Chapter 82: Dowry

Chapter 82

When Old Master heard this, he did not say anything either. He probably could guess what was on her mind and very understandingly took the matter onto himself to explain.

Knowing summer instantly felt relieved.

If she had to explain it herself, there would inevitably be another round of explanations.

She could be frank with grandpa and grandma, but she could not open up to them no matter what.

Some opportunities, once missed, are gone forever, and no matter how much you do later, you can never make up for them.

When she first returned to this family, Knowing Summer was also full of longing for them, and was confident that they would choose her.

But reality gave her a harsh slap in the face.

A 10-month pregnancy ultimately could not compare to 18 years of nurturing, and she also saw through it and did not force it.

They did not love her, and she did not love them either. After all, she was no longer the pitiful child craving parental affection.

After the meal, without letting Old Madam do it, Knowing Summer went to clean up the bowls and chopsticks.

Zhou Nan had already cleaned up the kitchen before leaving, and there were only a few bowls that needed to be rinsed, so it was quick.

Old Master locked the door and returned to the living room. Knowing Summer saw a wooden box placed on the table in front of them.

Old Madam beckoned to her, and Knowing Summer went over and sat down beside her.

Old Madam opened the wooden box, revealing the jewels inside.

Knowing Summer looked at Old Madam in shock, and heard her say, "This is the dowry prepared by grandpa and grandma for you. Although the quantity is not much, they are all good things. Take a look and see if you like them?"

Old Madam secretly rolled her eyes, still feeling somewhat wronged for her granddaughter, and whispered in Knowing Summer's ear, "Knowing Summer, no matter what those two old men discussed, your grandma's dowry is hidden away, and I will leave it all to you in the future. Your dad and brothers will have no share!"

In their old generation, the bride price and dowry were the bride’s private property. When the dowry was brought over before the wedding, it was registered and catalogued, divided into several copies and kept separately. Plus her natal family left her quite a bit when they fled. Old Madam was a bona fide rich lady.

When donating the family property back then, Old Master never intended to take his daughters-in-law's dowries. So Old Madam's things were all kept.

It could be said that in this family, Old Madam was the wealthiest.

Hearing Old Madam's words, Old Master just glanced at her without speaking. After all, he had no say over his wife's dowry.

Carrying the jewelry box, Knowing Summer went back and after careful consideration, still put it into her space.

There would inevitably be people coming to her room on her wedding day, and it would not be good if it was exposed. The space was the safest place.

Today's meal time was very early. After the meal, it was still not dark outside.

Old Master took Old Madam to An Jingzhi's place, probably to tell them about her wedding.

Knowing Summer went to bed very early, almost falling asleep as soon as she hit the bed, and did not know when they came back.

The next morning, An Jingzhi came over with Zhou Nan.

Knowing Summer was quite afraid they had come to question her, but fortunately they didn't say anything. An Jingzhi also took out five hundred dollars for her, saying it was for her dowry.

Zhou Nan seemed to want to express something. She said to Knowing Summer, "Knowing Summer, when Meiyun got married, mom only gave her two hundred. There's not enough time for you, and we can't prepare large items either. If you need anything later, dad and mom can add to your dowry."

"Thank you dad and mom, I'm fine for now." Knowing Summer politely thanked them.

After leaving Knowing Summer's room, An Jingzhi complained to Zhou Nan, "Didn't we agree not to mention Meiyun again? Why did you bring her up in front of Knowing Summer again?"

"The child always feels we don't dote on her. I have to say it to let her know!" Zhou Nan wiped the corner of her eye and said, "It's my own daughter I gave birth to after ten months. How could I not dote on her? But as soon as this child came back, she was already so grown up. Seeing her so opinionated, I also don't know how to show concern for her."