A Precious Gift

tried. Her eyes were bloodshot red, and her eyelids were swollen deep.He tried his best to ignore the pain in his heart, holding a spoon and scooping porridge from the large bowl to a smaller one unt..."Aren't you willing to accept Third Uncle's apology"

Rong Sanbo deliberately sank his face and widened his eyes. But those eyes held no aggression whatsoever. What Lin Meng could feel was only kindness, the kind of affection a senior would show towards a beloved junior, mixed with a touch of scolding.

Her heart stirred slightly. Then, extending her pure white hands, she took it.

Rong Sanbo then smiled and carefully placed the small box into her open hands. Her hands clenched slightly, for this wooden box was not light.

Thank you, Uncle Three!

She gave a faint smile and accepted the gift graciously. As she brought the wooden box back, a delicate fragrance wafted into her nose, reminiscent of sandalwood.

Could it be rosewood

This is quite valuable!

"Go ahead and take a look!" Rong Sanbo encouraged with a smile.

His smile today is different. It's a relief, really.

Lin Meng complied, slightly inclining her head as she gently placed the small box onto a nearby tea table. She opened the two small doors of the box, and as expected, there were several small drawers inside. Following the order from high to low, she first opened the top-left drawer. The phoenix headdress that came into view sent a shiver down her spine. It wasn't just because of its exquisite craftsmanship, but also because of the historical aura it carried. The phoenix hairpin with its blend of yellow, red, and green possessed a distinct yet ancient elegance that captivated her heart. Through it, she seemed to feel the presence of distant history. Perhaps this was why so many people were captivated by antiques.

The jade was green, the gold yellow, the jewels red, and the pearls white. Along with some emeralds, coral, and agate, this intricately crafted phoenix hairpin looked priceless and exquisite. This single piece was already valuable enough, but it was part of a matched set. When the small compartment on the top right was opened, another phoenix hairpin identical to the first appeared. However, this phoenix's head faced left, gazing across from its counterpart as if keeping watch over each other.

Pulling open the second layer on the left, you'd find a lattice-like frame that appears to be designed for holding hair. It was adorned with countless jewels, each more dazzling than the last. Opening the right compartment revealed a pair of exquisitely crafted hand fans and a pair of jade hairpins, their emerald green hues shimmering beautifully. The craftsmanship was so intricate it left one breathless.

After pulling open the third drawer on the left, Lin Meng saw several pairs of earrings, exquisite and precious as expected. However, it was the pair of jade bangles in the right-hand drawer that made her heart skip a beat. While she could only vaguely guess at the value of the other jewelry, these bangles were different. Having bought bangles for her mother Rong last time and even received a pair for herself, she had a deeper understanding of their worth. Any jade bangle with some green in it was already valuable, but this one was fully green! Moreover, the quality of the jade was exceptional. She estimated that just these two bangles could buy a large villa.

Uncle Rong San, this gift is truly too heavy!

Several thoughts flashed through her mind, she suppressed the fluttering feeling in her chest and gently pulled out the long and flat box that took up the entire last layer. Upon opening it, a dazzling array of jewels greeted her eyes. The gems were strung together, forming a necklace, which seemed to have a beautiful name in ancient times: a 'yīng luò'.

Too expensive!

The tiny ripple in her heart was suppressed by her, she tilted her head, looked at Rong Sanbo, and smiled, shaking her head.

"It's too precious --"

"That's not valuable, I can't bear to part with it!" Rong Sanbo quickly interrupted her. "We're family, so there's no need to push back and forth. Besides, these things women use are of no use to me!"

But that was gone. He didn't need it, but he still had his daughter and granddaughter. He could leave these things to them.

But, since Third Uncle had spoken to this extent, Lin Meng felt that if she pushed back any further, she would truly be rude.

"Well then, I'll take it, thank you Uncle Three!"

This straightforwardness made Rong Sanbo watch with even greater fondness.

The two children gathered at the front and looked. Curiosity was the strongest, followed by admiration. To say they liked it would be a stretch, it was more like just so-so. They already had gemstone marbles before, and a gemstone chessboard behind them. Their house wasn't short on similar treasures, so for something like this, a look was enough. What they preferred were all kinds of weapons.

Speaking of this, Xiao Youyou remembered something. His father still owed him a set of military knives. It's been so long, his father hasn't kept his promise yet. Xiao Youyou's gaze shifted to Rong Ling. That look, it was loaded with meaning. Rong Ling felt it and asked.

What's wrong

The little guy shook his head and thought to himself, "I'd better wait until Grandpa Three is gone before asking Father."

Rong Ling told Rong San Bo about some things that had happened recently, some important matters, and didn't deliberately avoid the two little ones because, basically, they were in a position of strength here. The Rong family children spread throughout the country, how could they be so easily bullied! A head of the family who had just taken his position for a short time, Rong Qi Keng, couldn't really bend Rong San Bo to his will. Rong San Bo always remained unyielding, restraining his own strength, partly to cooperate with the plan to retire. Rong Ling had mentioned this to him before, but he hadn't seriously carried it out. When Rong Qi Keng caused trouble, he seriously considered this matter, and that's how Xiao Mu Mu came alone to play chess later on.

At that time, the two powerful men had already laid out their grand plans. The world only knew that the Rong family had been ruthlessly played, but they didn't know that the player could also be played. With their combined strength, they were almost invincible -- making moves with precision, manipulating the tides of fate, and watching over the world with amusement. Everything was under their control!

The truly powerful, you can never fathom the depth of their strength!

On the other hand, having Rong Sanbo cooperate with a soft house arrest during the investigation could also help further distinguish friend from foe.The political landscape is constantly changing. As one generation passes and another takes its place, people become increasingly adept at concealing their true intentions and mastering the art of governance. They wear masks like pieces of cloth, smiling outwardly while harboring daggers within. Therefore, it might be best to feign weakness and appear on the verge of collapse, using a tactic akin to "luring a snake out of its hole" to expose those individuals. In this way, we can determine who is worthy of friendship and cultivation, and who needs to be watched with caution or even distanced from.

Don't say it, this time the profit is good, which has revealed the true colors of many people. This makes the road ahead much easier!

Rong Sanbo is quite satisfied!

Could the Rong family really fall apart After going through such hardships, the Rong family persevered. And during the most turbulent times, they managed to protect themselves. In this peaceful era, could the Rong family possibly fail That's ridiculous!

People from Rong's family are scattered all over the country. They don't make a sound until they do, and then they make a huge impact!

Nowadays, the city is full of elderly people and children. There are many businessmen here, but most of the talents in government and military have long since dispersed, such as Rong Qiyào, who is one example. Those who don't truly understand the Rong family have no idea how deep the water is. Only those who are older, almost retired, know a little about the strength of the Rong family. That day, Rong Sanbo was clearly a criminal and was being escorted like that, but he still had the ability to mobilize a plane. Anyone who has been around in the officialdom for a long time should think deeply about this. Even though he was imprisoned, he still had power. His military merit earned him his position, which couldn't be easily removed! Don't even think about how many soldiers he led over the past few decades!

However, since Rong Jia has already decided to retire, there is no need to expose his strength again. So, dealing with the Liu family is enough.

Later, Rong Fei, Rong Qi and others who received the news rushed over. After talking with Rong Sanbo, they said that the clan side had already made preparations and was waiting for Rong Sanbo to return.

Rong Sanbo was thinking about the older men in his clan and some of the younger people he still admired. Especially during this time he'd been away, the young people had been busy running around for the sake of the Rong family's affairs, which made him feel it was necessary to get back as soon as possible to talk to them. He should praise those who deserved it and not be stingy with his encouragement. Appropriate encouragement could lead to even greater progress for them.

This is a grand family gathering in city B. Everyone who lives nearby and can make it has come. Such occasions absolutely wouldn't be complete without Rong Ling and Lin Meng, the heads of the household. Even the two young ones have to go along. As for Mom Rong, she said she wouldn't be going. She felt that place wasn't suitable for her; it would be pointless for her to attend. She'd rather stay home and read novels online or play around with her barbershop management game.

So, the group first ate some chilled watermelon, rested for a bit, and tidied up before setting off to Rong's main base.

Rong Sanbo's return was met with warm welcomes from everyone. Those eager to speak with him formed a continuous stream. So, Rong Sanbo settled down in the main hall and started talking with everyone. Lin Meng and Rong Ling sat beside him, ready to speak when needed. For example, they would explain the performance of certain young people during a specific period if required.

The young people who were praised, of course, were overjoyed and unanimously attracted envy from others. But opportunities are fleeting, and once missed, they're gone forever. People can only acknowledge that those who seized the opportunity back then had a keen eye!

At the same time, the relatives of the person being praised were also happy and felt proud.

Just as everyone was mostly huddled towards the main hall, Rong Fei Wu quietly slipped out and headed home. Earlier at Rong Ling's place, he had seen a purple sandalwood antique jewelry box on the tea table. With Rong San's taste, the things inside were bound to be invaluable. Even his uncle gave Lin Meng a gift, so as his father-in-law, he couldn't fall behind!

So, as he was on the bus, he kept thinking about this, and finally decided that he also wanted to give Lin Meng an antique. Therefore, he took some time out to get something.

The Rong family has many branches, which are both dispersed and united. Rong Sanbo's line was able to preserve a lot of good things, and Rong Feiwu's line would naturally not be too bad either. However, before acquiring antiques, it was necessary to greet Du Caixian, otherwise, that woman might cause trouble. If that woman really caused a stir, then this gift would be better left un-sent, because it was estimated that it would only make Rong Ling's husband and wife even more disgusted.

As expected, Du Caiyi immediately put on a cold face when she heard that Rong Feiwu was going to make such a grand gesture. the worm! We're giving away bonus points again this time.Happy New Year to everyone! Wishing you all a prosperous and joyful Lunar New Year, may the year of the Rabbit bring you good fortune and hap...