Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2700 - 2636: Goods Like These

When Old Master Jiang received the pendant from Jiang Shiheng, he gave it a cursory look before commenting, "So it's this sort of quality."

He then presented the pendant to Old Master Lu in a rather condescending manner. "Previously, out of my trust in Shuangshuang, I never took the opportunity to examine this stone closely. She always kept it hidden away. Now, is there some sort of misunderstanding on the Lu Family's behalf? When we present an engagement token, it is not typically something of this caliber."

"Old Jiang, what precisely do you mean by that? What do you mean by 'this sort of quality'?"

"This gemstone, while not of poor quality, is significantly inferior in its fire and craftsmanship compared to the one from our Jiang Family. Furthermore, the pendant that accompanied it possessed a perfectly designed secret compartment; otherwise, do you truly believe our Jiang Family would be so impoverished as to casually select just any ruby for an engagement? Old Lu, you shouldn't underestimate others in such a manner."

In more recent years, the Lu Family had increased their involvement in politics. However, despite numerous Lu family members in the political sphere, none had achieved significant heights, with the exception of a select few like Lu Zhenggang.

Moreover, many of them operated with unblemished records, and in terms of overall influence, the Lu Family lagged considerably behind immensely wealthy clans such as the Jiang Family.

Furthermore, during his younger and middle years, Old Master Jiang had demonstrably proven his capabilities. When the nation was in need, the Jiang Family made a substantial donation, thereby earning considerable goodwill. Jiang Shiheng's father, in particular, was hailed as a young prodigy, consistently involved in infrastructure projects like bridge and road construction, and implementing policies to safeguard the fishermen of State D. The Jiang Family's name carried weight, yet they possessed the remarkable ability to remain steadfast through years of societal upheaval, a testament to their true strength.

Old Master Jiang had never previously flaunted his affluence before Old Master Lu, making this abrupt display feel like a stinging slap across Old Master Lu's face, leaving him with a burning sensation of humiliation.

That old fox from the Jiang Family!

Was he implying the Lu Family was meager and pathetic?

A five-carat ruby, no less, and he was dismissing it as casually chosen?

It was quite a substantial stone!

The effort to acquire such a ruby back then had been considerable, involving significant financial outlay!

That sum represented a major expenditure for the Lu Family at the time. Even though the Lu Family had grown considerably stronger since then, they still couldn't rival the Jiang Family in terms of sheer wealth.

So, was Old Master Jiang now looking down on them with such intensity?

Fourth Master Jiang chimed in loudly, "Indeed, Old Master Lu should not underestimate people in this way. If that ruby weren't of the highest quality, why would we consider it suitable as an engagement token?"

Here we go again.

Fine, fine!

We understand; your Jiang Family's ruby is top-tier, is that not sufficient boasting?

Old Master Lu was so incensed that he nearly suffered a stroke.

He drew a deep breath and declared, "Regarding the annulment that Xiao Sixth mentioned previously, we were indeed unaware of such a development. An annulment is not a trifling matter to be executed lightly. Should the elders from both families not convene formally to reach a clear understanding? The letters exchanged were merely a reflection of childhood disputes, were they not?"

He then turned his gaze to Jiang Shiheng, adding, "Back then, you were both young, and it's perfectly normal to engage in arguments and quarrels. At times, in a fit of anger, one might utter harsh words about ending things; it was simply a minor disagreement between children, wasn't it? This entire affair shouldn't be taken so seriously."

They were attempting to dismiss the annulment from years ago as nothing more than a childish spat.

Jiang Shiheng, however, shook his head. "At the time, I arranged for someone to deliver the annulment letter directly to our Grandfather's hands. However, Miss Lu personally intercepted it. This is not a matter of my making, and I clearly stated in the letter that it was merely to inform of my intentions, and that I would personally visit on a later date to formalize the annulment."