The servants looked at them with amazement, as if they had suddenly been transported back to the 17th century royal European courts. The couple resembled a prince and princess deeply gazing into each other’s eyes in a resplendent palace.
That scene was definitely a beautiful painting, aesthetically pleasing and elegant.
Rong Shaoze liked Lin Xinlan’s outfit today very much. He watched her, somewhat entranced.
With a slight curl of his lips, he stretched out his arm towards her and smiled softly, "Let’s go, it’s almost time."
Lin Xinlan linked her arm with his and slowly descended the stairs, then got into the luxurious white Rolls-Royce.
The car was very luxurious; even the driver in front was dressed in a clean white uniform, wearing a white cap, and white gloves on his hands.
Lin Xinlan asked Rong Shaoze with curiosity, "Will the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at the old house be very grand today?"
Rong Shaoze’s thin lips curved into an attractive arch, "Mm, there will be a lot of people attending."
Lin Xinlan thought to herself, would there be many people from the Rong Family?
Well, the Rong Family is a grand family, so they must have many relatives.
Still, she felt that she was dressed too formally, perhaps that’s just how it is in affluent families.
Upon arriving at the old house, the large iron gate slowly opened, and the car entered, flanked by servants dressed in uniform.
Rong Shaoze got out of the car, walked around to the other side, opened the door for her, and took her hand as they stepped out.
Many guests had already arrived. Seeing the couple, they approached with smiles, accompanied by a warm round of applause.
Lin Xinlan felt a bit embarrassed. Why were they being welcomed ?
Rong Shaoze, on the other hand, was at ease, chatting and laughing. He asked everyone to take their seats and enjoy the food and drinks, then led Lin Xinlan onto the podium and introduced her to everyone through the microphone.
Being watched by so many people, Lin Xinlan felt even more self-conscious.
She displayed a slight smile, her demeanor graceful and proper, without any missteps.
Rong Shaoze spoke at length, and the more Lin Xinlan listened, the greater her shock grew.
He said she was the wife he wanted to spend his life with, the eternal Young Madam of the Rong Family...
Lin Xinlan saw Rong Guangguo down in the audience, and she saw Rong’s father and mother, sporting satisfied smiles on their faces.
She also saw the guests’ expressions of blessing and the servants’ eyes full of reverence.
In that instant, she understood that Rong Shaoze had thoroughly introduced her to his family and friends; he was making an indirect promise to her.
He would not divorce her; he would be her husband for a lifetime...
Gazing into Rong Shaoze’s bright eyes, Lin Xinlan was momentarily lost in a reverie.
Was all this a dream?
The man leaned down and gave her a kiss, eliciting a lively applause from below. She slightly bowed her head, and Rong Shaoze, holding her close, led her back to their seats.
Rong’s mother took her hand and smiled lovingly, "From now on, you are our Rong Family’s daughter-in-law. You can rest assured that we will take good care of anyone who contributes to our family."
Was she referring to the expectation of her bearing children for the Rong Family?
Lin Xinlan lowered her gaze and smiled, saying nothing.
Rong Shaoze seemed very happy and kept serving her dishes throughout the meal, whispering to her and attending to her feelings. At least in the eyes of others, the Young Madam appeared to be happy.
However, regardless of the reasons Rong Shaoze decided to spend his life with her, he indeed offered her a dream, a Cinderella’s dream of meeting her prince.
Setting aside all the displeasures and pains, at least for today, she was truly happy.