CHAPTER 416: CHAPTER 313: LIN FAMILY TURMOIL 4

In the bedroom, Mrs. Lin sat on the bed, staring at Zhou Jiao, who sat down without a word. She recalled seeing Gu Mingzhu many times in the past, and the other always looked down on her as if she were invisible—no wonder she’s the spawn of that vile woman, three generations all the same!

"At that time, one US Dollar was equal to one gram of gold. According to the exchange rate back then, 11,300 US Dollars could be converted into 22.6 pounds of gold. I’ll settle that 30,000 with your mother later."

Zhou Jiao nodded. She didn’t mind, it made no difference to her. She had other uses for that money. As for her mother’s money, let them sort it out themselves.

Mrs. Lin painfully counted out a box of gold. The last two taels were grudgingly cut in half with big scissors to make up the weight.

Zhou Jiao looked at the remaining gold with a smile. She estimated the old lady still had plenty. What a miser! Always taking advantage.

In the end, for some bizarre reason, Mrs. Lin picked a set of gold inlaid jade jewelry from a jewelry box and handed it to Zhou Jiao, leaving her quite surprised—this old lady was certainly unconventional.

Carrying the box, Zhou Jiao saw Mrs. Lin bringing two big boxes of jewelry back to the living room. With a smiling face, Mrs. Lin asked Lin Liyin to call everyone in and invited Zhou Jiao to sit first.

Well then—at this moment, Zhou Jiao realized the older the ginger, the hotter it is. No wonder she was given the entrance fee in advance, the old lady was about to put on a show. Sigh...was it necessary to put up a facade of peace?

When the Lin Family members entered the living room, they saw the smiling Mrs. Lin waving at them, with Mr. Lin chatting and laughing with Zhou Jiao, which made them all happy—it seemed the problem had been resolved.

So kids, you’re too naive! The seasoned actors were back in character.

"Alright. Just now, Jiao Jiao and I have agreed. I have nothing else on hand, so I can only give her something as a token. Fortunately, she is my biological granddaughter, so I just gave her some small things. Now I have these two boxes of jewelry, which I’m too old to keep around. Just in time for today’s separation, I will distribute them to you all. Don’t ask me for more later."

Zhou Jiao smiled at these words. Where could her mother’s 30,000 go to ask for? She didn’t say anything, just watching the performance of the solo singer and the collaboration of the actors. She believed there was more to come.

"Before distributing them to you, I have to pick some to make up to Shanshan. Over the years, thanks to this child’s help, the family can live a good life. Jiao Jiao, you choose first." Mrs. Lin looked at Zhou Jiao with loving eyes.

Zhou Jiao knew that she was unwilling to part with the cash-convertible gold, and planned to use the jewelry as compensation. Although jade was priceless, she was aware that the value of these things was quite low now—30,000 yuan could buy the whole living room. She thought about how the old lady was unreliable, having just said she would settle accounts with her mother, and now reneging.

"You choose." Zhou Jiao resolutely stated immovably. Choose what? If you have the guts, split all the remaining gold. This stinginess is truly annoying.

Mrs. Lin laughed and said to her husband, "See, this child is really polite. Jingru, Xiao Yu, do you two sisters-in-law think I should keep a box for your eldest sister?"

Chen Jingru glanced at Zhou Jiao, nodded, and said, "Of course. Mom, do you think I can let Jiao Jiao take my gold back with her?"

"No need. You keep your share. I will make it up to Jiao Jiao later when there’s a chance." Mrs. Lin quickly said.

Zhou Jiao smiled knowingly. This eldest aunt was indeed sensible, but unfortunately, by helping to conceal Zhao Chuan Guang’s matter for her daughter, she had lost hope in everyone at the Lin Family.

Jiang Jiangyu didn’t respond to Mrs. Lin, and took the opportunity to sidle over to Zhou Jiao. She lightly tapped the suitcase with her toe and whispered in her ear, "How much did she return to you?"

Zhou Jiao could not be bothered with this fool. Dodging, she shook her head. Such obvious actions, who was she fooling into thinking was an idiot? Who in the Lin Family didn’t know that most of the money was spent on this fool, yet still didn’t settle down.

Seeing that Mrs. Lin had finished distributing the jewelry, Zhou Jiao stood up and said, "Grandpa, I’ll go back to check on the kids first. Give the things for my mom to her directly."

Li Jianjun stood up beside her and said, "I’ll walk Zhou Jiao back, I’ve got something to discuss with her brother-in-law."

Seeing Mr. Lin nod, Zhou Jiao greeted everyone and followed him away.

Out in the courtyard, Zhang Guoqing could be seen walking over from a distance. Spotting Zhou Jiao, he immediately ran over, scrutinizing her. Seeing that she was fine, he smiled and said, "Why so late? Uncle, let’s go together. I brought back something good, let’s have a drink."

"Sure. I have to see what good stuff it is. You guys come over, my weight is now skyrocketing. Didn’t you visit guests? How did you bring food too?" Li Jianjun laughed.

Zhang Guoqing sized him up and gave him a thumbs up, praising, "Uncle, eat all you like, you’re still outstandingly handsome. This figure is absolutely like this. What guests, they are old friends. I saw someone gave him a Sichuan provincial old cellar, and I brought it straight home. My dad said it was a century-old cellar. Isn’t it great?"

Zhou Jiao laughed as she covered her mouth, saying, "Brother, you are famous for grabbing good wine—famous. How did Uncle Liu not guard against you?"

"Uncle Liu still has a small jar. Aunt almost let me take even that jar home when she saw it. Their train is at night, Aunt feared it was hard to carry. By the way, Aunt invited us to visit their home."

Zhou Jiao nodded. Visiting the provincial city would definitely require a courtesy visit.

"Back? Sit down and take a rest. Did they trouble you?" Zhou Xiaozheng quickly asked upon seeing his daughter.

Li Jianjun laughed heartily at those words, "Brother-in-law, you underestimate Jiao Jiao. Have you heard of compound interest? Look, here’s the proof! Unfortunately, you weren’t there last night."

Zhou Xiaozheng took the box without opening it, weighed it and glanced at Zhou Jiao, waiting for her to explain.

"The principal was 9,080, calculated with a compound annual interest rate of 7.92%. A total of 21,300 US Dollars, here’s the repayment of my 11,300 grams of streaky yellow croaker. Mom, stop calculating. Your 30,000 yuan, grandmother didn’t want to settle with me, she wants you to find her later to settle. Dad, tomorrow help me donate half to Grandma Song for charity." Zhou Jiao saw her mother happily calculating with her fingers, and couldn’t help but smile. She took a list out of her pocket and handed it to her. Before leaving, she secretly took it to avoid leaving evidence.

Zhou Xiaozheng laughed heartily and said, "Sure. Let Grandma Song be happy again. Xiao Wu, come over and drink with your uncle. Shanshan, don’t tidy up with Jiao Jiao, come over quickly while Ping’an is asleep to drink your red wine. Oh my, this is a great day, we ought to celebrate."

Li Jianjun laughed heartily when he heard this. He didn’t expect Zhou Xiaozheng and his daughter to be so generous, directly donating half. Presumably, his mother-in-law would be furious when she found out.