Qiu Sangu nodded and called for two elderly people to come in from the balcony, followed by heading to the kitchen to help fetch bowls and chopsticks for the elderly.
At first, the two elderly people made a show of reluctance, leisurely making their way from the balcony back to the living room. But upon smelling the tempting aroma of the steamed buns, they couldn’t pretend any longer.
They were indeed hungry.
Qiu Sangu had deliberately starved them that evening, not preparing much in the way of dishes.
The two elderly folks had grown accustomed to eating well at Second Aunt Gu’s household, and suddenly being treated coldly, how could their stomachs not growl with hunger?
And regarding these crab roe buns, the two old folks had already heard how delicious they were, like buns made of gold; once they saw them, their greedy eyes revealed their true nature.
Qiu Jiaxuan smiled and served each of the elderly a golden steamed bun in their bowl, saying, "Grandpa, Grandma, hurry and eat while it’s hot. Tomorrow, if we go to meet Nuannuan’s sister’s in-laws, no matter what, we can’t let ourselves be looked down upon."
These words hit the nail on the head. Reminded in such a way by Qiu Jiaxuan, the two elderly pondered and felt the same way.
In meeting with the Xiao Family, although they are said to be the wealthiest, with abundant riches and power, it was precisely for this reason they couldn’t allow themselves to be seen as inferior by the other family; otherwise, how would they be able to negotiate and discuss finances on equal terms with the Xiao Family later on?
Concerning this, Qiu Jiaxuan had already arranged everything for the two elderly, bringing them a set of gifts suitable to be given to the other family’s elders, confidently patting the gift box and saying to the two, "This is a designer skincare set. I heard their household has mostly women, and giving this will be thoughtful and fashionable."
Designer skincare products?
Qiu Sangu’s, Second Aunt Gu’s, and Grandma Gu’s gaze was intensively touring the beautiful gift box.
Qiu Sangu whispered to her son, "Where did you get this from?"
If they had such a great item, why didn’t he give it to his mother first as a sign of filial piety?
So Qiu Jiaxuan assured his mother, "Don’t worry, I’ve saved one for you, Mom. I’ll bring it over tomorrow. This one, let’s take it to them first."
Qiu Sangu’s heart was put at ease.
What woman doesn’t love to look beautiful?
Moreover, this skincare product was rumored to be magical, endorsed by the British royal family, with miraculous effects of reversing aging.
Grandma Gu and Second Aunt Gu felt that giving away such a wonderful item was perhaps a waste, but Qiu Jiaxuan argued, "No pain, no gain. Without investment, there’s no return."
By giving away this skincare set, they would receive a return gift from the other side valued tenfold, even a million times over. With this thought, Grandma Gu no longer insisted on keeping the item for personal use.
The next day, Mrs. Xiao from the Xiao Family sent over the address for the meeting.
Qiu Jiaxuan personally drove a luxury vehicle to take the two elderly to the appointment.
Mrs. Xiao, of course, also wanted to maintain her own stature, and selected a well-known and prestigious seafood restaurant in the city.
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Second Aunt Gu was carrying the skincare gift box intended for the Xiao Family elders.
The three of them walked into the restaurant.
Soon, Mrs. Xiao’s people came out to greet them and led them to the private room.
As Grandpa and Grandma Gu entered the private room, they saw a senior woman in an opulent Chinese hanfu seated in the middle chair, giving off an aura of wealth and luxury.
Immediately, Grandma Gu glanced down at her own attire, her best outfit, which in comparison to the gem-studded one seemed worlds apart.
Even Grandpa Gu felt as if he had gone blind, this old lady matching people as if she were competing in a tournament of death.
Just look at how well-off she is, draped in gold, diamonds, and pearls, resembling the Empress Dowager herself.