"Auntie, Iâm going to give my dad some fruit first. These apples wonât taste good once they oxidize. This oneâs for you, remember to eat it." Ruan Jiaojiao saw that she was about to ask more questions, so she quickly picked up the fruit bowl and stood up, heading towards the table where Ruan Jianguo was.
Seeing her leave, Wu Le couldnât very well chase after her, so she resignedly picked up the fruit on the table to eat, her eyebrows tightly furrowed.
In this day and age, itâs not easy to raise a college student, and itâs even harder if theyâre studying to be a doctor. It takes double the money and time. Since Ruan Qun hasnât gotten into college yet, Wu Le holds her son, Ruan Feng, in high regard, and naturally has high expectations for a daughter-in-law.
Even though students accepted into Qing University are certainly no slouches, in her eyes, her son is also outstanding. Naturally, his match should be someone with an equally good family background and social status, preferably a local girl from Beidu.
She noticed Liang Wenjing seemed quite close with Ruan Feng last night, and speaking as someone whoâs been through that age, she figured there might be something going on between those two.
Itâs just that, not knowing Liang Wenjingâs familyâs situation yet, makes her somewhat uneasy.
After Ruan Jiaojiao left the living room with the fruit plate, she let out a huge sigh of relief. She knew a bit about Liang Wenjingâs family background. It wasnât great, and she was later adopted by relatives. Such circumstances might not meet her fourth auntâs standards.
Over the years, sheâs come to understand her fourth auntâs personality quite well. She doesnât have major faults, but can be a bit snobby and stingy. Being a doctor is always seen as a stable job, an iron rice bowl, especially in the eyes of the older generation. Although Liang Wenjing is a student at Qing University, given that Ruan Feng is no worse, her aunt might place more value on the girlâs family background.
Especially in recent years, after the mess her fourth uncle caused, it seems sheâs become more concerned about money. She almost wished to wear gold and silver all over.
So when she asked about this situation, she didnât dare to speak carelessly, fearing that saying the wrong thing might have an irrevocable impact on Ruan Feng and Liang Wenjing.
She delivered the fruit to the table and was then held by Ruan Jianguo for a chat that was mostly nonsense. Taking advantage of the moment when Wu Le wasnât paying attention, she quietly sneaked behind Ruan Feng and pulled him into the kitchen to quietly tell him about what just happened.
"Brother Feng, I didnât say anything wrong, really."
"I know." Ruan Feng looked at his adorable, well-behaved little sister in front of him, feeling incredibly soft-hearted: "Iâll talk to the family about this matter later, Jiaojiao, donât worry."
Ruan Jiaojiao nodded, looking at him. She couldnât help but ask curiously and gossip a bit: "Brother Feng, do you like Sister Wenjing a lot?"
"You little kid, arenât you embarrassed asking these things?" Ruan Feng laughed, trying to change the subject.
Ruan Jiaojiao instantly felt dissatisfied, lifting her head and saying, "Iâm already engaged. Even middle schoolers understand these things. Why canât I ask?"
Halfway through her words, she forcefully changed course and, feeling a bit guilty, turned and ran out of the kitchen. Just then, she happened to bump into Duan Xi, who was coming to the kitchen to find her. As their eyes met, thoughts of last nightâs events flashed through Ruan Jiaojiaoâs mind, and her face instantly flushed as she dashed back upstairs.
Even though Duan Xi didnât know what had happened, he still chased after her.
Once Ruan Jiaojiao entered her room, she closed the door and leaned against it, trying to feel her reddened face.