Lin Xinlan made a face, pulled open the door, and ran out.
It was only then that Rong Shaoze realized that she had tricked him!
"Lin Xinlan, you’d better not let me catch you, or you’re dead!" he warned fiercely, yet the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl up when he thought of the face she had just made.
However, without hearing sweet nothings from her, he felt somewhat disappointed.
Waking up early in the morning, Lao Gu arrived with two servants to help Lin Xinlan get dressed and made up.
It was Rong Shaoze’s idea. Sitting in front of the vanity table, she asked in confusion, "Why get dressed up? Is there something to do?"
Lao Gu laughed and said, "Young Madam forgot, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Lin Xinlan suddenly realized—could it be that they were going to the old residence to celebrate Mid-Autumn, hence the need to dress up for the occasion?
But where on earth had Rong Shaoze gone? She didn’t seem to see him when she woke up this morning.
As she was getting made up, a servant came in and excitedly handed her a newspaper: "Young Madam, take a look at this."
Lin Xinlan took it, puzzled, and saw a large photo.
Outside the restaurant door, it was her lips that Rong Shaoze was kissing.
The bold headline read: Rong Shaoze dines out with wife, then displays affection publicly on the street.
Lin Xinlan’s face turned red in an instant!
She quickly put the newspaper away, too embarrassed to look at the servants’ suggestive expressions.
A servant sighed, "The young master and Young Madam are truly more affectionate than ever."
"Indeed, I’ve never seen the young master so tender with anyone, not even Miss Du; the young master never..."
"Have you all nothing to do? Why loiter here, go get to work!" Lao Gu sternly interrupted their chatter.
A few servants stuck out their tongues and ran off laughing.
Lao Gu immediately smiled at Lin Xinlan, "Young Madam, there’s no need to be embarrassed, this shows how much the young master cares about you. I’ve always said that you’re blessed. Fate is just so unpredictable."
Lao Gu’s smile held a deeper meaning, leaving Lin Xinlan somewhat baffled. Could it be that just from a kiss in public, one could tell that she’s a fortunate person?
Little did she know, today Rong Shaoze had specially prepared a banquet for her, one meant to formally introduce her to everyone.
This was no ordinary banquet; it held significant meaning. It signified that Rong Shaoze and the Rong Family had completely acknowledged her status as the Young Madam of the Rong Family.
It was also a declaration, telling everyone that Rong Shaoze’s wife was Lin Xinlan.
Once she was primped and preened, Rong Shaoze appeared.
He wore a pure white suit today, with a white shirt underneath, and his hair styled to perfection—he looked very handsome.
At first sight of him, Lin Xinlan was dazzled.
His looks could be described as beautiful; no wonder people said he was the most handsome man in B City—it was not without reason.
For a moment, Lin Xinlan was somewhat entranced.
The man stepped forward and took her hand, prompting her to stand.
Lin Xinlan was also dressed beautifully today, in an elegant white pearl gown, her hair elegantly twisted up, adorned with several round and smooth pearl hairpins, and a pearl necklace around her neck. Her entire appearance could only be described as noble.
Standing beside Rong Shaoze, no one would think they weren’t well matched.
Although Lin Xinlan’s appearance wasn’t striking, her innate serene demeanor was enough to outshine other flamboyantly beautiful women.
Sometimes, temperament is a form of beauty, an incomparable shining aspect.
Together, they resembled a match made in heaven, inciting jealousy from none, only envy.