Chapter 577: Preparing the Engagement

Rejected 99 Times, the Aloof Campus Belle Comes On Strong at Me, Jiang Muye

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"This is a blood swallow's nest, good for beauty and skin care. It's the most suitable thing for Mother-in-Law to eat."

When the gift box was handed to Mother Jiang, she felt a bit embarrassed. Yet the smile on her face was plainly obvious. "How could I possibly accept this? It's truly expensive."

Leng Ruoli said softly to Mother Jiang, "Mom, it's fine. Just accept it."

Only then did Mother Jiang smile and nod, accepting the gift.

Father Jiang said cheerfully, "You're too thoughtful, in-law. This is simply too precious. What I prepared is a bit shabby by comparison."

"How is it shabby? A gift only represents a bit of goodwill," Leng Ruoli stepped forward and said, in reality afraid that her own father would be too sharp-tongued and frighten her parents-in-law.

Father Leng watched Leng Ruoli's eager manner and let out a light laugh.

His daughter was protecting them too much.

But it was normal. After all, she wanted to build a good relationship with her in-laws.

Father Leng went with the flow and nodded. "That's right, just as Ruoli said."

Father Jiang no longer felt constrained and immediately took out the things he had prepared.

"This is a neck-support sleep pillow. It can completely improve your sleep quality. Now that we're getting on in years, sleep quality has to be good. With a decent pillow, you can sleep soundly." Father Jiang enthusiastically handed the gift over.

Would Father Leng's house be short on pillows? The pillows there cost over ten thousand each.

But Father Leng definitely didn't want to embarrass Father Jiang, so he pretended to be very happy and accepted the pillow. "My spine hasn't been good lately, and especially my sleep quality is really poor. Your gift is a great help!"

After hearing Father Leng's words, Father Jiang naturally felt great.

"This is a silk scarf for Mother-in-Law. I heard Mother-in-Law loves beauty, so it should suit her very well. It'll definitely complement her complexion." Mother Jiang also brought out the gift for Xiang Shan.

She looked back and forth a few times, and upon finding no other woman present, she asked in surprise, "What's wrong? Mother-in-Law isn't here yet?"

Leng Ruoli suddenly felt a bit awkward.

She herself had already fallen out with her own mother.

Her mother was dead set against her being with Jiang Muye.

If her parents-in-law found out about her mother's outrageous antics, they'd probably be disheartened.

Thus Leng Ruoli was in a difficult position, somewhat at a loss for what she should do.

Her eyes filled with worry as she looked at Jiang Muye.

Jiang Muye saw Leng Ruoli's concern and instinctively tightened his grip on her palm, comforting her, "It's fine."

He smiled gently to soothe Leng Ruoli.

But Leng Ruoli bit her lip, still a bit worried.

Just then, the sound of high heels rang out.

Everyone in the room looked over in unison.

A woman of outstanding figure appeared on the scene.

Her skin was whiter than snow, flawless, her features beautiful and exquisite. She was a woman with a powerful aura.

Clutching a Chanel bag, she appeared gracefully and arrogantly, like a plum blossom in autumn and winter, pure and refined yet sacred and elegant.

Everyone stared at her in astonishment.

"This is…" Mother Jiang asked timidly.

Jiang Muye said to Mother Jiang, "It's Ruoli's mother."

Mother Jiang grasped the situation, still somewhat surprised.

"You're so young! I thought you were Ruoli's older sister! You take such good care of yourself!" Mother Jiang praised repeatedly.

Leng Ruoli's heart nearly jumped out of her chest at hearing this.

In fact, her own mother most hated people saying she took good care of herself. After all, she was the most sensitive about her age, or else she wouldn't want to preserve her youth forever, going for all sorts of medical beauty treatments and facelifts.

All so she could look like she was in her thirties, or even like a young girl.

As Leng Ruoli panicked, Xiang Shan unexpectedly curled her lips and said to Mother Jiang, "Thank you. You're very pretty too, you look young."

"Haha, really? I feel like my face still shows my age."

"It's fine. I can take you to a beauty salon sometime." Facing Mother Jiang, who was overjoyed at the praise, Xiang Shan smiled faintly.

This scene had exceeded Leng Ruoli's expectations.

Her own mother hadn't exploded or gotten angry, and she was even going to take her mother-in-law to a beauty salon?

What kind of move was this?

Leng Ruoli looked at Jiang Muye in confusion.

Jiang Muye smiled and ruffled Leng Ruoli's hair. "It's fine."

Although Xiang Shan acting like this was a bit unexpected.

But at least she wasn't doing anything bad. It was all in a good direction, and that was good.

It seemed his threat last time had a deterrent effect. That was good too, better than Xiang Shan coming to wreck the place.

"This silk scarf is a gift for you. I hope you don't dislike it." Mother Jiang said to Xiang Shan.

Xiang Shan stared at the silk scarf.

Leng Ruoli grew nervous.

In fact, her own mother cared a great deal about the fabric of clothes, and especially had no interest in things that weren't name brands.

Xiang Shan instinctively picked up the silk scarf and wrapped it around her neck.

"It's quite nice. You have good taste." Xiang Shan smiled faintly at Mother Jiang.

Mother Jiang was overjoyed. "It's because you're pretty. What I bought is a rather ordinary style. You flatter me."

Leng Ruoli let out a breath of relief.

Her mother was a bit strange today, not doing anything too extreme.

That was good. At least no landmines were triggered.

"No, I like it a lot. I'll wear it often." Xiang Shan shook her head.

"I'm glad you like it." Mother Jiang replied politely.

Xiang Shan sat down on the sofa and said to Leng Ruoli, "Come here, Ruoli."

Leng Ruoli hesitated a little, glanced at Jiang Muye, and after Jiang Muye nodded affirmatively, she walked toward Xiang Shan.

"This is my daughter. I only have this one daughter, and I just hope she can be safe and happy. As you can see, she and your son are now deeply attached. The engagement should be set soon." Xiang Shan smiled faintly. "I see next Friday is a good day. I wonder what you think."

"Next Friday? Isn't that a bit too soon?" Mother Jiang had some concerns.

As a result, Jiang Muye and Leng Ruoli instinctively said in unison, "Not soon!"

Both of them were terribly impatient, wishing they could quickly be together in name and in reality.

How could they think it was soon?

Jiang Muye and Leng Ruoli looked at each other, then both felt a bit embarrassed.

Father Jiang smiled. "See, you two are so in sync. In that case, it really isn't too soon."

Jiang Muye nodded. "It's fine to hold the engagement sooner."

"I feel the same. As for the wedding, just make it grand." Father Leng added.

"Alright, then on Friday I'll notify our friends and relatives." Father Jiang said happily.

"Sure. Now let's discuss the details." Xiang Shan hit it off with Jiang Muye's parents immediately.

This scene surprised Father Leng somewhat.

Xiang Shan was, after all, a career woman, and she still considered everything very thoroughly. Some details they hadn't thought of, she had considered.

It was quite unexpected.

When they were alone, Father Leng looked at Xiang Shan. "I didn't expect you to come today."