Old Madam Zhuang, whose na was Dou Jiang, was a well-known musical prodigy in her younger days, with works renowned both dostically and internationally. Even now, they continue to have a significant influence. She excitedly stood up from her chair, wanting to take Zhuang Xiyue’s hand. Zhuang Xiyue imdiately went over and held her hand, saying, "Mom, I’ve co back to see you. This is Ah Song, and this is Gege."
Old Madam Zhuang smiled and nodded. Her eyesight was not very good, and she had to squint to see clearly. "This is Ah Song, isn’t it? You’ve grown so tall...."
Yan Song’s facial lines softened as he smiled and said, "Grandma."
Yan Ke grumbled with dissatisfaction, "Grandma is biased; she only rembers big brother, not ."
Zhuang Jingmo pursed his lips and smiled, "Cousin, don’t be anxious; it’s not your turn yet, is it?"
"This must be Gege, then. You’re a big kid too. Grandma couldn’t forget you even if she tried...."
As she spoke, she drew out two red envelopes from her pocket, "One for each of you two brothers."
Yan Ke cheerfully took them, linking his arm through the old lady’s, "Grandma is the best. I love Grandma the most."
The old lady loved to hear this, and her smile was so wide it nearly split her face.
Zhuang Xiyue brought Yun Ya over, smiling, "Dad, Mom, this is Yun Ya, Ah Song’s fiancée."
Actually, when Yun Ya first entered the room, all eyes were on her. This girl was extraordinarily beautiful, with a perfect balance of beauty. Her features were so exquisite it seed there was no flaw, yet she exuded a restrained grace with no hint of aggressiveness, making people feel imnsely comfortable just looking at her.
Especially her aura, every move she made was elegant and noble, every smile a rare beauty. Even Zhuang Jingmo, who was raised as a recognized debutante with good education and nurturing, couldn’t compare to this girl’s aura.
When the girl walked in, she didn’t look around much; she kept her head slightly lowered and behaved ekly beside Zhuang Xiyue, calm and gentle like water, effortlessly garnering goodwill.
Upon hearing Zhuang Xiyue call her na, the girl drew a suitable smile, "Old Master Zhuang and Old Madam Zhuang, hello, I’m Yun Ya."
Old Madam Zhuang slightly narrowed her eyes, fixing her gaze on the girl in front of her. Yun Ya was anxious in her heart, but maintained a gentle and obedient deanor on the surface.
Suddenly, the old lady laughed, grabbing her hand and saying, "Why do you call so unfamiliar? Just follow Ah Song and them and call Grandma, otherwise, it would seem like you’re a stranger to this old lady."
The old master also said, "Yes, since you’re about to be engaged to Ah Song, call us the sa. "Old Master Zhuang seed to have no airs about him, very approachable, and his smile was gentle and warm.
Yun Ya blushed and smiled shyly, softly calling, "Grandpa, Grandma."
As expected, the old lady patted her hand back, smiling with satisfaction, "Good, good...."
Seeing the jade bracelet on Yun Ya’s wrist, her smile grew even more satisfied as she placed a red envelope in her hand, "A eting gift, take it."
Yun Ya instinctively glanced at Zhuang Xiyue, who smiled and said, "Since it’s given by Grandma, go ahead and take it."
Yun Ya quietly accepted the red envelope, "Thank you, Grandma."
The old lady took Zhuang Jingmo’s hand, smiling at Yun Ya, "This is your cousin, you two should be able to have fun together." Then she pointed at Zhuang Qingyan and Huo Rendong, "That is your uncle and aunt."
Yun Ya greeted each of them. Zhuang Jingmo took her hand and smiled, "I’ve long heard of your great na, sister. I didn’t expect you to be even more beautiful in person than in photos. I don’t know how my cousin, with his low emotional intelligence, managed to woo you. I always thought with his temperant, he wouldn’t marry in this lifeti."
Yan Song really wasn’t likable as a child; his temperant was peculiar and arrogant. He got better as he grew up, but was still too aloof. Zhuang Jingmo thought her cousin would have a hard ti finding a wife in the future, little knowing that he’d be the first among the siblings to have a settled engagent.
But after eting Ji Yunya, Zhuang Jingmo felt only such a woman could capture her proud cousin’s heart.
Yun Ya bashfully smiled, "Please don’t tease , cousin."
Zhuang Jingmo is the standard of a true debutante, vastly different from those so-called socialites created through grooming. She’s the epito of beauty and intellect; tall, fair-skinned, not as striking as Yun Ya, but possessing a similar refined elegance as a lotus in clear water, embodying wisdom cultivated over ti.
Seeing the two chatting happily, Zhuang Xiyue smiled in relief. Jingmo was good at attending to people’s feelings, and her older brother and sister-in-law had raised her well. Zhuang Xiyue felt at ease with Yun Ya becoming close to her.
"Is Nanmo very busy?" Zhuang Qingyan asked.
Zhuang Xiyue shook her head, "You know his position, he doesn’t have that much freedom."
The old master then said, "In its place, fulfill its duties. Nanmo is a very responsible person. It’s a blessing to the people and a blessing to you and ."
Zhuang Xiyue nodded with a smile.
After chatting for a while about recent events, Huo Rendong asked, "Has the date for Ah Song and Yun Ya’s engagent been set?"
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