Jianshen also cupped his hands and said, "Father-in-law, without a comparison, how can others know how much my Zhu family values Youran?""We can't let outsiders think that my Zhu family is using its power to bully others, can we?""Since Jiang Fan is trying to snatch my woman, then we must clearly determine who is superior!"

*Clap clap!*Just as Xu Zhengyan was about to say something, Jiang Fan applauded.He took up his pen and wrote, "I fully agree with Young Master Zhu's words!""Without comparison, how can you see the difference?"

With that, he pulled out stack after stack of silver notes from his chest.Without exception, they were all one-thousand-tael denominations.Unlike the previous five hundred ten thousand taels, this time the silver notes were overwhelmingly numerous!They were crisp white, like paper, casually stacked together."Count them."

Jiang Fan's note broke the silence in the hall.Xu Zhengyan was the first to react, quickly gathering the countless silver notes.Though he hadn't counted them yet, the amount was certainly more than two million!He counted with trembling hands, one note at a time, but then realized there were too many for one person: "Yining, why are you just standing there? Come and help count!"

Xu Yining numbly walked over and helped count.Her mind was blank.Soon after, she finished counting and said, in a tone that barely seemed to believe itself, "A total of two million seven hundred thousand taels."

What did that mean?It was a full seven hundred thousand taels more than the Zhu family's betrothal gift, which had emptied their coffers!The entire hall fell into dead silence.Pairs of eyes stared in shock at the two million seven hundred thousand taels of silver.Xu Yining looked at Jiang Fan, who remained calm, then at Xu Youran, whose face was filled with pleasant surprise beside him, and her heart was a mix of emotions.Lu Zheng was dumbfounded, stammering, trying to utter some nasty words.But the astronomical betrothal gift choked him, leaving him speechless.

Zhu Jianshen also stood rooted to the spot, unable to comprehend where Jiang Fan had gotten so much silver.Just two days ago, he only had five hundred ten thousand taels.How could they know that Jiang Fan already had one million three hundred thousand taels before?Yesterday, he sold a Rejuvenation Pill and then received one million four hundred thousand from the Zhu family.Combined, wouldn't that total two million seven hundred thousand taels of silver?

Jiang Fan looked at Zhu Jianshen with a slight smile, "Young Master Zhu, your Zhu family can continue to add more. I'll wait for you."Where would the Zhu family find more money to add?Yesterday, buying a Rejuvenation Pill cost them a full one million four hundred thousand, for which they had to sell off many assets.This two-million-tael betrothal gift had been cobbled together.Another seven hundred thousand taels? The Zhu family truly couldn't afford it.

Zhu Jianshen gnashed his teeth, clenching his fists tightly, and glared hatefully at Jiang Fan.Jiang Fan, however, calmly wrote, "Do wide-eyed stares help?""If you can still add more to the betrothal gift, then quickly do so.""If you're out of money, then take these betrothal gifts and get as far away as you can!"

Humiliation!Utter disgrace!Never in Zhu Jianshen's life had he endured such an insult!"Jiang Fan! You're going too far!" Zhu Jianshen roared.

Jiang Fan slowly stood up and coldly wrote several lines:"Failing to snatch someone's wife, and then accusing others of bullying you?""Has your Zhu family engraved shamelessness onto its face?""You!" Zhu Jianshen was furious.

He longed to go up and beat Jiang Fan half to death!However, this was in public, and with Xu Zhengyan protecting Jiang Fan, he couldn't do anything.Zhang Yuxiu was also greatly angered.She had thought the Zhu family had victory assured, but who knew they would be so easily trampled upon by a mere dependent?With their wealth inferior, she had nothing to say.She coldly snorted, "Shen'er, let's go!"

However, just as everyone thought the dust had settled, Wang Yingfeng glared at Jiang Fan with resentment and shouted, "Jiang, what are you so proud of over there? Who told you that you've won?"

The Xu family members looked over in surprise.Was there still a need to compare?Two million seven hundred thousand taels in cash versus a betrothal gift valued at two million taels.Even a fool would know whose betrothal gift was larger, right?Xu Zhengyan was stunned and pulled Wang Yingfeng, "Don't be unreasonable.""Since Xiaofan's betrothal gift is larger, Xiaofan wins."

Wang Yingfeng, however, shoved him away and roared, "Get lost!""I'm in charge of this marriage!"Xu Zhengyan's face instantly alternated between green and white!The dignity of the family head was completely shattered by her shout!

Wang Yingfeng glared resentfully at Jiang Fan: "Don't say I'm being unreasonable. You remember my original words, don't you?"As if he had anticipated this, Jiang Fan pulled out a note he had written beforehand: "A betrothal gift that satisfies you."

Wang Yingfeng was slightly taken aback.Did Jiang Fan already know she would play games with this?But it didn't matter!Even if the sky fell today, she wouldn't agree to this marriage!"Good that you remember!" Wang Yingfeng sneered, "Even though your betrothal gift is larger, I prefer Young Master Zhu's!""That doesn't violate the original promise, does it?"

Everyone's expressions changed drastically.Several family members immediately tried to persuade her:"Madam, don't be foolish. Jiang Fan's offer is two million seven hundred thousand taels!""More than that, Jiang Fan is one of us, from the Xu manor. We don't have to return his betrothal gift; once he gives it to us, it belongs to our Xu family.""But with the Zhu family's betrothal gift, we'd have to add a dowry and return it all!"

No family would keep a betrothal gift.On the contrary, they would send it back along with a dowry.However, Jiang Fan's two million seven hundred thousand taels could enable the Xu family to develop significantly and greatly enhance the entire family's strength!

"Everyone, shut up!"Wang Yingfeng roared, "I don't care about the Xu family or anything else!""Right now, I just want to break up Jiang Fan and Xu Youran!""I want them to never be together, for eternity!"Then, she pointed at Jiang Fan's nose and declared, "I am not satisfied with your betrothal gift!""So, get out of the Xu family!""Now! Immediately! Right now!"

Jiang Fan smiled but said nothing.He pushed aside all the silver notes in front of him and took out another note he had already written."There's one more item in my betrothal gift.""You will be satisfied."

"Hahaha!"Wang Yingfeng threw her head back and laughed aloud: "Jiang Fan, oh Jiang Fan!""What kind of person do you take me for?""It's come to this point, do you think I'd contradict myself?""Even if you produce an immortal pill, you must get out today!"

Jiang Fan smiled.His left hand held a note."I don't have an immortal pill, but I do have this one."With his right hand, he slowly pulled out a jade bottle from his chest.Inside was none other than a Rejuvenation Pill!