Ruan’s mother felt that Shen Mianmian’s words differed from what Cheng Xining had said; this young girl, though not old, spoke with great tact and was well-mannered, nothing like those impolite girls.
She gave the impression of being a young lady from a reputable family, gentle and quiet, very likable.
She thought that Cheng Xining’s judgment of Shen Mianmian probably had much to do with He Nan, tainted with too much personal emotion, making it hard to view someone objectively.
She had been young once and understood the way those girls thought. Cheng Xining saw Shen Mianmian as a love rival, which was why she found everything about Shen Mianmian disagreeable.
Anyway, she trusted her son and He Nan’s judgment. Even Ruan Yiqian had treated Shen Mianmian with courtesy, which suggested the girl must be decent.
The meal went fairly harmoniously.
After dinner, Ruan’s father and mother each gave Shen Mianmian a red envelope, and Ruan’s mother also gave her a gold bracelet. These were beyond Shen Mianmian’s expectations, and she instinctively looked towards He Nan.
"Mianmian, don’t look at Big Brother He anymore. This was specially prepared by my mom for you. Your name is even engraved on it. You can’t refuse it, hurry and take it!"
Ruan Yiyang took the jewelry box and stuffed it directly into Shen Mianmian’s hands.
"Thank you, Auntie." Shen Mianmian did not delay and accepted the gift at once.
Cheng Xining, witnessing this scene, bit her lip and her eyes reddened. Her aunt was too fond of Shen Mianmian, even going so far as to prepare such an expensive gift for her.
In the past, everyone was nice to her, doting only on her, but now Shen Mianmian had arrived, clinging to Brother Nan and even taking away the love of her aunt and uncle. It was just too much.
Noticing her sulking, Ruan’s mother smiled and took another jewelry box from the maid, "Don’t pout, you have something too. I also had a bracelet made for you, with your name engraved on it."
Cheng Xining’s eyes lit up, she took it and looked inside, then smiled, "Thank you, Little Aunt, I knew you loved me the most."
After speaking, she glanced triumphantly at Shen Mianmian, thinking her aunt was hers, and no one could take her away.
Shen Mianmian was not at all affected by her mood. That was Cheng Xining’s little aunt, after all. Even if she gave her a bracelet, or even a mountain of gold, it had nothing to do with her.
"Since your little aunt has made you a bracelet, I, as your big aunt, can’t be an exception. I’ll buy you a pair of gold earrings later!" Ruan Lingyu said with a smile, but she didn’t mention Shen Mianmian.
Actually, if she wanted to buy Cheng Xining something, she could have said so privately. There was no need to say it in front of Shen Mianmian; it was obviously meant for Shen Mianmian to hear.
Everyone caught the implication, yet no one pointed it out. Ruan’s mother gave an awkward laugh, wondering why her sister-in-law would compete with a young girl. Official source ıs 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝕟𝕖𝕥
"It’s getting late, Uncle Ruan, Auntie, we should be going. We’ll come to visit another day."
He Nan glanced at the clock on the wall and suggested they leave.
Ruan Yiqian made the excuse of having business matters and left with them.
The family escorted the trio to the door. As they watched He Nan leave with Shen Mianmian, Cheng Xining’s face turned green with envy.
"Look at her, always sticking to Brother Nan. Can’t she go back by herself? Must she leave with Brother Nan? How old is she! Can’t she find her way on her own?"
Ruan’s father glanced at her and said, "Did someone spill vinegar in the kitchen?"
"Whose uncle are you anyway?" Cheng Xining said, hopping with frustration on the spot.
Father Cheng shook his head helplessly, then called Ruan Yiyang to the study.