But she still endured and came to the newspaper office. After unwrapping the outer layer of cloth, she found there was another layer inside. Peeling it off, there was yet another layer... How afraid was he that the things inside would get damaged?
In total, Cheng Xiran unwrapped more than a dozen layers of cloth. Finally, a glazed flower vase came into view first. It was completely transparent. Although it felt cold to the touch, it was extremely beautiful. It would be perfect for raising flowers on normal days. Then there was a rosewood brocade box. When opened, it was even more amazing. There was a Hetian jade pendant that felt warm to the touch, several hairpins and beaded and velvet flowers in styles she had never seen before. It was obvious that they were not local products.
At the very bottom was an envelope. She gently opened it and saw several bold and heroic characters written by Helian Duo: "Accept what is due to you."
There were also some tea leaves beside it. It seemed that Helian Duo had done this on purpose. He was really considerate.
Even though she couldn't think of any reason to accept these things, who could stop her since she liked them?
It just so happened that she hadn't bought any new jewelry recently. These things would come in handy.
The shopkeeper praised them after seeing them and then asked who the "lover" who gave these things was. Naturally, she didn't mention Helian Duo's name, but she was already planning to write about this in tomorrow's manuscript.
Of course, she had already cleared the original owner's name almost completely. Even if she wanted to write more stories about Helian Duo, she didn't have to make herself the protagonist. Moreover, she felt that she was gradually gaining some strength and no longer needed to rely on him.
She left the glazed flower vase in her own small room in the newspaper office, and took the other things home. After all, they were valuable items. She also carried the jade pendant with her and didn't plan to treasure it away.
Her general belief was that the more precious something was, the easier it was to get damaged. It was better to see it every day. If it really broke or got lost one day, it could only be said that it was her destiny or that their fate had come to an end.
When she returned to the Cheng Mansion, they were just starting dinner. However, the atmosphere at the dinner table tonight was different from the usual relaxed one. It was rather strange. She couldn't help but hold her breath. She handed the things in her hand to Zhuque, motioning her to take them back to the room first, and then obediently sat beside the old lady, not looking at Father Cheng, who was sitting at the head with an extremely ugly face.
Normally, Mrs. Liu would try to comfort him in such situations, but she didn't do so today. Presumably, this matter was rather serious.
"Cheng Xiran, I'll ask you. Did you see Helian Duo today?"
Father Cheng suddenly said sternly. Cheng Xiran was not afraid. She just thought that since he dared to call Helian Duo by his full name now, it seemed that his embarrassment was also caused by Helian Duo.
"Father, the prince only went to the newspaper office this afternoon. What's the matter?"
Cheng Xiran held her head high and spoke calmly.
Seeing this, Father Cheng continued to ask in a muffled voice, "Did he say anything to you or ask you anything?"
"He only talked about some ordinary things. There was nothing special..."
Before Cheng Xiran could finish her words, Father Cheng interrupted her sharply, "What ordinary things did he talk to you about?"
The old lady interjected with a majestic look, "Can you watch your tone? Don't scare the child."
"Does she still have the nerve to be scared? Rumors say that she first had an affair with the prince and then had an indescribable affection for Young Master Xue of the Bandit Jade Villa... Look at her arrogant look. Does it seem like she knows she's wrong?"
Father Cheng got angrier as he spoke. The rising and falling of his chest was enough to prove it.
The old lady was a bit confused, but Cheng Xiran remained calm after hearing this, "Father is right. Xiran will remember."