Anning: "It's a pity I can't remember what pattern was on Grandpa's clothes last time. He looked so dignified."
Lei Ting: "Grandpa's cheongsam has a dragon pattern, the most noble type of dragon pattern. Dad's has a cloud dragon pattern, which means everything goes smoothly and he has the help of benefactors, which will be helpful to Dad in his career. Mom's cheongsam has a phoenix pattern, which means a happy life and a happy marriage. Grandma's cheongsam has a water ripple pattern, which means to embrace all rivers and benefit all the world. Your cheongsam has a bird carrying flowers and grass pattern. You are the bride, which means that we will fly together and get married. I have never told you about the details of our family's clothes before. You just think they look good and wear them. In fact, our family has rules about even eating and dressing."
Anning: "Wow, this cheongsam has a bird carrying a flower branch on it. You can't really notice it unless you look closely. It's so cool. I never thought I would live in a family like this. Wow, what are the rules about eating? Tell me about them."
Lei Ting: "Back then, when we lived in the new house, meals were more casual. Grandpa, Grandma, and Mom and Dad would sit at the table, greeting each other. The elders would start eating first, and the younger generation could only start later. Even the seating arrangements had rules. Grandpa always sat in the head seat, Grandma sat next to him to show her support, Mom and Dad sat opposite each other, and I sat at the end. We weren't allowed to talk or make any noise while eating, and we couldn't stir the food. Our meals were all made with medicinal and health-preserving ingredients, carefully prepared by Grandma. The ingredients were grown at a special farm in the suburbs, all organic and pesticide-free. However, many of these things changed after you came to live with us. The square table was replaced with a round one for family gatherings. You always sat in the head seat because no one told you these things, so the family just acquiesced."
An Ning: "I've been sitting in the head seat the whole time! Your family spoils me too much. Why didn't you tell me sooner? I'm being so rude."
Lei Ting: "It's okay. Everyone in the family likes you and spoils you, especially Grandma. She gave you all her precious jewelry, all of which are antiques. My mom has never even had a single piece!"
Anning: "Ah! It can't be the box that Grandma brought last time, can it?"
Lei Ting: "Yes, did you see that box? That wooden box is an antique, made of rosewood, and it has been passed down since the Ming Dynasty."
Anning: "I glanced at it and closed it. I should have closed it gently. Sandalwood is very precious. My father's business friend gave him a small piece that was worth tens of thousands. My grandmother's box was so big, it must have been worth millions."
Lei Ting: "More than that, it's already an antique. Experts have appraised it, and it's worth at least ten million."
Anning: "I didn't even cherish it properly and ruined Grandma's good intentions!"
Lei Ting: "No, this is nothing. The jewelry Grandma gave you is all very valuable. Don't you remember the look of envy on my mom's face when Grandma gave you the antique box?"
Anning: "I saw a hairpin inside, blue-green in color, it was quite pretty. But it was too valuable, so I didn't want it, and I can't have it."
Lei Ting: "That hairpin is made using the kingfisher tail technique, so it's blue. Those are all your things. Grandma specifically told me to give them to you before she passed away, even though you're no longer her granddaughter-in-law. They're at Liao Qian's house. I'll get them for you when we get back."
Anning: "Grandma is so generous, I think I still can't accept it."
Lei Ting: "It's all thanks to her good intentions. The two years you spent at home brought her countless joys. You deserve it."
An Ning: "Okay... what other strange things are there?!"
Thunder: "Of course..."
Lei Ting wanted to talk to An Ning about some family matters, but the burger vendor interrupted, staring at Lei Ting for a long time. The burger vendor had a much better eye than the waiter; he could tell at a glance that Lei Ting was a man of considerable wealth and status.
Burger vendor: "Oh, Anning, you're here to buy a burger. And who's this next to you?"
An Ning: "Hehe is my boyfriend."
Hamburger guy: "My God, you two are such a perfect match! I always thought no one in this world could be worthy of you. I never imagined there would be someone like you. This dragon outfit, good, good."
Thunder: "Haha, you're so good with words, no need to look anymore..."
Lei Ting generously tipped the hamburger vendor, was in a great mood, and led An Ning home.
Thunder: "Everyone here knows you..."
An Ning: "Hehe, I like to go out for walks, and naturally I've gotten to know everyone."
Thunder: "It's so nice to have the breeze from the Thames. It's so peaceful. Being able to stay by your side like this for the rest of my life would be wonderful."
Anning: "Do you know why the hamburger guy said that?"
Thunder: "Why..."
Anning: "He especially likes Han culture and often shows off his 'kung fu' at the store entrance. If you show him your skills, he will definitely admire you."
Lei Ting: "Great! I know the Eight Pieces of Brocade, it's good for physical exercise, and it's like martial arts when you do it. I'll show him when I have time."
An Ning: "Hehe, okay."
Lei Ting led An Ning home, as if rediscovering the feeling of being in love again. This was what normal love should be like—holding roses, her boyfriend by her side, doing intimate things together. It felt so good. An Ning looked at Lei Ting's jawline; he was undeniably sexy. The pearl shawl on his shoulders clattered and rattled, making An Ning's heart flutter. Suddenly, she had a urge to spend more time with Lei Ting, but An Ning shook her head, trying to suppress the thought. It was already eight o'clock in the evening, and the sky was completely dark. The entire city of Niujin was beginning to exude desire. Lei Ting swallowed hard. He felt so restless. He wanted to walk with An Ning along this path into the courtyard forever. There was no home ahead; they could just keep walking like this.
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