Zhao Shilan had been severely exploited by Chen Jianguo over the years, and had paid off a lot of money for him, which Shen Sisi knew.
Seeing that she was about to get up and reach into her pocket, Chen Sisi quickly stopped her: "Alright, Auntie, I understand your situation. The thought is what counts. I don't want your money. I just want to get back the jade my mother left me..."
That piece of jade was the only thing that survived the confiscation of her home. It was a keepsake left to her by her mother and also part of her dowry.
Upon hearing the word "jade," Zhao Shilan's expression stiffened, and her eyes instinctively darted away, avoiding Chen Sisi's gaze.
"I need to go back to the old house to look for that jade. Don't worry, I'll definitely find it for you!"
With her aunt's words, Chen Sisi felt relieved: "It's okay, no rush."
The two chatted for a while longer when suddenly there was a noise outside, like the sound of a teacup being overturned.
A sense of foreboding crept into Shen Sisi's mind, and she quickly got up and opened the door.
In the living room, Chen Jianguo stood up excitedly, overturning his teacup and grinning from ear to ear.
This grinning, snarling face, a complete 180-degree change from his previous attitude, greatly surprised Shen Sisi.
He gripped Gu Chengfeng's hand tightly, saying, "Comrade Gu, I'm waiting for your good news."
Chen Sisi's mouth gaped open in surprise. What good news? What did they talk about?
Gu Chengfeng raised the corners of his eyes and smiled meaningfully, concealing a barely perceptible murderous aura: "Don't worry, I, Gu Chengfeng, keep my word. As for Uncle, you should also start preparing Sisi's dowry."
"Sure thing, if you can really do that, I guarantee that Sisi's dowry will be no less than Tingting's."
Chen Sisi's hesitant expression faltered slightly, then her face changed drastically.
dowry?
Did her uncle "sell" her?
Just as she was about to interrupt, Gu Chengfeng gave her a disapproving look and subtly shook his head, signaling her not to act impulsively.
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