Luo Jiachi's reaction was beyond the housekeeper's expectation.
Having been in Harbor City for many years, Luo Jiachi had seen all kinds of good things. No matter how precious the gift from the Shao Family in Yuncheng was, how much could it be worth?
Others might not know Luo Jiachi's character and preferences, but as a housekeeper who had worked for Luo Jiachi for decades, she knew all about it.
Luo Jiachi was only interested in calligraphy and paintings.
The calligraphy and paintings in the house were all Luo Jiachi's favorite ones. Those that he couldn't get were often lost.
A small mahogany box could never contain calligraphy and paintings. Therefore, Luo Jiachi's reaction was really abnormal.
Housekeeper Xu understood. Seeing Luo Jiachi's reaction, she became worried, "Master?"
Luo Jiachi ignored Housekeeper Xu. He reached out his trembling hand and took the box. Then he took out the sandalwood comb from the box with an incredible look.
Housekeeper Xu saw that there was a magnolia carved on the sandalwood comb in Luo Jiachi's hand. She immediately understood why Luo Jiachi was so abnormal.
"Master, this is …"
"Yes, yes …" Tears welled up in the old man's eyes, and his lips trembled uncontrollably. He was a little emotional, but he also couldn't hide his sorrow. "This is the comb I gave to Minzhi back then."
The housekeeper frowned and sighed at Miss Shao's sharp mind.
After Old Grandma passed away, Old Master had been thinking about Old Grandma's last wish of not being able to find the comb before her death. In the past 30 years, Old Master had been going to antique auctions and various antique shops to look for the love token of the two people who had been pawned during the difficult times.
However, he hadn't found it in the past 30 years.
Luo Jiachi almost gave up.
However, at this time, the Shao Family actually found this thing. How thoughtful they were!
"Old Master, look … Miss Shao is still waiting for you outside," Butler Xu reminded him out of goodwill.
Luo Jiachi had mixed feelings. He slowly stroked the comb with his fingers. His heart was filled with excitement. Many memories of him and his wife came to his mind.
"Tell her to come here." Luo Jiachi said.
He wanted to meet this girl and see what kind of person she was.
Hearing Luo Jiachi's order, Housekeeper Xu immediately nodded and turned to leave.
Shao Xue and Zang Linger were waiting in the living room.
Zang Linger takes a sip of tea and sees Shao Xue clenching her hands tightly out of the corner of her eye.
She smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry."
Shao Xue purses her lips, "Did the old man ask you to find this comb before?"
Since it was something very important to the old master, the Zang Family, as a collection and storage place of rare antiques, must have gone to Ali to look for it.
Zang Linger didn't hide it. She nodded frankly, "Yes, I did."
"Then, why didn't you give this to the old man?"
Shao Xue was confused.
Zang Linger smiled and replied, "It's not the right time."
These simple words made Shao Xue understand at once.
That's right, the timing wasn't right.
At that time, the Zang Family didn't need the help of the Old Master, so they didn't need to take out such a chip to restrain the Old Master.
If he really handed over the comb, it would be a waste of its important function.
Zang Linger didn't continue to explain.
However, judging from Shao Xue's expression, she knew that Shao Xue had already thought through the pros and cons.
Shao Xue gently breathed out, "I hope the old man won't be angry."
If the old man knew that she asked to marry Luo Xi with the token of love she gave to him, would he feel threatened?
Zang Linger said with a smile, "He won't be angry with you. And he will thank you."
"I don't dare to think about thanking me. But it's good that he won't be angry with me."
Shao Xue smiled slightly.
At this time, a housekeeper came downstairs and called Shao Xue, "Miss Shao."
Hearing the housekeeper's voice, Shao Xue looked in the direction of the voice.
The housekeeper looked polite and distant, but she felt that he was much kinder than before.
The housekeeper said, "Miss Shao, our master wants to see you."
Shao Xue nodded, "Okay."
Then she got up and followed Housekeeper Xu upstairs.
Zang Linger also stood up and was ready to go with them.
However, the housekeeper thought carefully and didn't remember that the old master asked Miss Shao to go with them. She said politely, "Miss Shao, please wait."
Zang Linger stopped.
Housekeeper Xu said apologetically, "Please wait here for a moment."
Zang Linger knew that it was probably done. Even if she didn't go with Shao Xue to see the old master, it would be fine. She sat on the sofa, "I'll wait for you here."
"Okay. I'll be back in a minute."
After that, Shao Xue and Zang Linger walked to the study of the old master with Housekeeper Xu.
The Luo Family's villa was not inferior to the Shao Family's. They were both prestigious families. The decoration and furnishings of their homes were carefully selected and designed.
When they arrived at the door of the study, Housekeeper Xu stopped and gently knocked on the door. Then he said, "Master, Miss Shao is here."
"Come in."
An old but dignified voice came from the study.
Shao Xue was a little nervous.
The housekeeper smiled at Shao Xue and said, "Come in, Miss Shao."
Housekeeper Xu pushed the door open for Shao Xue.
The bright study was very large. Shao Xue only saw that the study was covered with a light coffee-colored carpet with exquisite patterns.
Shao Xue took a step forward. Housekeeper Xu closed the door sensibly and waited outside.
Entering the study, Shao Xue saw the bookshelves with all kinds of books on the wall.
The bookshelves were high and reached to the roof.
There were many picture scrolls on the bookshelves.
Luo Jiachi sat behind the desk. Behind him was a large bookshelf with all kinds of original French and English books.
Perhaps hearing Shao Xue's footsteps, he raises his head that is pressed against the wall.
Shao Xue saw Luo Jiachi clearly for the first time. She immediately greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Luo."
"Please sit down."
Luo Jiachi motioned for her to sit opposite him.
Shao Xue sat down and saw a book in front of Luo Jiachi. On the open page of the book, there was the sandalwood comb taken out from the mahogany box.
"How did you find this thing?"
Luo Jiachi asked her directly.
Shao Xue couldn't say that she took it from the Zang Family, nor could she say that she brought it from the Shao Family.
Because Luo Jiachi refused her marriage with Luo Xi at the beginning, the reason must be that he didn't want to have anything to do with the Shao Family.
Or maybe he hated the Shao Family.
Shao Xue was a little hesitant. But after thinking it over, she still told the truth, "Song Xuan helped me find it."
"Song Xuan?"
Luo Jiachi slightly frowned.
Shao Xue thought that he didn't know Song Yunxuan, so she explained, "Song Yunxuan from the Song Family in Yuncheng."
Hearing this, Luo Jiachi remembered, "You mean Song Yan's little daughter?"
"Yes."
Shao Xue nodded.
Luo Jiachi had heard of Song Yunxuan. After all, when Song Yunxuan came to Harbor City, she had been entangled with the Huo Family for a long time. Because of Song Yunxuan, the Huo Family's mother and daughter lost their power and were finally ruined by the young master of the Luo Family.
Speaking of this, Song Yunxuan was a good assistant. Her contribution was indispensable.
"Miss Song, you are really far-sighted."
Hearing Luo Jiachi's words, Shao Xue felt that it was half positive and half negative, so she didn't say anything.
However, it could be seen from Luo Jiachi's reaction that he didn't like Song Yunxuan very much, nor did he hate her very much.
His attitude was ambiguous, and Shao Xue couldn't see his preference.
Looking at the sandalwood comb in front of him, Luo Jiachi asked again, "When did you meet Luo Xi?"
Before Shao Xue set off from Yuncheng, Song Yunxuan had already taught her how to answer this question if she met Luo Jiachi.
Therefore, now that Luo Jiachi asked about this matter, she didn't think much and said readily, "I met him at the anniversary of Harbor City University two weeks ago."
Luo Xi once told Song Yunxuan that he attended the centenary of his alma mater two weeks ago.
Luo Jiachi liked his eldest grandson to attend parties that were good for him. He didn't like his grandson to attend parties held by useless rich children.
Luo Jiachi said that he met Luo Xi at the school anniversary, which satisfied him.
"You and Luo Xi are not schoolmates, right?"
If they were schoolmates, they should have known each other long ago. How could they only know each other two weeks ago?
Shao Xue nodded, "I am a former exchange student from Yuncheng Business College in Harbor City. I happened to hear about the school anniversary, so I came to Harbor City to have a look. Unfortunately, I met Luo Xi."
Shao Xue didn't tell him what happened later, but she looked a little shy, which made people understand what had happened.
Luo Jiachi nodded and said, "It's fate."
Shao Xue didn't say anything, but she acquiesced.
Luo Jiachi asked again, "I heard that you are not Shao Tianze's biological sister."
Hearing Luo Jiachi's question, Shao Xue knew that there was something fishy going on.
In order to cover up his birth, Shao Tianze killed his adoptive parents. Of course, she couldn't tell him about it. However, if she told an old man who hated Shao Tianze that Shao Tianze and Shao Tianze were not biological sisters, the old man would hate her as well.
It was really a difficult question to answer.
Seeing that Shao Xue didn't answer for a long time, Luo Jiachi didn't ask further. Instead, he changed the topic and asked, "You won't hurt Luo Xi, will you?"
Hearing the old man's words, Shao Xue immediately said, "Absolutely not!"
Shao Xue's answer was quick, firm, and sure.
She almost made a promise subconsciously, "I will never hurt Luo Xi when I'm with him. Grandpa, you can rest assured."
Even though she and Luo Xi were using each other, she had never thought of doing anything to hurt Luo Xi.
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