But Grandma didn't have the energy to make a second bracelet.
So this became a thorn in Third Aunt's heart.
She thought Xu Luo had been treated unfairly. So, when Xu Qingqing was about to get married, she came to the Xu family on purpose, trying to get this bracelet for Xu Luo.
This bracelet was exquisitely designed, and the gems on it were extremely luxurious. Even if the family encountered trouble in the future and sold it, they could get a good sum of money.
"This bracelet was given to Qingqing by Mom at her 100 - day feast, right? It's really beautiful," Third Aunt said, holding Xu Qingqing's hand and rubbing the bracelet over and over again.
"Our Xu Luo is so unlucky. She didn't get the bracelet Mom gave. It's really a pity."
Xu's mother naturally understood what Third Aunt meant. She sat beside Xu Qingqing and pulled her daughter's arm back.
Xu Qingqing didn't like Third Aunt either. But thinking that she was getting married the next day, she decided not to fall out with her.
"Mom decided to give this bracelet to Qingqing. Although Mom has passed away, we can't go against her wishes," Xu's mother said. Although she was a bit unhappy, she still managed to put on a good - natured front.
But Third Aunt got even more unhappy. Her face immediately dropped, and she subtly and overtly tried to get this gold bracelet.
"What you said is wrong. Qingqing is marrying the richest man. The richest man's family has so much money. Do they still lack this one bracelet?"
"At the wedding, there will be so many big shots. If Qingqing wears a white wedding dress and a gold bracelet, not only will the colors not match, but people will also think it's tacky."
In order to get the gold bracelet for her daughter, Third Aunt didn't hesitate to subtly and overtly belittle it.
"It's better to give it to our Xu Luo. Anyway, Xu Luo has a retro style. Wearing such a gold bracelet won't look out of place."
Third Aunt straightforwardly expressed her desire for this gold bracelet.
Xu Qingqing looked very unhappy after hearing this. She stopped putting up with it and hid the hand with the gold bracelet behind her back.
"Third Aunt, I think this gold bracelet matches my champagne - colored dress perfectly when I toast. And the design is not out - of - date at all. I won't give it to Xu Luo."
Xu's mother also spoke straightforwardly, with a bit of sarcasm in her tone.
"If my daughter can't carry off this gold bracelet, your daughter will be even less worthy of it."
As she said this, Xu's mother imitated Third Aunt's sarcastic tone, covered her mouth with her hand and laughed, looking at Xu Luo whose face was not looking good.
"Xu Luo, don't be angry. I'm not saying you're not as good - looking as your cousin. I just think it doesn't suit you."
Xu Luo's face immediately sank after hearing this. Her face, just like her mother's, dropped long. She gritted her teeth and spat out a few words.
"I know. It's okay."
"I'm serious. Qingqing's wrists are too thin. Wearing such a big bracelet really doesn't suit her!" Third Aunt still wanted to make one last try.
Xu's mother's face darkened immediately. She pointed to the door and impatiently issued an order to leave.
"Do you and Xu Luo still have anything to do? If not, go back first. I still have to help Qingqing perfect the details of tomorrow's wedding."
Hearing Xu's mother's words, Third Aunt felt embarrassed. With a bitter face, she changed the topic.
"I'm not in a hurry to go home. As Qingqing's elder, I should care about her more."
Then Third Aunt asked Xu Qingqing, who was casually playing with the bracelet.
"Qingqing, have you decided on your bridesmaids? Why don't you let Xu Luo be your bridesmaid?"
Even if she didn't get the gold bracelet, as long as Xu Luo could show up beside Lu Chuanbai, in the future, whether she was looking for a job or doing something else, with the reputation of being Lu Chuanbai's relative, who wouldn't give her face!
As she said this, Third Aunt nudged the unhappy Xu Luo with her leg, signaling her to speak up.
Xu Luo stared straight at the bracelet on Xu Qingqing's hand, her eyes full of loss and regret.
They clearly came to help her get the bracelet. Why did the topic suddenly change?
But thinking that she couldn't go back empty - handed and had to get some benefits, Xu Luo cooperated with Third Aunt and said, "Yes, cousin. I've already asked for leave to be your bridesmaid."
Seeing the clumsy cooperation between Xu Luo and Third Aunt, Xu Qingqing immediately understood that the idea of being a bridesmaid must have been Third Aunt's last - minute decision.
"Thank you, but no. I've already called my friends. They will be my bridesmaids," Xu Qingqing replied politely.
Her bridesmaids would be Jing Zhen, Police Officer Xiao, and her school - time best friend. Three of them were enough.
She didn't need Xu Luo, who wasn't close to her, to butt in.
"It doesn't matter if there's one more or one less bridesmaid. Just let your sister be your bridesmaid," Third Aunt said.
"Your sister can play the violin. Let her play a piece for you before you make your entrance."
Third Aunt strongly recommended Xu Luo, with her mind working fast.
If Xu Luo played the violin and stole the show at Xu Qingqing's wedding, firstly, it would show the relationship between Xu Luo and Lu Chuanbai.
Secondly, it would let the dignitaries attending the wedding see that as long as they could catch a rich husband, their family could rise to prosperity.
Xu Qingqing naturally understood Third Aunt's plan. She fiddled with the bracelet on her wrist, showing no sign of emotion.
"No need. The bridesmaid dresses have already been ordered. There's no time to order another one for her."
Third Aunt retorted, "It's okay. Your sister has a lot of performance dresses. She can provide her own clothes."
Xu Qingqing was once again shocked by Third Aunt's audacity.
She had clearly said she didn't need it. Why was Third Aunt still being so persistent?
The wedding was one of the most important moments in her life. As her relative, instead of wishing her happiness, Third Aunt was thinking about how to steal the show at her wedding.
Was there really such a strange relative?
Seeing Third Aunt's audacity, Xu's mother no longer endured. She said coldly,
"If you want to attend tomorrow's wedding, come as a guest. If you don't want to come, we don't care about your gift money. Don't cause trouble at my daughter's wedding!"
After saying that, Xu's mother stood up unhappily and told Third Aunt and Xu Luo to leave.
"We really don't have time to receive you anymore. Hurry up and go."
Xu's mother had asked them to leave three times. Third Aunt and Xu Luo felt embarrassed. Their chins were almost touching the ground. They left with a dark face.
After Third Aunt left, Xu's mother slammed the door shut, expressing her dissatisfaction.
Xu's mother kept patting her chest to calm down and sighed speechlessly.
"Why do we have such strange relatives in our family! They can't live without sucking blood from others."
Xu Qingqing nodded in agreement and lovingly played with the gold bracelet on her wrist.
Fortunately, her mother was strong - willed enough to drive them away. Otherwise, who knew what other tricks they would come up with.
Xu's mother told Xu Qingqing to keep the bracelet well and then told her to quickly perfect the steps of tomorrow's wedding and make sure there were no mistakes.