After all, she is much better now than she was in her previous life in every aspect, whether it is her appearance or her personal abilities.

The more outstanding a person is, the more attention they will receive; this is an age-old truth. There's nothing to feel unbalanced about.

Guo Mingli is a woman with many hidden thoughts, which are subtly revealed in her conduct and attitudes toward people of different statuses, but those who know her well can see through them at a glance.

For example, Tang Xiaoxiao.

Having dealt with her so much in her past life, Tang Xiaoxiao knew very well that in Guo Mingli's eyes, she was a rare and high-quality asset. Even if her son were ten times more outstanding than he was now, he might not be able to find a better partner than her.

Therefore, she can show complete kindness in front of him and become a great helper to her son.

As for that nervousness, it probably stems from an instinctive sense of restraint when facing successful people.

Tang Xiaoxiao was fully aware of this, but she didn't care.

There is no such thing as inexplicable hatred between people, nor is there ever love without a reason.

For example, Han Yunqi fell in love with her at first sight in both of his lives, initially attracted by her appearance. But should she question his sincerity because of that? In her previous life, she was just an ordinary girl who couldn't offer him any help in his career, yet he still treated her with the same care and devotion, unchanged both before and after their marriage.

In Han Yunqi's heart, she was worthy, worthy of his kindness, and worthy of his sacrifices.

Now, in Guo Mingli's heart, Tang Xiaoxiao is someone worth putting aside her airs as an elder and future mother-in-law to win over.

Simply because she has enough value in the other person's heart.

That's enough. Why should she worry about where this value comes from? It's all hers anyway, and it will always be hers.

Both sides were keen to build a closer relationship, so they naturally had a pleasant conversation, and for a time Tang Xiaoxiao and Guo Mingli seemed as close as mother and daughter.

As the future father-in-law, Han Shiping was not in a position to interrupt and simply listened attentively, while Han Yunqi sat to the side the whole time, occasionally grinning foolishly.

How could he not be happy that his girlfriend has such a good relationship with his parents?

The two women chatted enthusiastically for a long time, talking about everything from clothes and shoes to makeup and skincare. Although Guo Mingli was over forty, her desire to be beautiful had not diminished at all. Tang Xiaoxiao casually mentioned a few skincare methods that were now common on the internet, but Guo Mingli seemed to have heard golden rules and even wanted to get up to find paper to write them down, but was stopped by Han's father.

There's no way around it, Tang Xiaoxiao's face is just too convincing. How could her skincare methods, which she says are effective, not work?

At least Guo Mingli firmly believed it.

Fortunately, she realized the situation. It wasn't appropriate for her to be too outspoken on her future daughter-in-law's first visit. After being reminded by Han's father, she regained some composure.

With the clock almost pointing to five, Han's father interjected, "Are you two hungry? Have you eaten lunch yet?"

Guo Mingli quickly added, "Yes, yes, look at me, I've been so busy talking that I haven't even cooked yet. Xiaoxiao, what do you usually like to eat? Auntie will make it for you."

"I'm fine with anything," Tang Xiaoxiao replied with a smile.

Han Yunqi said from the side, "Mom, use the ingredients we bought, not the ones we have at home."

Guo Mingli was stunned for a moment, then realized that Tang Xiaoxiao had already gotten up and picked out the fruits and vegetables, dozens of kilograms of pork, and two bags of chicken legs that she had brought.

It's not that she's stingy, but in this season, all these things need to be stored in the refrigerator. Fruits and vegetables, even if stored in the refrigerator, won't last more than a few days. Taking too much and not being able to finish it would be a waste.