Daily life of working as a substitute bride for a wealthy family

Because she slept too late the day before, Xiang Ran didn't get up until noon the next day.

She had no idea when Sheng Yang left.

After lunch, people started to visit our house one after another.

First, "mother-in-law" Jiang Yu came and sent some fresh meat mooncakes that she made herself.

Xiao Fu poured tea for her "mother-in-law". As Jiang Yun drank the tea, she said to Xiang Ran, "I'm such a failure as a mother. I can only come to my son's house when he's not around. Sheng Yang won't even let me sit down!"

As he spoke, Jiang Yu began to cry.

This operation made Xiang Ran and Aunt Zeng look at each other in bewilderment.

"Mom, Sheng Yang is just talking. He's a tough guy with a soft heart."

Jiang Yu wiped his tears: "You don't know how hard-hearted I am!"

Um, is it really okay to say this to your son in front of your daughter-in-law?

I guess you, as a mother, haven't done much good to force your son into this state.

But Xiang Ran still pretended to be angry: "Then when he comes back, I will talk him through it. How could he treat you like this?"

Jiang Yu shook her head. "Oh, Yiqing! I'm afraid this harsh attitude won't work! Grandpa said that the first requirement for a daughter-in-law in our Sheng family is to be gentle. You have to be nicer to our Sheng Yang. You don't know how much he has suffered from grandpa and grandma in the past. You are his wife. If you don't treat him with some tenderness and understanding, how can it work?"

Xiang Ran was almost confused by what her "mother-in-law" said.

what?

Is her mother-in-law criticizing her for her bad attitude towards Sheng Yang again?

At this moment, Xiang Ran gradually empathized with Sheng Yang - his mother was indeed a little confused.

Fortunately, Jiang Yu finished his tea, talked a few words, and then said he was leaving.

Xiang Ran decided to let her "mother-in-law" take home one box each of the abalone gift box and wild ginseng gift box that Su Yifeng had given her when she visited a few days ago.

Not long after Jiang Yu left and Xiang Ran sat down, Grandpa Sheng Yang sent Uncle Zhou to deliver two boxes of hairy crabs and two wild mandarin fish.

Xiang Ran insisted on inviting Uncle Zhou into the house to sit for a while, but Uncle Zhou said he had to go to another relative's house to deliver something, and left without even drinking a sip of water.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Song Nan came to the door in person again.

He had people bring in a lot of famous cigarettes, fine wines, and various gift boxes, which filled the floor.

Xiang Ran had to come out to receive them and be polite.

Song Nan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, these are not all sent by me. I am just offering flowers to Buddha."

As soon as Song Nan left, Xiang Ran was so tired that she sat down on the chair.

Aunt Zeng watched coldly, walked behind her, and reminded her: "Miss, can you cheer up?"

Xiang Ran couldn't help but secretly complain to Aunt Zeng: "What day is it today? Why are so many people coming to give gifts?"

"Today happens to be an even number, and people in Jiangnan usually choose auspicious days to give gifts. Besides, those who can come to our house are close relatives and friends. How can it be so easy for the Sheng family to enter? If Mr. Sheng is willing to accept them, I guess the threshold will be broken down. Miss, don't act like you have never seen the world and make others laugh at you." Aunt Zeng looked as if she was disappointed in her son.

Then he explained to Xiang Ran: "It's not easy for the wife of a wealthy family to manage the household, the servants, and maintain social relationships. When you have children, you will be even busier. Do you think it's easy to be a good wife and a good mother?"

"It's not easy, so - I just want to hand over and leave as soon as possible." Xiang Ran answered unhappily.

Aunt Zeng was speechless after being scolded by Xiang Ran.

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After dinner, Sheng Yang came back.

Naturally, as soon as I got home, I ran to my wife's room.

Although they have been married for almost three months, they are actually no different from young people who just fell in love.

Xiang Ran was listening to the IELTS listening test with earphones in her ears. By the time she came to her senses, Sheng Yang had already hugged her waist from behind.

"What are you listening to?"

"Listen to the song."

"Oh, let me listen too?"

Xiang Ran took off her headphones and said, "Next time. By the way... Mom came over to sit for a while this afternoon."

"What is she here for?"

"Is there some fresh meat mooncakes? Are you hungry? If you want some, I'll ask Xiaofu to heat them up."

"No need. You don't need to take anything my mother says to heart. Just respond perfunctorily on the surface. Don't give her too many emotional reactions, lest she lose her sense of proportion. If you relax, she will really reach out her hand here." He touched Xiang Ran's head, "But don't be afraid, I'm here."

Xiang Ran thought to herself: I’m not the delicate Su Yiqing, so I’m not afraid.

"Oh, by the way, I decided on my own and asked Mom to bring back two boxes of abalone and wild ginseng. They were two boxes picked out from the gifts my cousin brought last time."

"You did a great job!" Sheng Yang smiled and shook her hand. "Not only that, the last time you went to Grandpa's house, Grandpa was also very satisfied with you."

"Really?" It was the first time Xiang Ran heard his praise.

It must be difficult for Mr. Sheng to praise anyone.

Sheng Yang looked at the look in his wife's eyes and couldn't help but curl his lips.

Under the light, her eyes were serious, playful, and lively, a pair of heart-beating eyes.

Unlike some women, no matter how good their appearance is, they are just empty shells.

Sheng Yang dabbled in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but he was best at painting.

The person in front of me looks like someone in a painting.

Sheng Yang couldn't help but use his hand as a pen, wanting to start writing from her eyebrows.

Xiang Ran's gaze fell on Sheng Yang's raised hand: "?"

Sheng Yang paused, then grasped her chin and lightly kissed her on the lips. "From now on, you can choose the gifts from the compartment on the ground floor. If you're undecided, ask me. If it's too much trouble, you can ask Aunt Zeng nearby. I heard she's been with my mother-in-law for a long time, so I think she can give you some advice."

"Got it. So, do we need to go to Grandpa and Uncle's house to give them gifts before the Mid-Autumn Festival?"

"I'll prepare the things... and you can just come with me. We're newlyweds, so we should take some time to visit my parents-in-law..."

"My parents never care about these etiquettes, and they are far away abroad, so there is no need to go through so much trouble. I will just give them a red envelope when the time comes." Xiang Ran interrupted him.

This was the words Aunt Zeng taught her in advance.

"Don't worry, the gift list is ready. Take a look and see if you want to add anything. We'll arrange to send it together when the time comes. Although your parents don't like extravagance, a grand gift for the first Mid-Autumn Festival after your marriage will make them feel more at ease."

That’s right, the more expensive the gift, the more valued the daughter is in the Sheng family.

This man is very considerate of his wife.

Look!

Who says men are careless and brainless?

Such remarks are just excuses made by incompetent men to justify their carelessness.