281: If someone brings a counterfeit bracelet to claim kinship...

"Eldest Son, Niannian is back. When should we host a banquet to introduce Niannian to our relatives and friends?"

Chief Gu heard Grandma Gu's words and looked at his daughter.

"Niannian, when do you think is a good time for a banquet? Dad will listen to you."

Hearing the Eldest Son's words, Grandma Gu immediately voiced her opinion.

"Your dad is right. We will listen to Niannian."

"Grandpa will also listen to Niannian."

Old Chief Gu also said, chuckling.

Old Chief Gu looked at his Granddaughter. When he saw Niannian on the train before, he felt so warm and thought how wonderful it would be if such a girl belonged to the Gu Family.

Unexpectedly, his wish actually came true.

"Let's wait until we find Mom, then hold the banquet together."

Xiao Niannian didn't have many thoughts about this. She didn't need to show off or prove anything to anyone.

Hearing Niannian's words, Old Chief Gu and Grandma Gu were both slightly surprised.

Chief Gu looked at his daughter and nodded, chuckling.

"Alright, we'll listen to you, Niannian."

Grandma Xiao heard her Granddaughter's words and looked at her. She was actually feeling anxious and worried inside.

Although Chief Gu and Niannian had acknowledged their kinship, the wooden bracelet was missing, and Niannian's mother hadn't been found yet.

Grandma Xiao was afraid that something might go wrong later.

Niannian hadn't impersonated the Gu Family's Granddaughter; Old Chief Gu and Chief Gu believed it themselves. Also, regarding the wooden bracelet, Chief Gu said it was a family heirloom passed down by Niannian's mother's family... What if someone else came forward with a bracelet to claim kinship one day, and Niannian couldn't produce hers? Would the Gu Family think Niannian was a liar? "Niannian, Grandma has something she wants to tell you."

Hearing Grandma's words, Xiao Niannian followed Grandma upstairs and returned to her own room.

"Niannian, tell Grandma, where did that wooden bracelet fall? We must find a way to get it back. That is proof of your identity. If someone else picks it up, what if they use it to impersonate you..."

The wooden bracelet had previously been snatched by Xiao Dong and his group, but Niannian later retrieved it.

Hearing Grandma's worried words, Xiao Niannian said with a smile.

"Don't worry. Others won't be able to find that bracelet, unless someone forges one..."

Others can't find it, what does that mean?

"What if someone forges one and uses it to claim kinship, impersonating your identity?"

Grandma Xiao had been worrying about this matter these days. If her Granddaughter could produce the bracelet, things would definitely be different.

But now, the bracelet is missing.

Even if she could prove her Granddaughter had the bracelet, others might not necessarily believe it.

"Does the Zhang Family have other bracelets like this?"

Hearing Grandma's words, Xiao Niannian shook her head.

"I don't know about that, but even if the Zhang Family has similar bracelets, they won't be the same as this one."

Xiao Niannian smiled and comforted Grandma.

After a good while, Grandma Xiao's complexion improved slightly.

"Alright, Grandma believes you can handle things well..."

Xiao Niannian held Grandma's hand and looked up out the window. There was no DNA technology yet; otherwise, they could use DNA testing.

This way, she could prove her identity without the wooden bracelet.

Where exactly is her mother?

Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu also called Chief Gu into the room.

"Eldest Son, how can you say that? While it's right to listen to Niannian, finding your biological daughter is a huge matter. You should inform your relatives first. The banquet can be held later, but how about this: your mother and I will first invite some old Comrades-in-arms, and ask your Second Brother, Third Brother, and Fourth Brother to come back first to meet their Niece..."

"Niannian is certainly your biological daughter, but now that wooden bracelet you mentioned is missing, which might cause trouble later on... We need to first let relatives and friends know about Niannian's existence, which will also reassure Niannian and Sister-in-law Xiao..."

"It's possible that some people might show up with forged tokens to claim kinship..."

Old Chief Gu and Grandma Gu both survived through a hail of bullets, so they naturally understood these matters. Moreover, someone had previously impersonated Niannian and come to claim kinship.

Now that Niannian has been found by them, they must deal with these potential issues first. They cannot let Niannian be sad later.

"Dad, Mom, you are right. I wasn't thinking comprehensively enough..."

Chief Gu immediately apologized.

"We will start preparing this matter to give Niannian a surprise. Regarding inviting old Comrades-in-arms, we should invite Old Man Lu, as well as Old Man Xu, and Old Man Chen..."

Old Chief Gu named six Comrades-in-arms.

"There's no need to invite too many others. Most of them are out of town, and some are not in good health, so we shouldn't make them travel..."

Old Chief Gu said.

"Your dad is right. First, invite these few good friends over so they can meet Niannian. Afterward, when your brothers come back, let them acknowledge kinship with Niannian too..."

"Alright."

After Grandpa Gu finished speaking, he and Grandma Gu went into the study room, and he started calling his good friends.

"Hello, Old Man Lu."

"What is it?"

"My Granddaughter is back. I plan to invite you to eat at my house and meet my Granddaughter..."

Grandpa Lu heard Grandpa Gu's words and said.

"That's wonderful news! When is it? I will definitely come."

"Tomorrow."

After finishing the call with Grandpa Lu, Grandpa Gu called a few other good friends.

"Old Xu, my Granddaughter is back. My Granddaughter is so outstanding..."

"Old Xie, my Granddaughter is back. She is a Soldier now, too..."

Grandpa Gu made several calls in a row, arranging for several old Comrades-in-arms to come to the house tomorrow.

Several of these old Comrades-in-arms live in the same Compound, and the others are not far from here.

However, Grandpa Xie and Grandpa Chen went out of town these past few days. They said they would definitely come to the Gu Family after they returned.

Grandma Gu also chatted with a few other grandmothers. They were all Comrades-in-arms, had kept in touch over the years, and had very good relationships.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Hearing the knocking, Xiao Niannian got up and opened the door.

"Niannian, these are the houses your Grandparents are giving you, and this box of jewelry. We've wanted to give them to you for a long time..."

Seeing that Xiao Niannian wanted to speak, Grandma Gu said with a stern face.

"You are not allowed to refuse. This is your Grandparents' heartfelt wish..."

Looking at the exquisitely carved box and the property deeds in her Grandparents' hands, Xiao Niannian nodded and thanked them.

"Thank you, Grandparents."

Hearing their Granddaughter's words, Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu were overjoyed.

"Of these houses, two sets are right outside this Compound... just over a kilometer away. As for the other two sets, one is in Chengdong..."

"This bankbook contains the New Year's money and pocket money your Grandparents have saved for you since you were little..."