mynovelweb Chapter 73 Pre-marital Agreement (3 chapters)
Chapter 73 Pre-marital Agreement (3 chapters)
Shen Wancheng sighed, about to explain to Shen Yao.
Gu Jinxing spoke first.
“Shen Yao is right. Marriage is a major event. Even if it is rushed, the traditional betrothal ceremony and the formal betrothal gifts are still essential.”
Shen Yao was stunned.
Ok?
Is that what she just said?
She clearly meant that it was too hasty for the two of them to decide on marriage after sitting for a while.
Then Gu Jinxing spoke again.
"Since we've already made an agreement, I'll have an elder from my family visit your grandfather in a couple of days to discuss the marriage proposal and betrothal arrangements in detail."
Shen Wancheng was also a little stunned; she hadn't expected Gu Jinxing to want to make such a big deal out of it.
The main topic of her conversation with Gu Jinxing was the prenuptial agreement.
First, a prenuptial agreement should be signed, stipulating that neither spouse will interfere with the other's finances after marriage, and that the husband will bear all household expenses.
Second, both spouses have an obligation to cooperate with each other in attending any occasions that require them to appear as a couple.
Third, both spouses must give each other sufficient respect, whether in public or in private, and have an obligation to protect each other's reputation at all times.
Fourth, both spouses should have the right to know about anything concerning their children, but the final decision rests with the wife.
Fifth, if the husband commits adultery (whether emotional or physical), the divorce should proceed immediately. Fifty percent of the husband's assets should be awarded to the wife, and the remaining assets, along with inheritance rights, must be given to the couple's children. They cannot be given to anyone else.
Shen Wancheng decided to marry Gu Jinxing for one reason: Gu Jinxing was already the best she had met so far in terms of himself, his family background, and his social standing. If she was going to get married sooner or later, she might as well choose a better one.
Secondly, she was already pregnant with Gu Jinxing's child. Although she had enough confidence and ability to raise three children on her own, a complete family was always better than a broken one.
Therefore, Gu Jinxing is truly a good enough marriage prospect for Shen Wancheng.
The three rules mentioned above were mainly because Shen Wancheng felt that the two of them lacked an emotional foundation and needed a formal agreement to solidify their relationship.
Moreover, Shen Wancheng trusts written agreements more than feelings or verbal promises.
The agreement was basically proposed by Shen Wancheng, and Gu Jinxing agreed to each clause without much consideration.
The first clause of the agreement was proposed by Shen Wancheng based on her own status. Firstly, Xu Pingtao was considering letting her inherit the He family business. If Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing got married and their property was not independent, Xu Pingtao might give up the idea directly.
Furthermore, Shen Wancheng was confident that the businesses she would build in the future would be no less successful than those owned by Gu Jinxing.
The second and third points were proposed by Shen Wancheng on behalf of Gu Jinxing.
Shen Wancheng can only guess why Gu Jinxing chose her. It is nothing more than the fact that family struggles require him to get married and have a wife.
Or he might need someone Gu Jinxing trusts or finds easy to control to take his wife's place, preventing his family or others from plotting against him to marry someone he doesn't want to marry.
But she knew that all she could do for Gu Jinxing, or rather for this marriage, was to play the role of a well-educated and presentable wife in front of the Gu family and the public, and to give Gu Jinxing enough face.
As for the fourth point, this is Shen Wancheng's bottom line.
Since Shen Wancheng decided to give birth to these three children, she was determined to take responsibility for them.
And the children she gave birth to, even if the child's biological father has no right to interfere.
Knowing that she was carrying triplets, when Xu Pingtao asked Shen Wancheng whose surname the children would take, Shen Wancheng originally thought that all three would take her surname.
After all, all three children are her treasures. If one of them takes Xu Pingtao's surname or He's surname, will the child who doesn't have the surname Shen think that he is not liked by Shen Wancheng, and that's why he is the only one who doesn't trust Shen?
After all, when it comes to twins or multiple births, the mental health of the child is the most important thing for parents to pay attention to.
They're still in the womb, and nobody knows what they'll think.
But now Shen Wancheng thinks that since she is going to marry Gu Jinxing, this matter is easy to solve. One child will have one surname, and it will be an heir with three surnames.
It seems like taking Shen Wancheng's surname is the worst thing to do now, but Shen Wancheng is confident that in the 18 years it takes for the child to come of age, she can earn an industry that is no less than that of the Gu and He families.
This matter concerns the child, and Shen Wancheng felt that Gu Jinxing had the right to know beforehand, but once Shen Wancheng made her decision, the matter was settled.
As for the last point, it is also Shen Wancheng's bottom line.
Although her marriage to Gu Jinxing may seem like just a partnership, as long as the marital relationship exists, one should be faithful to the marriage and to one's spouse.
The wealthy families of Hong Kong Island are basically under the watchful eyes of paparazzi. Some of these gossip magazines are so small that they might just be a tiny, run-down house in Kowloon Walled City. Even the most powerful and wealthy families might not be able to find them immediately.
Some magazines decide to disband on the spot to avoid being investigated and retaliated against when they decide to release a bombshell, and then continue after the storm has passed.
These paparazzi are really hard to guard against.
Shen Wancheng had no desire to become the headline of such a gossip magazine, not even as the pitiful wife who had been cheated on.
Therefore, it is necessary to make a three-point agreement with Gu Jinxing before marriage, telling him that she will absolutely not allow her partner to cheat, and that the other party must be chaste.
Shen Wancheng didn't write about herself because she was confident that she wasn't that kind of person.
As for why Gu Jinxing didn't ask for leniency towards Shen Wancheng, it's probably because he looked down on Shen Wancheng's wealth.
Shen Wancheng and Gu Jinxing had just finished discussing these matters in a business-like manner.
The next moment, Gu Jinxing solemnly and sincerely said that he wanted to follow the traditional Chinese etiquette of matchmakers and betrothal.
Shen Wancheng's first impression was that Gu Jinxing was really good at pretending and was a person who cared a lot about appearances.
Since it involves the traditional betrothal ceremony, the marriage proposal will definitely be conducted according to ancient customs, making it a grand affair and a headline story in Hong Kong media.
If the marriage proposal went like this, how could the wedding possibly be low-key?
Another headline in Hong Kong media.
Shen Wancheng suddenly became even more convinced that Gu Jinxing wanted to marry her because he was afraid that others would scheme to arrange for a woman whom Gu Jinxing was completely unwilling to become his wife.
That makes sense why he would announce his marriage to Hong Kong.
However, Shen Wancheng had no reason to object to this.
When a woman decides to get married, she naturally hopes that her partner will treat her with sincerity and seriousness, and most people also hope for a wedding that they will never forget.
Hmm... Besides, with Gu Jinxing's elaborate betrothal ceremony, wouldn't the dowry be small?
In that case, Shen Wancheng was actually a little excited.