No matter the time, no matter the person, social obligations always require reciprocity.
Back then, when Mrs. Xiao Li gave birth to the twins, the main focus was that she had given birth to the first daughter of the Yuan Family, instantly making her gift unique among all the daughters-in-law of the Yuan Family.
Because Old Yuan and his two brothers valued it highly, even though the family hadn’t split, they all prepared a rather costly gift for Yuan Bao.
This gift, of course, is a matter of social obligation.
In the future, Yuan Zhaodi and Mrs. Xiao Li would have to repay this.
Even if it’s not of equal value, they must return something similar.
But now, Yuan Bao is being adopted by Yuan Yindi, so who will take on this obligation?
This issue is very real.
Even if the Song Family and Mrs. Peng haven’t thought of it now, after some time, they will come to realize this.
When Mrs. Li brought up the issue, the scene fell into dead silence.
"Eldest, you’ve raised a good question!"
After a brief silence, Mrs. Zeng spoke, "Back then, when Jiaojiao was born, the congratulations gifts each family sent to Jiaojiao were handed over to me by the couple, Old Yuan and Mrs. Xiao Li, for safekeeping."
"Since you’ve raised this issue, let’s resolve these social obligations now!"
Mrs. Zeng turned towards Old Yuan, "Husband, go and get that box."
On Mrs. Zeng’s words, Old Yuan stood up, opened a nearby cabinet, took out a wooden box stored inside it, and unlocked the small copper lock on the box.
Inside the box, there was a small heap of silver jewelry, which were the congratulations gifts each family had sent to Yuan Bao.
"Come now, just take back what you sent back then!"
Mrs. Zeng’s words were indeed humiliating.
The exchange of gifts is what forms social bonds.
But if the gifts are returned, this is no longer social bonding, but rather severing ties and cutting off relations.
"Mother, what are you saying? Those are gifts we gave as uncle and aunt to Jiaojiao, there’s no reason to take them back!"
Yuan Wangdi’s wife, Mrs. Song, was the first to speak.
Although she felt that her father-in-law and mother-in-law were being too kind to Yuan Bao, she didn’t oppose it. That’s because she had the belief that Yuan Bao was the lucky charm of the Yuan Family, and she preferred to believe it rather than doubt it.
In fact, she was even considering getting closer to Yuan Bao.
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Currently, Yuan Wangdi is fighting in the army, and with the luck of Yuan Bao guiding him, there’s more security and assurance.
Yuan Laidi’s wife, Mrs. Peng, shared a similar perspective as Mrs. Song.
After all, Yuan Laidi is also in the army.
Since their husbands are both in the army, the sisters-in-law have more in common, and they discuss many things privately.
Mrs. Song took a stand, and naturally, Mrs. Peng followed suit.
"Mother, I’m just asking about this matter, but I don’t intend to take back any of those gifts!"
Seeing both sisters-in-law opposing her, Mrs. Li naturally dared not insist further.
Seeing the situation, Yuan Yindi didn’t want the family argument to escalate, so she spoke up, "Big Sister-in-law, in the future, Jiaojiao will be my daughter. Any obligations she incurs, I will take them on. When you and Big Brother share joyful news again, I’ll make sure to send you a grand gift. Does that sound good?"
"Xiao Wu, it’s not that I’m concerned about this, I’m just worried things won’t be clear in the future. Ah, forget it, count me as meddling in unnecessary business!"
Mrs. Li felt awkward since no one was on her side.