"Ruoxin."
Suddenly, a hand landed on Du Ruoxin's shoulder.
Startled, she looked up. Seeing it was an elder – Rong Jingshu's mother – she immediately called out, "Second Aunt."
Deng Wen watched the direction her son had left and asked, "Who was that girl?"
Du Ruoxin replied, "My friend, a scientist doing research."
Deng Wen let out an "Oh," her gaze filled with curiosity. "Is she a girlfriend you introduced to Jingshu?"
Du Ruoxin nodded. "Yes, Second Aunt, what do you think?"
Deng Wen recalled the brief glimpse she'd caught and pondered seriously. "She's presentable, and her job is good. Let them get to know each other first."
While not stunningly beautiful, compared to some female influencers who sought to climb the social ladder by selling themselves – Rong Jingshu's ex-girlfriend – Deng Wen was relatively satisfied with Grace.
However—
Knowing full well what she wanted, Du Ruoxin introduced a scientist with no background?
What were her true intentions?
Despite her reservations about Du Ruoxin's arrangement, Deng Wen showed no outward signs of displeasure.
Du Ruoxin said, "That's what I was thinking too."
If you don't get to know someone, how can you know if you're compatible?
Behind them, another man, Qin Yunxi, also watched with a look of surprise.
Hearing Du Ruoxin call Rong Jingshu's name, his gaze had shifted over.
Seeing Grace and Rong Jingshu chatting and laughing...
Did they have a chance?
That girl—
She wasn't an easy person to get along with. She probably wouldn't be able to adapt to the grand environment of the Rong family, nor to a strong and ambitious mother-in-law.
But, what did it have to do with him?
Qin Yunxi returned to his usual nonchalant demeanor.
...
After lunch, the group headed to the park.
Finding their spots, they mostly paired up as couples (or spouses) and began their annual traditional activity.
Du Ruoxin and Rong Jingyang sat at the very back.
She had to wrap dozens of zongzi, which was undeniably a physical task.
As the activity began, she had initially thought she would have to teach Rong Jingyang how to wrap zongzi, explaining each step.
However, as soon as she picked up a bamboo leaf and called out, "Honey," Rong Jingyang was faster than her. With one hand holding the leaf, the other scooped glutinous rice and added fillings.
His movements were nimble.
More professional than that of a factory worker!
Du Ruoxin was stunned.
Her eyes, wide like almonds, stared in astonishment at the man who never lifted a finger in the kitchen – no, who never entered the kitchen at all.
Was this the domineering, forceful, and inherently cold Rong Jingyang she knew?
But then, Du Ruoxin smiled.
Glancing at her father-in-law, who was also skillfully wrapping zongzi, she knew she had a very, very good mother-in-law who was excellent at raising children.
She was grateful to her mother-in-law for raising Rong Jingyang so well, and grateful to her mother-in-law for giving her such a good husband.
"What is it?" In a daze, Rong Jingyang had already wrapped a zongzi.
Du Ruoxin smiled with her eyes. "How about you wrap them, and I'll tie them?"
Letting the man do all the strenuous work, while she only handled the easy task of tying knots. How perfect, hehehehe.
"A man and a woman working together makes the job less tiring," the woman said coquettishly.
Rong Jingyang seemed accustomed to this, responding with an "Mm." The zongzi, wrapped but not yet tied, appeared before Du Ruoxin.
"Thank you, honey," Du Ruoxin said, taking the zongzi and beginning to tie the string.
Her mother's advice was correct: when marrying, one should marry into a harmonious and happy family.
Because happiness is contagious. The joys and sorrows of one's original family directly infect their children, influencing how they approach their own spouses when they grow up and start their own families.