369: Who is Xiao Niannian mocking?

Giving a gift, yet having to mention that gold is jewelry when rich and travel expenses when poor—Xiao Niannian understood the implication of Zhang Fu's words. Zhang Fu was implying that Xiao Niannian was a country bumpkin who only valued gold, otherwise, everyone else would send elegant jewelry like jade or pearls, while Xiao Niannian's gift was incredibly vulgar.

Although the Golden Peace Lock was exquisite, in the eyes of most people, it was very vulgar.

She gave Xiao Niannian a Golden Bracelet because she thought Xiao Niannian was vulgar, which was why she chose that gift.

Moreover, the phrase "travel expenses when poor" was also a curse directed at Xiao Niannian, implying that when Zhang Fu exposed her, Xiao Niannian would be kicked out of the Gu Family, and then this Golden Bracelet would indeed become Xiao Niannian's travel expenses in poverty.

Xiao Niannian laughed.

"Thank you, Aunt Zhang Fu."

She would never call her "Maternal Aunt"; Zhang Fu wasn't worthy.

After Xiao Niannian said thank you, she did not accept the gift Zhang Fu offered.

"I heard that Aunt Zhang Fu, you divorced Uncle many years ago and still have to raise Younger Female Cousin Xiaorou. I appreciate your thought, but I won't accept the Golden Bracelet. You can also use it as travel expenses..."

Zhang Fu had initially worn a look of arrogance, believing that if Xiao Niannian accepted the bracelet, her words would surely come true. But she hadn't expected Xiao Niannian to refuse the bracelet and bounce the words right back at her.

Her life was so good now; did she need a Golden Bracelet for travel expenses? Who was Xiao Niannian mocking? Zhang Fu's expression shifted repeatedly, and she nearly lost her composure.

She bit her lip fiercely until she could taste blood.

"You child, I am your mother's younger sister, your biological Maternal Aunt. Why are you being so polite with your Maternal Aunt? Your Maternal Aunt has had a job for years and earns decent income, and your Younger Female Cousin is doing very well. It's you who suffered so much over the years... Your Maternal Aunt truly feels sorry for you..."

As Zhang Fu spoke, her voice was laced with sobs.

"If Brother-in-law had found you sooner, you wouldn't have had to suffer all these years. In the future, we will definitely compensate you well..."

We will definitely compensate you well?

Who is "we"?

Xiao Niannian looked at Zhang Fu mockingly. Even at a time like this, Zhang Fu was still trying to create the impression of being very close to her father.

"Thank you, Aunt Zhang Fu. I have my father, Grandparents, and older brothers to look after me, so I don't need you to. After all, our entire family believes that Mother is still alive and firmly believes we can find her. Our family will be reunited..."

Xiao Niannian's words were like a slap, hitting Zhang Fu hard across the face.

Zhang Fu looked at Chief Gu with a wronged expression, tears welling up in her eyes.

Gu Yuan and Gu Jin couldn't hold back anymore and were about to speak up to defend their younger sister.

Second Maternal Aunt Zhang also spoke up.

"Niannian, how can you speak to your Maternal Aunt like that? Your Maternal Aunt has been helping to look for you all these years. She even went to places like City Name and Yangcheng before, enduring a lot of hardship..."

Hearing Second Sister-in-law's words, Zhang Fu started crying.

Xiao Niannian heard Second Maternal Aunt's words, watched them play their coordinated roles, and couldn't help but laugh.

"My daughter is right. I will find my wife, and our family will definitely be reunited. If Niannian doesn't want to accept this Golden Bracelet, she won't."

Chief Gu stepped forward directly, protecting his daughter.

Seeing their father step out to protect their younger sister, Gu Yuan and Gu Jin sat back down.

Old Madam Zhang looked displeasedly at her Second Daughter-in-law.

"Second Daughter-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about? Today is Niannian's homecoming celebration at her Maternal Grandparents' house. If you don't want to give a gift, step aside..."

Hearing her mother-in-law's words, Second Maternal Aunt Zhang quickly said.

"Mom, my husband and I prepared a gift for Niannian. Husband, quickly give it to Niannian."

Second Maternal Aunt Zhang knew it was inappropriate for her to speak further, so she pulled her husband forward.

Second Maternal Uncle Zhang looked at his Niece with a smile and said warmly.

"Niannian, this is a gift from Second Maternal Uncle and Second Maternal Aunt. Welcome home..."

What Second Maternal Uncle Zhang said was naturally much more pleasant than what Second Maternal Aunt Zhang said.

"Thank you, Second Maternal Uncle."

Xiao Niannian did not refuse Second Maternal Uncle Zhang; she accepted the item and handed it to her Eldest Brother, Gu Yuan.

Gu Yuan took the item and held it.

"Niannian, this is a gift from Eldest Male Cousin."

"Niannian, this is a gift from Second Male Cousin."

All the male cousins gave gifts. At this moment, Zhang Youyou also took out a large iron box containing a box of chocolates.

After Xiao Niannian thanked them all, she handed the items to her two older brothers.

After eating at the Zhang Family, Chief Gu left with his daughter and sons.

Seeing Brother-in-law and the others leave, Zhang Fu started crying.

"Mom and Dad, look, Niannian has been in the countryside for so many years, and her personality has changed like this... I was clearly doing this for her own good..."

Zhang Fu spoke cryptically, tears welling up in her eyes, looking incredibly wronged.

Second Maternal Uncle Zhang felt distressed seeing Zhang Fu like this.

"Little Sister, don't cry. She was raised in the countryside since childhood, so she lacks manners..."

When Xiao Niannian left, she heard those few sentences and laughed mockingly.

In this Zhang Family, there were a few good people, but many looked down on her and plotted against her.

"Daughter, you were wronged today."

Chief Gu said with some guilt.

"Dad, I wasn't wronged. Maternal Grandparents are very good, and Eldest Maternal Aunt and Younger Female Cousin Xin are also very good."

Xiao Niannian didn't mention anyone else. The male cousins hadn't said anything unpleasant, but she hadn't interacted with them much, so she wouldn't comment. As for Second Maternal Aunt, Second Maternal Uncle, and Zhang Youyou, she currently didn't regard them as family.

"Of course, if anyone says anything nasty or passive-aggressive in the future, I won't hold back. I'll retort immediately..."

Xiao Niannian directly stated her intentions to her father.

This meant not just the Zhang Family members, but also Aunt Gu and Ma Xue.

How could Chief Gu not understand his daughter's meaning?

In fact, previously, his daughter had tolerated Gu Ying and Ma Xue.

And Zhang Fu, saying such unpleasant things today. Jewelry when rich, travel expenses when poor—how was Zhang Fu qualified to comment on his daughter?

Gu Yuan and Gu Jin agreed after hearing their father's words.

"Little Sister is right. If anyone says anything unpleasant in the future, Eldest Brother and Second Brother will help you, ensuring you are never wronged."

"Thank you, Dad, thank you, Eldest Brother and Second Brother."

Xiao Niannian thanked them with a smile.

Chief Gu looked at his daughter's smile, feeling very angry. He had told Zhang Fu long ago not to target him, and he had also spoken to Father-in-law and Mother-in-law... Yet Zhang Fu was still scheming against him.

Previously, he had arranged for people to introduce potential partners to Zhang Fu, but Zhang Fu rejected them all.

His Mom and Dad had also arranged for people to introduce partners to Zhang Fu.

Since Zhang Fu didn't want to marry anyone else, he would just transfer her Ex-husband back.