Chapter 189 Recognition
Especially in interpersonal relationships, her approach is always just right, making it difficult for people to refuse her requests or ignore her existence.
In the past, whenever Guo Huaqin treated me to a meal, I never felt embarrassed to ask for money.
At that time, their relationship was quite close. Jiang Yumin knew that Aunt Liu liked her because she was well-behaved and sensible, so whenever she wanted to buy something, as long as Guo Huaqin was by her side, she never concealed her inner desire and expressed it boldly.
Later, after it happened more often, I no longer felt surprised, and even felt that it was a natural arrangement.
Especially in some important occasions during her college years, such as participating in competitions, purchasing study materials, or gathering with friends, if Guo Huaqin was present, she would most likely be the one to pay the bill in the end.
Sometimes when she came across expensive clothes, she would deliberately keep silent and wait until Aunt Liu took her shopping before pretending to mention it casually. Aunt Liu would usually agree with a smile and buy the items and hand them to her.
Anyway, for the Xiao family, that little bit of money is not worth mentioning.
With Uncle Xiao's business ability and Guo Huaqin's own generosity, he almost never complained about her little extravagance.
Over time, she naturally developed a sense of peace of mind.
Thinking of her good luck today, Jiang Yumin suddenly revealed a sweet smile, walked quickly to Guo Huaqin's side, and said softly, "Aunt Xiao, I haven't seen you for a few days. Your skin has improved. Your face looks especially healthy and bright. You seem to have younger years! Oh, I'm so envious!"
Then, while looking through the samples in the nearby yarn shop, she pretended to be innocent and said, "Oh, by the way, what color do you like? I just learned how to knit a scarf, and I wanted to take this opportunity to try it out for you. If you'd like to tell me your preference, I can pick a color that best suits you."
If it were any other time, Guo Huaqin would definitely feel comfortable hearing her say such caring and sweet words.
But I don’t know why today, maybe it’s because the weather is too hot, or maybe I’m inexplicably anxious, I always feel that Jiang Yumin’s smile is a little too enthusiastic, as if it has a purpose, and it’s not very natural.
But when he looked more carefully, Jiang Yumin's behavior and words didn't seem to be much different from before.
Her smile was sweet, her tone was gentle and well-behaved, and there was nothing obviously unusual about her.
But a subtle hesitation arose in Guo Huaqin's heart, as if something was hidden somewhere, making her unable to help but think about it a little more.
I can only say that I think too much.
So, she calmly pulled her hand out of Jiang Yumin's palm, smiled faintly, and said in a light tone: "I appreciate your kindness, no need to trouble you."
This was also within her expectations.
Jiang Yumin blinked, her eyes lit up, her face still full of expectation. She looked straight at Guo Huaqin, waiting for her to say the next of her usual considerate words.
On weekdays, she often uses this method, and nine and a half times out of ten she is able to get what she wants and obtain what she wants from the other party.
But today's situation was somewhat unexpected, and things did not develop according to her preset track.
Guo Huaqin showed no sign of wanting to accommodate her. She did not ask her to come over and pick clothes together as usual. Instead, she gently pushed her away and then pulled Ruan Chuxia aside and took the initiative to introduce her:
"Xiao Ruan, this is my friend's child, her name is Jiang Yumin."
Then, he turned to Jiang Yumin and said in a gentle tone but with a certain weight that could not be ignored:
"Yumin, this is Ruan Chuxia, my daughter-in-law."
She particularly emphasized the word "daughter-in-law".
The voice was neither hurried nor slow, but it clearly conveyed her meaning.
It is both a public declaration and a subtle reminder.
Announce that this relationship has long been settled and there is no doubt about it.
Remind Jiang Yumin not to think too much, and not to have any inappropriate thoughts.
At the beginning, Guo Huaqin really hoped to find a wife of equal status for her son.
She has always attached great importance to family background and status. In her opinion, marriage is not just a matter between two young people, but also the union of two families.
As a well-known local family, the Xiao family's status and influence cannot be underestimated.
Therefore, no matter what, she could not accept a girl who had a huge gap between her family background, upbringing and even resources and the Xiao family to enter the Xiao family.
But after seeing Ruan Chuxia, the persistence in her heart gradually began to waver.
Ruan Chuxia did not come from a prominent family, nor did she have a distinguished family background, but she had an aura that was hard to ignore.
She is smart, calm, well-spoken, and exudes confidence and independence in her every move.
In the process of getting along with her, Guo Huaqin gradually realized that a person's true excellence is far more important than so-called family background.
Family background is just a bonus. If one has excellent personal qualities, it doesn't matter if he doesn't have such a background.
So no matter how much she liked Jiang Yumin and wanted her to become her daughter-in-law, it was just a dream in the past.
At that time, she thought Jiang Yumin came from a decent family and was a gentle and virtuous person, making her an ideal partner. However, after meeting Ruan Chuxia, this idea had long been shattered by reality.
Fortunately, at that time she only had some private expectations in her heart, never really mentioned it, and never expressed these ideas clearly to her son.
Otherwise, once it is said, it will affect Jiang Yumin's future marriage and even bring her unnecessary pressure or embarrassment.
The hint of warning in Guo Huaqin's words instantly froze the smile on Jiang Yumin's face.
Her originally gentle expression seemed to be frozen at that moment, and she could no longer smile.
Her heart suddenly sank, as if someone pushed her from behind, and she fell into an uneasy situation.
Previously, although she had learned that Xiao Zhiyu had already been married, because Guo Huaqin's attitude in the past had always been vague and noncommittal, she had always had a glimmer of hope, thinking that there was still room for improvement and a possibility of turning things around.
In front of the Jiang family, she always regarded herself as the "unmarried daughter-in-law of the Xiao family", as if as long as she persisted in this belief, her dream would come true one day.
Relying on this halo, her position in the Jiang family is as stable as Mount Tai, and she has become a real celebrity.
What’s more important is that among the circles she can access, the Xiao family is the one with the best conditions.
She has always had a strong desire, hoping that by marrying into the Xiao family, she could rise to higher heights and escape from her original living standard.
However, now, she suddenly heard such unexpected news. How could she accept it willingly?
It felt like a huge rock was pressing down on my heart, making me feel both aggrieved and unwilling to accept it.
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