"Keepsake?"
Shao Xue repeated the two words.
Zang Linger knew that Shao Xue didn't understand what it meant.
So she asked Shao Xue to open the box, "Open it and see what's inside."
Hearing Zang Linger's words, Shao Xue opened the box.
The mahogany box was old, simple and exquisite. It seemed that time had passed.
Shao Xue slowly opened the box and saw a delicate sandalwood comb lying quietly in the box.
She twisted her eyebrows and became more puzzled, "Is this … a comb?"
Shao Xue felt a little strange. She thought that the thing in Zang Linger's hand would be an expensive treasure.
However, he didn't expect that it was just a comb that looked exquisite and simple.
"It's a comb."
"Is it appropriate to take it to see Luo Jiachi?"
Shao Xue was more puzzled.
Before leaving Yuncheng, Song Yunxuan had told her in advance that she should go to the Zang Family to get something before meeting Luo Jiachi in Harbor City.
She went to see Luo Jiachi in order to ask him to allow Luo Xi to marry her.
However, how could the Luo Family's Elder allow it just because of a sandalwood comb?
Shao Xue held the sandalwood comb in her fingers and frowned slightly. She couldn't figure out the reason.
Seeing her frowning eyebrows, Zang Linger knew that Shao Xue didn't know much about the Luo Family.
So she said, "You only saw the comb, but you didn't see anything else."
"What?"
Shao Xue looked at Zang Linger.
Zang Linger smiled easily. She took Shao Xue's fingers and asked her to sit on the sofa, "Luo Jiachi and his wife loved each other very much when they were young."
Shao Xue took the comb in her hand and understood, "Is this the comb used by his wife?"
"That's right, this is the token of love between the two of you.
Zang Linger smiled.
Shao Xue understood, "Seeing this comb, Luo Jiachi must think of his wife, right?"
"Yes." Zang Linger nodded and continued, "His wife was not beautiful, but she loved him very much. His wife also loved his wife very much. During the 30 years after his wife's death, he didn't remarry or find another woman."
"30 years …"
Shao Xue thought for a while.
Now Luo Jiachi was 75 years old. That was to say, he was only 45 years old when he lost his wife 30 years ago.
It was not difficult for a man to find a wife at the age of 45.
It was not difficult for a man to find a wife at the age of 45.
However, Grandpa Sheng did not look for another woman. Instead, he continued to live alone until now.
If one thought about it carefully, one could understand the deep longing and affection the old man had for his wife.
If it were not for such deep and unforgettable love, how could he have lived alone for his wife for so many years, Luo would not have felt.
Shao Xue holds the delicate sandalwood comb in her hands. She sighs and feels touched.
Zang Linger added, "His wife helped him a lot when he was young, and she suffered a lot. She even saved him at the risk of her life."
Shao Xue purses her lips: "This lady is really a good wife."
"But she died too early and didn't enjoy many years of happiness. When the old man's business was getting better, the lady began to fall ill. She was ill for five or six years, but she still couldn't hold on. She passed away in the winter 30 years ago."
Zang Linger sighed with emotion.
Shao Xue looked at Zang Linger, "Where did you get this comb?"
"That's interesting." Zang Linger smiled and looked at Shao Xue with a smile.
Shao Xue also smiles, "Would you like to tell me this story?"
"It can be explained in a few words. Why don't I tell you?" Zang Linger took the comb from Shao Xue's hand, looked at the teeth and the sandalwood on the back of the comb, and said, "This comb was made by a comber family. It might have been rare 30 years ago, but it was very common 50 years ago. At that time, Luo Jiachi's life and career were at a low ebb. His wife saw that his investment failed and his career did not improve, so she took all her dowry and other things to a pawnshop to exchange for money. Our Zang Family has had a pawnshop since a hundred years ago, and Luo Xi's grandmother's comb happened to be pawned in our pawnshop. It is said that the person who received the comb said that it was not worth much, just the price of a needle and thread. However, the lady hesitated for a long time before pawning it. My grandmother also liked to collect her daughter's things. When she went to the pawnshop, she saw the comb in the hands of the shop assistant. She liked it very much, so she asked about its origin and took it away."
"It's rare for this comb to be kept for 50 years." Shao Xue was a little surprised.
Zang Linger smiled, "You don't know much about our Zang Family. My grandfather was a very shrewd person who was always good at collecting all kinds of useful things. This comb was used by my grandmother. About two or three years later, Luo Jiachi's career began to take off slowly. My grandfather inquired about the origin of this comb and kept it. Later, he heard that Luo Jiachi had asked someone to find the whereabouts of this comb, so he became more interested in it and put it on the antique shelf in Heavenly Depository."
Shao Xue didn't quite understand.
If Song Yunxuan were here at this moment, Song Yunxuan would tell her that there were all kinds of things on the antique shelf in Heavenly Depository of the Zang Family that could restrain people, and this comb played the role of changing Luo Jiachi's mind.
Zang Linger didn't continue to talk about the Zang Family. Instead, she said, "Go to see the elder of the Zang Family after lunch."
"OK." Shao Xue nodded.
Zang Linger said, "Don't be nervous. I'll drive you there."
"Thank you."
Shao Xue was polite and polite. Zang Linger liked her very much.
The family servants also prepared a sumptuous lunch.
Zang Linger had made an appointment with Luo Jiachi the day before. Luo Jiachi sent a message that he was free this afternoon and they could go there.
However, Luo Jiachi did not give a clear answer about the specific time.
Shao Xue and Zang Linger both thought it was better to go there as soon as possible to show their sincerity.
So they went to visit Luo Jiachi at two o 'clock.
Hearing that Zang Linger had brought another girl here, the housekeeper smiled and replied, "I'm sorry. My grandpa is resting. Please wait a moment."
Zang Linger was about to ask the housekeeper when Luo Jiachi would wake up.
Shao Xue interrupts her and says, "I'll be waiting. Please let us know when Mr. Luo wakes up." Shao Xue doesn't say anything.
Hearing Shao Xue's words, the housekeeper nodded, "OK."
"Aren't you anxious?"
Zang Linger turned to look at Shao Xue.
Shao Xue smiled, "There's nothing to be anxious about. Just wait for a while. We can't disturb the old man's rest."
Zang Linger also smiled, "You're right."
They waited in the living room.
The servants in the house did not come to serve them tea, nor did they come to speak to them.
They felt that they were ignored in the living room.
Shao Xue and Zang Linger were both smart.
Realizing that they were ignored by the Luo Family, Zang Linger smiled, "I think Luo Jiachi wants to teach you a lesson."
Maybe Luo Jiachi was not resting but deliberately refused to see them.
After all, Zang Linger didn't tell Luo Jiachi that she would bring Shao Xue here when she made the appointment.
Now Shao Xue was here. Luo Jiachi not only refused to see them, but also thought that Zang Linger deliberately used this trick. Therefore, Luo Jiachi began to be dissatisfied with Zang Linger.
Shao Xue said, "I'm sorry to implicate you."
Shao Xue apologized to Zang Linger.
Zang Linger smiled, "Don't mention it."
Then Shao Xue said, "Give me the box in your hand."
Hearing that Zang Linger was going to take the box, Shao Xue quickly handed it to Zang Linger.
Zang Linger said, "Wait here. I'll be back soon."
Shao Xue nodded.
Then Zang Linger went upstairs.
As soon as Zang Linger went upstairs, a housekeeper stopped her, "I'm sorry, Miss Zang. Our master is resting now."
Zang Linger smiled, "In this case, please give this to your master, Sister Xu."
Zang Linger handed the mahogany box in her hand to the housekeeper, Sister Xu.
Housekeeper Xu furrowed his brows, but still reached out to receive the box.
Because the box was made of mahogany, it was a little heavy. It was hard to guess what was inside.
Sister Xu didn't ask what was inside.
Zang Linger added, "Please tell Luo Jiachi that it was brought by Miss Shao Xue, Sister Xu."
Hearing Zang Linger's words, Housekeeper Xu became more curious and puzzled.
However, she couldn't ask more because of her profession.
She could only go to Luo Jiachi with the box in her hands.
Luo Jiachi was not resting. He was practicing calligraphy in the study.
He was in good spirits.
Housekeeper Xu knocked on the door of the study and heard Luo Jiachi say, "Come in."
Housekeeper Xu pushed the door open and entered.
Luo Jiachi continued to practice calligraphy without raising his head. His handwriting was vigorous and powerful.
Seeing that Luo Jiachi didn't raise his head, Housekeeper Xu had to say, "Master, Miss Shao asked me to give this to you."
Hearing Sister Xu's words, Luo Jiachi looked down at the characters on the tip of the pen and snorted, "She is a smart girl and well-informed. It seems that Luo Xi has told her that I don't agree with them being together. That's why she came to make me happy."
Housekeeper Xu said, "Master, do you want to open it?"
After Luo Jiachi finished writing the character "Min", he put the brush on the brush hill beside him and said, "Bring it over. I want to see if she can please me."
Hearing Luo Jiachi's order, the housekeeper walked over and opened the mahogany box to show it to Luo Jiachi.
The housekeeper couldn't see what was in the box.
But she could see Luo Jiachi's expression.
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