"So, are you proposing to me?" Sheng Ning’an raised an eyebrow.
Xu Weiran: "I know it’s still too early to propose now. I’m just expressing my determination to you." He was showing her his attitude towards the relationship.
"Alright, I can feel your determination," Sheng Ning’an said, "I can help you discuss the renovation, but as for whether or not I’ll be the lady of this house... that depends on your performance."
"Great!" Xu Weiran responded with a smile.
The agent contacted the landlord, who agreed to come over and sign the contract that afternoon.
Xu Weiran and Sheng Ning’an then returned to the Xu Family’s home.
Mother Xu and Mr. Xu had already returned from the seafood market, with Mother Xu instructing Mr. Xu on how to handle a king crab.
Hearing the sound of the couple entering, Mr. Xu hurriedly began to shoo people out: "Alright, you, who have never set foot in the kitchen, stop causing chaos here. Go and keep your son and the girl company."
Mother Xu then turned and walked out of the kitchen, warmly greeting Sheng Ning’an.
"Hello, auntie!" Sheng Ning’an took out the gifts she brought for the elders from abroad.
Mother Xu was pleased inside but feigned reproach: "Why did you bring something again? You’re too polite, girl. You mustn’t do this again next time. When you come here, just think of it as your own home, there’s no need to bring gifts every time."
Sheng Ning’an said, "It’s not about being polite. Xu Weiran and I were out having fun, and when we saw this, it just felt perfect for your temperament, auntie, so we bought it. Would you like to try it on?"
The gift Sheng Ning’an bought for Mother Xu was a genuine leather handbag. Although it was not a top-tier brand, it was handcrafted, with a stylish and classy design that was particularly suitable for Mother Xu’s age.
They say a bag cures all ills, and no woman can resist the charm of a new handbag.
Mother Xu really liked the handbag Sheng Ning’an gave her, but of course, what mattered most was the thought behind it, that even while out having fun, Sheng Ning’an still remembered her.
This girl was far more thoughtful than her own rascal of a son.
"No wonder so many people want daughters; it’s true that girls are more considerate. This boy, when he goes out, never thinks to bring us anything," Mother Xu said with a mock glare at her son, growing increasingly fond of Sheng Ning’an.
Xu Weiran, accustomed to his mother’s disapproval, raised an eyebrow and said, "I might not be as considerate as having a daughter, but haven’t I brought you a caring person back home?"
"That’s the only thing you’ve done to make your mom happy!" Mother Xu scorned her son.
As for her son being called a genius from a young age and admitted to Jing University at such a tender age, Mother Xu didn’t find it particularly impressive.
After all, their family was not short on money. Even if the son didn’t get into university and chose not to work his whole life, living off the rent from their properties would still be enough to support himself.
Instead, he went to some research institute and was out of sight all the time, stubbornly refusing to get a girlfriend.
She worried at times that her son might end up lonely for life.
Leaving her pile of properties without an heir.
"Alright, alright, whatever you say is right!" Xu Weiran didn’t want to argue with his mother.
As long as his mom got along with the girl, he didn’t mind being scolded a few more times.
"Am I wrong?" Mother Xu glared at her son, then immediately took Sheng Ning’an’s hand and said, "You don’t know how worried I was that this boy would end up unwanted. Luckily, he’s quite lucky to have found such a beautiful girlfriend like you."
Not only is she beautiful, but she’s also capable. Just looking at her brings joy to the heart.