The old lady held onto Chen Shuning tightly and wouldn't let go. Chen Shuning was petite, unlike the tall He Chaoyang who could squat down and hold the old lady's hand.
Chen Shuning had to squat down to make eye contact with the old lady, but this posture was really tiring.
Noticing his wife's uncomfortable posture, He Chaoyang quickly pulled the old man to the sofa to talk, and then helped his wife up to sit in the chair the old man had just been sitting in.
He Chaoyang's little scheme could not be hidden from the two elderly people.
However, seeing that their grandson, who was a bit slow to realize things, had finally found someone he liked, the two elderly people were naturally happy for them and smiled at each other.
Just then, Lu Zhaoyuan, who had been greeting Chen Jianjun all the way, also entered the room and led Chen Jianjun to greet the old lady first.
Upon learning that the handsome young man in front of her was her granddaughter-in-law's brother, the old lady was very enthusiastic. She insisted that Lu Zhaoyuan help her sit up and chatted with Chen Jianjun for a while before letting him go to the old man's side.
Then he took Chen Shuning's hand, looked her up and down, and asked her all sorts of questions.
At first, Chen Shuning started dating He Chaoyang simply because she didn't want to end up like she did in her previous life, without even having a proper relationship.
As they spent more time together, she realized that this man was responsible, dependable, and loved her deeply. Most importantly, she gradually fell in love with him as well.
Later, when He Chaoyang was injured, she went to the hospital to take care of him. During that time, their feelings for each other deepened, and they both realized that the other was the person they could spend their lives with.
So, the topic of marriage naturally came up. However, Chen Shuning felt that she was really quite foolish, as she hadn't even found out about the other person's family situation before accepting the proposal.
The fact that Grandpa He's family was so prestigious was already surprising enough for her, but she never expected that she would actually marry a second-generation official.
Only now have I realized that my husband is not only the son of an official, but also a genuine second-generation rich kid.
Chen Shuning genuinely couldn't recall what good deeds she had done in her past life. She seemed to have helped elderly women cross the street a few times and occasionally donated money to children in mountainous areas. But could these trivial things have such great merit that she would meet such a good man?
As Chen Shuning chatted with the old lady, her thoughts drifted far away. Listening to the old lady recount stories of He Chaoyang's childhood, a wave of tenderness welled up in her heart.
He Chaoyang's image became clearer in her mind. She could almost see him running and playing as a child, being mischievous everywhere, and feel his joy and carefree spirit.
Meanwhile, Chen Jianjun and Grandpa Lu were having a pleasant conversation. Although Chen Jianjun came from an ordinary family, his years of experience in the military had made him very experienced in dealing with people.
His straightforward personality also won the favor of Old Master Lu.
Because the old lady is in poor health, the Lu family members have been returning to the old house recently, no matter how busy they are, and there are more and more people chatting in the house.
Several of He's uncles, aunts, cousins, and cousins gradually joined the conversation.
Time flew by, and dinner was ready in the blink of an eye. Aunt Zhang invited everyone to the dining room, and only then did everyone reluctantly end their pleasant chat.
On her way to the dining room, Chen Shuning couldn't help but recall her experience today. She felt as if she were in a warm and welcoming family, and she felt an unprecedented sense of belonging.
This feeling warmed her heart and filled her with confidence for the future. Because of these warm family members around her, Chen Shuning believed that she would definitely live well in this world.
The Lu family mansion was very large, just like an ancient grand mansion, solemn and mysterious.
Every blade of grass, every tree, every brick and tile here tells the story of the Lu family's past glory and honor.
Walking through such a courtyard feels like traveling back in time to an era filled with a strong feudal atmosphere.
The place where Chen Shuning and He Chaoyang are resting tonight is the small courtyard where Lu Jinghua got married.
Although the courtyard is not large, it is very exquisite.
The courtyard was filled with all kinds of flowers and plants, and under a not-so-tall but thick osmanthus tree were exquisitely designed stone tables and benches.
Bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, Chen Shuning could almost see the carefree days her young mother-in-law spent in this small courtyard.
Stepping into the house, one finds some antique furniture. Although it is somewhat worn, its original exquisiteness and luxury are still evident.
The bed was covered with a red brocade quilt, embroidered with exquisite patterns.
The table beside the bed was filled with boxes of all sizes, which were wedding gifts from the maternal grandparents, uncles and aunts, as well as cousins.
These gifts not only represent the family's best wishes for their marriage, but also serve as a bond of family affection, allowing Chen Shuning to feel the warmth and strength of family love.
I don't know if He Chaoyang mentioned it before, or if it's just a common gift-giving habit, but most of the gifts are jewelry.
My maternal grandmother and several aunts even gave me jewelry boxes filled with complete sets of jewelry.
These gifts gave Chen Shuning the illusion that he had traveled back to ancient times.
In this antique-style room, the wedding gifts received were all jewelry, especially the jewelry box given by the grandmother.
Inside this three-tiered jewelry box, the first tier contains a set of gold jewelry inlaid with rubies: a dragon and phoenix bracelet, a gold necklace, a gold lock, a gold hairpin, and a gold hair ornament. The jewelry gleams under the rubies, exuding an aura of opulent wealth.
This set of jewelry is not only gorgeous and dazzling, but also represents the grandmother's best wishes for Chen Shuning's marriage, hoping that their marriage will be as radiant and happy as this set of jewelry.
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