Chapter 996

Only then did Chen Nanxing's father drop the cigarette butt from his hand, his voice hoarse as he returned Xiong Tao's father's call, agreeing to this extremely bizarre marriage arrangement and consenting to their request to come see Chen Nanxing.

Afterwards,

the two families boarded trains, each with their own hidden thoughts, and arrived in the Imperial Capital, where they met Chen Nanxing...

The story that followed was what had happened before.

Yet at this moment,

Chen Nanxing's father and Xiong Tao's father were both recalling the past over and over again, the two men drinking wine and sighing endlessly.

This meal,

the two pairs of parents ate for a very long time, far exceeding the two-hour limit set for the buffet.

However,

the waiters at the self-service restaurant already knew Chen Nanxing's parents and had been briefed by Xu Hongdou.

During their earlier interactions, they had also heard some of their story.

So,

the buffet waiters did not disturb the two sorrowful families of parents, but instead sat far away, waiting.

From noon until past five in the afternoon,

Chen Nanxing's father and Xiong Tao's father finally left the buffet restaurant, supporting each other while still drunk.

The two mothers, both with red eyes, followed silently behind the two men.

Shortly after,

the two families entered the elevator together.

A while later,

Xiong Tao's mother suddenly said, "Mother Nanxing, how about this? We can add another two hundred thousand, making it exactly one million. This is the bottom line for me and Old Xiong. Although we have some money, this is all we have."

"Tao Tao's matter has always been a thorn in my and Old Xiong's hearts. And your daughter is the most suitable match. Besides, I truly like this child, Nanxing. She is straightforward and kind. It is just a real pity..."

"To be honest, if Tao Tao were still alive, we probably wouldn't have spent this much money on a normal wedding for him, let alone a ghost marriage..."

"So, Mother Nanxing, our family has already shown our utmost sincerity. As for Nanxing, I hope you will persuade her more and stop deceiving the child. Find a time and tell her the truth directly."

"After all, the fortune-telling Master said that a ghost marriage is actually just like our own marriage; it also requires mutual willingness. If Nanxing passes away with regrets and complaints, even if our two families force them together, it might not truly succeed..."

"So, Mother Nanxing, you and Brother Chen should consider this carefully. Find a time to lay everything out with Nanxing. As long as Nanxing agrees, we can transfer five hundred thousand first for you to use on Nanxing's medical treatment. I will transfer the remaining money to you immediately after the ceremony is completed..."