Of course, even Ma could see the implications, let alone those shrewd and sophisticated ladies.
This means that although He Jiuniang likes Xiao Susu and is willing to be close to the Yao family, these monsters and scoundrels in the Yao family will have no chance of taking advantage of her!
Many people were starting to think that it was impossible to climb up to He Jiuniang through the Yao family. They figured it would be better to pay more attention to Xiao Susu. They saw how good He Jiuniang was to Susu, even giving her such expensive skincare products to Madam Yao.
From this perspective, He Jiuniang is quite generous. The reason she is so stingy with Madam Ma is probably because she looks down on Madam Ma's character.
However, Ma's character is indeed petty and narrow-minded, making her quite despicable. Yao's son and daughter-in-law are essentially ruined.
Madam Yao said, "Thank you so much, Madam Lu, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do. Everyone, please go to the reception room and have something to eat. I'm so sorry for taking up so much time."
Madam Yao smiled obsequiously and spoke very humbly, which pleased the other ladies. He Jiu Niang also thought that Madam Yao was quite good at dealing with people, but she was just unlucky to have two sons and daughters-in-law.
"It's alright, it was just a coincidence. Luckily I saw it, otherwise the young mistress's face would have been quite difficult to treat."
He Jiuniang waved her hand with a smile, seemingly not caring, then held the small basket up to Susu and said, "Susu, isn't this the birthday present you wanted to give to your grandmother? Hurry up and give it to her!"
The basket isn't very big or heavy; a child can easily lift it.
Susu took the small basket, carried it over and gave it to Madam Yao. Madam Yao patted Susu's little head with a loving expression and said, "Susu is so good, Grandma likes her very much."
He Jiuniang then went over and said, "Madam Yao, use this up within three months as soon as possible. Don't worry about it ruining your face. It will definitely have unexpected effects on your face."
Madam Yao nodded, deeply moved. This was a general's wife, a titled lady, whose status was much higher than hers, yet she spoke to her like this. Madam Yao was truly flattered.
"Thank you, Madam Lu."
"Why are you thanking me? This is a birthday gift from SuSu to you! Right, SuSu?"
As He Jiuniang spoke, she lowered her head and smiled at Susu. Susu nodded vigorously. Yes, this was her birthday gift to her maternal grandmother.
"Okay, Grandma thanks Susu too."
Madam Yao pursed her lips, tears glistening in her eyes. She suddenly felt that raising a daughter was better than raising a son. A son would marry a wife and then take things from her, while a daughter was sensible and considerate from a young age, and later gave birth to a granddaughter who always thought of her. The difference was like heaven and earth.
It was really inappropriate to cry in front of so many people, so she quickly composed herself, took Susu's hand with one hand, waved with the other, and personally led everyone out.
She walked respectfully beside He Jiuniang and Sun Shi, listening to them talk about how they raised Susu so well, and how they had managed to teach the child so well. Every word they said revealed their affection for Susu.
Madam Yao felt a pang of bitterness. How could she possibly raise children? If she really knew how, she wouldn't have raised her two sons to be like that, and the wives she married weren't good people either, which led to the family's decline.
This child was born kind-hearted and so sensible that it broke her heart, so she just smiled and remained silent the whole way, without giving a direct answer.
She knew perfectly well that He Jiuniang's repeated emphasis on the skincare products being a gift from Susu was actually an attempt to save face for Susu. Otherwise, how could a child as young as Susu have so much money to buy such expensive skincare products?
She felt that it must be because her Susu was too sensible that Heaven was moved and sent such a benefactor to support Susu.
Madam Yao was very happy. With the Lu family backing her up, her two daughters-in-law should not dare to bully Su Su in the future.
Mr. Yao had been chatting with the male guests in the reception room and was unaware that his daughter-in-law had caused such an embarrassing incident. When he saw Mrs. Yao and the others return, he asked with a smile, "How is it? Is your eldest daughter-in-law alright?"
Madam Yao's smile was somewhat awkward, but she still forced a smile and said, "It's nothing."
The others wanted to say something sarcastic, but seeing He Jiuniang's stern face and warning look, they immediately dared not say anything more.
I understand. He Jiuniang just doesn't want her two daughters-in-law to take advantage of her, but the Yao family elders can benefit from Susu's presence and receive the Lu family's favor.
After everyone understood He Jiu Niang's intentions, their expressions towards the Yao family elders softened considerably. They no longer displayed the same mockery towards Madam Ma as before, and they didn't mention Madam Ma's matter upon their return.
After sitting for a while, He Jiuniang finally spoke up: "Madam Yao, I feel a connection with Susu. My mother and I both like Susu very much. I wonder if we could become godparents to the Yao family and have Susu become my goddaughter?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned and looked at Susu and the Yao family elders with envy. They were godparents!
The Yao family elders never expected that the Lu family would want to become godparents. What merit did their family have to deserve this?
Before Madam Yao could speak, He Jiuniang continued, "We're just becoming godparents. We can take Susu out for a few days now and then, or have her stay at our home for a few days. I really like Susu. Madam Yao, would you consider it?"
He Jiuniang's eagerness was quite surprising. Generally speaking, even if it's about establishing a godparent relationship, the Yao family should be the one to speak first. After all, their status is what it is. Even if it's He Jiuniang's idea first, the Yao family should be the one to come to them.
But the Lu family really gave the Yao family too much face. Not only did He Jiuniang come to visit in person, but they also brought Sun Shi with them. This showed great sincerity.
Madam Yao was so excited that she didn't know what to say. Her eldest daughter-in-law had caused such a shameful incident, and He Jiuniang had already spoken up for her and helped resolve the issue. Now, she even wanted to recognize Susu as her goddaughter. This was a great honor for the Yao family.
"It's truly a blessing for Susu to be favored by Madam Lu. This child has been pitiful since she was little, and we, the old couple, have been raising her all by ourselves. I often worry about what will happen to young Susu if I'm not around one day... But now, Susu has met Madam Lu and Old Madam Lu, and has so many people who love her. I am truly, truly happy!"
Madam Yao finally couldn't hold back anymore, and she cried as she spoke, her eyes unable to stop.
Su Su didn't receive love from her biological parents, but she was favored by the Lu family; this was her good fortune.
She pulled Susu to kneel down in front of He Jiuniang and Sun Shi, forcibly holding back her tears, and said with a smile, "Susu, quickly kowtow to your godmother and godmother! When you grow up, you must be filial to them and repay their kindness!"
"Godmother?"
Little Susu stood there, pursing her lips. She didn't kneel down immediately, but looked at He Jiuniang with her big, innocent eyes and asked cautiously, "Is godmother also a mother?"
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