Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 1387: Receiving Someone’s Favor 1

Chapter 1387: Chapter 1387: Receiving Someone’s Favor 1

Having heard Luo Xiuxiu’s words, Feng Qingxue knew that Tang Jie and Luo Xiuxiu came from no ordinary backgrounds.

In her middle age, Tang Jie had a poised and dignified elegance about her. It was clear she might have come from a prominent household and possibly had been exposed to the appraisal of antiques, which could have influenced Luo Xiuxiu.

Luo Xiuxiu appeared to be about twelve or thirteen years old and certainly had no connections with either prominent households or professional work; she could only have learned from elders.

Without exposure to antiques, it is hard for most people to instantly determine the authenticity of a plate. After all, for thousands of years, what the masses never lacked were imitations. The art of forging antiques is indeed ancient.

Once, Feng Qingxue bought what was called a Qianlong Era porcelain piece, which, after appraisal by Lu’s father, concluded to be a Republic-era imitation.

However, Feng Qingxue did not directly answer whether she could appraise antiques or not, but laughed and said, "Who cares about whether it’s old or new? If it’s useful, then it’s good. We bought these household items from the secondhand market simply because there were no ration coupons."

Tang Jie chimed in, "That’s very true. Yet, there are always those who make a fuss, insisting that old items reflect old thinking."

"Following the policy is always safe." Feng Qingxue smiled without commenting on the situation.

She was well aware of the saying that walls have ears, and considering it was her first meeting with Tang Jie, and she didn’t know her character or conduct, it seemed better to be cautious. Although her family had some old things, they were all household utensils like cups, bowls, and chopsticks, bought from the secondhand market without ration coupons, obtained through entirely legitimate means.

After saying this, Feng Qingxue invited Tang Jie and Luo Xiuxiu to have tea and snacks, "Please make yourselves at home, don’t be shy."

Tang Jie and Luo Xiuxiu smiled, and just as they were about to help themselves to the enamel Gangzi, they suddenly saw a chubby, fair little hand appear on the table, swiftly sneaking a piece of walnut pastry from the plate.

Feeling one piece wasn’t enough, another hand reached for the plate and grabbed another piece.

Upon closer inspection, one of the triplets named Erxiong was missing. He had walked around to the other side of the table, where the table concealed his body.

Feng Qingxue was amused and exasperated as she brought him over, about to give him a good telling off, when Tang Jie already began, "Big Erxiong, are the walnut pastries tasty? Could you give one to Auntie?"

The little guy held his hands behind his back and shook his head vigorously, "No, no!"

Zhuangzhuang pointed to the table and said to Tang Jie, "There are some, right here on the table, Auntie, have some!"

"Yes, yes, there’s more on the table!" Erxiong suddenly felt that his brother was really good, "Good brother, here, you can have it!"

He generously gave Zhuangzhuang a piece of walnut pastry he had already bitten into, and Zhuangzhuang held it in his hand, "Thank you, brother!"

He then brought it to Feng Qingxue’s mouth, "Mommy is tired, Mommy, eat!"

"Thank you, Zhuangzhuang, you are so sweet, so filial!" Feng Qingxue’s eyes crinkled with a smile. She took a small bite, "Eat the rest, when you’re done, Mommy will get you some more."

Erxiong, holding the remaining piece of walnut pastry, stood there with his eyes bulging.

Tang Jie couldn’t help but laugh, "No wonder Old Luo says the children in your family are especially amusing. It is truly so, I’ve never seen children as clever and spirited as yours, exuding such vivacity."

Luo Xiuxiu nodded, "Erxiong is so funny, Zhuangzhuang is so smart!"

Hearing her call Zhuangzhuang smart, Erxiong turned away, presenting his backside to her and burying his head in his walnut pastry, with crumbs spilling all over the floor.