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16. Wu Duanbiao Didn’t Stop With An 8-Day Wedding And $150 Million

Some of the dowry items. South China Morning Post.

The friends of the groom told him it’s like he robbed a bank, but came out with more than what a bank would have for him. Not only did Wu Duanbiao make sure that his daughter had a wedding that lasted over a week and sent her off with $150 million, but he also gave her two vehicles. 

Wu Duanbiao’s daughter received the gifts of a Porsche and a Mercedes. Along with the cars, the couple received four boxes of gold. Still, Wu didn’t stop there. He also decided to give $1.5 million to two different charities in celebration. 

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