Chapter 27 - 27 0027 Delivering Aid In Time Of Need3_1

Chapter 27: Chapter 0027: Delivering Aid In Time Of Need3_1 Chapter 27: Chapter 0027: Delivering Aid In Time Of Need3_1 “Auntie,” Feng Qingxue clasped her hand, gently shaking it. “Auntie, I’ve felt really close to you ever since I met you, as if we had some kind of bond in a past life. So please, don’t stand on ceremony with me. Life these days is hard for everyone. I’ve recently found a way to procure some goods, let’s just strive to keep surviving.” Auntie Xu nodded vigorously, wiping away her tears. “Yes, yes, we must survive.” Uncle Xu walked in from outside, upon hearing those words, he strongly agreed. “Exactly, as long as we’re alive, we must carry on. Once we die, all is done. Only in living there’s hope.” “Did you bring the stuff?” Auntie Xu asked. Uncle Xu nodded slightly, pulling out a palm-sized Rosewood Jewelry Box from under his old quilted jacket and handed it to his wife. A small copper lock with a key was attached to the jewelry box. Auntie Xu opened the lock, opened the box, and put it in front of Feng Qingxue. “My girl, I won’t lie to you. The events of those years happened so unexpectedly, we, an old couple, managed to hide some things which were not confiscated. It’s always a hassle to keep them, so you can take this jewelry if you don’t mind. Nowadays no one dares to wear jewelry. It’s better to pass it on to the younger generation.” The jewelry box may look small, but it holds a world of its own. Moreover, the jewelry inside is particularly tiny, so there’s quite a lot of pieces in the box. Uncle Xu kept watch outside while Auntie Xu took out a pair of jade bracelets, nearly identical, wrapped in red velvet. The bright positive green color dominated a large portion, about two-thirds, the remaining part was as clear and translucent as white ice. “These were betrothal gifts that your uncle gave to me. Sadly, these bracelets can’t even get us a few pounds of food.” Feng Qingxue estimated that the water texture of the bracelets reached the level of Ice Jade in later classification, the jade color was bright and very expensive. The luster reflected off the old style Jade felt cold, virtually flawless. Next, Auntie Xu took out a pair of gold filigree earrings set with ruby and two rings of the same design. “It’s a pity to separate these from the bracelet I gave you yesterday. They’re a set. Take them.” The color of the ruby was quite even, which was particularly pleasing to the eye. The weight of the gold was not heavy, but the craftsmanship was exquisite, which would only be seen in museums in later times. This was instantly recognized by Feng Qingxue, who had specialized in jewelry appraisal before crossing over. Along with these, there were a few odds and ends of jewelry, all precious in later times, but worthless at present. Auntie Xu closed the jewelry box, locked it, and stuffed it into Feng Qingxue’s hand along with the key. Just as Feng Qingxue was about to decline, Auntie Xu said: “My girl, you brought us so much food, we didn’t refuse that. You don’t need to refuse this either. Take it, take it. These things are nothing compared to the value of food.” Feng Qingxue accepted it, planning to send more supplies to the elderly couple in the future. “My girl, it’s almost dawn. You should leave quickly. It’s not good for you if people see you hanging around with us,” said Auntie Xu, her intent to send off Feng Qingxue was for her own good. Feng Qingxue knew when to express gratitude and promptly got up to leave. “Okay, Auntie, I’ll be on my way. I love the things you gave me. If any of your friends have more, feel free to contact me. Don’t risk going to the black market.” Auntie Xu was taken aback, then whispered, “My girl, can you really get hold of a lot of supplies?”