"How much is this worth?" Huo Jinning asked anxiously.
“Priceless! There’s nothing like this on the market right now,” Su Mei explained solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Huo Jinning felt as if she were holding a hot potato, rather than an object, leaving her somewhat at a loss.
She couldn't help but recall the moment she received the gift, wondering how she could have been so foolish as to accept it.
I must return it to Fu Qinian tomorrow! It's far too valuable; it's more than just a matter of money.
Grandpa Fu is so generous; it seems he truly considers her a granddaughter-in-law of the Fu family, which is why he gave her such a precious gift.
"This green jade bracelet shouldn't be as valuable as the hairpin, right?" Huo Jinning carefully opened another box and found that it contained the jade bracelet that Aunt Fu had given her.
“Yes, it is indeed a bit lacking…” Su Mei said softly.
"That's good, that's good..." Huo Jinning said, her heart finally settling down, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
“However, this is also an antique, and it’s at least several hundred years old!” Su Mei continued.
"What? It's an antique too? This... how is this possible?" Huo Jinning was stunned, completely unable to believe what she was hearing. She was truly dumbfounded.
“In ancient times, when elders gave jade bracelets to younger generations, it was a beautiful symbol of blessing, good fortune, and wealth; while when lovers gave them to each other, it represented the profound meaning of unwavering loyalty and perfect happiness in their love.”
The mother and her two daughters stared blankly at the two gifts on the coffee table, unsure of what to do.
"Then this jade pendant..."
Huo Jinning suddenly remembered the special gift Fu Qinian had given her. Relying on her memory, she quickly found the familiar box. She remembered that she had opened it before, so she quickly found it and carefully took out the jade pendant inside.
“This…this…” Su Mei pointed at the jade pendant, her face full of surprise, almost forgetting to speak.
Seeing Su Mei's expression, Huo Jinning and the other two immediately understood that this jade pendant was probably even more precious and rarer than the pair of bracelets they had seen before!
After a pause, Su Mei continued, "This jade pendant with dragon and phoenix motifs was a token of love given by men to women in ancient times. If I'm not mistaken, this should be a gift from an emperor to his empress, which is why it's so precious."
The rest of the items are all modern diamond and jade artifacts, but they are all rare treasures.
Su Mei has seen a great deal over the years, but she was still incredibly impressed by these three gifts today.
After all, even though she frequently attends various auctions, she might not have the opportunity to witness so many precious and rare treasures gathered together.
After seeing Su Mei off, the remaining three people were still immersed in the shock they had just experienced and were unable to recover for a long time.
In contrast, Huo Jinxin was in better condition. After today's events, she was even more accepting of her brother-in-law.
Just from the gifts we see today, we can tell how much the Fu family values their younger sister.
These treasures are all priceless. Apart from the few antiques, the other jewelry and ornaments are also invaluable.
This even included the pair of pink diamond earrings that Fu Qinian had given her when he visited last time. Whether it was because it happened to be her favorite pink color, or because the diamonds themselves were rare and of high quality, it was enough to prove Fu Qinian's thoughtfulness.
"Mom, I'm thinking of returning those things to Aqi tomorrow. How about we go out again later and buy some gifts for Grandpa Fu, Uncle Fu, Aunt Fu, and Fu Qinian?"
"Okay, let's go right now. Let's go to our own jewelry store first, and bring back any suitable pieces. Let's pick out a few."
Although both her maternal family, the Zhao family, and her husband's family, the Huo family, were wealthy and not short of money, what she saw today were items that money could not buy.
As a century-old family, the Fu family's profound heritage is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
"Oh dear, I completely forgot to show your Aunt Su the tea set she sent over last year before the Lunar New Year. Could it also be..." Zhao Qiuying didn't finish her sentence, but the implication was already clear.
"Mom, let's keep that tea set. I think Dad likes it quite a bit. We can just buy some more items to complete the set."
[Oh no, I'm going to go bankrupt.]
[I wish I hadn't accepted the gift.]
[The little money I've painstakingly saved is about to disappear.]
The old saying is true: those who try to gain a little will suffer a great loss; that perfectly describes me.
[I really am a big grudge-maker.]
[What a miserable life!]
Zhao Qiuying and Huo Jinxin, who were initially tense, couldn't help but smile.
After picking out several gifts at home, the mother and her two daughters went to the mall to buy some other items.
These gifts, taken from their own shop, cost no money, but Huo Jinning refused her mother's suggestion to spend money on the other items they purchased, and paid for them herself instead.
After dinner, lying in bed, Huo Jinning couldn't help but sigh, "I'm broke again!"
She thought to herself, "This Fu Qinian is such a troublemaker. Why would he give me such an expensive gift for no reason?"
Finally, Huo Jinning sent a message to Fu Qinian to confirm his arrival time.
The bystander asked, "What time are you arriving tomorrow?"
It took about ten minutes to receive Fu Qinian's reply.
Around 10 o'clock.
The spectator, a badger, said "OK".
"How's your throat? I just saw your message, sorry."
The bystander said, "I'm much better now, it's okay, I just wanted to thank you."
The bystander remarked, "You're all very busy people, I can understand."
"As long as it's useful, that's fine."
Actually, Fu Qinian was looking at his phone, wanting to say something, but not knowing what to say.
"Grandpa, I was asking you today when you'd have time to visit him?"
In the end, he could only use his grandfather as an excuse.
The bystander said, "I miss Grandpa Fu too, but I haven't had time lately."
The gossipmonger said, "I want to participate in a variety show with my second brother."
"Participated in variety shows?"
The bystander commented, "Yeah, my company invested in it. It's about having a celebrity guide an ordinary person through a game."
The bystander said, "I thought it would be fun, so I went. Most importantly, I can make money. I'm happy."
"Yes, it's good."
The bystander, who was just watching the drama unfold, said, "I'm sleepy, I'm not talking anymore, bye-bye."
Goodbye, goodnight.
Finally, Huo Jinning fell asleep, torn between the loss of money and her own struggles.
Meanwhile, Fu Qinian felt that he hadn't performed well today, so he had nothing to say.
Before going to sleep, I was thinking about asking Bai Ze how to pursue the person I like when I had time.
The thought of Bai Ze gave Huo Jinning a headache. Huo Jinning had misunderstood the two of them, and she needed to explain things clearly.
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