368: Gold is jewelry when you're rich, and money when you're poor.

Zhang Fu was incredibly furious internally, and her face was slightly contorted, yet she still wore a smile. However, underneath the table, she was tightly pinching her hands, desperately suppressing the rage in her heart.

Xiao Niannian, where exactly did you pop up from?

She absolutely could not let Xiao Niannian continue like this, or everything she desired would become an illusion.

She hadn't expected that her parents, who had always doted on her, wouldn't believe her words. Instead, they truly treated Xiao Niannian as their biological Maternal Granddaughter, even preparing a suitcase full of gifts. When the large suitcase was wheeled over, the sound alone revealed how many gifts were packed inside and how heavy it was.

She wished she had X-ray vision to clearly see what was inside.

Could it contain the things she had wanted before?

She must expose Xiao Niannian's true face and let everyone know that Xiao Niannian is fake.

Only then could she achieve her goal and obtain everything she desired.

Second Maternal Uncle's Wife looked somewhat displeased. She had given birth to two sons and one daughter, and Eldest Sister-in-law had given birth to one son and one daughter. Although Zhang Fu also gave birth to a daughter, Zhang Fu was an adopted daughter, and Zhang Xiaorou was merely a Maternal Granddaughter, and not even a biological one. The mother-in-law's possessions should rightfully go to her daughter and Eldest Sister-in-law's daughter. Her daughter was clearly favored more by her parents-in-law... Now that Xiao Niannian had arrived, the items inside would definitely not be ordinary.

Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife also took out a velvet box and said with a smile.

"Niannian, this is a gift from your Eldest Maternal Uncle and Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife."

"Thank you, Eldest Maternal Uncle and Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife."

Xiao Niannian received it with both hands and thanked them with a smile.

Zhang Xin stood beside her mother, looking at her Older Female Cousin, Xiao Niannian.

"Older Female Cousin, this is the gift I prepared for you. I made it myself."

Xiao Niannian smiled when she saw the box Zhang Xin handed over.

From the moment she entered until now, she could tell that Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife was a good person, and the little Younger Female Cousin Zhang Xin was also very well-taught.

"Thank you, little Younger Female Cousin."

Xiao Niannian took the small box.

She didn't know what was inside, but it was the little Younger Female Cousin's goodwill. She had indeed prepared a gift for the little Younger Female Cousin as well.

She had previously acquired some good materials and also had some gold bars, so she made several plaster molds.

One of the molds was used to make a Longevity Lock, crafted from gold and set with six small gems, making it look exquisite.

"This is the gift Older Female Cousin prepared for you."

Xiao Niannian took a small velvet box out of her pocket.

Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife and Zhang Xin hadn't expected Xiao Niannian to take out a gift for Zhang Xin.

Zhang Xin glanced at her mother, and seeing her nod, she accepted it happily.

"Thank you, Older Female Cousin."

Zhang Xin did not open the velvet box; although she was young, she was very polite.

However, Zhang Youyou, who was nearby, spoke up.

"Little Sister, let me see what Younger Female Cousin gave you?"

Hearing this, Zhang Xin said.

"No, not now."

But Zhang Youyou snatched it directly.

"Younger Female Cousin Nian, the gift Xin Xin gave you was an excellent pearl bracelet. What did you give her? It couldn't be a gift worth only a few yuan, could it?"

After Zhang Youyou finished speaking, she opened the velvet box Xiao Niannian had given.

When she saw the exquisite gold Longevity Lock inside, she froze.

Second Maternal Uncle's Wife also looked at Xiao Niannian in surprise.

Eldest Sister-in-law had prepared a generous gift, while she had only prepared a pair of silver-inlaid jade earrings. The jade quality was only passable, about the size of a pinky fingernail. Although they looked delicate, they weren't actually worth much money.

Her husband suggested giving a set of jade jewelry, considering this was her biological Younger Sister-in-law's daughter. However, many people said that Xiao Niannian was an imposter who just hadn't been exposed yet.

Moreover, Xiao Niannian had ruined Second Sister's plan. Originally, her biological Younger Sister-in-law went missing, and everyone thought she had passed away. Second Sister happened to be divorced and hadn't remarried for many years. At that time, she vaguely sensed that Second Sister liked Eldest Brother-in-law, so she was naturally tempted.

After all, the in-law relationship between the Zhang Family and the Gu Family was only maintained by the two children. Furthermore, Eldest Brother-in-law was good to the parents-in-law, but somewhat cold towards Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law, and their family. They usually couldn't leverage the Gu Family's name... If Younger Sister were still around, things would definitely be different.

Since Younger Sister was gone, if Second Sister became the step-wife, it would be good for the two nephews and even better for the Zhang Family.

Seeing the substantial piece of jewelry Xiao Niannian gave, she immediately squeezed the velvet box in her hand tight. Taking advantage of everyone's distraction, she walked toward the room.

Luckily, she hadn't brought it out, or she would have lost immense face.

If her parents-in-law became dissatisfied with her, her husband would also be angry, and Eldest Brother-in-law would also be very angry.

Now that Xiao Niannian was a Gu Family Granddaughter, her generosity was truly different.

The gift she gave her Niece was pure gold and even inlaid with diamonds.

This must all be the Gu Family's money, right?

Chief Gu looked at the exquisite gold Longevity Lock and smiled. He thought his daughter had bought it at a department store, as gold items could only be purchased in such places now.

But this Longevity Lock really is exquisite.

His daughter came to her maternal grandfather's house to receive gifts. Among these cousins, only Xin Xin was slightly younger than his daughter. Everyone else was older.

The little daughter raised by Eldest Sister-in-law truly was different.

Unlike Second Sister-in-law, he had just seen Second Sister-in-law open that velvet box, which contained only a pair of ordinary-quality earrings. Who was she looking down on? If Second Sister-in-law had actually taken that out and given it to his daughter, he would have returned it on the spot.

His daughter would absolutely not suffer such humiliation.

Over the years, he had given countless things to Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law's family.

Since they didn't value his daughter this much, he would definitely cut off contact with Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law from now on.

"Younger Female Cousin, you are truly generous." Zhang Youyou looked at the exquisite gold Longevity Lock, her tone slightly sarcastic.

Zhang Fu spoke up again at this moment.

"Niannian is really sensible, this gift is very exquisite..."

Hearing Zhang Fu praise her with the posture of a hostess, Xiao Niannian looked at her father.

Chief Gu saw his daughter's gaze and smiled back at her.

"Older Female Cousin, I really like it, thank you, Older Female Cousin." Zhang Xin was overjoyed.

Eldest Maternal Uncles Wife was also very happy. No matter what the Niece (Sister's Daughter) gave as a return gift, having one was excellent.

She hadn't expected such an exquisite Longevity Lock. The price wasn't necessarily high, but the symbolism was excellent.

Zhang Fu took out a velvet box and said with a smile.

"Niannian and I truly thought alike. What I prepared for Niannian is a gold bracelet. As the saying goes, gold is jewelry in times of wealth, and travel expenses in times of poverty. This bracelet is engraved with many auspicious patterns..."