Chapter 1434: Gain

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"Why does the Tao Family look down on me?"

"Alright, bring back that jewelry set. I’m telling you, don’t try to be clever. If something’s missing, your grandpa will definitely not agree."

"But I like it."

"If you like it, wait until that cheap girl’s wedding day and ask her for it in front of everyone. You’re her sister too."

"Can I? What if she won’t give it?"

"If she doesn’t give it, her reputation will be ruined. You’re such an idiot, how did I give birth to a fool like you?" Song Ping sighed.

Liu Tongtong and Mr. Liu entered the study.

"Have a seat."

"Grandpa."

"I know what you want to say, but you must remember, you are a member of the Liu Family. If it weren’t for the Liu Family, you wouldn’t have the chance to marry into the Tao Family.

Regardless of your opinions about your dad, remember that without him, there wouldn’t be you."

Liu Tongtong just sat there with her head down, knowing she would be leaving soon and it was really unnecessary to say anything to them. It wouldn’t benefit her anyway. But expecting her promise was impossible.

"What about your attitude?"

Liu Tongtong raised her head, "Grandpa. I have always known I am a member of the Liu Family."

"Good, that’s the best. This is something I’m giving to you alone."

Mr. Liu brought out a wooden box roughly twenty centimeters square.

"Grandpa, you should keep this, I know about the family’s situation."

"Take it since I’m giving it to you. I gave your sister something when she got married too, but not as much as yours."

Hearing this, Liu Tongtong became even more reluctant to accept it. Even though her sister resents the Liu Family now, she still returns for the holidays. Seeing her sister in pain.

"Take it." Mr. Liu’s tone became a bit harsh.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

"You are part of the Liu Family."

Liu Tongtong felt indifferent inside. She was indeed part of the Liu Family, but she would definitely not do anything laborious for them.

Next year, she could leave here, and from then on, she’d be far from the emperor’s reign. She would definitely declare her stance with the Tao Family.

Even if her reputation was bad by then, it wouldn’t matter.

"Alright, they’ll prepare your mom’s belongings for you tonight. Since the Tao Family said there’s no betrothal gift, no dowry, send your belongings to the Tao Family before the wedding."

"Yes, I’ll tell Tao Chun tomorrow."

Holding the box, Liu Tongtong came out of the study and headed to her room, coincidentally bumping into Liu Shanshan.

A smile immediately spread across her face. The box in her arms was particularly noticeable.

Liu Shanshan didn’t dare to do anything. She was just a brainless fool. So Liu Tongtong deliberately showed her pride, just to make her uncomfortable.

Angrily, Liu Shanshan returned to her room. She was really afraid of that old man.

After four members of the Tao Family returned home. Tao Chunhe mentioned something about Liu Tongtong.

"Her maternal family used to be famous Confucian scholars locally. She grew up at her grandmother’s, receiving a different kind of education. That’s why, after thorough investigation, I picked her."

"Grandpa. Actually, it’s quite good like this. I really don’t think highly of the Liu Family, nor will they have better development. After meeting Liu Tongtong today, I understand the reason."

No matter which family’s daughter the Tao Family marries, they will all be in the same boat in the future. Any girl will still think of her own family. Someone like Liu Tongtong, who doesn’t have a close relationship with her family, won’t help the Liu Family, nor will it cause discord within our own family.

"It’s good that you understand, this girl is still alright."

"Yes, I know."

Tao YanZhen and Yang Zhongyi also returned around noon. The two of them were quite boring too. Instead of having private time together, they went to the training ground.

Mrs. Tao speechlessly watched her daughter, this silly girl.

The three grew up together, so they were close. The two sisters were worried about their eldest brother, so they dragged Tao Chunhe into the house to ask him privately, "Cousin, is that girl alright?"

"She’s alright, I’ll bring her over tomorrow for you to see."

"Brother."

"I can spend my whole life with her."

Only then did the two sisters feel at ease. They all knew their brother was a sensible person.

Song Ping prepared everything during lunch, which turned out to be a large box.

Liu Tongtong deliberately checked against the dowry list again, finding nothing missing.

Liu Shanshan was annoyed on the side, thinking what use were those paintings? Why go through the trouble of checking them one by one?

Liu Tongtong actually just did this to make her mother and daughter uncomfortable.

Changshan also put the thousand yuan inside.

"Grandpa, Dad, I will give half to my sister since this is what our mom left for us."

The Liu Family naturally had no objection.

However, Liu Shanshan was anxious. She had originally planned to ask for the jewelry set on her wedding day. What if she gave it to that heartless person?

"Second sister, I like that jewelry set, I’ve worn it before, please give it to me. After all, we’re sisters."

Liu Tongtong looked at Liu Shanshan with a smile. Normally, she wouldn’t call her second sister, so she must really like that jewelry.

"Sorry, Shanshan, this is what our mom left for the two of us, if you want anything, let Aunt Song buy it for you, besides, I won’t wear these jewelry, they’re just for keepsake."

Liu Shanshan didn’t expect Liu Tongtong to refuse her.

Song Ping was fuming on the side, her face turned pale. She really despised this heartless daughter.

"Why won’t you give it to me?" Liu Shanshan sprang up, glaring at Liu Tongtong, loudly questioning her.

"These were left by my deceased mother. She died unfairly."

"Shanshan, you’re quite bold. Although they’re my mom’s, I really don’t dare to wear them."

"Stop saying useless things, hurry up and give them to me."

"Sorry, I really can’t give them to you."

Changshan rubbed his temples, "Enough. If you like something, let your mom buy it for you. Don’t covet things left by other people’s moms."

"Dad, I really like that jewelry."

"Even if you like it, it’s not yours. Go back to your room." Song Ping said through clenched teeth.

Getting those things made Liu Tongtong really happy, she locked them up in her room before heading out to invite her sister over so that she could choose something.

Seeing Liu Tongtong leave, Liu Shanshan went to open her room door, only to find it locked, angrily kicking the door.

Liu Mingming looked at her sister, "Never mind, it’s all yours."

"How can that be? We should split half each, you pick first."

"Tongtong, those paintings aren’t safe."

"Fine, then I’ll give you the jewelry."

"No need, you keep it. Giving them to me might not be a good thing anyway?"

"Sis, I must give you half."

"Alright, then just give me half of that thousand yuan, everything else isn’t valuable."

"Those are memorable."

Liu Mingming smiled wryly, "They still need to be preserved, keep them."