Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2699 - 2635: Don’t Look Down on Others

However, upon receiving Chiang Xiao’s call this morning and learning that Ding Fu was still alive and the ruby pendant remained intact, Jiang Shiheng reconsidered.

The imitation pendant was placed back around Lu Shuangshuang’s neck.

This action was intended to deliver an even more crushing blow to the Lu Family.

Lu Junyou reached out, attempting to snatch the gemstone pendant, but Sun Han promptly intervened, blocking his path.

He observed as Jiang Qiuyan presented the pendant to Jiang Shiheng, his own fists clenching subtly.

Indeed, once the Jiang Family had located Lu Shuangshuang first, the entire situation had spiraled beyond their control.

Previously always holding the advantage, they now found themselves in a completely defensive position, feeling as though the Jiang Family was relentlessly pursuing them.

How had this turn of events come to pass?

For numerous years, they had consistently maintained the superior position.

Jiang Shiheng stated, “Our ruby can be fashioned into a ring. Let’s see if Miss Lu’s can be similarly transformed.”

In truth, from the moment he held it, the disparity was evident. While the ruby appeared to be of good quality on its own, in his estimation, Lu Shuangshuang’s pendant was inferior to the one belonging to the Jiang Family; otherwise, what purpose would theirs serve as a token of commitment?

If its quality was so easily replicated, what was the significance of it?

He gently twisted the two smaller gemstones between his fingers, but they remained utterly immobile.

Raising the pendant, Jiang Shiheng let out a soft chuckle, remarking, “Observe, this one cannot be separated at all.”

“What? So, the ruby Lu Shuangshuang has been wearing all this time isn't ours, but a counterfeit?” Fourth Master Jiang exclaimed, his disbelief palpable.

A fake, it had been a fake all along!

“Then, where is the genuine one?” Fourth Madam Jiang couldn't help but inquire.

Jiang Shiheng replied, “The authentic piece, naturally, was returned to me when I annulled my engagement with Miss Lu back then.”

“So, you genuinely severed your engagement with Lu Shuangshuang? And this happened twenty years ago?” Fourth Master Jiang and the others stared with utter incredulity.

Considering this, for all these years, they had mistakenly believed Lu Shuangshuang to be Xiao Sixth’s betrothed. What did this revelation imply?

Old Master Lu abruptly shifted his gaze to Lu Junyou, bestowing upon him a penetrating look.

Lu Junyou stated in a deep tone, “Since the Sixth Young Master insists this is not the Jiang Family’s token and claims it is fake, might we request that the Sixth Young Master produce the original ruby? Could you permit us to see what the Jiang Family’s true ruby looks like?”

“Certainly, there is no issue with that. However, that ruby is currently with my family. I shall arrange for someone to bring it over for your inspection.”

In reality, after concluding her call, Chiang Xiao was already making arrangements to entrust the pendant to Ding Haijing. Given that he would be escorting Ding Fu back to the Jiang Family, it was logical for him to also convey the ruby.

Even if it required a few additional days, it made no difference. Could the Lu Family procure an identical ruby now? Even if they succeeded, they would still be unaware of the intricate craftsmanship involved in its transformation into a ring.

“Xiao Sixth, have you picked up some nonsensical ideas while wandering outside these past years?” Old Master Lu suddenly interjected coldly. “You claim this is not the Jiang Family’s engagement token, and therefore it isn’t? When you presented the token back then, did you mention any concealed secrets within the gemstone? Who can attest that you haven’t simply procured another one now to cause mischief?”

Old Master Jiang’s expression grew grim.

“Old Lu, uttering such words serves no purpose!”