Although she understood that comparisons were inappropriate, the feelings she had were real, even though it was just acting. Jiang Tong couldn't help but recall the critical looks her parents had given her when she first went to Xu Huaiyuan's house.

Jiang Tong became insecure because of this.

Looking back, when she arrived at Zhou Yuansheng's house, she realized that there were elders who would be so delighted, and they would call her "baby" all the time. Jiang Tong understood that she was only able to experience being pampered by elders because of Zhou Yuansheng.

She was quite grateful.

Although it was brief, it didn't stop her from feeling warm inside.

Dinner was prepared while we chatted.

They sat down to eat, and the food was plentiful and delicious, all Chinese cuisine.

Jiang Tong also ate quietly.

She only answers questions from elders, and her parents have set many rules for her regarding meals.

So I really can't find any fault with it.

On the contrary, Zhou Yuansheng's parents made her feel more relaxed and at home.

Jiang Tong thought to herself, "How could I dare?!"

After dinner, Mrs. Zhou took Jiang Tong downstairs to see the flowers; the greenhouse was truly beautiful.

Aside from the initial awkwardness and nervousness, Jiang Tong is now quite relaxed.

Before leaving.

Zhou Yuansheng's parents personally had the dozen or so boxes of jewelry placed in his car, and also brought her many gifts. Finally, they insisted on giving her two very generous red envelopes! Mrs. Zhou's exact words were, "Oh dear, people these days use cold, impersonal bank transfers, it's so boring. Red envelopes are just the right way to do it!"

Jiang Tong couldn't refuse any of the offers, but she glanced at Zhou Yuansheng one last time. It seemed that this man was just an accessory tonight. She had become the main target of his parents' attacks, while he was happily eating and strolling around, quite leisurely.

The final gesture was to raise his chin to signal her to accept the red envelope.

Jiang Tong felt her hand sink as she took it; this wasn't a red envelope, it was two red bricks!!

Her face turned red again.

Zhou Yuansheng's father seemed quiet and reserved, but he wasn't cold-faced. He was cheerful all evening and very easygoing, even inviting her to come over and visit when she had time.

Madam Zhou was reluctant to let her go, holding Jiang Tong's hand and talking to her, telling her not to lie and to remember to come again next time, before finally letting her go.

In the end, the two of them got in the car and left, the trunk full of things, returning home with a full load, leaving only the figures of their elderly father and mother behind.

Jiang Tong couldn't help but turn around and look. Mrs. Zhou was still waving at her. She couldn't help but feel warm inside. "Your parents are really nice people."

She agreed with what he had said earlier.

After all, when she first saw the scene and the pomp and circumstance, she thought it was a TV drama. Jiang Tong thought Zhou Yuansheng's parents were the kind of high-class tycoon and his wife, but she didn't expect them to be so easy to get along with.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuansheng joked, "I think they would be even happier to hear that with their own ears."

However, he added, "Their personalities are indeed quite good, so I told you not to be nervous."

He smiled broadly, and he must have been very satisfied tonight, because his parents were very pleased with her.

Jiang Tong finally breathed a sigh of relief, and she even joked, "How was it? I did a good job pretending, right? But your mother didn't ask much about us. I thought she would ask how we met and how long we've been dating, but she didn't ask a single question about that."

He was quite concerned about her and even learned a bit about her situation.

“My parents are good-natured, but they’re also a pair of shrewd old foxes. They should have guessed that we’re not really together,” Zhou Yuansheng said suddenly with a smile.

Jiang Tong was stunned. "What? Then why do you still want to..." take her back?

Zhou Yuansheng's eyes lit up with a smile. "I bet they're not sure about the real situation, but if I take you back and tell them you're my girlfriend, they won't know how far things have progressed. So even though they're suspicious, they'll just brush it off. They probably won't be pressuring us to get married for a while."

The elderly couple were simply afraid that he would end up alone, so now that they saw someone around him, they would let him get to know them regardless of the circumstances.

I won't rush him for now.

Jiang Tong was dumbfounded.

It turns out this little fox is playing a game of cat and mouse with the two old foxes, one scheme after another. No wonder they didn't give her a script or a character. Now that I think about it, with her parents' wealth and social status, investigating her would be a piece of cake.

It would be better to tell the truth.

Okay.

I admire you.

Jiang Tong took a breather; Zhou Yuansheng was going to take her to pick up Hanhan.

Qin Xiaohua's elderly parents were still awake; it was almost eleven o'clock. Hanhan was also awake, and when she saw her mother coming to pick her up, she took her little backpack and came over on her own initiative.

Jiang Tong lowered her voice and thanked the two elders, who both said it was nothing.

The two said their goodbyes.

Jiang Tong then picked up Hanhan and asked her if she was sleepy, "Sorry, Mommy is late."

Hanhan shook her head, reached out and hugged her mother's neck, nestling obediently on her shoulder. She was still feeling down after being away from Jiang Tong for so long today, and it was also very late and she was very sleepy.

Jiang Tong coaxed her daughter, telling her to sleep whenever she wanted, and that she could hold her securely.

Hanhan responded.

When she got downstairs and saw a familiar black car, she immediately perked up, staring wide-eyed at the man standing next to the car.

Zhou Yuansheng saw that the little girl was so sleepy, and her eyes were wide open when she saw him. It was so funny that he was in a good mood and couldn't help but reach out and pat her head. "Little girl, aren't you going to sleep so late?"

The man's voice was deep and magnetic, but the little girl wasn't impressed.

Hanhan thought to herself, "Didn't you kidnap my mommy? Whose fault is it that she can't sleep in the middle of the night?"

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