Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 419: Gift

Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Gift

"Just a heads-up, if there’s a fight, I’m not going to help you. Of course, I won’t help Shen Siyuan’s mom either. But—I will cheer for her, so don’t get mad later," Ruan Hongzhuang said seriously.

Jiang Yingxue was annoyed upon hearing this and immediately pointed her finger to poke Ruan Hongzhuang’s forehead.

"What good is raising you? I raised you for nothing, haven’t married yet, and you’re already siding with outsiders? I’m going to sever our mother-daughter relationship."

"Oh, then forget it. If Si Yuan has something nice, I wouldn’t have to think of you."

"Oh, I’m just joking with you, you’re mom’s little sweetheart, how could I bear to sever ties with you? I was just venting."

As she spoke, Jiang Yingxue sat directly next to Ruan Hongzhuang and kissed her cheek.

Ruan Hongzhuang disdainfully wiped her cheek with her hand, but Jiang Yingxue didn’t get angry.

At this point, Jiang Yingxue noticed the magazine in her hands, and asked, "Did you buy the stuff yet?"

"Stuff? What stuff?"

"The gifts for visiting." Jiang Yingxue quickly stood up.

"We already brought gifts last time. Si Yuan said it’s not necessary to bring gifts every time we visit," Ruan Hongzhuang said.

She agreed that Shen Siyuan’s point was valid. The first visit should be grand, buying some gifts makes sense, but in the future, when she and Shen Siyuan are married, they will likely visit often, and it’s impossible to bring gifts every time.

Bringing gifts wasn’t much of an expense for her, but choosing gifts was extremely exhausting.

"Still, you can’t go empty-handed, can you?" Jiang Yingxue said irritably.

"Of course not, just some usual gifts. I bought Aunt a set of skincare products, brought Uncle a few bottles of good wine, and as for Grandma, I got her a massage pillow..."

"Actually, that’s fine. But this time I’m going with you, so we need to prepare well, make it a bit grand," Jiang Yingxue said thoughtfully.

"Why? Aren’t you classmates with Aunt? Plus, you’re peers with Si Yuan’s parents, no need to be so grand," Ruan Hongzhuang said.

"What do you know? I’m not just going to meet an old friend; it’s the first time both families are meeting to preliminarily establish your and Xiao Shen’s relationship, so it naturally has to be grander."

"Alright then, so should I notify Si Yuan?"

"Sure, let him know, and I’ll call your dad as well, making it an official meeting between the two families," Jiang Yingxue said, hurrying off to make a phone call.

The visit is the day after tomorrow, and Mr. Ruan has plenty of time to come over from Si Ming.

As for the gifts and such, there’s still a whole day tomorrow, which is enough time for Jiang Yingxue to prepare.

Just then, Tang Tang came over carrying her pink big bear, which she loved and hugged every night to sleep. This was a gift from Shen Siyuan, her truly first real toy.

She had other toys before, but they were all old toys that other siblings played with, and rarely this big, almost half the size of Tang Tang.

"What’s up?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked, somewhat puzzled.

Tang Tang suddenly let go of the pink big bear, wrapped her arms around Ruan Hongzhuang’s neck, and kissed her cheek.

"Han~"

It turns out she was mimicking Jiang Yingxue’s action.

"You’re such a sweetie." Ruan Hongzhuang gently pinched her little cheek.

Just then, the front door swung open, and someone walked in from outside.

"I’m back."

Taozi came in from outside, carrying a big bunch of stuff.

Tang Tang immediately picked up the big bear from the ground and ran over to Aunt Taozi.

She preferred Taozi over Ruan Hongzhuang.

Because Taozi was patient, played with her, and also brought her various delicious foods.

So in her heart, Taozi was currently number one.

"Taozi." She ran over happily.

"Call me sister."

Taozi put down the stuff she was carrying and pinched her little cheek.

The small cheeks, which had some wrinkles from exposure to wind and sun before, had become smooth and tender again after some care.

"What did you buy back?" Ruan Hongzhuang walked over and asked.

Only then did Taozi put down Tang Tang.

Since Taozi returned from Coconut City, she has been like a hamster, bit by bit moving her belongings over. Not just that, but she’s been going out almost daily and bringing back a pile of stuff.

Gradually, she left her mark in this home, bit by bit.

Taozi opened a bag and took out a small yellow protective clothing, comparing it in front of Tang Tang. Wearing protective clothing means she wouldn’t need a drool bib anymore.

Wearing a drool bib for too long while drooling causes the neck to turn red and get rashes, and although Mao Sanmei often dusted her with powder, it wasn’t very effective.

Looking at the tree full of oranges on the protective clothing, Tang Tang was delighted.

"Apple." Tang Tang pointed at the oranges, face full of excitement.

"It’s an orange." Taozi corrected.

"Han~"

But Tang Tang couldn’t hear and instead spread her arms, wanting Taozi to help with her arms.

Seeing her adorable appearance, Taozi pinched her little cheek again, then stuffed the protective clothing into her arms and pointed at Mao Sanmei busy in the kitchen.

Tang Tang understood and immediately ran to her mom with the clothes.

"Really thoughtful." Ruan Hongzhuang said with a smile from the side.

Over the past few days, Taozi brought back gifts for Tang Tang every time she went shopping, so Tang Tang grew very close to her in no time.

Taozi didn’t reply but continued rummaging through the bag.

"What’s it? Is there something for me too?"

Tang Tang picked out a fabric box from the bag and handed it to her.

Ruan Hongzhuang reached out to take it, opened it, and saw a wristwatch from this year’s winter collection, which she had just seen in a magazine. She found it quite appealing and thought of buying it, and now Taozi had brought it for her.

This watch isn’t cheap, but Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t hesitate at all, directly taking it out and putting it on her wrist.

"You really know me best." Ruan Hongzhuang said happily.

"Really? Better than Shen Siyuan?" Taozi asked with a smile.

"Compared to you, he’s far off. We’re truly made for each other, and he’s just a third wheel." Ruan Hongzhuang said unreservedly.

Upon hearing this, Taozi burst into laughter and took out another fabric box.

"Aunt?"

Ruan Hongzhuang pointed to the balcony area.

Taozi immediately walked toward Jiang Yingxue, but seeing her on the phone, stood by and waited.

Once Jiang Yingxue hung up, Taozi handed over what she was holding.

"I saw it while shopping and felt it would suit you at first glance," Taozi said with a smile.

Jiang Yingxue accepted it, opened, and found a brooch with an orange branch design hanging an orange. The gray branch, green leaves, and orange fruit, a vivid color contrast providing a visual impact that draws the eye immediately.

"Thank you, it’s really beautiful," Jiang Yingxue said.

"Glad you like it." Taozi was also very happy to hear this.

Then she casually asked, "Is Uncle coming to Bin Hai tomorrow?"

"Yes, we’re going to Xiao Shen’s home the day after tomorrow, to meet his parents." Jiang Yingxue answered instinctively.

But immediately realized something was wrong and looked at Taozi.

Taozi just replied with a nonchalant "oh" and turned to head back inside.

At this moment, Jiang Yingxue quickly said, "Actually, I didn’t know what to give Xiao Shen’s mom, your brooch is perfect, I’m sure she’ll love it."

Taozi turned around and hesitated slightly, "Isn’t that inappropriate."

"No worries, we’re old friends. I’ll tell her you gave it, she’s bound to be pleased." Jiang Yingxue said.

"Old friends?" Taozi showed a puzzled expression.