bookcurios Chapter 274: The inheritance to the daughter-in-law but not to the daughter
Chapter 274: The inheritance to the daughter-in-law but not to the daughter
"That's true." Luo Huimin nodded slightly to show her agreement. As if a flash of inspiration passed through her mind, she let go of Qiao Jingyu's hand, turned to the bedside table, and carefully took out an exquisite sandalwood box from the drawer.
The sandalwood box exuded a faint fragrance, with fine texture and warm luster, obviously it was carefully carved. Luo Huimin gently placed the box on the table, as gently as if she were treating a rare treasure. Then, she slowly opened the box and took out a crystal clear and bright jade bracelet from it. The whole body of the bracelet showed a fascinating emerald green tone, just like the new leaves in spring, fresh and tender; it was also like the green mountains and green waters reflected in the clear lake, beautiful beyond words. The bracelet was round and smooth, with smooth and natural lines, without a single flaw or crack, so perfect that it was amazing.
Luo Huimin gently picked up the bracelet, handed it to Qiao Jingyu, and said softly: "This is an heirloom bracelet of our Duan family! There has always been a rule - pass it down to the daughter-in-law, not the daughter. Originally, I had given it to Xiaoting. However, since the eldest brother left, Xiaoting insisted on returning it to me. I understand her thoughts, after all, she and the eldest brother only have one daughter. She was worried that the bracelet would be interrupted because of them, so she gave it back to me. Jingyu, it's not that our family has the idea of favoring boys over girls, it's because this bracelet has gone through hundreds of years of baptism and is of extraordinary significance! Now, I pass it to you."
Although Qiao Jingyu knew only a little about jade, she knew that jadeite was always expensive. Moreover, the bracelet in front of her was not only pure and flawless, but also had such a rich and even color that she knew at a glance that it must be priceless.
Luo Huimin just said that this bracelet is a treasure passed down from our ancestors, and it has always been passed down to daughters-in-law, not daughters. However, at this time, she and Duan Yuchen have just started dating, and whether they can finally achieve a happy ending and walk into the palace of marriage hand in hand is still unknown. Although she deeply desires to accompany Duan Yuchen for the rest of her life, things in the world are constantly changing, and no one can accurately predict what will happen in the future.
After hearing this, Qiao Jingyu, who was standing by, quickly reached out and handed the bracelet back to Luo Huimin, and explained eagerly: "Grandma, I am very happy and touched that you love me so much. But this bracelet is too precious, I really feel ashamed to receive it, so I can't accept it no matter what."
Seeing this, Luo Huijuan couldn't help but frown slightly and asked in confusion: "Why? Don't you like Xiaochen and don't want to be with him forever?"
Qiao Jingyu quickly waved her hands and denied, "Grandma, of course not! I like Third Brother very much, and I look forward to being with him for a long time. It's just that..."
Luo Huimin interrupted her without hesitation, saying firmly: "If that's the case, then there's no problem!" Then she grabbed Qiao Jingyu's hand again and forcefully stuffed the bracelet into her palm, pretending to be angry and threatening: "Take it quickly, don't hesitate, otherwise I will really be angry!"
Faced with Luo Huimin's insistence, Qiao Jingyu seemed somewhat helpless and could only call out softly, "Grandma..."
Luo Huimin patted the back of Qiao Jingyu's hand and said softly, "Listen to grandma, take it. I'm old and my memory is not good. Sometimes I forget where I put things. Now I remember and give it to you. If you lose it here, I will be a sinner."
Finally, Qiao Jingyu hesitated again and again, but she couldn't resist Luo Huimin's enthusiasm, so she had to accept the bracelet. However, she had already made up her mind that she must find a chance to return the bracelet to Duan Yuchen later. Because if she and Duan Yuchen can really get married in the future, it won't be too late to wear it then; but if Duan Yuchen finally marries someone else instead of her, it would be more appropriate to return it now.
At this moment, everyone sat down to eat. At the table, Qiao Jingyu sat quietly on the left side of Duan Yuchen, while Tang Jiayu sat on the right side of Duan Yuchen with a sweet smile. Tang Jiayu was very considerate and followed Duan Yuchen's usual taste. He skillfully picked up a plate of dishes for him and gently placed it on Duan Yuchen's right hand. Then, while Tang Jiayu talked to Duan Yuchen in a soft voice, he glanced at Qiao Jingyu opposite with a provocative look, as if showing off to her the unusual close relationship between himself and Duan Yuchen: "Yuchen, I always remember that you like to eat lighter food! These are all prepared specially for you. If you have other dishes you want to eat, just tell me and I will pick them up for you."
Faced with such an obvious demonstration by Tang Jiayu, Qiao Jingyu only slightly raised one corner of her lips and revealed a faint smile. After all, this is the old house of the Duan family. It is not appropriate to argue too much with Tang Jiayu in such an occasion, so as not to lose courtesy and make a fool of herself. So, Qiao Jingyu decided to put aside her unhappiness for the time being and concentrate on enjoying the food in front of her. At this moment, she accidentally glanced at a plate of sweet and sour pork ribs with delicious color, aroma and taste on the dining table, and instantly recalled the scene when she had dinner with Duan Yuchen. At that time, Duan Yuchen said that the sweet and sour pork ribs were delicious. Thinking of this, Qiao Jingyu involuntarily stretched out her chopsticks, picked up a piece of attractive sweet and sour pork ribs and put it in the bowl in front of Duan Yuchen, and said softly: "Third brother, try this piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, it should taste very good."
A hint of sarcasm appeared in Tang Jiayu's eyes, and then he said sarcastically, "You said you are Yuchen's girlfriend, but you don't even know his taste. Yuchen never eats..." sweets.
Tang Jiayu's words stopped abruptly when Duan Yuchen put the piece of sweet and sour pork ribs that Qiao Jingyu gave him into his mouth. With a look of disbelief on his face, as if he was afraid that Duan Yuchen didn't know what he was eating, he hurriedly said, "Yuchen, you are eating sweet and sour pork ribs."
Duan Yuchen said coldly, "I am blind, not stupid."
Then he said to Qiao Jingyu very gently, "Jingyu, help me serve the dishes."
Qiao Jingyu, "Okay."
Tang Jiayu's face turned pale. She had clearly already picked up some food for Duan Yuchen, but he now asked Qiao Jingyu to serve him more food. Moreover, he, who never eats sweets, actually ate the sweet and sour pork ribs that Qiao Jingyu picked up for him.
The slap in the face was so loud.
Tang Jiayu clenched the chopsticks tightly, as if she wanted to break them, but she didn't dare to be too presumptuous in front of Duan Yuchen. Finally, she glared at Qiao Jingyu fiercely and pretended to be calm and concentrated on eating.