The jade bracelet is translucent and warm to the touch; you can tell it’s quality jade at a glance, not to mention it was Mother Xu’s dowry.
Sheng Ning’an hurriedly tried to take it off, "Auntie, this is too valuable, I can’t accept it."
But Mother Xu grabbed her wrist to stop her and said, "This was originally meant to be passed down to Ranran’s wife. You know, I’ve always liked you, so consider this an engagement gift from our family in advance. But don’t worry, Auntie is not trying to rush you into marriage. You two can get married whenever you want; I just want you to know that you’re the only daughter-in-law candidate I’ve approved of. Even if you don’t marry Ranran, you can still be my daughter, and then this bracelet will be a gift of recognition."
It doesn’t matter if she can’t be their daughter-in-law as long as she can be a daughter.
Sheng Ning’an looked to Xu Weiran for help.
"If my mom gives it to you, just accept it!" Xu Weiran said with a smile, "Can’t you see? My mom plans on having you as her daughter-in-law, even if it means losing me as a son. If you ever decide you don’t want me, I’ll not only lose a wife, but also my parents."
There’s no need for him to make it sound so serious.
Is there no other way out than marrying him?
"Thank you, Auntie!" Sheng Ning’an finally accepted the bracelet. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by ɴovelfire.net
However, such a precious thing she dared not wear on her wrist, and instead, she carefully placed it in a box.
Seeing her accept the bracelet, Mother Xu beamed with joy, "Silly child, there’s nothing to thank for. You two sit for a while; I’ll go check if your uncle’s goose stew is ready."
As soon as Mother Xu left, Xu Weiran curled his lips, leisurely looking at her and said, "Accepting the engagement gift means you’ve agreed to be our Xu Family’s daughter-in-law."
Sheng Ning’an carefully put away the bracelet, deliberately contradicting him, "Who says so? Auntie said it could also be a gift of recognition. I think if we can’t be husband and wife, being siblings with you is pretty good too."
Xu Weiran raised an eyebrow, teasingly, "Hmm, siblings who can lie on the same bed?"
Sheng Ning’an’s face suddenly blushed red, glaring at him, "What are you talking about?" How did she feel this person, after being away on business for half a year, became more and more outgoing?
Isn’t the military supposed to be a place of discipline, suitable for cultivation and restraint?
How come instead of learning the soldiers’ discretion, he learned to flirt?
In the next second, Xu Weiran reached out and pulled her into his arms saying, "I’m just speaking my true feelings." During the six months at the military, he often thought of her at night to the point where he couldn’t sleep all night.
Countless times he dreamed of them lying on the same bed, doing indescribable things.
Sheng Ning’an pushed him away, "Ahem, be careful, Aunt and Uncle are still around, aren’t they?"
"Don’t worry, seeing us so close will only make them happy." Xu Weiran wrapped his arms around her waist, locking her in his embrace, lowering his head to kiss her, but Sheng Ning’an turned aside to avoid it.
Sheng Ning’an reached out to cup his face, examining him closely up and down.
"Well, can you spot any problems?" Xu Weiran, amused by her scrutiny, couldn’t help but ask.
Sheng Ning’an slightly squinted her eyes, looking at him suspiciously, "Are you really the Xu Weiran I know?"
She couldn’t help but feel he’s changed into someone else.
The person before her was distinctly different from her memory.
Where’s his reservation? Where’s his self-discipline and propriety?