“Mom, I brought the jewelry for you. Try it on and see how it looks?”
Li Minxi brought over a pile of boxes.
“Thank you, Xiao Xi. You’ve put in a lot of effort.”
“Mom, please don’t be so formal. I’m just presenting these flowers from someone else, Yangzi prepared them all for you. Hurry up and try them on.”
Li Minxi said as she took out a pair of bracelets.
“These are truly beautiful.” Wu Shangqing immediately took a liking to them. “They must have cost quite a bit, right?”
“They didn’t cost any money. Here, Mom, let me put them on for you.”
Li Minxi transformed into a devoted daughter-in-law, calling Wu Shangqing “Mom” repeatedly, which made the others roll their eyes.
Guo Xuyang noticed his aunt looking on with undisguised envy.
He quietly nudged Xiao Yun.
“Call Xia Li and see if Old Xu has finished making your set. If it’s done, send it over to Auntie first.”
Xiao Yun glanced at Xu Wenli and walked out to make the call.
“It’s ready. Xia Li will bring it over shortly. Are they all for Auntie?”
Xiao Yun whispered back after returning.
“Just one pair of bracelets is enough. The rest are not needed.”
“My sister-in-law, you look so stunning wearing these, adorned with pearls and jewels.” Xu Wenli said with a hint of sourness.
“Sister-in-law, let’s each take one of these bracelets.” Wu Shangqing said.
“Mom, no need. These are all yours. I’ve prepared a pair of bracelets for Auntie, Xia Li will bring them over soon.”
“Yangzi, that’s very kind of you.” Xu Wenli was unusually polite.
“Auntie, this is a token of my nephew’s regard. Please wait a moment, Xia Li will be here shortly.” Guo Xuyang said.
“These bracelets are truly beautiful. I wonder what they’re made of?”
“Jade. It’s from Myanmar.”
“I’ve heard jade is not cheap. How much did your mother’s set cost?”
“It didn’t cost anything. I found the materials myself and had them made.”
“The processing fees must have been substantial, though?”
“Mr. Wu helped find the craftsman, and we pay his salary.”
“I see. They are truly beautiful.” Xu Wenli’s eyes never left the jewelry Wu Shangqing was wearing.
“Mom, why don’t you stand up and walk around a bit?”
Li Minxi said after helping Wu Shangqing put on the bracelets, pendant, and earrings.
Wu Shangqing stood up as requested.
“Mom, looking at you now, people would believe you were my sister.”
Li Minxi instantly reverted to her devoted mode.
“Xiao Xi, you always know what to say. Mom knows she’s getting old. Yangzi is already so grown up.”
“Mom, you truly don’t look old at all. If we sit together tomorrow, someone is bound to strike up a conversation with you.”
“You shouldn’t say things like that, Xiao Xi.” Wu Shangqing’s face flushed slightly.
“Hehe, Mom. How about I take you out for drinks tonight?”
“Li Minxi, are you trying to lead Mom astray? Be careful, Dad might not let you in the house.” Guo Xuyang said.
“Your father can’t wait.” Wu Shangqing said with a look of disdain.
“You two chat, why are you involving me? I feel like I’ve been shot while lying down.” Guo Yiyu said.
“It’s okay, Dad. Should I have Fatty take you to a club? You can do whatever you want there?” Li Minxi wasn’t afraid of stirring up trouble.
“He wouldn’t dare.” Wu Shangqing glared.
“Mom, please don’t be angry. I was just joking.”
Li Minxi quickly apologized upon seeing the "Old Buddha" getting upset.
“No man is good, and you don’t know how formidable they can be.” Wu Shangqing said.
Her words swept through most of the people in the room.
“Mom, I’m your son. You can’t say that about me.” Guo Xuyang complained from the side.
“That’s exactly what I’m talking about. It’s good that someone like Xiao Xi keeps you in line, so you don’t run wild.”
“Mom, do I really seem so worthless in your eyes?”
“What do you think? None of you give me any peace.”
Wu Shangqing sat down huffily.
“What did Elena say about her check-up this afternoon?”
“The fetus is healthy, and the position is good. She’s about nine months along and is expected to give birth next month.”
“What are your plans then?”
“We’ll just go to the hospital for the delivery. The hospital facilities are very good.”
Guo Xuyang knew his mother wasn’t asking about that, but with so many people in the room, he could only deflect.
Wu Shangqing glanced at the others and didn’t press further.
At this moment, Xia Li entered, holding several boxes.
“Mr. Xiao, I’ve brought everything you requested.”
Xiao Yun took the box containing the bracelets and handed it to Guo Xuyang.
Then he said to Xia Li, “Please put the rest in the safe on the west side for now.”
“Okay, Mr. Xiao.” Xia Li nodded to everyone present and walked out.
“Auntie, these are the bracelets I prepared for you. Please try them on and see how they look.”
Guo Xuyang handed the jewelry box to Xu Wenli.
“Thank you, Yangzi.”
Xu Wenli said as she eagerly took out the bracelets and put them on her wrists.
“They look so beautiful. It’s always Yangzi; Xiao Hui never has these thoughts.”
Fortunately, Guo Xuhui wasn’t present. He was at home preparing couplets and decorations for the wedding car.
“It’s not that Xiao Hui doesn’t have the thoughts, it’s that he doesn’t have the capability.” Guo Yixiang said from the side.
“Yangzi, tell me honestly, how much would a pair of these bracelets cost on the market?”
Guo Xuyang was surprised by Guo Yixiang’s question and didn’t understand his intention at first.
“These materials are our own, so they didn’t cost much.”
“I’m asking about the market price, not how much you paid for them.”
“These aren’t worth much.” Guo Xuyang was still being evasive.
“Uncle, a single bracelet like this would cost at least two hundred million in a specialty store.” Li Minxi interjected.
“What? Two hundred million?” Xu Wenli was stunned.
“Yes. This is Imperial Green ice jade. I’m talking about one bracelet. Yangzi gave you a pair, so that’s at least four hundred million.” Li Minxi said.
“Now you know why Xiao Hui doesn’t have these kinds of intentions, right?” Guo Yixiang looked at Xu Wenli.
“Then I don’t want them. They’re too expensive. How many villas could you buy with just this pair of bracelets?”
“Auntie, if it’s given to you, then wear it. What Xiao Xi said was the market price. We are in this business. The materials are ours, and the processing was done by master craftsmen we hired.”
Guo Xuyang quickly said, fearing Xu Wenli might feel pressured.
“No wonder you said the villas and hotels were gifts from Mr. Cheng. If you give him a few sets of jewelry like this, you can have anything.” Xu Wenli said enviously, looking at the jewelry Wu Shangqing was wearing.
“You can’t quite say that. Mr. Cheng and I have some history, so it’s not convenient to elaborate.” Guo Xuyang didn’t go into detail.
“Yangzi, does your business make several hundred billion a year?” Xu Wenli asked.
“Roughly. Money comes and goes, and it’s not that easy to earn.”
“Sister-in-law, why are you still working? A little bit spilling from Yangzi’s fingers would be enough for you to earn for a lifetime.”
Wu Shangqing looked at Guo Xuyang and said, “You mischievous boy, are you intentionally saying this to make me stay?”
“Mom, where did you get that idea? How could I dare to lie to you?” Guo Xuyang said with a smile.