Mom and Grandmother were so overjoyed they were left speechless. Grandmother, in particular, seemed infused with a sudden new vitality, her very wrinkles smoothing out as she pulled me close, her eyes shining with affectionate warmth. "Yuanyuan," she said, "Grandmother will bring out her treasured bottom-of-the-chest dowry for you now."
A warmth bloomed in my chest, and I said gently, "Grandmother, those are your life's savings and treasures. You should keep them for yourself."
Grandmother patted my hand tenderly. "Silly child, you are Grandmother's most precious treasure. Even though we share no blood, Grandmother's love for you has always been real."
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