Chapter 6 Preparing for Engagement
Inside the house, Lu Tingxiao's grandparents were sitting on an old-fashioned sofa. When grandma saw Lu's mother bringing Jiang Ruoxi in, a hint of surprise flashed in her grandpa's eyes, but grandpa still had a serious look on his face.
Mother Lu smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, this is Ruoxi."
Jiang Ruoxi walked forward tactfully, bowed slightly, and called out crisply, "Hello, Grandpa and Grandma."
Grandma quickly took her hand, looked at her carefully, and said with fondness, "What a pretty girl."
Grandpa snorted and said, "He looks okay, but I don't know what his character is like."
Jiang Ruoxi was not annoyed, and smiled lightly: "Grandpa, I know you care about Brother Lu. Since I have decided to date Brother Lu, I will get along well with him and be filial to you two elders." Her sincere eyes reduced the prejudice in her grandfather's heart a little.
At this time, grandma took out a jade bracelet from her pocket, took Jiang Ruoxi's hand and put it on her, saying as she put it on: "This is our Lu family's ancestral bracelet, and now it's passed down to you."
"Grandma, I can't accept this. It's too expensive!" Jiang Ruoxi refused.
"What? You don't like grandma's bracelet?" Grandma Lu said angrily.
"Grandma, no, you misunderstood. What I meant is that Brother Lu and I aren't engaged yet, so I can't accept this bracelet. If Brother Lu and I find out later that we're not suitable for each other and we separate, and I still accept your bracelet, wouldn't outsiders know about it and think you don't know people well?" Jiang Ruoxi explained.
"So that's how it is. Grandma misunderstood you, Ruoxi. The moment I saw you today, I liked you and we felt like old friends. So, I won't embarrass you, and I won't let you embarrass yourself. When you and Tingxiao get engaged, I will pass this bracelet to you. You are so thoughtful!" Grandma Lu said earnestly, holding Jiang Ruoxi's hand.
If this is in the hands of a girl who is scheming only because of love, this bracelet cannot be taken back once it is given away. Jiang Ruoxi knows how to keep a distance. A girl like this will not cause trouble to Tingxiao if she gets together with him in the future. Tingxiao will then feel at ease to hand over the family to her, and may even help him on his road to promotion.
Mr. Lu sat on the sofa, drinking tea and listening to the conversation between Grandma Lu and Jiang Ruoxi. As he listened to Jiang Ruoxi's words, Mr. Lu's satisfaction with Jiang Ruoxi rose to a higher level. Seeing this, Lu's mother laughed and quickly started preparing dinner. Everyone sat around the dining table, which was filled with delicious dishes. The atmosphere at home became better and better, and Lu Tingxiao sat at the dinner table, secretly revealing a relieved smile. Jiang Ruoxi politely waited for the elders to start eating before she gently picked up the dish that was closer to her.
"Come, come, come, Ruoxi, try my specialty, braised pork, which is fat but not greasy!" Mother Lu said with a smile, and picked up a piece with a serving chopstick and put it in Jiang Ruoxi's bowl.
"Thank you, auntie. Let me try it!" Jiang Ruoxi picked up the chopsticks, picked up the piece of braised pork, put it in her mouth and tasted it.
"Aunt, your braised pork is so authentic. It has a bright red color, is fatty but not greasy, and melts in your mouth. It is absolutely delicious. Aunt, please teach me when you have time!" Jiang Ruoxi praised Mother Lu.
After tasting each dish, they would quietly praise Mother Lu for her superb cooking skills. During the meal, Mr. Lu deliberately tested Jiang Ruoxi by talking about some anecdotes from the past. Jiang Ruoxi was neither anxious nor impatient, and responded calmly. She was also able to skillfully lead the topic to a light-hearted and joyful place, causing everyone to laugh.
After dinner, Lu Tingxiao accompanied Jiang Ruoxi for a walk in the yard.
"You did a great job today." Lu Tingxiao looked at her gently.
Jiang Ruoxi smiled and said, "I sincerely hope to gain your family's approval."
At this time, the elders in the house looked at them through the window. Grandma Lu said with satisfaction: "These two children look really good together."
Father Lu nodded, "Tingxiao has good taste, this girl is indeed someone who looks like our Lu family's daughter-in-law."
Mr. Lu put down the teacup and spoke slowly: "Well, as long as they get along well, their future will be fine." At this moment, Mr. Lu completely recognized Jiang Ruoxi.
The moonlight illuminated the two people walking leisurely in the yard, as if foreshadowing a bright future was about to begin.
After they finished their meal and returned to the house, when Jiang Ruoxi was about to say goodbye to the Lu family, Mother Lu took Jiang Ruoxi's hand and whispered to her, "Ruoxi, our whole family likes you very much. When will you get engaged to Tingxiao? I was afraid that Tingxiao would have a hard time finding a partner because of his personality. I didn't expect that he would meet you!"
"Aunt, I wonder if Brother Lu has told you about my situation?" Jiang Ruoxi said a little worriedly.
"I've told you, since you've already severed the relationship, then don't bother with them. We in the Lu family don't particularly care about family background. As long as the person has good character, that's enough. If the person has bad character, even if the family background is well matched, the family will be turned upside down. As the old saying goes, marry a virtuous woman; marrying an unvirtuous woman will bring disaster to three generations!" Mother Lu sighed.
"Well, okay, let our uncle, aunt, grandparents choose the date. We younger generations don't really understand this!" Jiang Ruoxi agreed after a moment of hesitation.
"Okay, then we old people will pick a date for your engagement!" Mother Lu said happily.
At this time, Lu Tingxiao walked over and said, "Mom, are you guys done talking? It's getting late, I'll take Ruoxi back. If it gets any later, the road will be hard to walk on!"
"That's it, Tingxiao, you should quickly send Ruoxi back home and make sure she goes into the house and closes the door before coming back!" said Mother Lu.
"Okay, I get it. Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, Sister, let's go!" Lu Tingxiao said.
"Uncle, aunt, grandpa, grandma, Sister Zhixu, I'm leaving, goodbye!" Jiang Ruoxi said goodbye to everyone.
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