Wu Cui said, "My family used to be landlords, but we fell on hard times after a disastrous year. Still, my father left behind some savings."
"Among them was a family heirloom, meant only for the children—a longevity lock. I put it on Ningning right after she was born."
'A lock?'
Shen Ningning thought of the little Ruyi pendant tied to her waist.
'Could they be the same thing?'
She looked up at Grandma Qin, but the older woman's face was calm, revealing no particular expression.
After a moment of silence, Grandma Qin said, "Show me around your village. Ningning, you stay here and get to know Zuchang."
Shen Ningning glanced at the drooling Wu Zuchang and secretly pouted.
'Why would Grandma give such an order? Does she... does she believe Qian Siniang and Wu Cui are my parents?'
Grandma Qin left with the couple.
Wu Zuchang stared at Shen Ningning, drooling all the while.
The little girl hid behind her chair, but he just tilted his head to keep looking at her.
