Chapter 330
Madam Guo held Su Xiaoxiao’s hand and smiled reassuringly. “Don’t be anxious; we still need to consult the doctor. If the doctor says there’s no impact, we’ll go with your plan, okay?”
Jiang Yexun nodded in agreement. “As long as the doctor gives the green light, I’ll follow your wishes. And as for the College for Workers and Farmers, we don’t need to rush. I can help you get a recommendation to study in Shanghai later.”
In recent years, Big Gao had secured many valuable resources, and Jiang Yexun had also found numerous things in the mountains. Thus, getting a spot at the college wouldn’t be difficult for Xiaoxiao, especially since she was a high school student. He would find a job in Shanghai, and since Su Xiaoxiao’s parents were there, it wouldn’t be too hard to relocate once she was admitted.
“Got it, you all just follow what the doctor says,” Su Xiaoxiao huffed playfully, turning her head away.
If anything unexpected happened later, she didn’t want anyone blaming Jiang Yexun.
Mr. and Mrs. Su were used to Su Xiaoxiao being stubborn, so they didn’t make a big deal out of it. Instead, they focused on Aunt Guo and Jiang Yexun. “There are only twenty-five days left. We need to hurry and get everything ready before the New Year.”
Su Hongchen looked at his parents with disbelief. He never expected his doting parents to be so eager to marry off his sister.
What Su Hongchen didn’t realize was that Mr. and Mrs. Su were worried about not finding the person who stole a ton of steel. They feared that if the police arrived on New Year’s Day, the children might not be in the mood for a wedding, making it even harder to arrange it.
Moreover, if Xiaoxiao wasn’t married to Jiang, their close interactions could easily spark jealousy and lead to false accusations. Thus, the wedding needed to happen as soon as possible.
“Alright, alright! It’s settled then. I’ll start preparing for the wedding tomorrow and find a good date,” Aunt Guo said, finally feeling relieved.
Jiang Yexun frowned slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed. “Mom, once the wedding is over, I’ll need you to handle the preparations. I, He Xingzhi, will be out searching for any clues.”
“Okay! But while I handle the wedding, you need to take care of Xiaoxiao’s father’s matters, understand?” Aunt Guo emphasized sternly.
Jiang Yexun nodded seriously.
Madam Guo then turned her gaze back to Su Xiaoxiao, smiling. “Xiaoxiao, this is a family heirloom bracelet from the Gu family. It was traditionally passed down to the eldest daughter-in-law. Since I’m the last one left in the Gu family, it’s now yours.”
She produced a handkerchief-wrapped bracelet from her pocket. When she unwrapped it, it revealed a vivid, glass-like imperial green jade bracelet that left the Su family members wide-eyed.
While the Su family marveled at the bracelet’s value, Su Xiaoxiao was stunned and incredulous. She had thought the bracelet had been used up when she was reborn, but now it had reappeared before her.
As Su Xiaoxiao was lost in thought, Aunt Guo had already taken her hand and slipped the jade bracelet onto her wrist.
Initially, Su Xiaoxiao didn’t notice anything unusual, but as the bracelet settled on her wrist, an intense burning sensation quickly spread, almost causing her to pull her hand away.
Yet, Aunt Guo seemed completely oblivious to the searing pain.
“Thank you, Auntie,” Su Xiaoxiao managed to smile through the discomfort.
But her curiosity only deepened. Such a magical heirloom—did the Gu family know nothing about it?
“No need for thanks between us,” Aunt Guo said, admiring Su Xiaoxiao’s delicate hand. “Come on, let’s eat before the food gets cold.”
With everyone having received what they wanted, the meal was particularly enjoyable.
After sending the guests off, Su Hongchen immediately came back and asked urgently, “Mom and Dad, why are you so easily marrying off my sister to Jiang Yexun? I thought you’d at least give him a year or two to prove himself, but now she’s getting married in twenty-five days!”
Mrs. Su shot Su Hongchen a disapproving look. “Easily? Did you see how much Jiang and his mother are giving? Houses, money, and everything. If we calculate the bride price in the city, their contribution is enough to marry sixty-seven wives. And that’s not even counting the house and appliances they’ve provided. Even if you get married, we wouldn’t be able to match their level of generosity.”
“This isn’t about money. It’s about the fact that Jiang Yexun’s family was once very wealthy. What they’re giving now is probably just a small fraction of their fortune,” Su Hongchen argued, still upset.
“It’s not about money. It’s about where the man’s feelings lie, and that’s where the money goes. Their willingness to risk revealing their secrets for Xiaoxiao’s sake proves how much she means to them,” Mr. Su said firmly.
For the Su family, marrying off their daughter wasn’t about selling her. The money was secondary. What mattered was that Jiang and his mother were showing they genuinely cared and wanted to give their daughter a comfortable life