Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2316 - 2252: Accept It

"Mr. Wen Li shared a bit of knowledge with me during my last trip to Country Y," she explained in a dry tone.

Accepting her explanation without further questions, Meng Xinian simply nodded.

Chiang Xiao quickly shifted her attention back to Yang Zhiqi. "Since this bracelet is so incredibly costly, Uncle Yang, you truly ought to take better care of it."

She was secretly wondering if accepting such a piece from that old comrade was actually appropriate.

If there were potential complications, returning it to him would be the wiser choice.

Otherwise, wouldn't it just lead to future trouble?

Yang Zhiqi had initially assumed she was merely hesitant to take something so expensive, but her words made him realize her true intent, leaving him deeply moved.

Because she didn't view him as an outsider, she was looking out for his interests by speaking so frankly and directly.

His perception of Chiang Xiao shifted instantly.

It was no wonder his discerning father had claimed Chiang Xiao as his own granddaughter so quickly.

Beyond her medical skills in healing him, she clearly possessed character traits that his father held in high regard.

He now understood that Chiang Xiao offered genuine sincerity to those she truly acknowledged.

A smile suddenly broke across his face as he said, "Thank you, Xiao Chiang. It is perfectly fine to keep the bracelet. To be honest, my old comrade originally borrowed some money from me and promised a significant amount of interest—calling it an investment. I told him I wasn't comfortable with that arrangement, so he gave me this bracelet later on."

While it could be viewed as interest, and perhaps wasn't something to brag about, it wasn't a major issue.

In reality, he had received quite a bargain; he hadn't realized the bracelet's value far exceeded the interest his friend had initially promised.

Chiang Xiao let out a breath of relief. "I just hope Uncle Yang doesn't feel like I'm overstepping."

"How could I? I'm truly grateful to you." Yang Zhiqi shot a look at Meng Xinian. "This boy Xinian is certainly lucky to have found a fiancée as wonderful as you."

Meng Xinian replied with a flash of pride, "My taste has always been excellent."

Hmph.

Give him a little praise and he’ll act like he owns the stars.

Not only did he have good taste, but he was also incredibly bold and thick-skinned—starting his pursuit when Chiang Xiao was only thirteen years old.

If that didn't define being thick-skinned, nothing did.

"If you're so capable, then convince Xiao Chiang to keep the bracelet," Yang Zhiqi remarked, glancing at Meng Xinian.

Meng Xinian countered, "Take it back."

"You little brat, you were the one demanding a meeting gift, and now you're telling me to take it back! Regardless, I'm done with this! I'm leaving the bracelet right here and going to cook my dinner! Furthermore, when I went to retrieve it, I told your aunt it was for your wife, Xiao Chiang. Your aunt warned that if Xiao Chiang refuses it, she'll come over personally to settle the matter. So, you deal with it."

After finishing his sentence, he set the box firmly on the table and turned to depart immediately.

Meng Xinian and Chiang Xiao stood there, exchanging looks.

"What are we supposed to do?" Chiang Xiao asked, feeling somewhat helpless.

In her previous life, she was always the victim of theft and had never been on the receiving end of gifts. This life was the same; she had no experience with this kind of back-and-forth giving and was genuinely unsure of the proper etiquette.

Should she grab it, return it, and then bolt?

Who would actually end up keeping it in the end?

"Just accept it," Meng Xinian advised. "He's clearly set on giving it to you."

"Brother Xinian, this bracelet is worth a fortune," Chiang Xiao reminded him seriously.