The so-called romance in a honey trap is probably one willing to hit and the other willing to be hit.
Ruan Jianglin likes to say some teasing words to her, provoking her into a bad mood and then having to carefully coax her out of it, perhaps this is what they call the "guilty pleasure physique".
He was happy to see some emotional changes on Jiang Yan's calm face, all because of him, a frown and a smile, joy and anger were all because of him alone.
Jiang Yan's first time coming to formally meet his family, didn't want to leave a bad impression on them, after not quarreling with him for long, he instead felt it wasn't that significant.
Li's aunt, who opened the door, knew he was coming for a girl and came out early to greet him.
But when I saw Jiang Yan for a moment, I first thought she was beautiful, and then felt familiar, always feeling like I had seen her somewhere before.
I have seen it before, but it's been too many years and I've already forgotten.
If she had known they were a military family, it should have been serious. She made some awkward preparations in advance.
But more serious than she had imagined, she felt a bit uneasy even standing there, the old man's eyes seemed to be scrutinizing her, making her feel very uncomfortable.
Ruan Jiang's large palm on her waist tightened slightly, then patted gently, trying to make her relax and feel at ease.
But she can't, too serious, more rigid than the impression in memory.
"Sit down."
It so happened that Ruan Jiangjin and his family were also passing by, bringing with them Ruan Xinyin, the little girl, who chattered and laughed all the way, breaking the awkwardness and livening up the atmosphere a bit.
Jiang Yao was still the same as she was in his memories, gentle and confident. She probably recognized Jiang Yan, having seen her a few times when she followed Ruan Jiang by his side before, including Jiang Yao's wedding, which Jiang Yan had also attended at the time.
She smiled at Jiang Yan, but didn't greet him, after all, it wasn't a good thing to let the old man know that they had met before.
Ruan Jiangjin, on the other hand, had a look of sudden understanding and let go of Xiaoyao's hand.
The little girl hastily ran in front of Jiang Yan, her eyes somewhat dull, and innocently asked.
"Sister is an immortal fairy from heaven? Why can she descend to the mortal world?"
The little friend's questioning expression was extremely serious, and Jiang Yan was suddenly stunned, unsure of how to respond.
Ruan Jianglin picked up Xiao Yatou and said, "Little devil, you called the wrong name, it should be Auntie."
The little girl pouted and said, "Uncle is talking nonsense, it's obviously pretty sister!"
Jiang Yan smiled, and the child was very likable. The originally serious atmosphere was instantly lifted by her playful nature.
The old man also smiled with a few more kindly looks on his face.
Ruan Jianglin held the child in her arms and whispered something in her ear. Ruan Xinyin turned around again and sweetly called out: "Auntie, good!"
Jiang Yan was amused and thought of the chocolate she had put in Ruan Jiang's pocket earlier, so she reached in and took it out to give to the little friend.
"Auntie is not only beautiful, but also a good person. She and uncle are truly a match made in heaven, like the golden boy and jade girl, talented husband and beautiful wife, a perfect pair."
The little girl held a piece of chocolate in one hand and touched her head with the other, probably at a loss for words.
"Thank you." Jiang Yan smiled slightly.
Not only has Ruan Jianglin not returned for a while, but Ruan Jiangjin also hasn't come back recently. The two elderly people haven't seen Ruan Xinyi for a long time either, so they hurriedly beckoned her over.
Ruan Jianglin put her down and she happily ran to the old man's side.
She has grown up a lot and is much taller now. Her father and mother are both tall, and she is also taller than her peers.
Not long after, dinner was served, and there was a lively atmosphere with Ruan Xinyu, and the scene was not too awkward.
But today's dinner, Jiang Yan is the protagonist, and the old man's topic always leads to her.
First, he inquired about her family background and asked about her parents.
"My father was a teacher, he passed away due to cancer when I was young. Later on, my mother also left us due to cancer."
She ignored the cause of Yang Sifang's death and was reluctant to let Ruan Jianglin's family know about those unpleasant things.
"The teacher is good, and your family can be considered a scholarly family." The old man said.
The conversation completely ignored the fact that her parents had passed away, and instead focused on her father's profession, perhaps making people think that her family background was also clean.
"I don't know your educational background"
Before Jiang Yan could respond, Ruan Jianglin impatiently interrupted: "Nature photographer, undergraduate from Huada University, graduate student at Yale, PhD from the UK, currently running a studio, 29 years old, Cancer sign, has a house and a car, what else do you want to know?"
Although he was spoiled at home and had a temper, he rarely directly confronted his elders.
He didn't like them asking Jiang Yan like that. It was understandable to ask questions, but there was no need to dig around and ask this and that.
"Just asking, what's this for?"
The old man put down his chopsticks heavily, but didn't pull down his face.
Jiang Yan pulled at Ruan Jianglin's sleeve, telling him not to make a scene, after all he was an elderly man and couldn't just throw a tantrum whenever he felt like it.
Even though Jiang Yan didn't like their tone of questioning, which was like an interrogation, they were the relatives who had raised Ruan Jianglin since he was young.
Maybe in the future, she will also be her relative.
Ruan Jiang Lin didn't say a word and quietly placed a few of Jiang Yan's favorite dishes in her bowl with chopsticks.
"Wow, I didn't know Fairy Auntie eats so lightly, is this the secret to her beauty?"
Ruan Xinyin timely saved the scene again. The little girl's eyes were sharp and always managed to flatter her uncle accurately.
After finishing dinner, no one bothered to ask Jiangyan anything again.
However, after finishing dinner, the old man called Ruan Jianglin alone upstairs.
Jiang Yan was downstairs, accompanying Ruan Xinyin for a while.
The little girl has a cheerful personality and can always pick up on what others are saying, making her laugh.
Upstairs
As soon as he entered and closed the door of the study, the old man was no longer normal.
He's old and forgetful, but he has a good impression of people. He remembers having met Jiangyan before, although he can't recall where it was.
But I'm sure it's one of those flowers or leaves from Ruan Jianglin's old garden.
"You'd better break up with that girl early and find someone who is gentle and kind. Don't let your dad know about this, I won't help you!"
This little grandson of mine who has been spoiled since childhood, can be pampered in any way, but when it comes to marriage, a matter that affects his whole life, how can he just do as he pleases?
If she were a decent girl, not one of his previous rotten peaches, Jiang Yan would have fully met their requirements for finding a daughter-in-law.
But which one was just right before?
He didn't want to be like Ye's family, watching Ruan Jiang marry and divorce, divorce and remarry, and then watch him get divorced again. What kind of thing is this?
(End of chapter)