The sleek black limousine rolled through the imposing gates of UrbanNest, Shanghai's most elite and prestigious residential community. Zhang Mei's eyes widened in awe as the car pulled up to their destination - a sprawling three-story modern villa with elegant Chinese-inspired architectural flourishes.
"This is ours?" she gasped in disbelief, turning to her beaming husband. Li Chen just grinned and nodded.
"A wedding gift from Cousin Fengrui," he replied as the driver opened their door. "Shall we take a look at our new home, Mrs. Li?"
Hand-in-hand, the newlyweds ascended the front steps, greeted by the sight of an entryway courtyard with a tranquil koi pond and neatly manicured bonsai trees. Zhang Mei paused to trail her fingers along the delicate leaves, her face alight with wonderment.
