Xiao Lingchen choked for a moment, then suddenly turned serious and said, "And then there are the CET-4 and CET-6 exams, computer skills, Mandarin proficiency tests, teacher qualifications, certified public accountant qualifications, lawyer qualifications, and legal professional qualifications..."
Mr. Xiao slammed his fist on the armrest in anger: "You brat! You're forcing Tongtong to take so many exams, are you trying to exhaust her? Tongtong, don't listen to him, he doesn't know anything. You can take whatever exams you want, you're the young mistress of the Xiao family, why make yourself struggle..."
Bai Shu chuckled to himself. He knew that if Xiao Lingchen and the Xiao family head met, they would most likely bicker. This was a unique way for the father and son to communicate.
"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Xiao, but I wanted to learn these things myself. Ling Chen didn't force me. He loves and respects me very much."
"Oh, my daughter-in-law is so wonderful! Tongtong is so sensible. With your rotten temper, Ling Chen, you deserve to be a bachelor for decades. Now that you can marry Tongtong, you've struck gold! If you dare to treat Tongtong badly, I'll shoot you first..."
While cursing and swearing, Xiao's father pulled out an antique and exquisite sandalwood box from somewhere and eagerly stuffed it into Bai Shu's hands, saying, "Take it, take it!"
The box was clearly no ordinary item; it exuded a dignified and sophisticated air, with exquisite carvings. It had even developed a patina from being handled so much. When the lid was opened, a pair of crystal-clear mutton fat jade bracelets were revealed!
Bai Shu was taken aback.
This is--
An elderly woman nearby exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this the one Ah He wore before..." She suddenly realized something, "So it's a family heirloom from the Xiao family?"
In the legends of wealthy and powerful families, there is always an ancestral jade bracelet, which is also a symbol of the status of the matriarch.
The old lady smiled and looked at Bai Shu: "If Ahe were still here, she would be overjoyed to see such a beautiful and intelligent daughter-in-law."
The head of the Xiao family sighed, half with regret and half with satisfaction, yet also with a touch of melancholy and sadness.
“If Ahe were still here, she would definitely be willing to put it on Tongtong herself. Now that she’s gone, I’ll do it for Tongtong on her behalf. Hmm, Ling Chen, you rascal, didn’t you prepare any jewelry for Tongtong?”
He turned to look at Xiao Lingchen, his expression turning fierce: "I've treasured every piece of your mother's jewelry. When we get back, I'll give the safe key to Tongtong. You won't get a share!"
The first reaction was as soon as the words were spoken.
He had barely finished speaking when the first thing to react was a panicked and angry scream from the side: "Sir!"
Everyone turned around, and the head of the Xiao family frowned.
The one shouting was Madam Xiao.
Her eyes were fixed on the jade bracelet that read "Madam of the Household," her face slightly pale, even faintly tinged with ashen.
Oh wow, the mistress's bracelet...
A hint of amusement crept into the eyes of those around them. They hadn't expected that Madam Xiao's shout would draw their attention to this.
Since it belongs to the mistress of the family, why is it with the Xiao family head and not given to his wife?
Even more so, judging from Madam Xiao's reaction, it's clear that she didn't even know about this bracelet before!
Was this bracelet meant to be passed down through generations and given directly to the daughter-in-law, or...?
Did the Xiao family head never really consider Madam Xiao to be someone who could wear the bracelet?
This behavior is something worth pondering...
While Madam Xiao was thinking about her own position, Xiao Qingwan was preoccupied with her role as Xiao Lingchen's wife.
She was not as composed as Madam Xiao, and she couldn't control her expression. At this moment, all the color drained from her face. The thought that everything she had coveted would truly be settled and belong to Ji Baishu was something she could not accept no matter what!
No, she had to find a way, she had to stop it!
"Uncle, since this bracelet belongs to the mistress of the family, shouldn't it be given to Aunt?"
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