Chapter 63: with translation of chapter title

63 Grandma said, no matter how much, it's all for luck.

Xie Shiyu looked at his younger brother, who usually seemed carefree and clueless, never expecting him to treat someone so cautiously.

Love really does have a special kind of magic.

He stood up, patted Xie Jingting on the shoulder, and said, "Protect your own girl, brother wishes you to get what you desire soon."

After saying that, Xie Shiyu strode away from the pavilion, leaving Xie Jingting alone with his head bowed, staring at his feet, wondering what he was thinking.

After a while, he then walked to the main building, returned to his bedroom, took a bath, applied some medicine to the corner of his lips in front of the mirror, then got into bed, pulled the covers over his head, and fell asleep in one smooth motion.

The next morning, Tushan Jiu still got up early and began accompanying the old Mr. Xie in practicing tai chi.

Xie Shiyu wasn't particularly interested in tai chi, so he kept to his original morning exercise routine, running and then joining Tushan Jiu to supervise them.

This had already become a fixed item in the Xie family's morning routine.

But honestly, after less than half a month of training, Old Master Xie's spirit was refreshed, his waist no longer sore, his legs no longer painful, and his walking speed noticeably increased.

Xie Wenmo was the same; he returned late, having practiced a few days later than them, yet he could also feel the benefits of tai chi for body and mind.

Xu Airu's complexion became rosy and radiant, her qi and blood replenished.

Xie Jingzhou also noticed a clear change: he felt his mind was clearer than before, and his memory seemed to have improved a bit.

As for Xie Jingting, during last night's fight, most of his moves were tai chi; when the police arrived, those burly thugs all collapsed to the ground.

Of course, without Tushan Jiu, their practice would be in vain, just like Old Master Xie before—he could never grasp the essence.

After finishing morning exercise, the family returned to their rooms to wash and change, then all came down to eat breakfast.

After everyone finished eating, the steward approached and said, "Miss Tushan, Mr. Xiao is visiting; he says he's here to deliver something to you."

Tushan Jiu: "Yes, that's right, he's here to bring me something. Please let him in, Steward Wu, trouble you to have someone prepare some tea, thank you."

Steward Wu hurriedly replied, "Miss Tushan, you're too polite; this is what we should do. Just give your orders—it's hardly any trouble."

Tushan Jiu gave a slight smile and nodded to show she understood.

She is not yet fully accustomed and needs a little time.

Before, when she was on the mountain, there were no servants.

Also, she believes being courteous to others causes no harm.

After receiving the instructions, Steward Wu went downstairs to greet the guest.

Old Master Xie was initially puzzled as to why Xiao Yingwei would give Tushan Jiu something, but then it struck him—this wasn't a delivery; it was definitely coming to settle a debt.

He was also curious about how much the pawnbroker's fee would be.

Because the Xie family is different, when the Tushan disciples came before, they straightforwardly said they were here for Xie Shiyu.

So he also didn't know what would be collected for the pawned blades.

Also, why did Xiao Yingwei pawn those blades back then?

Xie Shiyu already knew what Xiao Yingwei was bringing, and he told Tushan Jiu, "Jiujiu, I'm heading to the company."

Tushan Jiu narrowed her eyes, "All right, be careful on the road, see you tonight."

He ruffled her head, "See you tonight."

After Xie Shiyu left, Xie Jingzhou and Xie Jingting also went to school together; they had a full day of classes.

Before leaving, Xie Jingting said thank you to Tushan Jiu.

Knowing why he thanked her, Tushan Jiu curled her lips and tossed him a lollipop.

Naturally, as a sister-in-law she had to keep things fair, so Xie Jingzhou also snagged one.

The two happily unwrapped them, popped them in their mouths, and headed to the garage to drive.

Seeing them like that, Tushan Jiu helplessly shook her head.

She thought, if they knew what the lollipop was made of, would they still be so happy to eat it?

The second brother might be okay.

The third brother, after all, has seen the world; he probably wouldn't faint.

Never mind; as long as they don't find out, it's better not to say anything.

In the midst of her thoughts, Xiao Yingwei had already been ushered into the parlor by Steward Wu.

Behind him followed a group of black-clad bodyguards.

Each of them held a large black box.

Similar to what Bai Yu had brought for her.

Nine hundred ninety-nine catties and nine taels of gold—this is the combined payment for the two blades.

Tushan Jiu didn't ask for a thousand catties; she took this auspicious number as a favorable dowry.

Grandma said, no matter how much, it's all for luck.

Xie Wenmo and Xu Airu were also curious, wondering if the boxes contained cash and why there was so much.

As a result, Xiao Yingwei gave the order, opened the boxes, and the sunlight streaming in almost blinded them.

It was gold!

Four or five boxes contained various gold jewelry, even several sets of headpieces.

Another four or five boxes were filled entirely with gold bars and ingots.

Old Master Xie and Xie Wenmo, husband and wife, looked at each other.

This... why does Xiao Jiu need so much gold?

Xiao Yingwei first greeted Old Master Xie and the others.

Then he cheerfully reported good news to Tushan Jiu.

"Miss Tushan, you don't know, my little cousin actually feared that after he left, no one would look after the grandmother who raised him and the girl he likes; you said he'd be embarrassed to admit it, but I thought he didn't want to acknowledge my second aunt!"

"When we got to the hospital, he also requested a DNA test, saying he needed to see the data; otherwise, if we mistakenly identified the wrong person, my second aunt's condition would worsen. It's good—it also let us notice that my second aunt is ill; the child is a good kid."

Half a month later, on the eighteenth, which is the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, our Xiao family held a recognition banquet for my little cousin, formally announcing that he is my Xiao Yingwei's cousin, and we also hope that Miss Tushan and everyone from the Xie family will grace us with their presence to add some joy to our Xiao family!

Xiao Yingwei gets spirited at happy occasions; he directly pulled out the invitation from his bosom.

He had prepared two copies of this invitation.

The main consideration is that, currently, Tushan Jiu is only Xie Shiyu's fiancée, and she still represents the Tushan family.

So we still need to send separate invitations.

Tushan Jiu accepted it, nodded slightly, and said, 'Congratulations.'

Old Master Xie also had his steward accept the invitation, and smiling he said, 'Old man, I first congratulate Boss Xiao on finding his relatives; when the day comes, we will definitely go on time to share in this joy.'

Xiao Yingwei also politely said, 'It's not all thanks to Miss Tushan's prophecy, huh; without the Tushan family, I, Xiao Yingwei, wouldn't have gotten to where I am today...'

Tushan Jiu, while sipping tea and watching the two of them, let out a light laugh.

She thought: I didn't expect him to say it himself; this is good, so she won't have to later satisfy Grandpa Xie's curiosity.