Chapter 1193: 1066: A Deep Conversation at the Meeting

"Young Miss, this is not Miao Family property. Before he passed, the Master said this was the Madame’s dowry, and it should be handed over to you. I was there serving at the time.""Really?"

The old butler earnestly nodded at her skepticism, "These things are originally yours, you must keep them well. The Miao Family knew you wouldn’t take them now, so they didn’t have me bring them over. But if they truly offer them to you, you must accept them too."

"..." Miao Lishan looked at him speechlessly. Indeed, her Jiao Jiao guessed it right. This person had come to hand over some things from the past.

"Don’t think there’s a lot. If the Master and Madame were still around, what would this be? Now, although the Miao Family can’t compare to the past, they’re still better than many."

Back then, when the Madame sent the three Young Masters abroad, she left something behind for them. In recent years, the family has only been getting better. You are the Madame’s only child, and the Young Masters have only one sister. If you don’t accept it, they might think you’re blaming them and have become distant."

The old butler finished speaking, observed Miao Lishan’s expression, and continued, "You don’t know this, but apart from the Master searching for the Madame back in the day, the three Young Masters also searched while abroad. The Madame once mentioned that if she couldn’t make it here, she would have to rely on the Young Masters for support."

Miao Lishan recalled that blurred figure in her mind. Always gazing at the sky absentmindedly, or lying in a rocking chair, rocking...

Why didn’t she leave later? Why did she secretly leave a deposit certificate for her? And why did she keep hiding and not acknowledge her?

"After the Master passed, the three Young Masters spent a lot on searching for the Madame in the country, but unfortunately, she couldn’t be found. Those years, while they were asking people to find you, they were also worried about the chaotic times and according to the Madame’s usual methods, converted some domestic things into cash for abroad investments. So in here, there are truly things that belong to you. The Young Master even clearly indicated everything."

Miao Lishan hesitated for a moment and eventually handed it to May 1st. She could refuse them, but she still had three grandsons who hadn’t settled down.

May 1st took it and placed it on the coffee table, patting the leather envelope, contemplated for a moment, then said, "It’s still better that you keep it safe for my grandma."

"Young Master, please open it first."

A hint of surprise flashed in May 1st’s eyes, then he somewhat understood there might be more than just overseas assets, perhaps some dowry jewelry.

"Just open it then! To be honest, I’m quite curious as to what dowry items there were back then and what savings the Miao Family left for my grandma."

Among a stack of documents, besides an old piece of red paper, were all original foreign language documents, of course, with careful Chinese translations attached.

—Perhaps worried that his grandma wouldn’t understand? A hint of amusement flickered in May 1st’s eyes. He was pleased with the Miao Family’s thoughtfulness towards his grandma!

If they had tried to trouble her entirely with various foreign languages, he would indeed write a multilingual letter to properly address the Miao Family ancestors.

The old butler watched him swiftly flip through one original document after another, a smile appearing on his face. The Madame in the afterlife could finally rest, her great-grandson indeed inherited well.

Fortunately, he didn’t voice his thoughts; otherwise, May 1st, no matter what, would violate his grandfather’s orders and definitely retort Mrs. Xiao.

After browsing through, May 1st looked at Miao Lishan, still holding onto the translation script, reminding her, "Grandma, why not take it back and discuss it with my mother?"

Yes! Setting aside those documents with safe codes, there was also equity inside. That’s the main focus; his grandma still had to decide whether to sell it or continue holding onto it.

No one was more proficient in these complicated matters than his mother. Didn’t she often analyze with examples in their economic lessons with the three brothers!

The old butler promptly chimed in at the side, "Young Master’s suggestion is good. There are things in the documents that need you, Young Miss, to decide on handling."

Miao Lishan nodded at the words. She couldn’t make a decision immediately and would need to go back to discuss it. "Uncle Fu, when are you planning to leave?"

"Now that Young Master Ming’s paperwork is done, but we’re not in a hurry to return. Before coming, the Young Masters instructed me to finish your business before heading back with Young Master Ming."

"Alright, then I’ll get back to you as soon as possible." Miao Lishan remembered her daughter mentioning that there were two ingrates in the Lei Family, so leaving sooner was better.

Handling the procedures for going abroad couldn’t avoid going through the community committee. Although those people had been silenced, who could guarantee the news wouldn’t leak?

If those two ingrates got wind of it, they’d pester her shamelessly, and she didn’t want the kids to have their hearts broken before leaving.

"Better to bring the child back early so they can reunite with their father and have a meaningful New Year. Uncle Fu, please take care of Xiao Ming in the future.

You don’t know how much hardship this child has endured since young. When my Xiao Wu and Jiao Jiao first met, he almost didn’t make it. He’s especially foolish, barely surviving himself, yet still..."

Lei Tianming quickly tugged Miao Lishan’s sleeve, "Aunt, I will be fine, don’t worry. I’ll visit whenever I have the chance. Grandpa Fu said I can come back when I miss you."

"Yes, right. Airplanes are faster than trains!"

May 1st amusingly glanced at the old man. Soon enough, the old man’s credibility in Lei Tianming’s eyes would likely plummet as swiftly as an airplane!

"Grandpa Fu, didn’t you say you brought family photos? Show my grandma photos of my grandparents as well, I’ll take May 1st out for a while."

The old butler eagerly nodded, "Alright, alright. Now that the main affairs are settled, I wanted to discuss the Madame with Young Miss. Young Master Ming, buy more for Young Master Sun."

"I won’t be shy with my uncle. Grandpa Fu, keep my grandma company and call if you need anything." May 1st, without hesitation this time, stood up and left with Lei Tianming.

"Want to sit next door for a bit?"

May 1st kicked the snow in the courtyard and shook his head, "It’s more comfortable outside. Uncle, did you change your name?"

"It’s not exactly a name change. My real name is Miao Tianming, with the character meaning ’to remember.’ When the Lei Family took me in and registered me, I said I wanted to be called Tianming. My father was barely literate, yet he cheerfully said it was a good name, that ’dawn’ meant hardships were over."

May 1st patted his shoulder, "It’s all in the past!"

The melancholic Lei Tianming was amused and chuckled, "You little brat! Rest assured, your uncle, with his fortune, has nothing to fear no matter where he goes."

"Alright! Take a round, come back when it becomes uncomfortable. Not to mention elsewhere, but in Beijing, your nephew can still have your back."

"You’re quite capable, does my sister know?"

In the courtyard, amidst the freezing weather forming ice from dripping water, they casually chatted and exchanged banter at the gate. Both understood that the next time they would meet was uncertain.

May 1st appreciated his pseudofamily’s deep affection, which was more than blood relatives, and especially now, that they were truly family, his concerns increased.

He could mess with his little uncle, but how could others?