A Favor Done, A Husband Won-Chapter 463 - 457: Because Jing Jihan Silently Applied Pressure?

The central hall of the Jing family’s old mansion was filled with people, none of whom spoke, but all of whom intently focused on the actions of Jing Jihan and Shi Su.

Jing Jihan seemed oblivious to the obvious displeasure in his parents’ eyes. He held his wife’s hand naturally, placed the other hand on Mianmian’s head, and introduced Shi Su to his parents with an incontrovertible seriousness and determination that brooked no opposition.

Where was there any talk of a gift for changing terms of address?

Mrs. Jing had only talked about matters concerning Mianmian on the way. She hadn’t considered Shi Su at all. If the child was indeed from the Jing family and was Jihan’s daughter, she could accept this, but she had never planned to accept Shi Su.

Naturally, she hadn’t prepared any such gift for changing terms of address.

Whether Shi Su intended to call them mom and dad didn’t matter to her.

Even if Shi Su did call them that in public, she might not respond.

Yet Jing Jihan’s speech, which betrayed no strong emotion, had placed both sides in a position where, at this moment, if they embarrassed Shi Su, leaving her humiliated in front of everyone, they too wouldn’t escape unscathed.

Surrounded by friends and relatives not seen in over twenty years, neither Jing Hanhai nor Mrs. Jing could be too out of line in front of so many people, regardless of Shi Su’s dignity.

Jing Hanhai looked towards Shi Su with a cold face, while Shi Su consistently met this with a polite smile. Even though Jing Jihan had taken control with a few words, preventing any mistakes in etiquette, Shi Su’s refined and proper demeanor showed no sign of submissiveness, and her eyes bright and confident, truly made her a commendable young woman.

Mianmian looked up at them, blinking and softly speaking: "Daddy and mommy said that daddy’s parents should be called grandpa and grandma, but you don’t look like old grandpa and grandma at all."

As they turned their attention towards her, Mianmian giggled, "You look young and beautiful like uncle and auntie!"

Jing Hanhai’s stern gaze softened slightly as he looked at Mianmian.

Mrs. Jing, hearing Mianmian’s words, paused her gaze on Mianmian for a moment, first looking at a small face very much like her son’s when he was young, then at the big eyes sparkling with innocence and wonder. Seeing this in a photo was one thing, but seeing it in person was another.

Mrs. Jing hesitated momentarily, glancing at Jing Sixue, who had remained silent, but only shifted her gaze for a second before being drawn back by what Mianmian said.

"Grandpa and grandma don’t need to give me and mommy gifts, we received so many gifts today that we can barely carry them! Great-grandpa and great-grandma, and lots of uncles, aunts, and grandpas gave gifts, and daddy prepared so many surprises for me and mommy at home~ Grandpa and grandma just got off the plane, haven’t you rested yet?" Mianmian tilted her little head and looked at their travel-worn faces before turning to Jing Jihan: "Daddy, should we take grandpa and grandma to their room to rest?"

Jing Hanhai looked at Mianmian in surprise, and Mianmian looked up at him with a cheerful smile.

In the child’s eyes, everyone present tonight was there to welcome her and her mom; everyone was kind, deserving the child’s big innocent smile.

Jing Hanhai adjusted his expression, instinctively not wanting to frighten the child, but Mianmian’s words made it impossible for the two of them to ignore the current awkward situation.

Mrs. Jing hesitated before suddenly taking off the glass-like green jade bracelet from her wrist.

Noticing Mrs. Jing’s actions, Jing Sixue stood a meter away, clutching a small bag, her fingertips turning white as they pressed against the surface, her face pale.

She had one thought: her mother had said that this bracelet was given to her by Mrs. Jing at the wedding, made from the rare glass-like green jade, expensive and precious. Though not an official family heirloom, it symbolized the beautiful blessings from one generation to the newlyweds. Her mother had intended to pass it on to her when she married Jihan, saying she had worn it for years and that it should go to her daughter-in-law as she grew older...

This was something her mother intended to give Jihan’s wife.

Jing Sixue pleaded silently with her mother not to give this bracelet to Shi Su, thinking that even if she must give it, anything else would do, even a random ring, rather than something so important.

But Mrs. Jing rarely wore jewelry, and having just returned from the United Kingdom after a long flight, she indeed had nothing else. The only reasonable thing for such an occasion was this bracelet.

She understood the significance of presenting this bracelet to Shi Su in public.

Seeing Mrs. Jing take off the bracelet, Mrs. Jing, sitting on the front sofa, stood up, her eyes fixed on the scene, while Mr. Jing took a sip of tea, raising his eyebrows slightly while glancing in that direction.

"Even if the flight was delayed, arriving so hastily for such an important occasion, as parents, how could we not have prepared something?" Mrs. Jing’s words were for everyone in the central hall to hear, as her gaze moved from Mianmian to Shi Su, seemingly surprised by this turn of events: "Come, Su."

Shi Su was momentarily stunned; it had only been two minutes since Jing Jihan set his attitude, and the rapid change of events left her slightly off-guard.

She was not familiar with jade, but it was clear that this bracelet was no ordinary piece. Still, she knew the circumstances; she was Mrs. Jing, and this was the only item Mrs. Jing had. To maintain each side’s dignity and allow everything to proceed smoothly, this was the only path.

After a brief hesitation, Shi Su stepped forward in response.

She saw Mrs. Jing lift her wrist and place the jade bracelet onto it.

——Jing Sixue’s mind went blank, realizing that her mother’s sudden glance at her was a decision, leaving her the one abandoned in just a second.

Why?

Because of Jing Jihan’s subtle pressure? Because Shi Su stood right there? Or because... of this child?

The bracelet was placed on Shi Su’s wrist, Mrs. Jing gently patted her hand, seemingly wanting to say something, but considering Jing Sixue’s feelings behind them, she softly said, "This is our token of intention. If you are not satisfied with this gift, we will find an opportunity to supplement it later. Today was truly too rushed."